Things to Do in St. Augustine, Florida

Bring your appetite and a comfortable pair of walking shoes for Tasting Tours’ flagship St. Augustine food tour—Corks and Forks! Experience a diverse range of local cuisine paired with delicious wines at some of St. Augustine’s hottest dining destination, as well as a casual stroll through the St. Augustine Historic District. Details

Swim with dolphins and create an ocean of memories at Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the world’s first oceanarium. This dolphin conservation center in St. Augustine, Florida offers a variety of unique programs that allow you to interact with their world-famous residents. Splash with a bottlenose dolphin, create a painting with a dolphin artist, and much more! Details

Dive into underwater exploration at St. Augustine Aquarium. No, really! You can get a firsthand look at a natural Florida reef habitat in the snorkel adventure. Plus, the interactive exhibits throughout allow visitors to touch a starfish, learn about our oceans, and feed sharks. The aquarium is also dedicated to educating visitors about conservation efforts to protect marine life. Details

The St. Augustine Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour offered by Historic Tours of America lets guests enjoy a guided tour of the St. Augustine area at their own pace.. The 80-minute tour features live guided narration by locals, 22 stops to see, and more than 100 points of interest, including the Fountain of Youth, the St. Augustine History Museum, and more. Details

Enjoy an evening of fear and fun aboard the Ghosts and Gravestones haunted trolley tour of St. Augustine! Hear harrowing tales of ghosts and ghouls, and walk among the dead in old cemeteries. This St Augustine ghost tour will take you to the most haunted places in this historic city including the Old Jail and Tolomato Cemetery. Details

Located just across from Flagler College and a few blocks from The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, the Villa Zorayda Museum lets guests get an up-close view of the architectural work of art created in 1883 by Franklin Smith. The museum offers state-of-the-art self-guided audio tours that are available throughout the day, as well as special behind-the-scenes tours on select Tuesdays. Details

Offering eco-tourism cruises - Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure, Sunset Cruise, and St. Augustine’s only Wine Cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway. Learn about St. Augustine’s riveting history and culture while taking in the picture-perfect ocean views. Details

Prepare your taste buds for a fully-guided St. Augustine food tour featuring the best local cuisine paired with delicious wine. Roll through town in an open-air electric vehicle, stopping at 4–5 of your guide’s favorite dining venues. As you ride along, you’ll pass by Flagler College, Huguenot Cemetery and other historic sites. Bring a camera…and your appetite! Details

Take an adventure into the haunted back alleyways of St. Augustine to search for the supernatural and paranormal on this lantern-lit walking tour. You’ll learn all about the city’s true, dark past and secrets, along with hidden stories and personal ghost encounters. But keep a watchful eye and be aware of the shadows. You never know what ghostly haunts will follow your tour, too. Details

Filled with haunts and ghosts galore, the oldest city in America has a darker side begging to be explored. Experience it for yourself by joining this guided St. Augustine ghost tour! Look for signs of the supernatural on the grounds of Castillo de San Marcos Fort, a structure that has stood for centuries and survived more than 300 years of battles and storms. Details

Located just off A1A, the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum offers a diverse collection of more than 800 quality artifacts from the era of piracy. Guests can enjoy audio-animatronics and interactive technology while exploring the places and experiences lived on Captain Kidd’s last voyage. The museum also features a Treasure Shoppe, which sells books, jewelry, pirate-themed décor, and more. Details

Experience the best of America's Oldest City with this St. Augustine Trolley Tour Combo Package. Take advantage of St. Augustine Hop On Hop Off Trolley tickets with unlimited reboarding for the entire day. Plus, enjoy general admission access to the Old Jail, St. Augustine History Museum and the Oldest Store Museum. Come experience history like never before! Details

Enjoy tasting your way around St. Augustine's chocolate scene! Your expert tour guide will discuss the local history and fascinating facts about the area throughout this tour. Enjoy the sweet local offerings while passing the Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Details

Taste your way through historic St. Augustine! This tour offers travelers a fun way of seeing America’s oldest city and learning about how the state's beer industry has evolved. Enjoy a curated experience through historic landmarks, beloved local pubs, and the state-of-the-art tap rooms – with a beer or two along the way! Details

