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One of the most popular stops on any St. Augustine tour is Magnolia Avenue, a residential street tucked away in the northeastern corner of the city. While there are a couple of attractions and businesses on Magnolia Ave, the street is most well-known for its distinctive oak tree canopy, making it one of the most […]

St. George Street is the center of any St. Augustine tour and the most famous street in the city. During the city’s colonial Spanish era, St. George Street was its main thoroughfare. Today, it’s the center of St. Augustine’s Historic District and a good starting place for tourists. Here are a few of our favorite […]

Any St. Augustine tour will focus on the history of the city, which was founded in 1565 and remains the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States. Located at the northern edge of the Historic District, the St. Augustine City Gates are well over 200 years old, having been constructed in 1808 to […]

While you’re not likely to run into any Hollywood royalty on your St. Augustine tour, that doesn’t mean the rich and famous never show up there. In fact, there have been several celebrities and famous historical figures who have lived in the Ancient City at one time or another. Florida residents will likely recognize Henry […]

The centerpiece of many a St. Augustine tour, the Castillo de San Marcos is most famous for its long history. Construction began on the fort in 1672, and it was completed in 1695, making it the oldest masonry fortification in the United States. Today, the Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public, offering […]

Most St. Augustine tours will focus on its history, but there’s plenty more to learn about the culture of this northeastern Florida city. Here are a few fun facts you might not know about St. Augustine: It’s the Oldest City in America – St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish in 1565, making it the […]

Not only is it possible to take your St. Augustine tour on foot, but we actually recommend it. St. Augustine is a relatively small and dense city with a lot of popular tourist attractions, making it a bit of a nightmare to drive in. Finding parking can be difficult and it’s common to find yourself […]

There’s a reason why St. Augustine tours tend to be on foot instead of by car. The Ancient City is both very small and very popular, making it frustrating to drive through but very easy to walk. In fact, St. Augustine nets an overall walk score of 85 out of 100, making it one of […]

No St. Augustine tour would be complete without a trip down St. George Street, the city’s main tourist thoroughfare. Once the main route through the city center, St. George Street is now home to historic buildings, primo restaurants, and charming shopping destinations. We highly recommend visiting this part of the city to get a taste […]

Although you’ll see plenty of gorgeous beaches and charming shopping districts on a St. Augustine tour, the city is most famous for its long history. Originally founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest surviving European settlement in the United States, having been continuously inhabited for close to 500 years. Nicknamed “the […]