The 7 Best Tours in St Augustine

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

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

Tour St. Augustine by narrated trolley with a 1-day or 2-day pass. Ride the full loop first, then hop off for the Old Jail, Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, museums, churches, wineries, and the Fountain of Youth. Guides such as Kevin, Summer, James, and Davy Jones add local stories, while the included History Museum adds value.

“Great energy from the tour guide and learned lots of facts . Very convenient way to see the city and you limited time in the city.”

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2.St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter

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

Walk St. Augustine’s shadowy streets with a costumed guide such as Blanco, Sheriff Artie, Gracie, or Madame Jennifer. Over 90 minutes, hear ghost stories and historical tales at the Castillo de San Marcos, City Gate, Tolomato Cemetery, and Huguenot Cemetery. The tone is spooky but family-friendly, with optional ghost-hunting tools for $5.

“It was very informative and interesting. The girl was funny and was concerned that people were safe during the tour. Some of the graveyard stories were impressive. Would like to see better weather which was a factor.”

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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 at your own pace with an audio guide, interactive displays, and low-lit scenes. Your package also includes a ghost-hunting app and Tiny Art Gallery. Plan for 1 to 2 hours. The subject matter is graphic, so children under 18 should attend only with a dedicated adult.

“The medieval torture museum was well done. The rooms were easy to navigate and not overly cramped with artifacts. The employee who checked us in asked if I knew the museum was for people 18 and over due to the subject matter. I had my teen with me. I told the employee that I knew the content from their site. However, this is also part of history that my teen needs to know about. He then informed me there is a section on female sexual torture. I said we can skip that area. He told me where that area is located and we just bypassed it. The audio guide was…”

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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 aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat. Your captain narrates the city’s landmarks, bridge, waterfront, and Menendez landing site while the boat slows for photos. Captain John and Captain Kevin have earned praise for their humor and local stories. Dolphins, sea turtles, birds, and sunset views are possible bonuses.

“Although it was a cold day, the boat ride was beautiful. The water was calm and flat. It was perfect because we saw all of St. Augustine from the top of the boat. I highly recommend this tour!”

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5.St Augustine: Nights of Lights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,061 reviews

See St. Augustine’s historic district lit by more than 3 million white lights from an open-air Old Town Trolley. Your private row seats up to four, with holiday carols, magical viewing glasses, warm apple cider, and sugar cookies at the end. Drivers such as Tony, Pepper, Fred, and KitKat keep the ride lively, though traffic can affect the route.

“We loved seeing the tremendous light display in downtown St Augustine. For over thirty years the special trolleys pass through the area so passengers can thoroughly the sights. You can set up to four people/row—for one inclusive rate. We hope to come back every year!”

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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

See St. Augustine with live narration from guides such as Pepper, Brett, Kevin, and Summer. Ride the full loop for an overview, then hop off at 22 stops for the Castillo, Old Town, Mission Nombre de Dios, Fountain of Youth, museums, shops, and restaurants. Your ticket also includes the St. Augustine History Museum.

“Seats were VERY hard. Each tram should carry one step to assist with boarding.”

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

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

Spend 80 minutes exploring St. Augustine’s darker side by trolley with an English-speaking Ghost Host. Hear tales of murder, executions, and paranormal activity, then enter the Old Jail and Potter’s Wax Museum. The tone is PG-13, theatrical, and family-friendly rather than truly terrifying, with guides such as Ivy, Cersei, Luna, and Dana among the memorable hosts.

“We had so much fun!! It was so entertaining with great actors!! I wasn’t expecting all that. Worth every penny. So funny and “scary” too. I loved stopping at the cemetery and the old jail. If you’re on the fence don’t miss this trolley ride!! It was a blast from start to finish!!!”

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