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Welcome to St. Augustine's #1 Rated Haunted Pub Crawl

Tours are held nightly. Click book now below to see available dates and times.

St. Augustine has it all: stunning beaches, remarkable history, haunting stories, and plenty of cocktails to wash the terror down. Enjoy delightful spirits straight from the St. Augustine Distillery while you digest terrifying tales of sinister Spirits that cast a dark cloud over the sunny skies of the “Old City.” Take a racy walk with Old City Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl through downtown St. Augustine where you’ll sip on signature drinks as potent as the haunted history you’ll discover on our adults-only pub crawl.

Susie was a great guide. She even included her own personal experiences in her talk. Good story teller. Beautiful walk around Atlanta in the evening. A fun night.

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Old City Ghosts Booze and Boos Haunted Pub Crawl

This beautiful beachfront city is known for its natural beauty, historic forts, and picturesque campus at Flagler College, but despite St. Augustine’s sunny disposition, darkness is lurking. Explore the city with an expert local guide to discover the terrifying true stories behind local landmarks.

Crawl Meeting Location: Grace United Methodist Church at 8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, FL

Starting Time: 5:45 PM

Adults-Only Pub Crawl: You must be 21 or over. ID required.

Pet Policy: Pets are not permitted on the pub crawl.

Alcohol Policy: You may carry drinks between bars.

Why Choose The ST. AUGUSTINE Haunted Pub Crawl

Whether you’re here on vacation or are a longtime resident, St. Augustine Ghosts Haunted Pub Crawl offers a fun and intoxicating way to take in the tales of the city’s long-forgotten past. Here are a few more reasons to book your haunted pub crawl of St. Augustine tonight!  

• You’ve already explored the beaches and want to see what dry land has to offer
• You want to try and capture the Waiting Bride at the Casablanca Inn – but not without a Tini Martini, of course
• You simply need a break from the kids

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GhoSt Augustine: The Original Haunted Pub Tour

Dive into the spirit(s) world with St. Augustine’s Original Haunted Pub Tour.

162 St. George St., Suite 19 St. Augustine, FL 32084

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St. Augustine's Original Haunted Pub Tour is a nightly adventure into the world of spirits (both kinds) led by ghost/pub tour guides from GhoSt Augustine. Established in 2002, this is the original haunted pub tour in the nation's oldest city.

The ghost/pub guide takes guests to three or four haunted bars. If one prefers to ride, one can do so on the Pub Hearse Ride - in a haunted hearse. At each location, the guide spins the haunted tales and usually touches on some of St. Augustine's history in general.

Guests have the opportunity to get a drink at each location, and the tour guide brings a K2 EMF ghost meter into each pub to check for anomalies. Each night is a unique adventure on the Original Haunted Pub Tour and guests always end the tour in great spirits after having cheered with fellow tour guests and the regulars of the past at the haunted pubs of St. Augustine.

The Original Haunted Pub Tour includes an optional pre-tour visit inside a very haunted building and a one-of-a-kind souvenir. 

GhoSt Augustine also offers riding and walking ghost tours, paranormal investigations, private tours, and group discounts for 12 people or more. Call (904) 824-8840 or visit here for more information and to reserve a spot on the tour.

Restaurants nearby

Barefoot Bill's Island Grill

within 1 block

Casa de Vino 57

Kilwin's Chocolate: South

Le Macaron - St. George Street

Places to Stay nearby

Casa Monica Resort & Spa

Pirate Haus Inn

Old City House Inn

Hemingway House Bed & Breakfast

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St. Augustine Haunted Tours

Nightly paranormal experiences - note: shadow ride offered both day and night, have a night of fright with a st. augustine ghost experience.

Check out GhoSt Augustine’s variety of haunted tours, from walking and shuttle ghost tours to St. Augustine haunted pub crawls and hands-on paranormal investigations in Florida. Book your St. Augustine ghost experience online today! 

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The Original Haunted Pub Tour

Get ready for thrills and chills while you cheer with us at the haunted pubs on the best and original St. Augustine Haunted Pub Crawl! Each night is a new unique adventure – since 2002! Book online today!

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Everdark Express

Enter and investigate the insides of an old haunted building with GhoSt Augustine! Hear the true haunted stories at several unusual haunted spots and use a K2 meter and other gear at these locations for indications of paranormal activity. Book your St. Augustine ghost shuttle with haunted stops online today!

