Top St Augustine Day Trips

Discover a new perspective on St. Augustine—and enjoy a relaxing trip out on the water—on this sightseeing boat tour. Pick from multiple start times, head to the marina, and hop aboard. See highlights like the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and learn the stories behind the sights from your captain’s narration.

See St. Augustine's key landmarks—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, environmentally friendly way of traveling—on a small-group electric golf cart tour. Choose a convenient morning or afternoon tour time, meet your guide in the city center, and hop on board. See St. Augustine landmarks, including the Castillo de San Marcos, Tolomato Cemetery, and Mission Nombre de Dios, and learn all about the city’s centuries of history.

Explore the freshwater tributaries along the scenic St. Johns River on a thrilling airboat ride that skims through a maze of shallow waterways. Watch for alligators, manatees, birds, and snakes as you speed through the watery Florida landscape, and learn the story of an infamous pirate ship that sank in the St. Johns River. This St. Johns River airboat tour includes personal headsets, so you won't miss a word of the captain's fun and informative commentary.

This relaxing cruise is great for nature lovers, families, or those who simply enjoy being out on the water. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway—an inland waterway that runs parallel to the coastline—for a calm ride exploring St. Augustine’s estuaries. Keep your eyes peeled for marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, pelicans, osprey, and spoonbill. Along the way, you’ll spot landmarks including the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse, and more.

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.

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.

Sail along St. Augustine’s picturesque coastline—and indulge in a number of generous wine samples—during this two-in-one tour. Make your own way to the dock, hop aboard the pontoon boat, and get comfortable: as you set off, you’ll see landmarks like the Castillo de San Marcos, the Bridge of Lions, and more. You’ll also taste six different wines, and will have access to the on-board bar.

Once a holding site for St. Augustine’s hardest criminals, the Old Jail Museum now offers visitors an educational look at life in the Nation’s Oldest City. Tour a maximum security area and regular cells alike that held prisoners until 1953, learning about fascinating historical accounts of criminal lives in St. Augustine as you go. Tickets provide direct entry without the need for exchange.

Float along the waters of scenic, inland St. Augustine—and put your fishing skills to the test—during this private chartered boat excursion. Pick between half- or full-day options, make your own way to the water’s edge, and hop aboard. You’ll cruise along waterways like the Tolomato River, Matanzas River, and St. Augustine Inlet, in search of catches like sea trout, tarpon, black drum, and more.

Make the most of your day in St Augustine and save money in the process with a package that includes admission to three historic attractions plus a hop-on hop-off trolley tour of the city. Visit the Old Jail, the St Augustine History Museum and the Oldest Store Museum Experience, plus dozens of other points of interest among the city’s top attractions.

Discover St. Augustine from both land and water without choosing between separate sightseeing tours. This guided experience combines a boat cruise with a golf cart tour, giving you a well-rounded introduction to the city’s historic landmarks and waterfront. Along the way, hear the stories behind the sights while relaxing as someone else handles the navigation.

Sunset is one the most beautiful times of day and many people like to take cruises to see sights from the water when the sun goes down. Kick up the fun with this St. Augustine Sunset Booze Cruise that allows you to see the sights at sunset and enjoy some drinks on the water, too. This cruise has room for up to 24 passengers and takes place in a unique cycle boat.

If you’ve got an appetite for experiencing the best food and wine St. Augustine has to offer, then grab a bib and a comfortable pair of walking shoes for this unique foodie tour. Corks and Forks is a food and wine pairing tour that’ll introduce you to the tasty side of America’s Oldest City. Sample local cuisine and delicious wine while strolling through the Historic District.

Learn more about one of the oldest cities in the US while enjoying a frightfully good time on a family-friendly ghost tour of St. Augustine. Combine visits to spooky sites with light-hearted fun and spine-tingling tales. Your costumed guide takes you to cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that you wouldn’t learn any other way.

The coastal town of St Augustine is renowned as the oldest European settlement in the United States. On this private tour, benefit from the undivided attention of your guide and enjoy a tour itinerary tailored to your group’s interests. Traveling by electric vehicle, visit areas normally only accessible on foot, stop at historic landmarks and churches.