St. Augustine has a dark side—and this tour keeps it moving. This 90-minute ghost pub crawl uses an open-cabin electric vehicle to cover more of the Old City than the usual on-foot tours, with a certified guide and designated driver telling eerie stories as you roll. I especially like the setup: a short intro, an easy rhythm, and a first stop that combines history with a real drink.

Two things I really liked: you get practical time efficiency (less walking limits fewer areas), and the guide storytelling has energy—especially when you’re with Chance, who kept the vibe fun while still tying tales to specific places. The one thing to think about is movement: you must be able to climb on and off the cart (one step).

If you’re game for a spooky night out that doesn’t turn into a marathon, this is a smart way to see St. Augustine’s “haunted map” in a single evening.

Key Highlights You’ll Care About

• Open-cabin electric cart means you can see more ground without punishing walking routes
• First beer is on us right at the start, at Ancient City Brewing
• Small max group size (10 travelers) keeps the experience personal and easy to manage
• Stops tied to real landmarks like Castillo de San Marcos and the Bridge of Lions area
• Photo-ready paranormal claims at City Gates, where orbs are famous on pictures
• Beer stops in two-bar locations so you’re not stuck with just one option all night

An Easy Ghost Tour That Doesn’t Fry Your Feet

This pub crawl is built for people who want the haunted side of St. Augustine, but don’t want to spend the whole night walking from one corner to the next. Instead of forcing you onto a long loop of streets and stairs, you hop into a cart and your guide handles the timing. It’s a big deal in a city like this, where the Old City can feel like it’s made of small streets, sudden turns, and lots of “one more block.”

You also get a classic “ghost tour” structure, just with better logistics. You’re introduced, you visit key stops, and you get specific stories that connect to what you’re seeing outside. And because it’s a pub crawl, the tone stays social—snack-level casual with spooky flavor, not a solemn history lecture.

Price and Value: What $39 Really Buys

At $39 per person for about 1 hour 30 minutes, you’re paying for three things: access to the guide, transportation by electric cart, and a drink component that’s part of the experience.

You do not just get spooky words. You get:

• A certified ghost story guide
• An electric cart ride with a designated driver
• Beer included in the tour experience, plus the first beer is on us at the beginning
• Admission tickets listed as free for the stops you visit

If you compare that to the cost of buying drinks one by one while also trying to squeeze in multiple “named” stops on your own, the value starts to make sense. You’re also saving time. In a short evening window, efficiency matters.

Getting There: 38 Cathedral Pl at 7:30 pm

You meet at 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The start time is 7:30 pm, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

This timing is ideal if you want the Old City atmosphere to do part of the work for you. As the night deepens, the lighting and quiet streets make the ghost stories feel more immediate. Also, you don’t have to worry about cramming another activity afterward because the tour loops back to where you started.

Stop 1: Plaza de la Constitución and Ancient City Brewing

Your tour begins at Plaza de la Constitución, where you get a short introduction and then head across the street for a taste at Ancient City Brewing. You’ll have your first beer on us, and it’s a great opener.

Why this start works:

• You’re anchored in a public square first, so you don’t feel lost when the spooky story talk begins.
• The brewery stop gives you an easy win right away—social, warm, and not “walk-and-freeze” energy.
• You get a real local drink early, which sets the pub crawl vibe from the first minutes.

After that, you cross back to the plaza to continue the ghostly part of the night before you board the cart and start exploring more widely.

Historic Tours of Flagler College: Former Ponce de Leon Hotel Tales

Next, your cart moves to Historic Tours of Flagler College, where your guide drives you around the former Ponce de Leon Hotel. Here, the stories lean into the occult and the eerier side of the Flagler-era setting.

Even though you’re not getting out for every stop, you do pass key landmarks on the route:

• the former Alcazar
• the Murat House
• St Francis Inn
• and then the Former Surprise Store, where you get another chance to quench your thirst

This stop is a good example of what the cart format does well. You can see multiple important buildings without wasting the trip on parking, long walks, or trying to line up viewpoints on your own.

Bridge of Lions Area: The 1702 Church Fire and Two Bar Choices

One of the most memorable parts of the route is the Bridge of Lions stop. Your guide parks near the municipal marina, and you enter the Former Surprise Store during the Flagler’s era.

This location carries specific, scary historical context:

• It was the site of the very first Catholic church in the US that burned in 1702.
• Nearby was the Spanish Military Hospital, which raises the kind of haunting questions ghost-story fans love to hear.

Then comes the practical payoff: you get two bar options at this location. That matters, because it keeps the night flexible—if you want one type of drink, you’re not locked into a single choice.

You also get another chance to experience spirits here, and the area is described as one of the Old City’s more active paranormal spots. It’s the kind of stop where your camera might come out, not because you’ll prove anything, but because the environment practically invites it.

