St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter
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4.7/5
Based on 2,482 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter worth booking?
St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter is a 1.5-hour experience in St Augustine, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 2,482 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (2,482)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Ideal for families, this ghost tour of St. Augustine’s spookiest sites combines light-hearted fun with spine-tingling tales of the city’s past. Alongside a costumed guide, you visit cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort
What you get
About this experience
Ideal for families, this ghost tour of St. Augustine’s spookiest sites combines light-hearted fun with spine-tingling tales of the city’s past. Alongside a costumed guide, you visit cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that surround the romantic venue. This tour is limited in order to maintain an atmosphere suitable for the ghost walk. • Haunted ghosts walk around historic St. Augustine • Ideal for families, the tour combines humor with spooky stories. • Visit allegedly haunted spots such as the Old Fort and local cemeteries. • Keep your eyes peeled for restless souls in two cemeteries.
What's included
Included
- Experienced guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ghost hunting tools (which can be rented for $5).
What you'll see and do
Oldest Wooden School House
Our tour begins and ends at 12 St. George St., St. Augustine Florida. Located next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
Pass by without stopping
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Join us on the oldest continuously operated walking ghost tour in town. Walk the dark narrow streets of St. Augustine and hear tales of those who came before us and refuse to leave. The Castillo de San Marcos, The City Gate, The Tolomato and Hugenot Cemeteries, as well as some of our favorite hotspots.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
St Augustine
12 St. George Street Saint Augustine, FL. Next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
12 St. George Street Saint Augustine, FL. Next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- A Ghostly Encounter
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A Ghostly Encounter’s Storm Policy (as follows)
- 1. A Ghostly Encounter tours operate rain or shine. Florida weather changes rapidly and is unpredictable, and we monitor our weather prior to all tours.
- 2. If lighting is present in the area: we will delay the start of the tour for 20 minutes to give the storm time to pass, then proceed as normal.
- 3. If lightening remains present in the area, management may decide to reschedule the tour. Guests will be moved to the following evening’s tours or to the nearest date convenient with the group.
- 4. If rescheduling is not convenient, each guest will be provided a voucher for a future A Ghostly Encounter tour, subject to availability. For offer to be valid, guest must present the voucher directly to our office staff upon returning to St. Augustine or speak directly with the office staff to reschedule (not through a third-party booking site). Please remember to bring your voucher with you. Lost or forgotten vouchers will not be honored; however, vouchers do not expire.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,480 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
2,480 verified traveler reviews for St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ghostly tour
Our tour guide Zach did an awesome job of explaining some of the detailed history of St. Augustine as well telling us about very interesting and spine tingling ghost stories and citings ccurring in town. This town seems to be ripe with ghosts and spirits due to its long and storied history.
Response from the operator: Zach is an expert in St Augustine’s paranormal activity and offers a deep dive into the spirits that roam St Augustine and typically has a high level of activity on his tours. Our ghosts love Zach and his guests! Thank you for taking the time to let Zach know how much you enjoyed your time on his tour and have a beautiful coming Autumn!
via Tripadvisor
A ghostly encounter
My best friend and I had an amazing experience and tour with Blanco as our tour guide! He was very informative with his knowledge on St Augustine’s paranormal and city history and he made sure that we knew who was where and the history behind each site we visited! I would highly recommend this tour on anyone’s next trip to st Augustine!
Response from the operator: Blanco is wonderful and we’re glad you enjoyed your time with him on tour. He works hard to ensure that his guests experience the best of St Augustine’s ghostly history and haunts. We appreciate your review and recommendation and hope you had a great time in St Augustine!
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic and fun ghost tour!!
Zach was a fantastic guide!! He made the tour so interesting and fun! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks Zach!!
Response from the operator: Zach is amazing and we’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with him on tour. Zach truly loves his job and the chance to introduce St Augustine’s history and haunts to his guests. Hope you enjoyed your time in St Augustine and come back and see us!
via Viator
History and ghost tour
We did a team building tour and was really good. My coworkers from outside FL and some have never been before so they enjoined the historic part of the tour with a little of ghost twist.
Response from the operator: We loved helping with your team building exercise and the opportunity to share the best of St Augustine’s history and haunts with you. We hope your team was strengthened through this experience and that you have a prosperous and enjoyable remainder of the year!
via Viator
Saint Augustine Lore
There is a bit of walking, but very doable. Miss Sadie is an excellent storyteller and weaves a lot of interesting local tales into her tour. You can tell she is a keen student of Saint Augustine history and has done a lot of research over the years and is highly knowledgeable about the area. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour!
Response from the operator: Sadie is a phenomenal host and experienced storyteller who loves the chance to share the city’s history and haunts with her guests. We’ll ensure that Sadie sees your kind words and we appreciate you taking the time to leave her such a kind review.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 869
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for St Augustine.
How much does St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in St Augustine usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in St Augustine is not rushed.
Is St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 2,482 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in St Augustine, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter?
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Around 869 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in St Augustine can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in St Augustine and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central St Augustine within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in St Augustine?
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St Augustine is walkable history: Castillo de San Marcos, Spanish quarter walking tours, trolley loops, lighthouse climbs and some of the best-attended ghost tours in the country. Guide storytelling quality is the main variable. On Outty we rank every St Augustine experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery, St. Augustine's Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience, Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit St Augustine?
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February to May and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in St Augustine?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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