Ghosts of St Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida, is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful beaches. However, many visitors and locals believe that there is more to the city than meets the eye. St. Augustine is home to many reported ghost sightings and haunted locations, which have fascinated and scared people for years. In this blog, we will explore some of the most famous ghost stories in St. Augustine, Florida.

The Huguenot Cemetery

The Huguenot Cemetery is one of the most popular ghost sighting locations in St. Augustine. The cemetery dates back to the late 16th century, and it is believed to be the final resting place of many of the city’s early settlers. Visitors to the cemetery have reported seeing ghostly apparitions, hearing unexplained noises, and feeling cold spots.

One of the most famous ghosts said to haunt the Huguenot Cemetery is that of a young girl named Elizabeth. According to legend, Elizabeth was buried alive after falling into a coma, and her ghost can be seen wandering the cemetery at night. Many visitors have reported seeing her ghostly figure, and some have even claimed to hear her voice calling out for help.

The St. Augustine Lighthouse

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is another well-known haunted location in the city. The lighthouse has been in operation since the late 19th century, and it is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of former lighthouse keepers and their families.

One of the most famous ghost stories associated with the St. Augustine Lighthouse is that of a former lighthouse keeper named Joseph Andreu. According to legend, Andreu fell to his death while working on the lighthouse, and his ghost can be seen climbing the stairs of the lighthouse late at night.

The Casa Monica Hotel

The Casa Monica Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of St. Augustine. However, many people believe that the hotel is haunted by the ghost of a former owner named Franklin Smith. Smith was known for his eccentric personality, and it is believed that he still haunts the hotel to this day.

Many guests at the Casa Monica Hotel have reported seeing Smith’s ghostly figure wandering the halls, and some have even claimed to feel his presence in their rooms. In addition to Smith’s ghost, some guests have also reported seeing the ghost of a woman in white, who is believed to be the ghost of a former guest who died at the hotel.

Final thoughts

St. Augustine, Florida, is a city steeped in history and legend. Its many haunted locations have fascinated and scared visitors for years, and the ghost stories associated with the city continue to be a popular topic of discussion. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there is no denying the eerie atmosphere that surrounds some of St. Augustine’s most famous locations. So, the next time you find yourself in St. Augustine, keep your eyes peeled for ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena – you never know what you might encounter!

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Duration
1 hour
Group Size
6 to 32

Dolphin Eco History Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through time and nature on a History and Dolphin Watch Boat Tour in St. Augustine, Florida. Set sail along the picturesque waters of the Matanzas Bay, where the city's rich history comes to life as you glide past centuries-old landmarks such as the Castillo de San Marcos and the historic bayfront. Knowledgeable guides will regale you with tales of St. Augustine's Spanish colonial past, pirate legends, and maritime history, all while keeping a keen eye on the waters for playful dolphins that often frolic in these pristine waters. This tour offers a perfect blend of educational insights and enchanting encounters with nature, making it a must-do experience for visitors of all ages.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Up to 10

St. Augustine Boat and Golf Cart Tour

Great shared tour to enjoy St Augustine from land and sea. Combines a boat tour with a golf cart tour of St Augustine. We are now providing transportation from local area hotels. Call us to inquire.

The perfect way to experience St Augustine for those that would like to keep walking to a minimum. This tour combines a 1:15 large body of water minutes narrated boat tour of Matanzas harbor with magnificent views of the city with a one hour narrated golf cart tour for you to get up close to all the amazing landmarks the oldest city has to offer with live commentary from your city certified tour guide/driver. a blue bus parked in front of a palm treeIncludes complimentary bottled water or soda. This is a shared tour. To choose a private activity, select our Private Boat and Golf Cart Tour just for your group.

On the boat choose between the open top deck or the lower covered deck and then feel the breeze under the covered canopy of the limo golf cart. During the land portion of the tour, you will pass by the Plaza de la Constitucion, Castillo dea statue in a park with Lightner Museum in the background San Marcos, Former Hotel Ponce de Leon, and Alcazar and Casa Monica hotels. Then you will visit the Mision Nombre de Dios site, the Fountain of Youth among others. Depending on the departure time chosen, a small boat in a body of watera train traveling down tracks next to a treeyour tour may start with the golf cart or the boat.

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
Up to 10

St. Augustine Shared Golf Cart Tour

Visit the entire city of St Augustine on a Golf Cart! The perfect way to experience St Augustine for those that would like to keep walking to a minimum. The one hour narrated golf cart tour allows you to get up close to all the amazing landmarks the oldest city has to offer with live commentary from your city certified tour guide/driver.

You will board your golf cart at the Plaza de la Constitucion. After a short introduction, your tour will proceed by the waterfront with maginifecnt views of the Matanzas Harbor and the Bridge of Lions. The tour will pass in front of the Castillo de San Marcos on its way to The Mision Nombre de Dios site where the city founder, Pedro Menendez de Aviles, first arrived. You will then drive by Fountain of Youth, Magnolia Street and the Old Jail site.

Once downtown, your tour will pass by the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, Alcazar and Casa Monica hotels and then by the Governors House and down Aviles Street (Oldest Street in the US). You will be in the oldest part of town where you will be able to observe examples of Spanish and British colonial architecture.

Before returning to the Plaza, you will drive by the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church and the outside of the Hotel Ponce de Leon where the largest collection of in use Louis Comfort Tiffany-stained glass windows collection may be observed.

We are now providing transportation from local area hotels. Call us to inquire.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
At least 4

Private St Augustine Boat and Walking Tour

The Most Complete Tour Of St Augustine From Land To Water! Experience St. Augustine combining a walking tour and narrated boat tour of the US oldest city. Includes a visit to the most important landmarks through three historic periods: Discovery and Conquest, Spanish and British periods, the Flagler era. During this 2.5 hour tour, you will get a broad perspective of the importance of St. Augustine in our history.

Narrated boat tour aboard the Victory III, in the Matanzas Bay followed by a walking tour of downtown St Augustine including a visit to Flagler College formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel and Hotel Alcazar nowadays the Lightner museum. Capture unique pictures of Castillo de San Marcos, The St Augustine Lighthouse, bridge of Lions and other important sites.