A Self-Guided Audio Tour of St Augustine's Twisted History

Overview

On this self-guided audio tour, you will dig up the good, bad, and ugly stories buried under St. Augustine's historic streets.

St. Augustine is the oldest, continuously occupied city in the United States. On this walking tour, you’ll follow the journey of founding father Pedro Menendez de Aviles, and the many others who gave everything they had to settle this hostile land.

From the original city gates to Plaza de la Constitución in historic downtown St Augustine, I’ll show you the scars around every corner. Along the way, you’ll hear good, bad, and ugly tales about what it took to build a perfect fort, and how it was attacked many times but never taken.

St. Augustine’s history is long, and its twisted tales are endless. This is a storytelling adventure into the lives and times of those who built this city.

Whether you’re visiting St Augustine for the first time or are a curious local, this tour will give you a greater appreciation for the city and its rich cultural heritage.

City: St Augustine

Tue 02 Sep

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Starting at $14.99

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Tue 02 Sep

Starting at $14.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Oldest Wooden School House

Walk along St. George Street to visit the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, an iconic landmark that offers insights into the early education system and daily life in colonial St. Augustine.

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

Pass by the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, where you'll hear tales of pirates and privateers who once roamed the waters of Matanzas Bay.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Marvel at the imposing Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a fortress that bears witness to the city's tumultuous history and strategic importance.

Huguenot Cemetery

Stroll past the Huguenot Cemetery, a tranquil burial ground that reflects the diverse cultural heritage of St. Augustine's early settlers.

Potter's Wax Museum

Pass by Potter's Wax Museum, where lifelike wax figures bring to life the characters and events that shaped St. Augustine's past.

Tolomato Cemetery

Catch a glimpse of Tolomato Cemetery, a historic cemetery dating back to the colonial era, and hear stories of the souls laid to rest within its sacred grounds.

Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine

Pass by St. Photios Shrine Greek Orthodox National Shrine, a place of worship and pilgrimage that honors the city's Greek heritage.

Pena-Peck House and Woman's Exchange of St Augustine

Learn about the Peña-Peck House and the Woman's Exchange, institutions that preserve and promote St. Augustine's historic legacy and cultural traditions.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Admire the grandeur of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, a symbol of faith and resilience in the face of adversity.

Villa Zorayda Museum

Pass by the Villa Zorayda Museum, a unique architectural gem inspired by the Moorish heritage of southern Spain.

St. George Street

Continue your stroll along St. George Street, a vibrant pedestrian thoroughfare teeming with shops, galleries, and cultural attractions.

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