Eight Flags Road Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Jacksonville, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the rich history of Amelia Island with a small-group sightseeing tour. Set out in an air-conditioned minibus for a guided tour of Amelia Island and learn about different phases of local history from the Timucua Indians to the modern shrimping industry. Hear stories about local historic figures as you get your bearings in Amelia Island.
- Maximize time in Amelia Island with a sightseeing tour
- Get to know local history during a small-group minibus tour
- Hear stories about different phases of history
- Learn about Amelia Island's industry and economy today
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Amelia Island Historic Tours1 N Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA
Curbside at Lot A by the marina, across the railroad tracks from the Salty Pelican Bar and Grill. Look for our 'HISTORIC TOUR STOP' sign!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Amelia Island
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 339 reviews
RoseAnn_K, Apr 2026
Shay was our driver very knowledgeable and friendly Tour covered a lot of history and she suggested this to do during our visit
Richard_D, Apr 2026
Shae was very knowledgeable and made it fun learning about Amelia Island. She also gave us great places to see on our own and some restaurants.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Amelia is an incredibly beautiful and historically deep island. Thousands of years of stories of Indian, Pirates and Explorers. It's always a fun trip out back in time with our passionate guides!
Kimberly_I, Mar 2026
Great historical information provided by the tour guide. He made it fun and personable. I appreciate the great history and information provided.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
The island really has the most incredible history, and we are really delighted that your guide made the experience fun and personable. Thank you for your 5 Stars as they really make all of the difference to us! Thank you again!!
Barbara_K, Jan 2026
Shay was fabulous ! She really knows all the little details that make a tour so interesting. Van is comfortable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the 5 Star review and trusting AIHT's to be your light in discovering the incredible history of Amelia Island. America's best kept secret!
Sonia_R, Dec 2025
OMG! The most fun we ever had on a tour. Our tour guide Shay was absolutely wonderful! So funny and informative, ready to answer our questions and such a southern belle! Very accommodating and courteous. I will bring more friends to this tour very soon again.
Way to go Shay!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the very kind words and 5 Stars. At AIHT we really take pride in the fact that all of our guides are passionate and well versed in the incredible history that Amelia Island has to offer.
Shay is certainly one of those energetic and passionate island lovers that always loves to tell the story of thousands of years of history on a incredible journey back in time!
See you very soon?
Susan_C, Sep 2025
Daniel was amazingly knowledgeable, he filled our time with information about the history of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and St Augustine. He was friendly, answering questions and made sure all our interests were addressed.
Definitely would do it again and recommend to everyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your time in taking the 8 Flags tour with us! The island is truly a historical gem and we can only hope that you will visit us again very soon on one of our new 2026 tours. Thumbs up big time for the 5 Stars. Very much appreciated!!
Suzanne_Z, May 2025
Our guide, Daniel, was exceptional on his knowledge of the history in this area. The tour stops at a few different locations where he explains their importance. He keeps it interesting throughout. The van is comfortable as you travel around town too. It is the perfect way to learn about the complicated history of why the regions was under 8 flags.
Response from Host, May 2025
A very historical island with many twists on the tales we tell on this 90 minute tour! It's a very involved and extended history that lasted hundreds of years just with the flags, but thousands in you include the native indians. Thank you for your comments. Very much appreciated!
Diane_W, Apr 2025
Daniel gave engaging stories about the history of the area. He took us to some interesting places which lended to us imagining what once happened there. We enjoyed the tour very much and left with good knowledge of this nice island we visited..
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments and 5 Stars. This really means everything to us as when out guests tell us they had a great experience, we know we got it right by you and that's the main objective of our tours. The island really is a truly magical place full of extremely deep history (and as you mention) enough material over thousands of years to make a movie! Thank again for your time spent with us at AIHT's.
Stephanie_V, Mar 2025
What a nice and informative tour. Guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and shared history as if he’s telling a story. The history of this area is unbelievable. I was very impressed and highly recommend! After the tour I took the guides recommendation to sample local fresh shrimp and somI walked across the street to the restaurant (Salty something, very very casual) and went upstairs to the bar to overlook to harbor. I sat along the rail and ate fresh, hot, peel and eat shrimp that was delicious!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for taking the tour and for taking your time out to leave this wonderful feedback. A truly incredible island, full of amazing rich significant world history. It really is a jewel in the crown. The 5 Star review means everything to us and we raise a glass to your good health for continued success now and in the future!