Presented by Tour St. Augustine Inc., City Walks Food and Wine Tasting Tour is St Augustine's original savory faire food adventure. This foodie tour offers a three-hour VIP tasting experience at several venues in the lively downtown historic area, including local restaurants, off-the-beaten-path hotspots, gourmet shops and more. Guests can learn about culinary heritages from around the world have influenced St. Augustine’s cuisine. A wine pairing option is also available. Details

Located in the historic Hotel Alcazar, just steps from Flagler College in downtown St. Augustine, the Lightner Museum offers an immersive experience of architecture, art history, and design. Guests of all ages will enjoy the museum’s four and a half floors of beautiful, curious, and intriguing collections that are on display. Details

Discover gruesome and terrifying moments in human history as the Medieval Torture Museum transports you back in time. Combining academic research with human emotions and fear, this St. Augustine torture museum is not for the weak of heart. Are you brave enough to learn how cruel and frightening the Middle Ages truly were? Details

Experience the enchantment of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights Boat Tour by Florida Water Tours! Cruise along Matanzas Bay surrounded by millions of sparkling lights illuminating the city’s historic architecture, from the Bridge of Lions to Castillo de San Marcos. The friendly crew will share captivating stories, making this a magical and informative adventure. Details

Immerse yourself in turn-of-the-century nostalgia with a visit to the Oldest Store Museum - a recreation of St. Augustine’s original general store. Explore over 100,000 authentic products and inventions like vintage farm equipment, corsets, tonics and elixirs, and more. Live actors portray clerks, a butcher and snake oil salesmen peddling their latest wares. Details

Situated on Orange Street in St. Augustine, just minutes from the area’s top attractions, Potter’s Wax Museum offers a unique entertainment experience for guests of all ages to enjoy together. The museum—originally established in 1947—features a large assortment of wax figures of famous Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, political figures, fictional characters and more. Details

Explore the marshy backwaters of St Johns River in a thrilling St. Augustine airboat ride! This 1.5-hour guided tour winds through parts of Trout Creek, Six Mile Creek, and Palmo Cove. Get up close to Old Florida's flora and fauna, see indigenous wildlife such as alligators, turtles, and manatees, and hear stories. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure! Details

Join the Creepy Crawl—the thrilling St. Augustine haunted pub crawl that blends spirits with your spirits! Led by an experienced guide, explore haunted bars, learn ghost-hunting techniques, and sip on your first drink for free. Discover bizarre tales, learn ghost-hunting techniques, and conduct your own investigation using provided EMF meters and equipment. Details

Experience the charm of America's oldest city on this St. Augustine walking tour! The city’s history spans over 450 years and is influenced by several nations who once colonized the area. Stroll the St. Augustine Historic District from Castillo de San Marcos to Plaza de la Constitución with a guide who will cover the history, sites, famous residents and more! Details

Journey through more than 400 years of history with a visit to the St Augustine History Museum. Explore private collections and authentic artifacts that bring history to life. Discover a sunken treasure room. Learn about Florida’s evolution under Spanish rule and hear riveting stories about Spanish Galleons, Native Americans and pirates of the Revolutionary War. Details

Built in 1891 to look like a hotel, Old Jail St Augustine once held some of the city’s most hardened criminals. Today, visitors of all ages can experience what its prisoners’ lives were like under the penal system decades ago. Explore the cells, hear tales its infamous occupants by costumed actors, even get booked and try to escape on this historical tour. Details

Start your Sunday morning with a Boozy Brunch! Enjoy a riveting St. Augustine food tour complete with delicious bites and cocktails. Kick back in an open-air electric vehicle as your local tour guide takes you to the Ancient City’s top brunch destinations. At each stop enjoy bubbly treats, great conversation and dishes that’ll make your tastebuds sing out loud. Details

Experience the culinary scene of St. Augustine, Florida, a city with a rich heritage that has spanned hundreds of years. On this St. Augustine food tour, savor the best food and wine it has to offer as you visit iconic landmarks like the Old City Gates, Castillo de San Marcos, Plaza de la Constitución, and America’s oldest thoroughfare, Aviles Street. Details