St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore haunted sites like the Old Jail
- Hear spine-chilling tales from expert guides
- Discover the eerie history of Tolomato Cemetery
- Experience the thrill of St. Augustine's ghostly past
- Enjoy a captivating evening in America's oldest city
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through historic St. Augustine
- Visit to haunted landmarks like the Old Jail and Tolomato Cemetery
- Engaging storytelling by experienced guides
- Transportation to and from the tour starting point
Itinerary
Pass by: Our tour begins and ends at 12 St. George St., St. Augustine Florida. Located next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
Pass by: Join us on the oldest continuously operated walking ghost tour in town. Walk the dark narrow streets of St. Augustine and hear tales of those who came before us and refuse to leave. The Castillo de San Marcos, The City Gate, The Tolomato and Hugenot Cemeteries, as well as some of our favorite hotspots.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; non-English speakers may need to arrange for a translator
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; consider your mobility when booking
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour operates rain or shine
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early to check in
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- A Ghostly Encounter’s Storm Policy (as follows)
- 1. A Ghostly Encounter tours operate rain or shine. Florida weather changes rapidly and is unpredictable, and we monitor our weather prior to all tours.
- 2. If lighting is present in the area: we will delay the start of the tour for 20 minutes to give the storm time to pass, then proceed as normal.
- 3. If lightening remains present in the area, management may decide to reschedule the tour. Guests will be moved to the following evening’s tours or to the nearest date convenient with the group.
- 4. If rescheduling is not convenient, each guest will be provided a voucher for a future A Ghostly Encounter tour, subject to availability. For offer to be valid, guest must present the voucher directly to our office staff upon returning to St. Augustine or speak directly with the office staff to reschedule (not through a third-party booking site). Please remember to bring your voucher with you. Lost or forgotten vouchers will not be honored; however, vouchers do not expire.
Traveler reviews
Great story teller
Loved the tour! great story teller and it was fun! My husband and I loved it!
Great Tour Guide
The tour guide was awesome, and the tour was educational and entertaining. Highly recommend this to anyone.
Ghost tour
Not what we expected at all. We have done tours in the past. The guide was too long winded and the stories were hard to follow. We started out with a hope of 15 but he end we only had 4 or 5 left in the group.
The Sheriff is a great...
The Sheriff is a great guide - storyteller, factual, and humorous as needed. He has done the research! If it's a hot night, be prepared with lots of water!
Our tour guide Blanco was...
Our tour guide Blanco was fantastic! Great humor and was passionate about his job. Would definitely recommend.