Phyllis_C, Mar 2025
TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Daniel, our guide, certainly knows “his stuff”! He was super friendly and super knowledgeable!!! His ability to keep you focused with “wait and sees” kept you waiting for the rest of the story!!! I learned so much about the history of the island!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Amelia Island is a very special and almost magical location? There is so much incredible history and not just some local stuff that's of interest, but world history that helped to shape the course of early American development!
Thank you for your very complimentary words and the 5 Stars? Well that makes our week and truly sets us on the right by getting it right by you and your group. We really hope to see you all on one of our new tours very soon and in the meantime, we raise a glass to your good health!
DeVonne_G, Sep 2024
The tour was very info. The tour guide was personable, knowledgeable and he just kept us laughing😊.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
A truly memorable experience with some extremely wonderful people. Thank you for spending a part of your birthday celebrations with us and allowing us to show you around Amelia Island! A historically rich location with some very interesting characters that have crossed out paths over the thousands of years of diverse cultures on this island.
5 Stars for your Birthday is truly a reason for us to celebrate and as we look forward to welcoming you on the next visit on one of our many new tours!
Liza_E, Jul 2024
We loved how the tour guide Daniel was so informative and pleasant. He had a world of information to share and made the trip very interesting and fun. We would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in knowing a lot about the culture and history of the area.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking your vacation time out to ride with AIHTs. The island is extremely fascinating with the historic eight flags and wonderful Architecture from pre and post civil war. Your 5 Stars has illuminated our office as we celebrate your tour with us and look forward to seeing you on one of our other tours really soon?
TedandPenny_H, Jun 2024
Danial was our driver, host, tour guide, historian and absolutely delightful. His grasp of the history, the dates, the people, the events was remarkable, especially because he is from Ireland. Of course, his native accent was charming.
We would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
It was so much fun with you being on the tour! There is a lot of information to cover, but there is no better way to cover so much history and plan the rest of your trip after taking in a AIHTs excursion around the island in our fully air-conditioned vehicles with complimentary water. 5 Stars are always amazing and we so thank you for your time spent with us.
Alicia_B, Jun 2024
Tour guide was excellent He was knowledgeable and great sense of humor
I would recommend this tour in the future
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the tour and giving us an opportunity to introduce you to this incredibly historic island. All of our guides have the same passion for a place they call home! Your 5 Stars give us the best possible feedback in proving why we love our company and our always special guests!
William_H, May 2024
Daniel Daly was a fantastic guide. H I s knowledge of the history was remarkable.
We learned things of which we were unaware.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your very much appreciated comments. The 5 Stars has the bubbly on ice! The island is truly a remarkable location and we are so very happy you spent some time with us and found the information rewarding. Really looking forward to seeing you on some of our news tours when your back on the island!
Dick_D, Apr 2024
Very enjoyable. Daniel was so personable and likable that the time just flew by. This was our second trip with Danial and hopefully not our last.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you again to what now is some of our seasoned travellers! It's always great to see you and are already looking forward to your next ride out on one of our new tours of 2024?
Those 5 Stars have given us the very good reason we needed to celebrate and to raise a glass or two to your good health. Thank you!
Laurie_E, Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Sonny, was a very pleasant man who truly wanted us to have a great time. But the tour was a bit unorganized, with random facts about history, religion, real estate, flags, and food all mixed together. It was a pleasant day, I learned a few things, but I would not call this a "can't miss" type of tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
It's always disappointing to see any review drop below our anticipated and normally well received tours! Circumstances sometimes take on a unexpected twist in the tale, but we always expect our guides to deliver within the historical and architectural confines of the facts to hand.
We have spoken and are looking forward to seeing you on your next visit where we hope to make up for any shortfall you experienced on this hopefully one off occurrence. Thank you for your valuable time in bringing certain matters to our attention!
Kathy_L, Mar 2024
We had a great tour with a great tour guide. The weather was good and was the tour. Lots of history here.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It is always our pleasure to share the islands incredible history and spend your time with us, exploring some of the hidden gems Amelia has to offer. Thank you very much for the 5 Star review as this make all the difference to our very passionate guides. Hope to see you very soon on one of our many new experiences?
