St Augustine Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best St Augustine tours and things to do in the oldest city in the USA: walk the cobbled streets of the Spanish colonial old town, explore the mighty Castillo de San Marcos fort, ride a hop-on hop-off trolley past historic landmarks, hear chilling tales on a ghost tour, climb the black-and-white lighthouse, and kayak with dolphins and manatees. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore St Augustine by interest
Whatever brings you to St Augustine — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in St Augustine
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Old Town
Historic streets.
Castillo
Spanish fort.
Haunted City
Ghost tours.
Lighthouse
Tower views.
Dolphin Cruise
Coastal wildlife.
Flagler College
Gilded Age.
Alligator Farm
Zoo & zipline.
Trolley Tour
City highlights.
Old town awayCastillo
Spanish fort.
Anastasia Is. awayLighthouse
Tower views.
Nearby awayAlligator Farm
Zoo & zipline.
Bay awayDolphin Cruise
Coastal wildlife.
Old town awayGhost Tour
Haunted streets.
Old town awayFlagler College
Gilded Age.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every St Augustine visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and pleasant — the best time to visit.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Warm, drier and quieter — lovely for touring.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and humid, with afternoon storms.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and quiet, great for the historic sights.
For wildlife
Spring and autumn are best for dolphin cruises.
Best overall
March to May and October to November are ideal.
One day
A trolley tour, the Castillo and a ghost walk.
Two days
Add the lighthouse and a wildlife cruise.
Three days
Add the Alligator Farm and the beaches.
For history
The old town, Castillo and Flagler College.
For nature
Dolphin cruises and kayak tours.
With kids
The Alligator Farm and the fort.
By trolley
Hop-on hop-off trolleys link the main sights.
On foot
The historic old town is best explored walking.
By boat
Cruises and kayaks explore the bay and marshes.
By car
A car reaches the lighthouse and beaches.
Where to stay
Stay in or near the historic old town.
US dollar
The US uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Trolley pass
A hop-on hop-off trolley is great for the sights.
Castillo
Explore the oldest masonry fort in the US.
Ghost tour
Take an evening ghost tour of the old city.
Lighthouse
Climb the tower for panoramic views.
Dolphin cruise
Spot dolphins and manatees on the bay.
Alligator Farm
A family favourite with a zipline.
Ghost tours
Evening ghost tours sell out — book ahead.
Trolley tours
Popular trolley passes fill up — reserve early.
Dolphin cruises
Wildlife cruises fill up — book ahead.
Castillo tours
Guided fort tours sell out — reserve early.
Alligator Farm
Family tickets fill up in season — book ahead.
Spring & fall
These seasons are busiest — book ahead.
Trolley tour
Around $30–45 for a hop-on hop-off trolley pass.
Castillo
About $30–55 for a guided fort tour.
Ghost tour
Roughly $25–45 for an evening ghost tour.
Dolphin cruise
Around $35–60 for a wildlife boat cruise.
Alligator Farm
About $30–50 for Alligator Farm admission.
How to save
Choose combo trolley-and-attraction passes.
St Augustine through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & sunny.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot & humid.
- Best for
- Warm & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- History & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.