Para4ce Investigations

We will be providing you with the latest ghost hunters tech equipment to fully experience and investigate the paranormal presence of this adventure! Our Para4ce Investigations team member will lead the investigation in the 1000 sqf haunted Dixie house.

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Shadow Ride

Hop on our electrically powered Shadow Ride for a 60 min ride through the dark history of the entire historic downtown! You’ll get to explore deep into the south ends narrow streets and hear the trues stories of the hauntings, pirate attacks, and blood soaked crimes and then venture on to hear about the most active spirits on the north side of America’s oldest city.

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Get to hear the stories of the forgotten, oldest, darkest, and most dead part of the town! We will be touring — rain or shine — for a good amount of time, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes ready for running away from ghosts. Book online!

Haunted St. Augustine Semi-Private Paranormal Investigation

Founded in 2002, this tour is the original paranormal investigation tour of St. Augustine! During the history of the tour we have experienced a wide range of paranormal phenomena, including occasional sightings, as well as paranormal sounds, scents and tactile encounters so get ready for an unpredictable experience.

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Total Paranormal St. Augustine

The town is creepier than ever – it has always been a ghost town, but now it is quiet like one too! Get equipped to investigate downtown’s most famous haunted locations. We will then go to a haunted house, cemetery and lighthouse. Get your tickets today to experience all of the hauntings of St. Augustine!

• only runs November-January
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Nights of Lights EV Ride

Want a break from the dark side of our haunted city? Light things up and get into the holiday spirit with us!

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Looking for a unique haunted experience in St. Augustine for just you and your party ONLY? You can now book a PRIVATE VIP Ghostly Experience Lantern-Lit Walking Tour directly online! 

Explore the city's back alleys while learning all about the city's famous haunts and creepy folklore. You'll see the well known haunted  cemeteries, paranormally active historic structures, and discover some off the beaten path locations that hold dark secrets. Your licensed paranormal guide will also bring along some EMF meters and demonstrate how to use them as your group explores.   

Private tours are more affordable than you might think- they are just $350 flat rate per group of up to 25 guests (no minimum, you can have as many or as few as you like) It will ONLY be you & your own party and your own personal tour guide on this experience.

These VIP private group tours are  available  to book directly here online 7 nights a week. They depart at 8:30pm from out front of the Tour St. Augustine office at 4 Granada Street. If you'd like to customize your private Ghostly Experience Tour for another departure time or location, just give us a call during business hours. We can also customize a private Haunted Pub Crawl or Private Paranormal Investigation of the Fort Grounds for you for the same rate.

PERFECT FOR:

• Guests who just want to escape the crowds
• Corporate Events
• School Groups
• Birthdays & Special Events
• Wedding Parties
• Family Reunions/Outings
• Youth Groups
• ...And More!

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FREE History Mystery Mayhem & True Crime Tours Every Sunday at 2pm

Explore the ancient city's back alleys and roads less traveled on this one-hour long historic walking tour that explores the darker side of St. Augustine's history! True historic tales of deadly plagues, grisly murders, unsolved crimes, violent uprisings, pirate raids, bizarre medical procedures and more are all in store for you... if you dare! This is not a ghost tour but rather a true historic tour focusing on some of the town's lesser known, if not lesser talked about macabre events of the past. Tours depart at 2pm from our Ghost Tours of St Augustine Inc office downtown at 4 Granada Street each Sunday at 2pm now through May 26th. Space is limited to first come first serve, and advance reservations are required. Call us at (904) 825-0087 or  BOOK ONLINE HERE.

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Ghosts & Gravestones

'trolley of the doomed'.

Through our partners at Old Town Trolleys we bring you this exciting ghostly adventure via trolley car. When the conductor howls "All Aboard" ...will you be there? Explore the darker side of the Nation's Oldest City as you revisit the sites of terrible tragedy that occurred in Saint Augustine. Take a ride while you enjoy haunted tales of the sites you pass! Ghosts & Gravestones Tours depart 7 nights a week, run approximately 60 minutes per tour, and takes place entirely onboard. (no walking) Tickets are $30.15 (Including Tax) This tour departs from the Old Town Trolley welcome center at 27 San Marco Ave next to Ripley's Museum. Advance reservations are required as space is very limited & sells out quick. Departure times vary each night; give us a call for availability and we will book your space directly over the phone (904) 829-1122. Advance payment is required at time of booking.

