From Orlando: St. Augustine Day Trip with Tour Options Day Trip with Scenic Cruise
ID: GYG351466-O-639305
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the oldest city in the U.S. on a day trip from Orlando. Discover its colonial Spanish neighborhoods, magnificent buildings, and old-world charm.
Visit St. Augustine, the so-called “Ancient City” and oldest continuously settled town in the United States. Experience the charming atmosphere and beautiful climate of a town located between northeast and central-east Florida.
While there, explore St. Augustine's delightful historic district, with its cobblestone streets, quaint cafes, bars, and unique shops. Make sure to also take in the history at the significant landmarks such as Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, the Lightner Museum, the Fountain of Youth, and more,
Choose between the following tour options:
• St. Augustine Day Tour: Spend a full day in the oldest city in the U.S. Find out about the historic landmarks with a tour guide and then shop, dine, and discover the city at your own pace.
• St. Augustine Scenic Cruise: Get a unique view of the city and see its many historic landmarks and impressive natural beauty on a narrated tour around Matanzas Bay.
• St. Augustine's Colonial Quarter Museum: Embark on an interactive adventure where history comes alive with a guide in proper colonial attire. Throughout this living museum, experience a musket firing, blacksmith demonstrations, and more.
• Road Train Tour: Set off on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing adventure through town aboard a trolley streetcar. Learn interesting facts about the 22 unique sites on the 7-mile (11-kilometer) loop, and hop on and off where you like to explore the attractions at your own pace.
• Pirate & Treasure Museum: Explore the Golden Age of Piracy with one of the world’s largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts and shipwreck treasures. Delight in award-winning interactive exhibits that make this hands-on museum an experience for all the family.
Whichever tour option you choose, your day will include plenty of time to explore the town, shop in the gift shops, and dine in one of the local restaurants on the cobblestone streets.
Highlights
- Revel in the history and embrace the culture of America's oldest town
- Admire historical buildings and landmarks, such as the Castillo de San Marcos
- Take in the charming cafes, bars, and shops along the cobbled streets
- See the oldest schoolhouse in the United States
- Select from a range of tour options to complete your day
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All tours to St. Augustine must be purchased at least 2 days before your planned date
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
• Please wait outside the location you have chosen for pickup
• Please contact the local supplier to confirm pickup time
• The tour guide will be wearing a Gray Line uniform
• Pickup is outside the lobby of the hotel, with the exception of:
- Royal Pacific Resort - the Pacifica Ballroom entrance
- ICON Park - at the base of The Wheel, in the rear-facing Universal Blvd
- Golden Corral - Please park/wait towards the far side of the parking lot
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
