St. Augustine History and Sweets Small-Group Walking Tour
by St Augustine Experiences
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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.
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This small-group walking tour in St. Augustine lasts about 90 minutes and includes visits to key historic sites in the downtown area combined with stops for local sweets. Guests walk through the city center with a local guide who shares stories from St. Augustine's 460-year history. The route features several landmarks including the Government House Museum, Plaza de la Constitucion, St. George Street vendors, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, and the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine. During the walk, participants sample hand-selected pastries, chocolates, and other local treats at partner locations. Tea, coffee, bottled water, and snacks are included. At the end of the tour, each guest receives an insulated bag with extra sweets collected from these stops to take home. Gratuities are not included. The tour covers the history and architecture of the city’s oldest areas. For example, the Government House has served as a colonial governor's residence and later as a courthouse and territorial Capitol. Plaza de la Constitucion is a historic park surrounded by important buildings. St. George Street is known for its vendors and local shops. The Cathedral Basilica dates from the late 18th century and is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. The Saint Photios Shrine commemorates the first Greek settlers in America, established in 1768. No special diets beyond nut-free options on a different tour are available for this sweets tour. Vegan, kosher, dairy allergy, sugar-free, or gluten-free needs cannot be accommodated.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Government House Museum
Located at the west end of the Town Plaza, the Government House site has hosted a government building since 1598. It served as the residence and administrative offices for colonial governors under Spanish and British rule. After Florida became a U.S. territory in 1821, the building functioned as a courthouse and briefly as the territorial Capitol.
Plaza de la Constitucion
This historic park is in the center of St. Augustine's downtown, bordered by Government House, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Bridge of Lions with views of Matanzas Bay. The original city plan placed this plaza here per Spain's 1573 Law of the Indies for government, church, and public use, typically beginning at the waterfront.
Ponce de Leon Hotel Site
The tour passes by the location of the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, constructed by Henry Flagler in 1888.
St. George Street
This 30-minute stop features visits to favored vendors along St. Augustine’s most famous street while learning about its history and significance in the city.
30 min
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Built between 1793 and 1797, this historic cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970. Its congregation, dating to 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the continental United States.
Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Located just steps from the historic city gates at St. George Street, the shrine honors the first Greek settlers who arrived in America in 1768. It is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Meeting point
Peace, Love, & Little Donuts There is no parking at the meeting location; guests may use hourly street parking on the Plaza or at 79–99 Granada St, or flat-fee parking at 5 Artillery Lane or the Historic Garage at 1 Cordova St (15-min walk).
End point
Your tour will end near the corner of Charlotte Street and King Street, across the street from the Plaza de la Constitucion.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
St. Augustine History and Sweets Small-Group Walking Tour
by St Augustine Experiences
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.$178Overview
This small-group walking tour in St. Augustine lasts about 90 minutes and includes visits to key historic sites in the downtown area combined with stops for local sweets. Guests walk through the city center with a local guide who shares stories from St. Augustine's 460-year history. The route features several landmarks including the Government House Museum, Plaza de la Constitucion, St. George Street vendors, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, and the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine. During the walk, participants sample hand-selected pastries, chocolates, and other local treats at partner locations. Tea, coffee, bottled water, and snacks are included. At the end of the tour, each guest receives an insulated bag with extra sweets collected from these stops to take home. Gratuities are not included. The tour covers the history and architecture of the city’s oldest areas. For example, the Government House has served as a colonial governor's residence and later as a courthouse and territorial Capitol. Plaza de la Constitucion is a historic park surrounded by important buildings. St. George Street is known for its vendors and local shops. The Cathedral Basilica dates from the late 18th century and is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. The Saint Photios Shrine commemorates the first Greek settlers in America, established in 1768. No special diets beyond nut-free options on a different tour are available for this sweets tour. Vegan, kosher, dairy allergy, sugar-free, or gluten-free needs cannot be accommodated.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Government House Museum
Located at the west end of the Town Plaza, the Government House site has hosted a government building since 1598. It served as the residence and administrative offices for colonial governors under Spanish and British rule. After Florida became a U.S. territory in 1821, the building functioned as a courthouse and briefly as the territorial Capitol.
Plaza de la Constitucion
This historic park is in the center of St. Augustine's downtown, bordered by Government House, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Bridge of Lions with views of Matanzas Bay. The original city plan placed this plaza here per Spain's 1573 Law of the Indies for government, church, and public use, typically beginning at the waterfront.
Ponce de Leon Hotel Site
The tour passes by the location of the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, constructed by Henry Flagler in 1888.
St. George Street
This 30-minute stop features visits to favored vendors along St. Augustine’s most famous street while learning about its history and significance in the city.
30 min
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Built between 1793 and 1797, this historic cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970. Its congregation, dating to 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the continental United States.
Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Located just steps from the historic city gates at St. George Street, the shrine honors the first Greek settlers who arrived in America in 1768. It is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Meeting point
Peace, Love, & Little Donuts There is no parking at the meeting location; guests may use hourly street parking on the Plaza or at 79–99 Granada St, or flat-fee parking at 5 Artillery Lane or the Historic Garage at 1 Cordova St (15-min walk).
End point
Your tour will end near the corner of Charlotte Street and King Street, across the street from the Plaza de la Constitucion.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.