Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: We will meet on the east side of the Constitution Plaza by the Slave Market. 150 Charlotte St.Attractions and Activities: Plaza de la Constitución (Free entry) The Plaza is the very center of St Augustine and provides a perfect setup to look at the city origins. Here we talk about the Conquistadors and the importance of St Augustine to the Spanish empire. We look at several monuments as we make our way to municipal marina across the street to board the boat for the sea portion of the tour. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Bridge of Lions (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) We will board a 100 plus seat boat for a narrated boat tour of the Matanzas Harbor.
Attractions and Activities: St. Augustine (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Your cruise boat will slowly cruise by the St Augustine waterfront. You will observe the picturesque houses and the Castillo de San Marcos up ahead.
Attractions and Activities: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) You will observe the US Oldest masonry fort. You will be able to capture unique pictures from the water side as you listen to the fascinating history of the fortress construction.
Attractions and Activities: Mission Nombre de Dios Museum (Free entry) You will observe the largest stainless steel cross in North America that marks the site of the first mass celebrated in the US 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) You will observe the legendary fountain of youth site made famous by the legend of Juan Ponce de Leon
Attractions and Activities: Anastasia State Park (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Anastasia State Park is home to several species of birds. It is common to observe ospreys, egrets in addition to dolphins swimming by the boat
Attractions and Activities: St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) You will capture amazing photos of the lighthouse as you feel the breeze and hear stories about the lighthouse construction and ghost that supposedly still haunt the place.
Attractions and Activities: St. Augustine (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Your boat captain will describe all the buildings visible in the city Skyline. You will hear about their importance and construction.
Attractions and Activities: 11 Aviles Street Arts and Crafts Guild (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Once on land, you will walk down alleys in the art district of St Augustine and step foot on the US oldest street, Aviles Street.
Attractions and Activities: Lightner Museum (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) The former Alcazar hotel now houses the Lightner Museum and St Augustine's city hall but used to house all the entertainment for the wealthy, demanding guests during the Flagler era.
Attractions and Activities: Villa Zorayda Museum (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) You will visit the grounds of the Villa Zorayda museum to admire the former winter home architecture and for a great photo opportunity
Attractions and Activities: Flagler College (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) You will visit the most luxurious hotel of its time to admire the fine details and decor that reflect the opulence of the Flagler era. You will learn details about the construction, visit the courtyard and the former hotel ornate vestibule and maybe even hear a ghost story about Mr Finagler..
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion We will meet on the east side of the Constitution Plaza by the Slave Market. 150 Charlotte St.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.