St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum Tours and Activities
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Located at the nation’s oldest port, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum offers visitors a chance to step back in time by exploring the active lighthouse and various educational exhibits. The black-and-white striped, red-topped lighthouse, built in 1874, welcomes guests to climb up for sweeping views of the Florida coast.
The Basics
At the lighthouse, you can tour the Keeper’s House Museum or take a self-guided or an expert-guided behind-the-scenes tour (scheduled hourly), included with your admission. There’s also a pirate ship playground for kids. Visit the lighthouse and museum on your own, or stop there during your hop-on hop-off trolley tour, which includes more than 20 attractions and historical points of interest in America’s oldest city.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The lighthouse and museum are ideal for maritime buffs and families with children.
- Admission is discounted for seniors and children.
- The 219-step climb to the top of the lighthouse may be strenuous for some visitors.
- Children must be 44 inches tall (1 meter) to climb the lighthouse. Carrying children up the stairs is prohibited.
- Food and drinks are available for purchase, and an on-site gift shop sells unique lighthouse-themed souvenirs.
- The ground floor of the Keeper’s House Museum is wheelchair accessible, but the lighthouse is not.
How to Get There
The lighthouse is located on Red Cox Road, across the Bridge of Lions, the Intracoastal Waterway bridge at the north end of Anastasia Island. From downtown St. Augustine, head south on A1A, past the lighthouse, making a left on Red Cox Road. Parking is free.
When to Get There
The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is open from 9am to 6pm daily, and to 7pm in summer and on holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas, when it’s closed). Experience the smallest crowds and comfortable weather between March and May. Bring warm clothing between December and February, as temperatures get chilly.
Cool Bonus Tours
In addition to the regular tours included with admission, you can book a ghost tour or sunset lighthouse tour. The sunset tour includes hors d’oeuvres and a glass of Champagne from a local winery. A nighttime paranormal tour comes replete with a haunting narration of ghost tales from the historic lighthouse.
Address: 100 Red Cox Drive, St Augustine, Florida, USA
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Take a Scenic Boat Ride in St. Augustine
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A unique view of St Augustine available only from the water.
Since the 1900’s St. Augustine Scenic Cruise has been giving visitors to St. Augustine a unique view of the city and a way to enjoy St. Augustine’s historic land marks and natural beauty.
Our 75 minute cruises, narrated by the captain, provide an incomparable way to enjoy St Augustine's historic landmarks and natural sites of interests.
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St Augustine Boat and Walking Tour
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Unique opportunity to see the Old City from the water and land. Our guide will greet you at the Plaza de la Constitucion,for a introduction of the City of St. Augustine. Then we will bring you to the Marina were you will board the Victory III for the 75 minute narrated boat tour. Upon return to the dock, your guide will meet you to show you around downtown St. Augustine for a one hour walking tour of the most important landmarks and monuments.
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Sunset Cruise - Old Town Cycle Cruise
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Old Town Cycle Cruise is the ultimate party on the water in St. Augustine. The city's first-ever cycleboat to hit the water! We provide 90-min Public & Private BYOB Tours in the Historic St. Augustine waters. We have space for 26 passengers and the tours include Master Captain, First Mate, 12-Cycle Stations, Music, Party Lights, Party Props, Ice and Beautiful Views of the Best Sightseeing. Come pedal or kick back & party with us! Perfect for Bachlorette Parties, Birthdays, Ladies Night and Team Building!
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Day Cruisin' Tour - Old Town Cycle Cruise
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Old Town Cycle Cruise is the ultimate party on the water in St. Augustine. The city's first-ever cycleboat to hit the water! We provide 90-min Public & Private BYOB Tours in the Historic St. Augustine waters. We have space for 26 passengers and the tours include Master Captain, First Mate, 12-Cycle Stations, Music, Party Lights, Party Props, Ice and Beautiful Views of the Best Sightseeing. Come pedal or kick back & party with us! Perfect for Bachlorette Parties, Birthdays, Ladies Night and Team Building!
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Private Boat and Golf Cart Tour
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Unique opportunity to see the Old City from the water and land. Our guide will greet you at the Plaza de la Constitucion, for an introduction of the City of St. Augustine. Then we will bring you to the Marina were you will board the Victory III for the 75 minute narrated boat tour. Upon returning to the dock, your guide/driver will be waiting for you to show you around downtown St. Augustine during a one hour golf cart tour of the most important landmarks and monuments. While our golf cart tour is private the boat tour is shared with other guests. Minimum of 4 participants required!
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Rhythm of the Night Tour - Old Town Cycle Cruise
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Old Town Cycle Cruise is the ultimate party on the water in St. Augustine. The city's first-ever cycleboat to hit the water! We provide 90-min Public & Private BYOB Tours in the Historic St. Augustine waters. We have space for 26 passengers and the tours include Master Captain, First Mate, 12-Cycle Stations, Music, Party Lights, Party Props, Ice and Beautiful Views of the Best Sightseeing. Come pedal or kick back & party with us! Perfect for Bachlorette Parties, Birthdays, Ladies Night and Team Building!
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The “Spirited” Pour Tour
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Our new tour includes 3 breweries and a distillery! We have partnered with Sailbird Distilling to offer guest more variety on this tour!
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