Eco Motion Tours – Segways

Welcome to EcoMotion Tours, the only tour of its kind. We combine the fun of riding a Segway while touring pristine, park-protected island habitat. We operate on Fort George Island all year long, Wednesdays through Sundays. Enjoy ridingl “off-road”...

Old City Helicopters

Come take the ride of your lifetime aboard one of our helicopters for a magic carpet ride over the nation’s oldest city. Float effortlessly as you take in bird’s eye views of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San...

Ripley’s Sightseeing Trains

Ripley’s Sightseeing Trains route takes you around the city on a private guided tour to all the major attractions. This single venue enables you to enjoy the sights and sounds of 20 different, must see stops. Trains depart every fifteen minutes. A professional...

Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest handmade national monument in the continental USA. The fort was built by the Spanish to protect their interests in the New World that later became known as America. Construction started in 1672 and ended in 1695....

Mission of Nombre de Dios

The mission of Nombre de Dios marks the beginning of Christianity in USA. The first Catholic parish Mass on US soil and was held here. Pedro Menendez de Aviles discovered this site in 1565 and it is today known as the founding site of St. Augustine. He...

Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park was discovered by Ponce de Leon on April 3, 1513. This 15 acre, 500 year old park is centered around the Spring House which contains the original Fountain of Youth spring and the landmark cross. The landmark cross...

St. Augustine Historical Sites

During the 1700 St. Augustine was a walled city and the City Gates were the only way in and the only way out. It was originally built to protect the city. Today the City Gates are located at the entrance to St. George Street, the main walking street in...

Transportation

There are two sightseeing trains to choose from, both make trips in the city.   - Old Town Trolley Tours, www.historictours.com - The Red Sightseeing Trains, www.redtrains.com Horse cabs you can find just north of Bridge of Lions.         TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Historic sites worth a visit

Visitors can see the city from any of the sightseeing trains, ride by trolley, horse-drawn cab or just walk through the city streets. There are many historic homes and sites to explore. The Oldest House is one of the nation’s most studied and documented...

Cool Sightseeing tips

There are many great attractions, many of them historically significant, as well as the usual Florida tourist traps. The logical place to start is the Old Town area in downtown St. Augustine. The Plaza de la Constitutione, also known as the Old Slave...