Tours of St. Augustine Florida
St Augustine Florida is the oldest permanent
European settlement in North America. Founded in 1565 by the Spanish, colonial St
Augustine was occupied by several European
monarchies before being sold to the United States.
Though St. Augustine was the site of numerous
battles, wars and
skirmishes, it was never conquered. On July 10,
1821, Spain sold Florida to the United States and in
1845 Florida officially received its statehood. After becoming a part of the Union, St
Augustine saw a great deal of warfare during
the Civil War. Because of the Old City’s vast history,
numerous sites, and haunting stories, St. Augustine
Tours are one of the most popular ways to
familiarize yourself with the city sites and its
unique history.
Many of St Augustine’s most widely told stories
revolve around heartbreak, suicide, death, and war.
If you enjoy hearing the darker side of history,
Ghost Tours St
Augustine Florida is a great way to see the sites
and hear stories of lost love, wandering souls and
whispering ghosts. With over 500 years of well
documented and researched history, there are many noted Ghost Tours St
Augustine Florida available. Most St Augustine Ghost
Tours begin at night and take patrons on either a
walking or riding tour of some of the cities oldest
and most haunted places.
One of the most popular Ghost Tours of St.
Augustine, “A Ghostly Experience” brings record
crowds to each tour, and it was voted the #1 Guided
Tour in Florida according to a reader survey in
Florida Living Magazine. Tours usually last 90
minutes and tour guides are dressed in period
clothing reflecting the mood and stories of the
night. Over the years, it has gained so much
notoriety that it was even featured on television
shows on both the Discovery and Travel Channels.
Offering a variety of different St Augustine Ghost
Tours, including sailing ghost tours, walking ghost
tours, and riding ghost tours, this particular
company is the most recognized Ghost Tour St
Augustine Florida company.
St Augustine is one of the best places to visit for
a vacation getaway at the beach. Situated on
Florida’s pristine northeast coastline, St Augustine
offers plenty to vacationers wanting more than just
a pretty place. With beautiful beaches, great
shopping at the
St Augustine
Outlet Mall, wonderful attractions, and world
renowned restaurants and outdoor amenities, St
Augustine is the place to visit for a relaxing Florida Vacation.
Our Bed and Breakfast Inns in St Augustine Florida
offer the very best in lodging; learn more about our
special Deals on Trips to St Augustine by browsing
the information on our site.
Ghost Tours of St Augustine
2 Saint George St # 101
St Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-1122 |
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