​BOOK PRIVATE VIP GHOST TOUR HERE

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BOOK FREE HISTORY MYSTERY & CRIME TOUR HERE

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PRIVATE VIP GHOST TOURS   (Available Nightly!)

FREE True Love Gone Wrong- Tales & Legends Of St Augustine's Romantic Past

*Sunday & Wednesday Evenings in February

Ah, romance... Sometimes it means new beginnings, happiness, and even matrimony.   But sometimes things go wrong- VERY wrong.  Cheating spouses, unrequited love, crimes of passion, and lovers lost forever- St. Augustine has its share of stories that can only be described as true love gone wrong!  Join a licensed City of St. Augustine tour guide on a walk through historic downtown relating the tales and legends that may just make you want to rethink that next blind date.

This one-hour walking tour is offered FREE OF CHARGE at 6:30pm Wednesday evenings and also Sunday evenings beginning January 31 and throughout the month of February. It departs from the Tour St Augustine office at 4 Granada Street. Advance reservations are required as space is limited.

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Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour 

& paranormal investigation.

Join us for an enchanted evening of  exploring  back alleys and off the beaten path haunted taverns! Come ghost hunting with us while using real EMF meters (which we supply) on this unique experience for those of you who prefer a little... "spirits with your spirits!" Investigate the town's most notorious haunted pubs on this spine-tingling journey. Your Ghost Hunting Guide will teach you how to use real paranormal equipment at the actual haunted sites we visit while you enjoy drinks and learn fun historic pub folk-lore along the way. Your first drink of the night is INCLUDED with your ticket, then you'll receive special discounts at each of the taverns we visit during your tour. Pub Crawls last appx 2hrs and explore at least 4 unique venues on each tour, as well as stopping at some of the town's famous cemeteries and haunted sites. While this tour is a fun twist on our regular ghost tour, it is at heart an experience for those interested in learning about the city's true historic & paranormal events.

• Tour lasts  appx 2 hr s
• Departure Time: 7pm Fridays & Saturdays. Additional departure times may be available on select days.
• Tours depart from out front of the downtown Tour St. Augustine office at 4 Granada Street. Space is limited to only 18 guests maximum, so that you are not lost in the crowd like the other pub crawls in town. Advance reservations required. Ages 21+ only
• Price is $25   per person & includes your first welcome drink  and  use of our EMF meters. Cameras & photos are encouraged.
• PLEASE NOTE: There may occasionally be journalists and/or TV & film crews joining our tours. We provide the EMF meters and/or additional paranormal investigative equipment for guests to share, but you're also welcome to bring your own personal equipment as well. TOURS DEPART RAIN OR SHINE. There are no refunds unless we cancel the tour for safety reasons.

ALL TOURS MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. No last minute walks-ups are allowed. You may book online up to 15 minutes prior to  your  departure time. Tour meets out front of the office at 4 Granada Street.

A "Ghostly Experience"

The award-winning nightly walking tour.

THE world famous nightly historic walking tour that started it all  right  here in St. Augustine FL over 30 years ago! Follow the glimmer of lantern light as you explore the haunted back alleys of St. Augustine with your licensed professional guide. Search for the supernatural while learning the TRUE gruesome history of the city's lesser known dark side and hear tales of the purported haunts over the centuries. Our team has spent years delving into historic libraries, church documents, diaries and in-person interviews in order to dredge up the secrets of the past. Learn about theories on different types of haunts according to paranormal experts, while also searching for evidence of your own. Keep your senses alert for swooping lights, unearthly fog and ghostly shadows in the night... all of which have actually been witnessed at the haunted sites we visit! You'll see some of the town's most famous cemeteries as well as visit some lesser-known off the beaten path locations that hold dark secrets. 

