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Many ghost tours add a lot of maybe-it-could-have-happened kind of talk, but this St. Augustine Haunted History Ghost Tour is led by a straight-shooting paranormal investigator. You’ll visit spooky sites in the city like Huguenot Cemetery, Tolomato Cemetery, and St. George Street, and hear about true tales from St. Augustine’s haunted past. Plus, your guide teaches you about devices, methods, and techniques used in paranormal investigation.

Take your knowledge of St. Augustine’s history to a supernatural level on this small group guided ghost tour. Instead of walking, hop on a golf cart with an expert guide to visit paranormal sites like Flagler College and the Castillo de San Marcos. The tour offers audio and written guides in multiple languages, making the dark history accessible to more visitors.

Ditch the crowds and escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades from Orlando on this airboat adventure. This exciting nature tour includes admission to the Wild Florida Airboats and Wildlife Park—with over 200 different animals like lemurs, sloths, zebras, watusi cattle, bobcats, and more that you try your luck spotting. Choose from two tour durations, giving you flexibility to tailor your schedule, and make memories to last a lifetime.

Save your energy while exploring Miami on this open-air trolley tour. Ideal for travelers wanting to see as much of the city as possible in a short amount of time, sit back and relax as you drive by notable landmarks. Take in the Art Deco Historic District, Wynwood Walls, and Miami Design District. Don't worry about going hungry with a stop at a Michelin-rated Cuban sandwich shop. A great way to get your bearings in town for the first time.

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

Seeing spooky spots in a city isn’t done justice unless you’re up close and personal. This South St. Augustine haunted history tour takes you by foot so you can see some of St. Augustine’s homes, businesses, and streets with the most mysterious stories up close. A guide tells you all about St. Augustine’s past—by lantern no less during this unique experience with a small group.

Wynwood's murals are spread across blocks of warehouses, more than you can cover on foot in the Miami heat. See them from an open-air golf cart instead, with a private guide pointing out the work and covering how the neighborhood became a street-art district. The route takes in hundreds of murals by artists from around the world, including the Wynwood Walls.

Discover the haunted history of Fort Myers with a guide who shares spooky tales during this 1.5-hour walking tour at night. Hear stories about Fort Myers’ paranormal past as you take in buildings and alleyways that are rumored to have ghosts. The tour proceeds at a leisurely pace, making it suitable for people with all levels of fitness.

Enjoy a comfortable and flexible way to explore the best of St. Augustine on this narrated Old Town trolley tour. See dozens of points of interest, such as the Old Jail, Flagler College, and Spanish colonial neighborhoods. Along the way, discover more about America’s oldest city, founded in 1565, from your conductor, and listen as they share in-depth narration about St. Augustine's history.

Step back in time with a visit to enchanting St Augustine — one of America’s oldest towns — on this full-day tour from Orlando. This 10-hour excursion arrives in St Augustine by mid-morning, giving you hours to spend on your favorite activities. Stroll along cobbled pathways, admire Spanish Colonial architecture, indulge in delicious seafood at a waterside restaurant, see historic landmarks, and add on an optional sightseeing cruise or trolley tour.

Explore Kings Bay in a relaxing way, and without getting wet, on a scenic afternoon cruise. Sail around the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and look for local wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, otters, and turtles. Enjoy commentary about the ecosystem and history of the area from your captain while you cruise.

Pensacola’s Seville Quarter restaurant is one of the city’s most haunted locations. Sit down to lunch and learn about the establishment’s eerie past from your ghost-hunting guide. Ghost hunting equipment is provided, or you can bring your own, to help identify paranormal spirits that may try to join your lunch.

Cast your line and catch your next meal on a half-day fishing trip from Fort Lauderdale. Offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening, the 4-hour excursion can suit any schedule. Use a provided pole to reel in grouper, porgies, snapper, and more. Bait, tackle, and all other equipment is at your disposal. Your catch is cleaned by the crew, ready to be cooked at home or prepared by a nearby restaurant.

