Private 1-Hour Historical Tour of St. Augustine on Electric Golf Cart
by Explore Tours and PickUps
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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.$200Overview
This private historical tour of St. Augustine lasts about one hour and takes place aboard electric golf carts in the downtown area. The tour passes by major historical sites including Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo de San Marcos, the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), the Cathedral Basilica, Tolomato Cemetery, Saint Francis Barracks, and Plaza de la Constitución. The guide drives and provides historical commentary throughout, pointing out landmarks and sharing stories about the city's past. Participants remain seated in the vehicle for the entire tour and can ask the guide questions at any time. The route includes close views of these key locations, highlighting their historical significance in the city’s development and role in world history.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Augustine
The tour covers downtown St. Augustine using electric vehicles, passing all main historical sites. It includes cultural events that highlight the city's role in world history. The guide points out historical attractions and shares stories about the city's development while participants stay seated in the vehicle.
Historic Tours of Flagler College
The route passes several landmarks including Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo de San Marcos, the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), the Cathedral Basilica, Tolomato Cemetery, Saint Francis Barracks, and Plaza de la Constitución, with commentary on their historical relevance.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
This basilica is the oldest Catholic Church in St. Augustine and the oldest parish church in the United States.
Tolomato Cemetery
Located in St. Augustine, this cemetery was used from the 18th century until 1884 and is part of the city’s historic sites.
National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios
This shrine is located at the site where St. Augustine was established in 1565. On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed here, claiming the area for Spain and the Church. He named the site Nombre de Dios, meaning Name of God, and appointed Father Lopez as the first parish priest of St. Augustine.
St Francis Barracks
Built of coquina between 1724 and 1755 by Franciscan friars, these barracks were converted to military use under British control in 1763. The U.S. Army occupied them after 1821 until 1900, after which the Florida State Troops used them starting in 1907.
Plaza de la Constitucion
This plaza is the center of historic St. Augustine, bordered by the Cathedral Basilica, Trinity Episcopal, and Government House, facing the Bridge of Lions. It includes a pavilion for events and a public market active since the 1500s.
Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park
The park is located at the site where Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded St. Augustine at the Timucua village of Seloy.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
This Spanish-built fort in St. Augustine is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., built to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, with over 450 years of history.
The Oldest House Museum Complex
Known as the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, it is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial residence in Florida, managed by the St. Augustine Historical Society.
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Dedicated in 1890, this church was built by Flagler for his daughter and designed by the architects of the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Its design is based on the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice.
Bridge of Lions
Completed in 1927 during Florida’s land boom, this bridge connects downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island and was designed as an architectural work as well as a transport route.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
The tour passes this landmark but does not include a stop here.
Meeting point
Downtown Historic Parking Facility: 1 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Fl 32084. We meet on the North side of the parking garage. This is where large bus lines load/unload and where the trolleys pull in/out. Not at the clock tower.
End point
We can drop off at the same location you started or anywhere within the immediate downtown historic district.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private 1-Hour Historical Tour of St. Augustine on Electric Golf Cart
by Explore Tours and PickUps
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.$200Overview
This private historical tour of St. Augustine lasts about one hour and takes place aboard electric golf carts in the downtown area. The tour passes by major historical sites including Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo de San Marcos, the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), the Cathedral Basilica, Tolomato Cemetery, Saint Francis Barracks, and Plaza de la Constitución. The guide drives and provides historical commentary throughout, pointing out landmarks and sharing stories about the city's past. Participants remain seated in the vehicle for the entire tour and can ask the guide questions at any time. The route includes close views of these key locations, highlighting their historical significance in the city’s development and role in world history.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Augustine
The tour covers downtown St. Augustine using electric vehicles, passing all main historical sites. It includes cultural events that highlight the city's role in world history. The guide points out historical attractions and shares stories about the city's development while participants stay seated in the vehicle.
Historic Tours of Flagler College
The route passes several landmarks including Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo de San Marcos, the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), the Cathedral Basilica, Tolomato Cemetery, Saint Francis Barracks, and Plaza de la Constitución, with commentary on their historical relevance.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
This basilica is the oldest Catholic Church in St. Augustine and the oldest parish church in the United States.
Tolomato Cemetery
Located in St. Augustine, this cemetery was used from the 18th century until 1884 and is part of the city’s historic sites.
National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios
This shrine is located at the site where St. Augustine was established in 1565. On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed here, claiming the area for Spain and the Church. He named the site Nombre de Dios, meaning Name of God, and appointed Father Lopez as the first parish priest of St. Augustine.
St Francis Barracks
Built of coquina between 1724 and 1755 by Franciscan friars, these barracks were converted to military use under British control in 1763. The U.S. Army occupied them after 1821 until 1900, after which the Florida State Troops used them starting in 1907.
Plaza de la Constitucion
This plaza is the center of historic St. Augustine, bordered by the Cathedral Basilica, Trinity Episcopal, and Government House, facing the Bridge of Lions. It includes a pavilion for events and a public market active since the 1500s.
Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park
The park is located at the site where Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded St. Augustine at the Timucua village of Seloy.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
This Spanish-built fort in St. Augustine is the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., built to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, with over 450 years of history.
The Oldest House Museum Complex
Known as the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, it is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial residence in Florida, managed by the St. Augustine Historical Society.
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Dedicated in 1890, this church was built by Flagler for his daughter and designed by the architects of the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Its design is based on the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice.
Bridge of Lions
Completed in 1927 during Florida’s land boom, this bridge connects downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island and was designed as an architectural work as well as a transport route.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
The tour passes this landmark but does not include a stop here.
Meeting point
Downtown Historic Parking Facility: 1 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Fl 32084. We meet on the North side of the parking garage. This is where large bus lines load/unload and where the trolleys pull in/out. Not at the clock tower.
End point
We can drop off at the same location you started or anywhere within the immediate downtown historic district.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.