Castillo de San Marcos: Oldest Masonry Fort and Yellow Fever Stories

From there, the tour proceeds north on Menéndez Avenue for a stop at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. This is the one that feels most “anchored,” because it’s a major landmark, not just a roadside spooky story.

Your guide shares stories about:

• ghost ships
• and the effects of yellow fever that killed a third of the population in 1821

You’ll also hear that cemeteries are next, which fits St. Augustine’s overall mood. The city’s history is layered—religion, disease, war, and death all show up in the story trail.

This stop is a good reminder that ghost tours aren’t only about fear. They’re also about place: how people lived, what they lost, and why certain corners became part of local lore.

The Paranormal Hot Spot Feel: City Sights That Lead Into City Gates

After Castillo, the route includes a stop described as the center of most paranormal activity in St. Augustine. The tour doesn’t keep things vague—you’re told you’re heading to a focal point, which helps you pay attention to what’s around you instead of just reacting to spooky language.

Then the tour hits City Gates, a spot famous for orbs showing on pictures. If you’re the type who likes to try, this is where you’ll want to have your phone ready (and your screen brightness turned up enough to actually see what you’re aiming at). Even if you don’t believe in the paranormal, this kind of “look for the weird thing in the photo” moment can make the night feel like a game.

Tolomato Cemetery and the White Lion Bar Finish

The final major stop is Tolomato Cemetery, described as the oldest planned cemetery in the US. In ghost lore, cemeteries tend to be the most obvious setting, but what makes this one stand out is that you’re not just in a generic graveyard. It’s presented as historically significant by its planning and age, which adds weight to the stories.

After that, you move to the White Lion Bar, described as one of the most haunted bars in the city. This is a fitting finale. By the time you reach the end, the night has gone from “history and beer” to “haunting mood,” and finishing at a bar lets you keep the social energy going while the stories linger.

What the Guide Actually Brings (And Why It Matters)

A ghost tour lives or dies on the person holding the microphone. The best part of this tour, based on firsthand impressions, is the guide performance—especially when it’s Chance.

Here’s what Chance’s style seems built for:

• clear, place-based storytelling
• a funny, laugh-along tone
• steady engagement so your group doesn’t drift into silence

That matters because you’re mixing history sites, drinking breaks, and paranormal lore in a single evening. If the guide doesn’t keep the pace, the whole thing can feel like a checklist. With a lively guide, it turns into an experience.

Also, the combination of a city guide and designated driver keeps the evening smoother. You’re there for the stories, not for logistics.

Timing, Group Size, and the Cart Experience

The tour runs about 1 hour 30 minutes. In practice, that’s long enough for several meaningful stops and drink moments, but short enough that you’re not exhausted when you’re done.

The group is kept small, with a maximum of 10 travelers. Smaller groups tend to mean less rushing, fewer awkward gaps between people, and a better chance your guide can shape the stories to what your group is responding to.

The one operational limitation is the cart entrance and exit: you must be able to climb on and off (one step). If you use mobility aids, you’ll want to consider whether that one step is manageable for you.

Weather and Cancellations: When to Plan a Backup

This experience requires good weather. If weather cancels the tour, you’ll either be offered a different date or get a full refund.

It’s also free to cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the tour doesn’t meet a minimum number of travelers, you’ll be offered a different experience/date or refunded.

So if you’re traveling during Florida storm season, it’s wise to treat this as a plan you can adjust.

Who This Tour Is Best For

This is a strong fit if:

• you want a haunted night without lots of walking
• you like mixing drinks with historic storytelling
• you want to hit key Old City areas in one outing
• your group includes people with different comfort levels for distance

It might be less ideal if:

• you want lots of long indoor time at each stop
• you hate photo-and-paranormal style “look for orbs” moments
• you know you’ll struggle with getting on and off the cart

Should You Book This Ghosts and Spirits Pub Crawl?

If your goal is to experience the haunted side of St. Augustine while still enjoying the practical side—easy movement, included beer, and a guide who keeps it fun—then yes, I think it’s a smart booking.

What makes it particularly worth considering is the balance:

• You get real, named landmarks and specific spooky lore.
• You get transport that helps you see more than the typical walking-only ghost tour.
• You get a social structure with included drinks early and again mid-route.

If you’re planning a tight St. Augustine schedule and you want an evening activity that feels local and slightly mischievous, this is the kind of tour that can work well without turning your body into part of the haunted storyline.

FAQ

How much does the Ghosts and Spirits of St Augustine Pub Crawl Tour cost?

It costs $39.00 per person.

How long is the tour, and when does it start?

The tour lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes and starts at 7:30 pm.

Where do I meet for the tour?

You meet at 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

Is beer included in the price?

Yes. Alcoholic beverages (beer) are included, and your first beer is on us at the start.

Do I have to do a lot of walking?

You’ll ride in an open cabin electric vehicle, so it’s not a long walking tour. You do need to be able to climb on and off the cart (one step).

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. The tour also requires good weather, and cancellations due to weather offer a different date or a full refund.