Old City Gates: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Dive into the mysteries and ghostly tales of St. Augustine with this exciting self-guided audio tour. Designed for the curious souls interested in the city's eerie past, this tour will take participants on a spooky journey through the night-laden streets filled with stories of wandering spirits and historical intrigue. The adventure commences at the centuries-old Castillo de San Marcos, a fortress teeming with history, and concludes at the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, an establishment reverberating with tales of healing and hauntings. Along the way, explore the Tolomato and Huguenot Cemeteries, witness the sturdy coquina pillars of the Old City Gate, and saunter through the Colonial Quarter with its preserved buildings that whisper tales from centuries past. Additional stops include the Trinity Episcopal Church, Father O'Reilly House Museum, Lightner Museum, and Government House—each offering a unique snippet of St. Augustine's fascinating past. Travelers will find themselves enthralled by the blend of historical facts and local legends, visiting places where the past seems to echo in the cobbled streets. The captivating stories of each landmark will transport you to another era, making for an unforgettable exploration of America's oldest city under the cover of darkness.

This self-guided audio tour is perfect for those fascinated by the supernatural and the hidden tales of historic towns. Explorers with a curiosity for the eerie and the afterlife will find themselves at home wandering the streets of St. Augustine while uncovering its ghostly secrets. This tour is designed to immerse you in the mysterious past of America's oldest city, all at your own pace, directly through your device. Starting at the Old City Gates, the route will guide you to notable haunted spots, shedding light on the ghost stories that shroud each landmark in mystery. Your self-guided journey will lead you through chilling locations like the Spanish Military Hospital, the grounds of the Oldest Wooden School House, and alongside the spectral presence of the Huguenot Cemetery. Concluding at the imposing Castillo de San Marcos, this tour stitches together the fabric of the town's phantasmal history. Each step on this ghost walk is a chance to connect with the spirits of centuries past. You will stand at the gates of cemeteries, peer into gardens where schoolmasters may wander, and walk the perimeters of holy grounds touched by the other side. The tour is an opportunity to experience St. Augustine in a uniquely haunting way, leaving you with lasting impressions of the city's enduring legends and the whispers of its long-deceased residents that might still echo through the night.