Discover a side of Key West some visitors miss, and immerse yourself in its beautiful scenery, on a half-day sailing tour. Board your catamaran and head to North America's only living coral barrier reef. Pass some of Key West’s top attractions on the way, then dive in to see hundreds of species of colorful fish, coral, and other sea life. This cruise includes snorkeling gear, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks.

See St. Augustine from a new perspective with this leisurely sunset cruise. Climb aboard a boat for a scenic cruise including views of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, the Bridge of Lions, and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Sip beer or wine from the on-board bar with the Osprey, 21 and older option, or select the Island Breeze option for a family-friendly experience.

If you're into all things creepy and spooky, this 'beyond the grave' tour of St. Augustine is ideal for you. You'll be taken to a number of locations of interest to the Savannah Ghost Research Society. These include cemeteries and buildings where ghosts have been sighted and paranormal activity recorded. Your guide will dig beneath the urban legends in an attempt to uncover the true stories that lie within.

St. Augustine is no stranger to spirits, spectors, and somethings that go bump in the night. As the oldest continuously occupied colonial city in the United States, it has a bloody real-life history that’s inspired ghostly tales. Decide for yourself whether or not some of the Ancient City’s landmarks are resting places for the undead during this exciting pub crawl. You’ll visit bars and restaurants where the employees and patrons report ghostly encounters.

See magical Orlando from a unique perspective in a helicopter. Get a bird’s eye view of the theme parks, the Orlando Eye, the Florida sunset, or even catch some fireworks on your sightseeing chopper tour. The pilot’s commentary will fill you in on all the details of the sights of the city, making this ride one of the highlights of your trip.

St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the United States—and with that rich history comes plenty of ghostly legends. Get to know the city’s macabre side on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebooks. Meet your guide in the city center, and set off after dark. As you explore the area around vibrant St. George Street, hear spooky stories about pirates, vengeful spirits, and unexplained events—and may even spot a ghost or two.

Whatever history you know of St. Augustine, this tour will teach you about the dark, unwritten side you might not know. The Ancient City has centuries worth of colonial era history and many more predating it, making it ripe for tales that are less than honorable. From the prostitution industry to the secret speakeasy taverns, you’ll learn about the seedy underbelly of St. Augustine’s past and which political powers allowed it to thrive.

Discover the wildlife of the Everglades with a private air boat tour in The Swamp Monster. Meet your guide for a private excursion through the alligator-lined waterways of the Everglades in a small air boat. Explore Florida beyond the beaches with this outdoor adventure. Learn about the animals and ecosystem of the Everglades during the tour.

Discover St. Augustine's historical sites with ease, without the hassle of research or figuring out transport, during this private guided tour. Ride in a vintage vehicle with guides dressed in 1920s fashion as you cruise past landmarks such Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, and St. George Street in the historic district, while learning more about the sites than you would on your own.

Combine a haunted tour with a pub crawl with this original haunted pub tour in St. Augustine. Follow your guide around to some of downtown St. Augustine’s most infamous and allegedly haunted watering holes, where you can grab drinks (own expense) while learning about the haunted history of the city.

Prepare yourself for a night you’ll never forget at The Old Jail After Dark. The 2 hour and 30-minute paranormal experience allows you to participate in an actual paranormal investigation of St. Augustine’s most haunted building, the Old Jail. Before your investigation begins, the experienced guides will share their investigative techniques to prepare you for any strange and peculiar phenomena that you may encounter. You will be provided with and trained to use an array of traditional and state-of-the-art ghost hunting equipment or feel free to bring your own. A cell phone can be a very helpful tool during a paranormal ghost hunt. Immediately following the conclusion of your investigation, the experts will help you to rule out any logical explanations from your findings and to help you understand any paranormal or psychic phenomena that you may have just experienced. You, the investigator, will then be left to decide whether or not you believe the Old Jail is truly haunted!