15 St Augustine Tours That Still Read Well a Year On

1.St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Ride through St. Augustine with live commentary from guides such as Kevin, Summer, James, and Davy Jones. Take the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off near the Castillo, Flagler College, museums, wineries, and the Fountain of Youth. Your pass lasts one or two days and includes the St. Augustine History Museum.

“It can be a bit difficult for elderly or overweight people to get on and get off the trolley car. The seats are hard.”

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2.St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk St. Augustine’s narrow streets with a costumed guide such as Blanco, Sheriff Artie, or Madame Jennifer. Over about 90 minutes, hear ghost tales and local history at the Castillo de San Marcos, City Gate, Tolomato Cemetery, Huguenot Cemetery, and other eerie sites. Tours start and end at 12 St. George St. Ghost-hunting tools cost $5 extra.

“Rob was a great story teller, weather was perfect and the stories were great. Be ready for lots of walking.”

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3.Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,011 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

At St. Augustine’s Medieval Torture Museum, you move at your own pace through a 5,000-square-foot exhibition with an audio guide, touchable displays, and eight interactive scenes. Add the Ghost Hunting app for an augmented-reality search and finish with a small gallery of miniature art. Plan on about one to two hours.

“Not interesting to me. Not scary. All automated! Could of been more interactive! No ghosts was an app you can download.”

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4.Take a Scenic Boat Ride in St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,399 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Cruise from St. Augustine Municipal Marina for about 75 minutes aboard a narrated sightseeing boat. Your captain points out historic landmarks, bridges, Menendez Landing, beaches, and wildlife, with time for photos. Captain John and Captain Kevin have both led engaging trips, and dogs, service animals, and most passengers are welcome.

“Beautiful cruise, knowledgeable staff. Great ship! Courteous staff Would go again next time we are in St. Augustine!”

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5.St. Augustine’s Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Spend about three and a half hours walking through St. Augustine with a guide such as Russ, Garry, or Alex, stopping for food, wine, cocktails, and dessert. The route links the Castillo de San Marcos area, St. George Street, the Plaza de la Constitución, and lesser-known dining spots. Food and alcoholic drinks are included, with non-alcoholic options available.

“Great food and drinks. Throw in a lil history and you have a few hours of fun. Gary was great and informative.”

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6.Sunset Cruise of St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Spend about 90 minutes on a covered pontoon boat with hosts such as Kelly, Kevin, Rose, or Brian, cruising past Castillo de San Marcos, the Bridge of Lions, the Great Cross, and St. Augustine Lighthouse. Choose an adults-only cruise with beer and wine or confirm the family-friendly option when booking. Dolphins, sea turtles, and changing skies are possible extras.

“It was wonderful, well narrated saw lots of dolphins and of course the sunset we enjoyed both the view and a cocktail”

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7.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Choose a kayak or paddleboard for a two-hour guided trip near Anastasia State Park and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, and Todd help beginners get moving while pointing out dolphins, sea turtles, birds, and other wildlife. Sightings vary with weather, season, and water conditions.

“Nice, slow kayak or paddle board experience. Lots of cool birds to see! Saw turtles pop their heads up, but manatee sightings are rare in this area. We did not see any dolphins, either. Still had a great time!”

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8.Private Guided Historic Electric Cart Tour of St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,194 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through St. Augustine’s Walled City in a private electric cart with guides such as Tom, Dale, or Diane. In 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories from 1565 to 1913, see historic churches and landmarks, and reach areas that are easier to access by cart than on foot. The tour begins and ends behind the Lightner Museum.

“Dale was extremely knowledgeable and fabulous history buff. We had a wonderful time exploring the city!”

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9.Walking History Tour of St. Augustine’s Historic District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,152 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes, often longer, walking nearly two miles through St. Augustine’s Historic District with guide Kevin of Spyglass Tours. You’ll hear stories from the city’s early years through the Gilded Age, with stops at Tolomato Cemetery, Flagler College, Plaza de la Constitucion, the old city gate, and Castillo de San Marcos. Bring water and comfortable shoes.

“Our tour guide Kevin was amazing!! He was incredibly well versed in St. Augustine's rich history. There was not a question he could not answer. He conveyed so many interesting stories and fascinating historical facts.”

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10.Haunted Trolley Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,088 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36

Board the Trolley of the Doomed at 27 San Marco Ave for a 60-minute, PG-13 tour of St. Augustine’s darker stories. Hear researched legends, pass the old City Gates, and visit the Old Jail and Potter’s Wax Museum. Guides such as Ruby, Selene, Ruth, and Mercy have drawn praise for lively storytelling, while the open-air trolley keeps walking to a minimum.

“It was exactly fun, a little scary the time was just right. I will be returning for a second round with them”

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11.Nights of Lights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,061 reviews

Ride through St. Augustine’s historic district in a private trolley row for up to four people. You’ll see more than 3 million lights, sing holiday songs with an English-speaking driver, vote for a favorite display, and finish with warm apple cider, sugar cookies, and special glasses that turn lights into snowflakes.

“Improvement would have been a sign stating how to proceed upon arrival. Reminder your QR code will be fine no need to collect a ticket or wrist band”

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12.St. Augustine: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour with Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 970 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $39

Spend one or two days exploring St. Augustine by narrated hop-on hop-off trolley. Hear lively stories from guides such as Pepper, Brett, Kevin, and Summer, then stop at the Castillo, Mission Nombre de Dios, Old Town, the Fountain of Youth, and the St. Augustine History Museum.

“Summer our guide was awesome! She made the experience great.”

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13.Airboat Adventure in Saint Augustine with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride an airboat through the St. Johns River tributaries from Trout Creek Memorial Park with captains such as Becca, Justin, Fernando, and Rebecca. Expect fast runs, quiet wildlife searches, alligator and turtle sightings, local history, and clear headset audio. The 90-minute tour returns to the marina.

“Very informative, great music playing during the fast boat periods in the headset. Overall it was a beautiful experience and I would 100% recommend going!!”

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14.CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

You pilot a two-seat CraigCat boat from Amelia Island Marina while a guide leads the way toward Cumberland Island. Expect island history, a 19th-century fort, dolphins, birds, possible alligators, and wild horses near the shore. Guides such as Kyle, Zack, Bill, Nathan, and Brandon add local detail. The boat ride can get wet and rough.

“Riding the Craigcat boats with Kyle as our guide was not only informational but also made for a fun and memorable experience. We saw gators, dolphins, eagles, wild horses, and pelicans.”

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15.Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Launch at Melton Nelson Boat Ramp for a 2-hour-15-minute guided paddle through Lofton Creek near Amelia Island. Guides such as Madeline, Rob, Corey, Jessica, and Zach provide instruction and point out birds, turtles, alligators, plants, and local history. The calm water suits beginners, families, and anyone wanting a quiet Florida nature break.

“Our guide was patient and informative! Beautiful river and relaxing time! Excellent for folks like me who are not in great shape physically.”

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