Amelia Island Eight Flags Road Tour in Jacksonville
by Historic Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 90-minute road tour on Amelia Island covers the history behind the eight independent flags that have flown over the island, the only place in the United States with this distinction. The tour travels through the historic downtown district and continues to the original Fernandina area. The guide explains the timeline and significance of each flag, starting with the Timucuan Indians who inhabited the island around 2000 BC. The tour also addresses the religious conflicts involving Christianity and other beliefs, the impact of the Revolutionary War including rebels motivated by religion, and the roles of smugglers, slave traders, and pirates in shaping the island’s development. Bottled water and air conditioning are provided on board.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Amelia Island
The tour travels through Amelia Island’s historic downtown and the original Fernandina area. It covers the history of the eight independent flags that have flown over the island, explaining the periods during which each flag was flown and the historical events connected to those times.
90 min
Meeting point
Curbside at Lot A by the marina, across the railroad tracks from the Salty Pelican Bar and Grill. Look for our 'HISTORIC TOUR STOP' sign!
End point
Curbside at Lot A by the marina, across the railroad tracks from the Salty Pelican Bar and Grill. Look for our 'HISTORIC TOUR STOP' sign!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amelia Island Eight Flags Road Tour in Jacksonville
by Historic Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 90-minute road tour on Amelia Island covers the history behind the eight independent flags that have flown over the island, the only place in the United States with this distinction. The tour travels through the historic downtown district and continues to the original Fernandina area. The guide explains the timeline and significance of each flag, starting with the Timucuan Indians who inhabited the island around 2000 BC. The tour also addresses the religious conflicts involving Christianity and other beliefs, the impact of the Revolutionary War including rebels motivated by religion, and the roles of smugglers, slave traders, and pirates in shaping the island’s development. Bottled water and air conditioning are provided on board.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Amelia Island
The tour travels through Amelia Island’s historic downtown and the original Fernandina area. It covers the history of the eight independent flags that have flown over the island, explaining the periods during which each flag was flown and the historical events connected to those times.
90 min
Meeting point
Curbside at Lot A by the marina, across the railroad tracks from the Salty Pelican Bar and Grill. Look for our 'HISTORIC TOUR STOP' sign!
End point
Curbside at Lot A by the marina, across the railroad tracks from the Salty Pelican Bar and Grill. Look for our 'HISTORIC TOUR STOP' sign!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.