We were literally the FIRST organization to begin doing this over 30 years ago . Our team wrote the first books on St. Augustine's ghosts that many other com companies still use them in training to this day! Everything that we share with you are real documented stories- nothing is made up, nothing is exaggerated, and there are no "jump out and scare" ploys like some of the other tours do. We are dedicated to preserving and sharing St. Augustine's true haunted history. Our team & company have been featured in numerous TV shows, books and magazine articles over the years and we are honored to share this experience with you. We limit our groups to 25 or less per tour so you will NOT be in the masses like you see elsewhere downtown. Our team members are all true locals with fascinating backgrounds in history and the super natural. No two tours are alike as nothing is scripted or rehearsed. If you have a ghostly experience with us you'll know its genuine. 

• Tour  length:  Appx 75 minutes 
• Departs nightly  at 8pm (Additional tour times on weekends & select nights are available) from the Tour St. Augustine Inc. office at 4 Granada Street.
• Tours go out RAIN OR SHINE! No refunds unless we cancel for safety.
• Price is ​$25 p/p (free for 6 and under) Space is limited and advance reservations are required.
• PLEASE NOTE:  tours must be booked and paid for in advance- no last minute walk ups. You may book online up to 15 minutes prior to your tour's departure time. You'll receive an email confirmation.  Tour check in is with your guide OUTSIDE the office. Cameras and photos are welcomed on ALL tours. On occasion we may have special  celebrity  paranormal guests, journalists, and/or film crews joining our public tours. 
• ​ PRIVATE VIP tours are available as well on any night, and prices are $350 flat rate for up to 25  guests. You may also book the Haunted Pub Crawl as a private group or the Paranormal Investigation as a private group on any night for $375 (Florida Resident 50% Off Discount  Valid on Private Tours too!) Call for details.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION TOUR  

Of the old fort grounds (castillo de san marcos).

Join us on this longer, more in-depth paranormal investigation tour where the goal is not just to learn about haunts, but to MAKE CONTACT! As the United States' very first & original haunted tour company with a long standing reputation for quality research and world-class experiences, Ghost Tours of St. Augustine Inc invites you to attend the only paranormal investigation in the ancient city to focus on its most haunted landmark... the Castillo de San Marcos fort! ONLY a select number of permitted National Park CUA holders are authorized to conduct tours on the Fort grounds at night.  

Explore the disturbing military history, macabre medical procedures, and the true Native American history & legends associated with the country's oldest stone masonry fort. This EXTERIOR tour of the longest extant building in the city also includes the frequently attacked defense outpost, the Santo Domingo Redoubt, as well as the famously haunted City Gates and the terrifying Huguenot Cemetary... at night, after dark! Join our licensed guides & paranormal investigators on select Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30pm for St. Augustine's premier paranormal investigation... if you dare! This tour & investigation program includes shared equipment use for the group th at we supply and show you how to use- such as EMF meters, spirit boxes, dowsing rods, and more. You are also welcome to bring any of your own equipment that you'd like. 

• Tour lasts appx 2 hours (may sometimes run a bit longer depending on activity)
• ​Tour Departure Time: 8:30pm on Friday & Saturday nights. 
• Your Paranormal Investigation adventure will meet/check in and begin at our office on 4 Granada Street. NOTE- there is no entry INSIDE of the Castillo, all investigation activities take place on the grounds surrounding the fort- including inside the moat and defense embankments.
• Price is $35 per person (includes equipment use) 
• Anyone under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
• You are also welcome to bring & use your own equipment and photos/recordings are ENCOURAGED. Be aware that we may also on occasion be joined by journalists, professional investigators, and/or film & TV crews.
• EMF Meters are available for purchase in our gift shop at the start of the tour if you choose (there will be shared ones for the group used on the tour) and all guests receive 10% off all merchandise in the shop.

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Welcome to st. augustine's #1 rated ghost tour.

St. Augustine survived wars and disease to claim the title of the oldest city in America. Experience the terrors lurking in the shadows of this quaint Florida town.

Old City Ghosts offers an unflinching look at St. Augustine’s harrowing history and startling stories of real-life hauntings experienced by tour-goers, visitors, and locals alike. Join us to unveil what makes the Old City of St. Augustine one of the most haunted locations in the country.

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Tours are held daily, rain or shine, and year-round. Please see a list of available tours below to book your tour today, or for more information.

Old City Ghosts: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Tour

Experience the terrors lurking in the shadows of this quaint Florida town.

