St. Augustine Free Walking Tour

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About this activity

Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour through the nation’s oldest city, exploring centuries of history, architecture, and hidden stories that shaped St. Augustine. From the Castillo de San Marcos to charming colonial streets, and the beautiful waterfront, this tour hits all the highlights—perfect for first-time visitors or anyone looking to truly understand the city. The beauty of a free walking tour is that you get to decide what it's worth to you personally. Your licensed local guides receive no salary of any kind other than what they receive from guests on a tip basis. If you have a group larger than 6, please contact us in advance to make sure we can accommodate.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: St. Augustine Free Walking Tour

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Tour

Itinerary

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

5 min

The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States; it is located on the western shore of Matanzas Bay
Bridge of Lions

5 min

The Bridge of Lions is a double-leaf bascule bridge that spans the Intracoastal Waterway
Plaza de la Constitucion

20 min

The Oldest public space in America. The ordinance for this plaza dates back to 1573
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

5 min

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, home to the nation’s first Catholic parish
Stop 5

10 min

Once a Gilded Age playground for the rich, now a college — Flagler College was built in 1888 as Henry Flagler’s opulent Ponce de León Hotel, one of the first buildings in the world with electricity
Lightner Museum

10 min

Occupying the former Hotel Alcazar, a Gilded Age resort hotel commissioned by Standard Oil executive Henry Flagler

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is the square between the visitors center and parking garage. Someone will be there holding a sign with the name of the tour company. If you struggle to find the group ask the visitor center and they will point you to the meeting spot.