HISTORIC ST. AUGUSTINE DAY TRIP

Enjoy lighthouses, war fortresses, quaint streets filled with history? This one is for you and it's a hidden gem that is not to be missed!

Coastal Charm Meets Incredible History, Shopping, & Dining

This wildcard tour might just be the best pick in the deck

Beach adjacent: This day trip drops off in the city center near the Florida coast with loads of places to walk, shop, and see. If sandy beaches are the top priority we recommend Clearwater or Daytona Beach.

photo overlooking Castillo de San Marcos National Monument along coastal St. Augustine, Florida
photo overlooking Castillo de San Marcos National Monument along coastal St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Florida coast with sailboats
St. Augustine Florida coast with sailboats
St. Augustine Distillery Tour
St. Augustine Distillery Tour
St. Augustine white sail boat on the bayside
St. Augustine white sail boat on the bayside
St. Augustine Florida Lighthouse
St. Augustine Florida Lighthouse
St. Augustine Florida hop on hop off trolley tour
St. Augustine Florida hop on hop off trolley tour

If you are someone who likes to go where the Florida "locals" getaway-- look no further than a St. Augustine Day Trip from Orlando!

It's a charming city filled with local merchants, exquisite dining, distilleries, and more.

St. Augustine is also very walk-able and has a variety of attractions you can add on to the visit.

(Oh and we didn't forget-- there's plenty of sandy beaches you can take a quick rideshare to with a stunning lighthouse & museum!)

11 Hours

estimated activity duration

Beach Adjacent

Optional Upgrades

attractions, trolley tours, & boat cruises

beautiful coastal views with beaches nearby

Pick-up & Drop-off

6 locations across the Orlando & Kissimmee area

Driver/Guide

a real pro who knows where to go

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Tour Options & Inclusions:

Trolley Train Tour

Colonial Quarter Museum

  • 90-minute tour visiting the top sights

  • Your choice where to hop on/off trolley

  • Over 20+ stops to shop, dine, & explore

  • Uncover over three centuries of history

  • Climb the watch tower & see a musket firing

  • Visit the blacksmith & explore a range of exhibits

Pirate & Treasure Museum

Scenic Boat Cruise

  • Journey through the Golden Age of Piracy

  • Discover hidden treasures throughout

  • Filled with exhibits & legendary stories

  • 75- minute narrated cruise with captain guide

  • Take in the historic sights with a bayfront view

  • Watch for wildlife as you pass Anastasia Island

There is so much to see...where should we begin?

Pickup Locations & Estimated Times:

  • Charley's Steak House (Kissimmee/Parkway) - 6:35 AM

  • Walt Disney World Swan Resort - 6:50 AM

  • Golden Corral Lake Buena Vista - 7:00 AM

  • The Orlando Eye - 7:15 AM

  • Avanti Palms Resort & Conference Center - 7:20 AM

  • Universal's Royal Pacific (Pacifica Ballroom) - 7:30 AM

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