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Tours & tickets in St. Augustine

Our adventures are self-guided. When you want a guide, a boat or a ride, here are the kinds of tours worth considering, with links to compare times, reviews and prices.

All ages

Trolley & sightseeing trains

Hop-on, hop-off narrated rides around the historic district are a good way to get your bearings on day one, and to rest tired legs between walks.

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Teens & adults

Ghost & night tours

Lantern-lit walking tours, ghost trolleys and pub crawls. Pair one with our Ghosts of the Ancient City adventure, which helps you tell documented history from legend.

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All ages

Boat, dolphin & sunset cruises

See the Castillo and the bayfront the way sailors did. Options include sightseeing boats, sailing schooners and dolphin-watching trips.

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History lovers

Guided walking tours

Expert-led walks through Spanish colonial streets, Flagler's Gilded Age and Black history sites such as Lincolnville.

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Food lovers

Food & drink tours

Taste local favorites, including dishes with the city's own datil pepper, on a guided food walk through the old town.

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Outdoors

Kayak & nature tours

Paddle the salt marshes near Matanzas or Vilano and look for ospreys, pelicans and dolphins.

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Attraction tickets

Popular sights

St. Augustine Lighthouse

Climb the 1874 tower and visit the maritime museum. Read Mystery File 004.

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Fountain of Youth Park

Legend meets real archaeology. Read Mystery File 005.

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Pirate & Treasure Museum

Real pirate artifacts. Read Mystery File 010.

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Alligator Farm Zoological Park

A family favorite on Anastasia Island.

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Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas are National Park Service sites. Get hours and fees directly from nps.gov/casa and nps.gov/foma.

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