Historic Aviles Street archway, brick corridor and Spanish colonial architecture in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida

Beyond the Fort

There's more to St. Augustine than what you see.

St. Augustine has more than 450 years of history packed into its narrow streets, ancient walls, hidden corners, and iconic landmarks. But the real story isn't always the one printed on the plaque.

Join a born-and-raised local and U.S. History teacher as we uncover the people, conflicts, cultures, and unexpected stories that shaped the Ancient City.

St. Augustine has more stories than its walls can hold.

St. Augustine is often called the oldest city in the United States. But that's only the beginning of its story.

Our walking tours take you chronologically through the story of St. Augustine, connecting the people, cultures, conflicts, and events that transformed the city over more than four centuries. You'll discover what happened, why it happened, who it affected, and how it shaped the city you're standing in today. Because when you understand the story, you don't just see St. Augustine differently.

You see it everywhere.

Born & Raised Local Guide
U.S. History Teacher
Small-Group Walking Tours
Easy Online Booking

Our Tours

Explore our tours

Choose a thoughtfully crafted experience and discover St. Augustine from a new perspective.

Beyond the Fort in St. Augustine, Florida01 — THE ESSENTIAL

Beyond the Fort

Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Our signature introduction to St. Augustine. There's more to St. Augustine than the fort. On our flagship walking tour, you'll follow the story of the city from its earliest beginnings to the St. Augustine you see today — uncovering the people, cultures, conflicts, and surprising moments that shaped the Ancient City across more than 450 years of history.

USD 25 per guestView Tour Details
St. Augustine Uncovered — coming soon to St. Augustine
02 — THE IMMERSIVEComing Soon

St. Augustine Uncovered

Longer, deeper, includes attractions/interiors.

A longer, deeper dive into St. Augustine — exploring interiors and attractions most visitors never reach. Coming soon.

In Development
Dark Side of the Fort — coming soon to St. Augustine
03 — THE DARKComing Soon

Dark Side of the Fort

The darker history and hauntings of St. Augustine.

The darker history and hauntings of St. Augustine — the stories the daylight tours don't tell. Coming soon.

In Development
Rotated Specialty Experiences — coming soon to St. Augustine
04 — THE SPECIALIZEDComing Soon

Rotated Specialty Experiences

Themed tours that rotate throughout the year.

Rotated specialty experiences that change throughout the year. Coming soon — current topics include:

  • Architecture in St. Augustine
  • The People Who Built the City (story-based tour)
  • Millionaires and Magnolias (focus on modern history)
  • Civil Rights
  • Little Legends of St. Augustine
In Development

See St. Augustine Differently

See St. Augustine differently.

01

Go Beyond the Fort

The Castillo may be one of St. Augustine's most famous landmarks, but it's only one piece of a much bigger story. Come discover what lies beyond its walls.

02

Know the Story

Forget disconnected facts. Follow the story chronologically and see how centuries of people and events connect to one another.

03

Experience It Locally

Explore St. Augustine with a born-and-raised local and U.S. History teacher who brings both personal knowledge and a passion for history to every tour.

04

Be Curious

Our tours are conversations, not lectures. Ask questions, make connections, and discover the stories that make St. Augustine more than just a beautiful place to visit.