Spooky, professionally narrated, music theme infused, GPS navigated, built in EMF Reader, audio tour on our walking tour app. You'll hear the stories of St. Augustine's ghosts and why the haunt today.
Want to go at your own pace and schedule? With our tour you can start anytime. Stop and grab a drink, just pause the tour. Go as fast or as slow you want.
Have you ever taken a walking tour and later said "What did the tour guide say?"
After taking the tour on location you'll unlock a virtual tour you can take anytime. The tour never expires.
Looking for an affordable and fun activity to learn about St. Augustine? This tour provide you with great value for your buck.
1 purchase works on 2 smartphones.
Contactless and social distance friendly.
It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker.
You’ll see haunted cemeteries, hotels, restaurants, and houses with a ghostly history lasting nearly 400 years.
Our tour starts here. You'll hear the story of the hold house and it's ghosts. Originally built in 1716 this is the oldest surviving wooden building in St. Augustine and has seen its fair share of history.
Over the centuries its walls have been the barracks for British soldiers, a school for the youth of and the home of Juan Genopoly, a leader of the Minorcans.
And their ghosts have decided to stick around.
We do not go inside, it's only on the outside we tell our story.
The old city gates of St. Augustine were built in 1808 replacing the deteriorating wooden structure. Standing 3 stories high they are a popular tourist attraction.
Over the centuries the old gates have kept the inhabitants of the city safe from invasion.
And local legend has it they are haunted by the soul of 10-year-old Elizabeth.
In 1821 when the yellow fever hit St. Augustine it killed over 400 of its residents. At the time that was more than one third of its population.
In a haste the local government buried the rotting corpses of the Huguenot’s in a mass grave.
You'll hear the story of the haunted burial ground and the spirits that now lurk it's grounds.
Potter’s Wax Museum was the first wax museum in America established in 1948 and houses 160 plus creepy wax sculptures. Many of characters have long passed.
The wooden building it’s housed in was built in 1739 and moved to this location in 1887. Before it was a wax museum it was a pharmacy, and said to be the oldest pharmacy in the US.
And it's haunted!
The Tolomato cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Florida dating back to the 1700’s and today it’s the final resting place to bishops, slaves, murders and over 1000 bodies lay interned in its soil. You'll hear the story of the boy that haunts it's grounds and see his headstone. To note, we do not go in the cemetery, we are only at the gate.
In the 1700’s this spot was home to the Spanish Gunpowder and ammunitions warehouse.
Over the years the building has been a boarding house, a grocery store and most recently a charming bed and breakfast, haunted by the sweetest of ghosts.
Today it's haunted by the sweetest of spirits. They are dying to meet you!
In 1870 this building was built by a Mr. George Colee for Marion, his fiancée who he planned to live with for eternity. You'll learn about Mr. Colee and where he now haunts.
Said to be haunted by the meanest of old ladies this spirit is sure to spook anyone that walks by.
This quaint spot is said to be haunted by the spirits of it's past.
Once a refuge for rum runners this spot is now haunted by its old owner. And her lantern waving spirit is known to show up from time to time. You'll hear her story and the spirits that haunt this joint.
Our tour starts on St. George Street at the Oldest Wooden School House. Originally built in 1716 this is the oldest surviving wooden building in St. Augustine and has seen its fair share of history. And it's ghosts have decided to stick around.
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'ohara2780'.
*For the best experience, follow the instructions below before taking your tour and read the tips.
*If you have multiple users please have each user register an account on each phone and use the same code
Steps below to take the tour
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
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Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Select your city as "St. Augustine" and click on the tour "St. Augustine's Famous Ghosts Tour"
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'ohara2780'
Click apply
The tour is not unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the Tour:
Go to the Oldest Wooden School House front door. Open "St. Augustine's Famous Ghosts Tour" and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or call or text us at 617-991-3269.
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US Dollar (USD)
Eastern Time Zone (GMT-5:00)
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