St. Augustine City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Overview
Embark on a self-guided walking tour of St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city! Start your journey at the historic Castillo de San Marcos, exploring centuries-old fortifications. Next, uncover swashbuckling tales at the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. Continue to Flagler College, marveling at its Gilded Age architecture. Conclude your adventure with a stroll across the iconic Bridge of Lions, witnessing breathtaking views and vibrant marine life. This tour connects you with the rich tapestry of St. Augustine’s past and present.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Itinerary
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10 min
Our tour begins in the parking lot beside the Castillo de San Marcos, located at 1 South Castillo Dr. If youu2019re not there already, you should head there now. nnNote: The tour is over 1.7 miles long, with more than 33 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.nnNew, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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2
10 min
The Old City Gates. Built in 1808, these used to be the main way to enter or exit St Augustine.
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3
10 min
Weu2019re standing in front of the St Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum. If scoundrels of the high seas are your thing, tap Learn More to hear about the museum.
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4
10 min
Founder Juan Genopoly wanted to give back to his community, who had worked hard to earn their place here. How hard, you might wonder? Well Genopoly was one of thousands of indentured servants who arrived here on the promise of owning land in exchange for unpaid labor. Of those thousands, only 600 survived the brutal plantation work.
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5
10 min
Although it might not seem like much on the outside, the inside is covered in Byzantine-style frescoes. These ornate murals are dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who inhabited America.
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6
10 min
This grand building with gold trim is unlike anything else weu2019ll see in St. Augustine. Thatu2019s the way Henry Flagler intended it! Flagler, a wealthy New Yorker, didnu2019t think much of this city when he first visited.
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7
10 min
The tradition of inhabiting the governoru2019s house would go on until 1811. The building has seen several remodels and uses since then, transforming into a post office, headquarters for Civil War troops, and finallyu2014a museum!
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8
10 min
Its congregation is as old as this city. How can that be? Well, on that fateful day back in 1565 when the Spanish conquistador planted the Spanish flag on this shore, a priest approached him after his victory. Father Lopez carried a hefty cross on his shoulders and offered it to the conqueror, all the while singing a hymn.
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9
10 min
That bridge, marked by a large marble statue of a lion up ahead, is the Bridge of Lions
What's included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not included
- Self-guided tour u2014 no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time