Meeting Location All tours meet by the white obelisk monument in the center of the Plaza de la Constitución

Tour Duration Tours are 1 hour long across a 1-mile walking distance. Ask about the bonus extended tour to additional haunted locations!

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St. Augustine: Old City World of Pirates Experience

Explore both the haunted and historical sides of each of our carefully selected iconic tour sites while listening to shocking stories and authentic accounts that are well-researched and different than you'd hear on any other tour.

Meeting Location All tours meet in front of Potter's Wax Museum at 31 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Tour Duration See confirmation email

Old City Ghosts Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Venture past St. Augustine's charming facade deep into the dead of night to encounter some of the city's most shocking ghost stories and encounters. The Ultimate tour will lead you to even more haunted locations to hear more haunted stories in Old City.

Meeting Location All tour meet near the Old City Gates 2 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Tour Duration Tours last approximately 90 minutes

Old City Ghosts Booze and Boos Haunted Pub Crawl

Take a Boo's and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl for genuine stories, scares, and delicious drinks in the historic district, with up to 2 hours of ghostly fun with the city's spirits and Spirits.

Meeting Location All tours meet at Grace United Methodist Church at 8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Tour Duration Tours last approximately 2 hours

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Preview The Most Haunted Locations In St. Augustine

The casablanca inn.

While beautifully appointed today, the Casablanca Inn remains one of St. Augustine’s most haunted locations. It started as a refuge for traveling salespeople and a home for families. Though the woman who owned it struggled financially, she found ways to keep it open.

In the days of prohibition, she felt enticed to allow illegal rum-runners to smuggle alcohol into the city. She let them hide out in her hotel and sell the alcohol to her guests.

A1A Aleworks

A1A Aleworks is an excellent spot to get a cold beverage in St. Augustine — but there’s a little more in store than just a pint of beer.

Rumors run amok that the city’s first residents still haunt the building. Buried in a cemetery below the structure, these discontented souls roam its halls, including three small, eerie children.

The Spanish Military Hospital

The Spanish Military Hospital in St. Augustine was once the famed site of miserable treatments passed off as healthcare.

The building sits atop an ancient burial ground, whose identities are still a bit of a mystery. At first, many thought it was the Timucuan Indians, but they now believe these to be the bodies of an original native tribe forced out or killed by genocide by the Timucuans.

Welcome to Old City Ghosts

America’s oldest city becomes its most haunted after centuries of heartache and tragedy.

St. Augustine is a city long haunted, even before European settlers laid the foundation of what would be the oldest city in the United States. With all its post-colonial hardship. memories of mass graves for children under the age of seven, and bank managers jumping out windows, Old City only became spookier…and more haunted.

For a carnival-filled adventure full of bone-chilling ghost stories, gruesome encounters, and horrifying accounts of true events, sign up for the Old City Ghosts tour tonight. Walk in the very place where the United States was born, where dreams died, and nightmares came alive to discover what remnants of disturbing history our bloody ambitions left behind.

WHAT WILL I SEE?

Pirates, pillagers, plagues, and pain: experience florida’s most ancient, terrifying, and haunted town.

Visit this Conquistador period landmark and see the darkened underbelly of one America’s oldest and most haunted cities. Travel with us through some of the most frightful of Florida historic spots, and experience the hauntings at places that have been featured in dozens of ghost-filled documentaries and research papers.

You will explore neighborhoods that have heard the clanking of chains, the volley of pirate cannon fire, and the howls of five-year-old boys, like James Morgan, swept up by tragedy. Get a glimpse of some of the restless dead that prowl some of its most iconic tourist landmarks, like Randolph of the Casa de Sueños or the small child–some say demon– whose inhuman screech has terrified dozens of tourists who venture into The Fiesta Mall.

The Matanzas Hotel, now the Casablanca Inn, served as both a boarding house as well as an off-the-books bootlegging operation during the Prohibition Era. Behind its walls, its madame ran an illicit goldmine that flooded the streets with all manner of contraband and narcotics. Nothing was off the table as long as it brought in the cheese. Her spirit was full of ambition and a lust for power seldom seen, and so she committed all types of hideous amoral crimes.

To this day, what remains of her corrupt soul, continues to protect her fiefdom. Join an Old City Ghosts tour and this will be just one of the many apparitions and ghosts you will encounter that menace the Oldest and Most Haunted City in the country.

