St. Augustine City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Embark on a self-guided walking tour of St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city! Start your journey at the historic Castillo de San Marcos, exploring centuries-old fortifications. Next, uncover swashbuckling tales at the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. Continue to Flagler College, marveling at its Gilded Age architecture. Conclude your adventure with a stroll across the iconic Bridge of Lions, witnessing breathtaking views and vibrant marine life. This tour connects you with the rich tapestry of St. Augustine's past and present. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

1. 1

   Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

   10 min

   Our tour begins in the parking lot beside the Castillo de San Marcos, located at 1 South Castillo Dr. If you’re not there already, you should head there now. Note: The tour is over 1.7 miles long, with more than 33 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   The Old City Gates. Built in 1808, these used to be the main way to enter or exit St Augustine.

3. 3

   St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

   10 min

   We’re standing in front of the St Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum. If scoundrels of the high seas are your thing, tap Learn More to hear about the museum.

4. 4

   Oldest Wooden School House

   10 min

   Founder Juan Genopoly wanted to give back to his community, who had worked hard to earn their place here. How hard, you might wonder? Well Genopoly was one of thousands of indentured servants who arrived here on the promise of owning land in exchange for unpaid labor. Of those thousands, only 600 survived the brutal plantation work.

5. 5

   Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine

   10 min

   Although it might not seem like much on the outside, the inside is covered in Byzantine-style frescoes. These ornate murals are dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who inhabited America.

6. 6

   Memorial Presbyterian Church

   10 min

   This grand building with gold trim is unlike anything else we’ll see in St. Augustine. That’s the way Henry Flagler intended it! Flagler, a wealthy New Yorker, didn’t think much of this city when he first visited.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   The tradition of inhabiting the governor’s house would go on until 1811. The building has seen several remodels and uses since then, transforming into a post office, headquarters for Civil War troops, and finally—a museum!

8. 8

   Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

   10 min

   Its congregation is as old as this city. How can that be? Well, on that fateful day back in 1565 when the Spanish conquistador planted the Spanish flag on this shore, a priest approached him after his victory. Father Lopez carried a hefty cross on his shoulders and offered it to the conqueror, all the while singing a hymn.

9. 9

   Bridge of Lions

   10 min

   That bridge, marked by a large marble statue of a lion up ahead, is the Bridge of Lions

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
• Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.