Tour Overview

The tour is available for preview & download in the St. Augustine Guide App.
Visit some of the city’s most famous landmarks while uncovering tales of restless spirits, unexplained encounters, tragic romances, and lingering legends.
Listen anywhere: enjoy the stories and photographs remotely as an illustrated audiobook.
13 tour stops with supporting photo-illustrations and audio stories written by local experts.
Total audio duration: 1h 5m.
Walking distance: approximately 1.65 miles /2.65 km for the full route.
Suggested time: allow about 2 hours for the full walk, with extra time for photographs.

Audio Tour Introduction

St. Augustine Ghost Stories: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the darker side of St. Augustine through 13 carefully selected stops that blend history, mystery, and local folklore:

Beginning at the historic City Gates and concluding at the mighty Castillo de San Marcos, this self-guided walking tour takes you through the heart of America's oldest city.
Along the way, you'll visit some of St. Augustine's most famous landmarks while uncovering tales of restless spirits, unexplained encounters, tragic romances, and lingering legends.
From centuries-old cemeteries and former funeral homes to historic inns, grand hotels, and colonial-era buildings, each stop reveals a different chapter in the city's haunted past.

Tour Highlights

Huguenot Cemetery
Tolomato Cemetery
Flagler College
The Spanish Military Hospital
Casablanca Inn
Castillo de San Marcos

Important Tour Tips

The St. Augustine Guide App is free to download and offers lots of free information, including an interactive city map, useful travel tips, and recommendations
Visitors can preview the tour before purchasing.
The full tour requires an in-app purchase.
Enjoy this tour year-round; it is designed to be completed entirely on foot. Alternatively, you can listen to it remotely from home, like an audiobook.
For the most atmospheric experience, we recommend beginning the tour in the evening (preferably after dark). However, you can take this tour anytime that suits you.
The route follows public streets and sidewalks through St. Augustine's historic district and can be completed day or night.
For the best experience, use headphones for the audio narration.
Make sure your phone is fully charged before starting. Bringing a portable charger (power bank) is highly recommended.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Some streets and sidewalks are paved with brick, coquina, or uneven historic surfaces.
Check the weather forecast before you begin and dress accordingly.
Summer temperatures can be hot and humid. If you tour during the day, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a bottle of water.
Winter temperatures can occasionally drop into the 30s°F (0–5°C), especially in the evenings, so a light jacket may be useful.
Most stops are located in public areas, but some cemeteries, museums, and historic buildings may be inaccessible outside normal operating hours. You can still enjoy the stories without going inside.
St. Augustine is one of Florida's safest destinations. However, as in any busy tourist area, remain aware of your surroundings and watch for vehicle traffic.
Please use designated crosswalks whenever possible and exercise caution near busy intersections, particularly after dark.
There is a large public parking lot in front of Castillo de San Marcos, and it is free from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.
Photography is encouraged, but please be respectful when visiting historic cemeteries and memorial sites.
Most importantly, take your time. Some visitors come for the history, others for the ghost stories, and a few hope to experience something they cannot easily explain.