A bloodied history built on the backs of long ancient bones.

Years before Plaza de la Constitution served as both a slave auctioning ground, as well as a vibrant public venue to hang and quarter pirates, the area known as the “Hippo” had seen its fair share of tragedies. Something vile and sinister already called the Matanza Bay Colony its home.

The region was an ancient Indian burial ground, a place both holy and sacrilegious for the natives.

Thousands upon thousands of human remains plagued most of the now cobbled-stone streets. Rotting bodies, most maimed and injured during the many tribal wars, swamped the area. The natives were wary of the area and the restless dead that were already haunting the area from beyond the veil. Most would not venture into it after dark.

However, when the Spaniards arrived, they balked at the superstitious nonsense. laughed at all the pagan clap-trap, and proceeded to erect stone forts, memorials, buildings, and even the legendary Spanish Military Hospital over the sacrosanct burial grounds. To the dismay of the natives, they desecrated an already supernatural spot and sneered at its predators.

Embark on a spine-tingling Old City Ghosts tour to find out how the ghosts and the darkness stirred with indignation and cursed them and their ancestors to be haunted for the rest of time.

Some of the buildings, now mostly replicas of the original, are quite literally built over native burial grounds. Experts have found untold remains underneath their capstones and foundations.

On this ghost tour of St. Augustine, you will hear and perhaps even witness the ragged remains of ghosts that call the city their own. The stories of the Waiting Bride, of the boy ghost that tricked a brother to murder his sister, of the thing that calls the Spanish Military Hospital its hunting ground– these tales will be told in all their gory glory, and the apparitions who are cast as the main characters will all wait to be encountered. That they are the stuff of legends makes them no less real or terrifying.

WHY IS ST. AUGUSTINE SO HAUNTED?

Fog and futility of war, endless battles and blood, and history of endless conquest and conquistadors.

When Europeans first landed on the coast of Florida, their intentions were laid bare almost immediately — they came for the thrill of the conquest and spoils of war. Hundreds upon hundreds of natives and European refugees – seeking asylum in the new world from religious persecution – were brought to the sword. Each inch of land was claimed through the sharp end of a dagger.

The area’s first geographical landmark was called “Matanza Bay” – which is translated to “Carnage” Bay – and you can imagine why. As the years plowed on, the bloodshed only deepened. New players came for their pound of flesh, such as English pirates like Robert Searle and other cutthroat criminals from deep in the south, and even the likes of El Draque himself, as the Spanish called him, the legendary privateer and pirate hunter– Sir. Francis Drake. Muskets became a daily fashion garment, and the city was constantly leveled by fire while pillage and mayhem rained yearly.

Sieges evolved and what were once skirmishes against hoodlums and invaded armies, became close-quarter combats between brothers during the Civil War. And the town continued on, bathing in all the gore. After the Civil War, the Seminole Wars entered the lime-light and Florida was plunged into yet more bloodshed — and St. Augustine served as its ringmaster.

On the masoned jail cells of its Fort hundreds of captured slaves languished and on the parapets of the Castillo de San Marcos, Geronimo’s family and his valiant crew of natives cried for the land that was taken from them, and the freedom they now hungered for.

St. Augustine is a land filled with historical wrongdoings and the crimes that made the US what it is today. The earth it now sits in has been mired in hardship, and an untold army of ghosts demand retribution for their pains. St. Augustine is haunted because it is where the real cost and consequences of history and the original American Dream can be viewed firsthand.

What’s so special about the St. Augustine Ghost tour?

A once-in-a-lifetime experience — an adventure you’ll cherish ‘till the end..

Come with expert local guides, as we walk through moonlit cobblestone streets, and stand under the wooden and brick buildings that once housed the likes of Sir Francis Drake, Geronimo’s Family, famous Chicago mobsters, and even the man who opened Florida to the masses, railroad tycoon Henry Flagler.

You will hear, see, and feel something otherworldly, unforgettable, and frightening. Encounter the ghosts and poltergeists, and other unexplained energy and events that cling to St. Augustine with an iron grip even after their expiration date.

Each stop has its own take on what it means to be haunted. No two are the same. From Conquistador battles to the wild shrieks of men and women betrayed by that epoch’s medical science. Get ready to feel your skin crawl and for a bout of sleepless nights.

