<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>St. Augustine is one of the most haunted cities in America. It was founded in 1565 and is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the continental United States. With over 400 years of history, it’s had plenty of time for spirits to settle in and make St. Augustine their permanent home.
The city has several haunted spots that are listed on the Florida and National Register of Haunted Places. If you’re heading to this charming, old-world town, it’s worth learning why and how these places have made the list. Though there is no shortage of ghost tours, here are our top picks for a hauntingly good date night in St. Augustine.Â
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St. Augustine Walking Ghost Tours
Afterlife – Beyond the Grave
Dates & Time: Select dates throughout the year, 8:00pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $25 per person
Uncover the legends of pirates, epidemics, hidden cemeteries, and more on this haunting 1.5-hour tour. Learn what happened when an old funeral home was converted into a bed and breakfast, listen to real EVPs, and see video apparitions of ghosts that still haunt the streets of St. Augustine.
Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour
Dates & Times: Thursday-Saturday throughout the year (minus holidays), 7:00pm and 9:00pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $15-$25
Experience the real history of haunted locations with the actual paranormal investigators who have encountered the spirits of the city. Visit sites like the Huguenot Cemetery, Tolomato Cemetery, and St. George Street and hear true tales of ghostly encounters that have taken place. Your guide will also teach you about paranormal devices, methods, and techniques used during investigations.
The Night Watchman Ghost Tours
Dates & Times: Wednesday-Sunday throughout the year, 8:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $30 per person
Tour down the dark brick roads and you just might see, hear, smell, and feel strange occurrences as witnessed by the Night Watchman, whose kind have kept watch over the city since the very beginning. Walk through ancient cemeteries and national monuments. Learn who Ida Alice is, the strange occurrence with a murder, the spirit of a young girl living in the Pablo Sabate Home, and more chilling tales.
Secrets of St. Augustine Ghost Tours
Dates & Times: Monday-Saturdays throughout the year, 7:40pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $25 per person
Walk through the streets of St. Augustine as your guide and master storyteller, Dion Moore shares both historical facts, legend, and paranormal activity. Visit the City Gates, public burial grounds, Tolomato Cemetery, the old funeral parlor, the Oldest Wooden School House, and more.
Walk the Oldest Streets of South St. Augustine Haunting Tour
Dates & Times: Monday-Saturday throughout the year, 7:00pm
Duration: One hour 10 minutes
Cost: $20 per person
See some of St. Augustine’s homes, businesses, and streets that bear the most mysterious stories. A guide will tell you tales of the city’s past as you walk by lantern.
Stop at the Old City House Inn to learn who still keeps watch, the Segui-Kirby Smith House which was home to a famous Confederate General, an antique shop that was once the Old City jail, and more.Â
St. Augustine Pub Crawls
Please note: These tours are for ages 21+ only.
The Original Haunted Pub Tour
Dates & Times: Seven days a week throughout the year, 7:00pm-9:45pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $26.90 per person
Follow your guide around to some of downtown St. Augustine’s most infamous and allegedly haunted watering holes. Grab a drink (not included) while learning about the haunted history of the city’s most notorious pubs.
Spirit with The Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
Dates & Times: Friday-Sunday throughout the year, 7:00pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $59 per person
Along with your guide, you’ll visit four venues and enjoy a free drink and exclusive discounts at each spot. Listen to metaphysical and supernatural stories surrounding the city. Along the way, get to know some of St. Augustine’s most popular neighborhoods like the Flagler District and Old Spanish area.
St. Augustine’s Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl
Dates & Times: Seven days a week throughout the year, 5:45pm
Duration: One hour 45 minutes
Cost: $30-$40
History, spirits, and the supernatural intertwine on this haunted pub crawl. Embark on a thrilling expedition through the ancient streets of the city, where every corner holds secrets from the past.
Delve into chilling talkies and haunted legends that have shaped St. Augustine’s haunted reputation. Stop along five of the city’s most notoriously haunted pubs (drinks not included).Â
Adventure Boat Tours – Ghost Boat Boo Cruise
Dates & Times: Select days throughout the year, 7:00pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $40 per person
Hop aboard this frightfully fun experience. Drift past the spookiest spots in the nation’s oldest city for a historical ghost excursion you won’t forget. Sail past the infamously haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and more. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and adult beverages on board.
Ghosts and Spirits of St. Augustine Pub Crawl
Dates & Times: Select dates and times throughout the year, 7:30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $39 per person
Explore the dark side of the oldest city as you visit three of the most haunted pubs around. Taste local brews as you uncover ghostly material (your first beer is on them). Hear ghost stories while viewing the city’s most important landmarks at dusk as you ride around on a comfortable cart throughout the spooky streets of St. Augustine.
Other Ways to Experience the Spooks of St. Augustine
If group tours aren’t your thing, several self-guided audio tours allow you to explore the city’s haunted history at your leisure.