The 7 St Augustine Tours That Earn Their Price

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

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

Ride Old Town Trolley through St. Augustine with live commentary, hopping off at 22 stops for landmarks such as Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, the Old Jail, and the Fountain of Youth. A 1-day or 2-day pass includes St. Augustine History Museum admission, with trolleys arriving about every 15 to 20 minutes.

“Tour was great, your website was not too compatible with my phone Guide was very informative, pleasant, and kind.”

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2.St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter

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

Follow a costumed guide through St. Augustine for 90 minutes of ghost stories, local history, cemeteries, and haunted landmarks. Guides such as Blanco, Sheriff Artie, Gracie, and Madame Jennifer blend humor with darker tales. Evening departures suit families, and ghost-hunting tools are available to rent for $5.

“Blanco was awesome!! He was super engaging , arg! He was as well very personal, would answer your questions. Very knowledgeable and sensible , heartfelt and in love with history ! As myself and children are so it made our experience amazing! Thank you for being our tour guide, blessing and happy holidays my friend.”

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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

Walk through a 5,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum with a self-guided audio tour, eight interactive scenes, an AR ghost-hunting app, and a tiny art gallery. Allow one to two hours. The content is graphic, so children under 18 should attend only with a dedicated adult.

“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, passing under a historic bridge, slowing for photos, and visiting the Menendez landing site. Captains such as John and Kevin add lively local history. Choose an open-air top deck, bring your dog, and watch for dolphins.

“A great leisurely ride along the intracoastal. We saw dolpins and one sea turtle as well as lots of history, beaches and water. Probably the best priced tour offered in the area. Spent the first half on the lower deck and then we up top to enjoy the sun and see further. Great staff, excellent captain on our tour.”

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5.St Augustine: Nights of Lights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,061 reviews

Ride through St. Augustine’s glowing historic district in an open-air Old Town Trolley. Your private row seats up to four, with holiday carols, magical viewing glasses, and warm apple cider with sugar cookies at the end. Drivers such as Tony, Pepper, Fred, and KitKat are known for keeping the ride lively.

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

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

Ride a narrated trolley through St. Augustine with guides such as Pepper, Brett, Summer, and Kevin. Stay aboard for a 90-minute overview or hop off at 22 stops for forts, museums, churches, wineries, the Mission of Nombre de Dios, and the Fountain of Youth. Choose a one or two-day ticket.

“The diversity and history lesson! Enjoyed the whole thing!”

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7.St. Augustine: Ghosts and Gravestones Old Town Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 370 reviews · 1h 20m · from $36

Ride through St. Augustine with an English-speaking Ghost Host, hear grim tales tied to Huguenot and Tolomato Cemeteries, then enter the Old Jail and Potter’s Wax Museum for theatrical scares. The PG-13 tour lasts 80 minutes and costs $36 per person.

“Great. Very informative about the history of St. Augustine. Actors were a great addition to the tour. Brought history to life.”

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