See a different, darker side of a Historic destination

Our St. Augustine Ghost Tour is a historical thrill ride — An adventure you’ll cherish until it’s your turn to enter a ghost tour as the main attraction. One whose main purpose is to incite and spark your imagination. A terrifying ride into the hallowed alcoves of this conquistador outpost meant to incite, entertain and even educate.

On these now festive tourists filled streets lie some of Florida’s most legendary locations. An adventure ending in one of the Hippo’s most haunted hot spots is a maelstrom of spirits that demands your attention.

Be Part of A Growing Ghostly Community

Journey with us through St. Augustine’s haunted past — a past visually exposed in every corner. Explore one of our nation’s oldest locations. Book this once-in-a-lifetime experience, and be part of a growing community of investigators of the afterlife and of those who hunt ghosts.

If you’d like to walk the haunted streets of St. Augustine and see the Old City under a new light, book your tour with US Ghost Adventures today.

Experience the unexplained — many of our guests bear witness to the unknown. Become one of them tonight.

* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *

6 Reasons to Book Your St. Augustine Ghost Tour Right Now!

1: approach st. augustine’s medici lions and get caught by their spell.

Two massive Medici Lions, replicas of Florence Italy’s own, serve as gate-keepers to St. Augustine. Their maws open, claws out-stretch, the cats invite visitors in through the city’s picture postcard bridge. They serve as a stepping stone into the magic that is this wonderful, incredibly diverse, and retro little town. A town full of adventure, unique sights, and all types of stories. St. Augustine is a fairy-tale town, and like all fairy tales, it has an abundance of magic and mayhem — of lions, ghosts, wolves, and other things that go bump in the night.

2: You already visited the beaches and you want something more exciting

Let’s be honest, part of the fun of coming to Florida are the beaches. They are simply out of this world. Well, there’s just so much laying out in the sun you can take. It’s time to head back to the hotel and start to prepare for the night’s activities. Sure, there’s a lot to do in the sun in St. Augustine, but the real fun starts once the moon rears its head. And, by the way, if you happen to go to St. Augustine’s many beaches, start your ghost tour early and visit the region’s iconic Lighthouse — one of the most haunted places in the world.

3: The madness that was the conquest of America entices you

When the French attacked St. Augustine early in the 1600s, the Spaniards retaliated with a vengeance. They overwhelmed the French garrison, and regardless of whether or not you were a soldier, hung everybody on trees with the inscription “Hanged, not as Frenchmen, but as “Lutherans.” They then headed back to the Hippo, where on arrival they discovered the shipwreck survivors of a French ship that had come ashore south of the settlement. Their blood lust at a fever pitch. What did the Spaniards do after these unfortunate surrendered? They executed every last one and dumped their bodies in the bay. That’s why the river and the inlet are called Matanza or Carnage. This is just one of the many tales of those bloody days. Want to hear more?

4: The real pirates of the Caribbean are what you came to see

St. Augustine was put to the torch dozens upon dozens of times. Why? Cause that’s how pirates rolled during the Golden age of their trade. Villains and scoundrels like Blackbeard and Sir. Francis Drake roamed the Florida coast and their favorite place to stop by, have a beer, and pillage to death? St. Augustine. Some of the spiritual consequences of their excursions can still be felt in the Hippo after dark.

5: Orlando left you dry — in every sense

St. Augustine is just a stone’s throw away from Orlando, the theme park capital of the world. There are dozens of parks in the area, not just the Magic Kingdom, but Universal and SeaWorld. You’ve gone all on the roller coasters, taken pictures with all the characters, and now, you’re tapped. You need something that keeps the blood pumping, but with less special effects — more human drama. So you came to St. Augustine. What better way to tap directly into all that historical drama than with an open-world haunted house?

6: No need to go to Madrid, Spain, to see its culture…or the ghosts of its descendants

“It’s as if some little Spanish Town had broken loose, floated over here, and got stranded on a sand bank.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Air travel is expensive, and traveling to Europe is doubly so. Part of the charm of St. Augustine is that it sweeps visitors into some of the old-world charms right out of the gates. It’s a quaint little living museum where folks can travel back to conquistador times and frolic in those Spaniard vibes. The town is passionate and full of magic, and wild eccentricities. A new attraction, something to fall in love with, around every corner.

