The greatest way to view the city is on the Old Town Trolley Tour. We cover the entire city, so you won't have to pay for parking or drive through the city. Additionally, the trip is structured to allow you to exit at any time and continue exploring on your own.
The tour is led by amiable and competent guides who point out interesting locations along the way. You will learn intriguing tales about the nearly 500-year history of St. Augustine, starting with Pedro Menéndez de Avilés' establishment in 1565, continuing through the Spanish Colonial era, and concluding with Henry Flagler's conversion of the town into a resort in the late 19th century.
Visit Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century Spanish fort, to relive the tale of the first settlement in North America
The greatest way to view the city is on the Old Town Trolley Tour. We cover the entire city, so you won't have to pay for parking or drive through the city. Additionally, the trip is structured to allow you to exit at any time and continue exploring on your own.
The tour is led by amiable and competent guides who point out interesting locations along the way. You will learn intriguing tales about the nearly 500-year history of St. Augustine, starting with Pedro Menéndez de Avilés' establishment in 1565, continuing through the Spanish Colonial era, and concluding with Henry Flagler's conversion of the town into a resort in the late 19th century.
Visit Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century Spanish fort, to relive the tale of the first settlement in North America. You may taste the water when you visit the well-known spring that Ponce de Leon dubbed the Fountain of Youth. Visit the Mission of Nombre de Dios, the site of the first Mass celebrated in America. Explore historic St. Augustine Village, which has homes dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, to get a taste of early St. Augustine.
The St. Augustine History Museum, Potter's Wax Museum, the Old Jail, the Spanish Military Hospital, and the Ximenez-Fatio House are just a few of the locations the Old Town Trolley Tours visit. Additionally, you will witness the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, which was inhabited by American, Spanish, and British colonists and is the earliest colonial home in Florida with documentation. Explore Flagler College, founded by businessman, railroad pioneer, and oil billionaire Henry Morrison Flagler, who first utilised the structure as a hotel known as the Ponce de Leon hotel. Visit the San Sebastian Winery.
Old Town Trolley Tours is the best method to take in all of St. Augustine's attractions. For the greatest sightseeing tour in town, look for the orange and green trolleys!
Key Highlights:
Castillo de San Marcos: The iconic 17th-century Spanish fortress, the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. Here, you can explore the fort’s exhibits and take in panoramic views of Matanzas Bay.
Flagler College: Once the luxurious Ponce de León Hotel, this Gilded Age marvel was built by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler. The stop offers a glimpse of the beautiful campus and its stunning architecture.
St. George Street: One of the most popular stops, this pedestrian-only street is filled with shops, restaurants, and historical landmarks.
The Fountain of Youth: Step back into the time of Spanish explorer Ponce de León and visit this archaeological park, thought to be the site of the legendary Fountain of Youth.
The Old Jail: Built in 1891, this historic jail is one of St. Augustine’s more unusual and fascinating attractions.
The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse: Dating back to the early 18th century, this stop gives visitors a glimpse into life in colonial St. Augustine.
The Lightner Museum: Located in the former Alcazar Hotel, this museum showcases fine and decorative arts from the Gilded Age.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum: A short trolley ride away, this iconic lighthouse offers amazing views and historical exhibits on maritime history.
Popular Trolley Stop:
· Old Jail
· Visitor Information Center
· Potter’s Wax Museum
· City Gates
· Colonial Quarter
· Best Western / Bay Views
· St. George Street
· Churches
· Villa Zorayda Museum
· Lightner Museum
· Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center
· St. Augustine Distillery
· San Sebastian Winery
· Plaza de la Constitucion
· Oldest House
· St. Augustine Municipal Marina
· Castillo de San Marcos
· Ripley’s Believe it or Not
· Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
· Mission of Nombre de Dios
· Old Senator Tree & Villa 1565
· Fountain of Youth
