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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1
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
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
What's not included
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, youu2019ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search u201caudio touru201d in emails and texts). u2022 Download the separate tour app by Action u2022 Enter the password sent by email and text. u2022 MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. u2022 Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Actionu2019s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. u2022 If there is just one tour, launch it. u2022 If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first storyu2019s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you donu2019t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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