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Top-Rated St. Augustine Ghost Tours

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America's oldest city is known for its rich heritage, beautiful shoreline and historical attractions . St. Augustine, Florida, also claims to be one of the most haunted destinations in the United States. Locals say the historic buildings and cobblestone streets are filled with spirits who once lived in the city hundreds of years ago. To help you find the top paranormal experiences, U.S. News collected both traveler sentiment and expert input to curate this list of the best St. Augustine ghost tours.

GhoSt Augustine – The Original Haunted Pub Tour

Price: From $26.90 Duration: 2.5 hours

Do you need a little liquid courage to face the spirits that haunt St. Augustine's streets? Consider this pub crawl from GhoSt Augustine. Along the way, you'll stop in some of the city's most haunted bars, enjoying a libation or two as your guide regales you with stories of the city's most notorious ghost stories. Travelers praise tour guides, who they say make the experience informative and fun. Reviewers also report learning a lot about St. Augustine history and say the walking pace is manageable.

GhoSt Augustine generally hosts pub crawls nightly beginning at 7 p.m.; the last tour departs at 9:45 p.m. Private tours are also available. Note that the cost of any drinks purchased is not included in the ticket price. If you'd prefer a more traditional walking tour, consider the company's Dead Walk, which allows participants to use paranormal detection equipment.

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St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum – Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Price: Adults from $29.95; kids from $24.95 Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

Explore the St. Augustine Lighthouse at night and learn about its role in the city's dark history on this tour. You'll hear stories from an expert guide and find out why the lighthouse and its buildings are some of the most haunted in St. Augustine. Visitors say this tour includes great storytelling, plenty of fun and a fair amount of history.

This tour operates on Fridays through Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Regular daytime tours of the lighthouse and its buildings are also offered for those not interested in the paranormal.

Historic Tours of America – Ghost and Gravestones Tour of St. Augustine

Price: From $35 Duration: 1.5 hours

Hop on a trolley for a tour of St. Augustine's cemeteries and abandoned buildings to hear all about their creepy past from your guide, or "ghost host." Among the sites you'll visit is the Old Jail , which is purportedly one of the most haunted buildings in the area since many criminals spent their final days here, some with gruesome deaths. Along the way, you'll pass by the City Gate and Tolomato Cemetery before your last stop of the tour, Potter's Wax Museum. Most reviewers give this tour a thumbs-up, describing it as fun and spooky thanks to the engaging guides. Others say they learned a lot about St. Augustine's history.

Keep in mind that the tour may not be suitable for children 12 and younger, according to the company. Discounted tickets are available if purchased online in advance. Departures are available nightly between 7 and 10 p.m.

A Ghostly Encounter

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $15 Duration: 1.5 hours

Learn all about St. Augustine's haunted history with this unscripted walking tour. You'll spend time exploring graveyards and darkened alleyways with an expert guide before stopping at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument . This tour is capped at 15 people and earns mostly excellent reviews, with many participants calling it amazing and a must-do activity thanks to the engaging guides. Others say 90 minutes is the perfect amount of time for this activity.

Tours run at multiple times nightly between 7 and 9:40 p.m. The company also operates a tour that allows participants to use paranormal investigative equipment, in addition to a self-guided excursion.

Afterlife Tours – Beyond the Grave Tour

Price: From $25 Duration: 1.5 hours

Visit some of St. Augustine's most haunted spots and hear tales of pirates, murders and the yellow fever epidemic on this tour. You'll stop at the usual graveyards, but also a spooky bed-and-breakfast and buildings and streets around town where paranormal activity has been recorded. Travelers give this tour almost entirely excellent reviews, with some calling it awesome and genuinely scary. Others praise the guides for their attention to St. Augustine history.

Tours depart nightly at 8 p.m. Looking for even more thrills? Consider the company's Shadows of the Supernatural Tour.

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• The Best Things to Do in St. Augustine
• The Best St. Augustine Hotels
• The Best Places to Visit in Florida
• The Best Florida Beaches
• The Best Savannah Ghost Tours
• Hauntingly Abandoned Places You Can Still Visit
• The Most Haunted Hotels in America

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