Anne_H, Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Danny, was so knowledgeable about the history of the island. His enthusiasm for the historic events was inspiring.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It's really difficult not to be totally enthusiastic about showing our tour family the wonderful history and architecture this Island has to show. Thank you for sharing your vacation time with us and giving us an incredible 5 Stars. We really appreciate your time with us!
Katharine_K, Feb 2024
Tour drive/guide was very pleasant. I especially enjoyed the architecture.
My husband and in-laws enjoyed learning more about the history of Fernandina.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. A truly memorable island with incredible history and architecture. Look forward to seeing you on your next visit and exploring more!
mmauhay, Dec 2023
Because no one showed up at the meeting point. Called the tour operator left multiple messages on voicemail and no response.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Our guide walked to the designated meeting point and called out for the named passengers. He was there until 10.15am and no person from this group made themselves know to the representative. This attempt to collect you was finished by 10.20am.
This was a busy time and we understand there might have been difficulty in getting to the point of departure.
Margaret_D, Nov 2023
Our tour guide gave us an excellent & interesting history lesson on the island. The tour & the weather were beautiful.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your comments. All of our guides are very passionate and knowledgeable on the history of this beautiful island. We love to share our stories of the place we call home.
The 5 star review is very much appreciated and truly makes a difference to us!
LouiseM_D, Aug 2023
Daniel was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about Fernandina Beach history. No delays waiting.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are delighted that everything was to your expectations and hopefully more. The 5 Stars always make us feel very appreciative and thankful for your great company. Hope to see you soon on one of our new tours arriving 2024!
Melani_B, Apr 2023
Great tour. Very informative......would definitely recommend. Daniel is engaging and an excellent driver.
Response from Host, May 2023
We really appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to not only write this review, but to give us a very much appreciated 5 stars.
Thank you for recommending this tour to others and hope to see you again on one of our many new tours soon!
judy_w, Apr 2023
Fascinating history of Amelia Island and it was presented by our tour guide in such a descriptive manner, that it made you feel like you were there.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
All of our guides share a passion for a place they call home! No scripts, no rote repetition of regurgitated historical blurb, just an uncensored true representation of the amazing stories this island has to offer. A truly amazing evolution of one of America's best kept secrets, until now!
Hope to see you again really soon! 5 stars 🙏🏼 👍😃
Kathryn_C, Apr 2023
Our tour guide was extremely well-informed, personable and entertaining.
We learned a lot about the history of Fernandina Beach while touring the city and seeing the beautiful historic homes.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
This island really has it all. Incredible history like no other place, amazing architecture and stories of golden times gone by to match. Restaurants and bars with every conceivable taste for all palates. Thank you for taking your time out to leave this 5 star review. It validates a job well done, as all of our guides share the passion for a place they can call home. It's always our pleasure to share the stories of Amelia with our guests. See you soon?
Judith_B, Mar 2023
All the little tidbits of information Daniel shared with us regarding the history of Amelia Island that you wouldn't necessarily find in textbooks..
Response from Host, Mar 2023
It’s a truly fascinating island with lots of hidden gems and secrets. But they’re not secrets anymore!
Thank you for taking the time out to support this small but growing company and leaving this much appreciated 5 star review.
Anna_B, Feb 2023
Great half day event. Tour guide was super knowledgable about the area. He answers every question you may have!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
All of our guides have a true passion for this island and their home. The stories are always fascinating as we get a glimpse of what this island was hundreds of years into the past.
Thank you for leaving this 5 star review as it means everything to us to get positive feedback as a small but growing company. Hope to see you next time on one of our other tours.
Paula_R, Dec 2022
The tour guide had an immense amount of knowledge and had a passion for teaching the historic events and significance. It was well worth it! Thank you
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you for your wonderful comments. Our guides all have a passion for delivering a very comprehensive and detailed breakdown of the eight flags and the periods of history that relate to those times.
We really appreciate your taking your time out to leave this 5 star review! It means everything to us to get your feedback. Hope to see you on the next occasion for one of our other tours on the island!
Raymond_M, Dec 2022
drivers' lectures great. very educational. interesting tour. Just right amount of time for tour. viewed many great sites
Response from Host, Dec 2022
I really appreciate your taking the time to write this review.
Your feedback is essential in our being the best tour for information and accurate history. We always know that you have a choice and are grateful that you chose us.
Thank you for your company and time.
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