St. Augustine’s Sweets & History Walking Tour
from $89.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Rated #22 in the USA on TripAdvisor, this is one of the most exciting tours in St. Augustine! Perfect for families, foodies, and anyone who loves a little indulgence.
On this small-group walking tour, you’ll explore historic downtown St. Augustine with a local guide who feels more like a friend, sharing fascinating stories from the city’s 460-year history. Along the way, you’ll stop at some of our favorite partner establishments to enjoy hand-selected pastries, chocolates, and other local sweets.
The best part? Each guest receives a take-home insulated bag filled with extra treats collected on the tour at our partner establishments, so the experience keeps on giving long after your walk ends. You don’t have to eat it all at once!
With small groups, personable guides, and a perfect mix of history and sweets, this tour is designed to delight every sense while giving you an insider’s view of St. Augustine.
1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Peace, Love, & Little Donuts There is no parking at the meeting location; guests may use hourly street parking on the Plaza or at 79–99 Granada St, or flat-fee parking at 5 Artillery Lane or the Historic Garage at 1…
Itinerary
- 1Government House Museum
Government House dominates the west end of the Town Plaza, a unique Spanish land use component lying within a National Historic Landmark District. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen. Since 1598, a government building has stood on this site with a view of the harbor landing, accommodating administrative headquarters and residences of colonial governors appointed by the Crowns of Spain, then Britain, then Spain again. After Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1821, this current Government House served as a courthouse and briefly as a Capitol of the new Territory of Florida.
- 2Plaza de la Constitucion
Historic park in the center of downtown St. Augustine. The original city plan was built out from this location. It is bordered by The Government House, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Bridge of Lions and Matanzas Bay. Spain's 1573 Law of the Indies, Leyes de los Indies, specified that colonial town plans set aside such a plaza for government, church and public use. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen.
- 3Stop
Housed in the former Ponce de Leon Hotel that was built by Henry Flagler in 1888.
- 4St. George Street
Visit some of our favorite vendors and discover the history of St. Augustine's most famous street.
- 5Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic cathedral in St. Augustine, Florida, and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. Constructed over five years (1793–1797), it was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970. Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States.
- 6Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Just steps from St. Augustine’s historic city gates at St. George Street, the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to America in 1768.
What's included
- Bottled water
- Tastes at each location plus something to bring home with you!
- Coffee or Tea to begin your tour at the first location.
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can only accommodate nut free options on the Not Just a Chocolate Tour. We cannot accommodate vegan, kosher, dairy allergies, sugar free or gluten-free restrictions.
