Golf Cart Ghost Tour

Riding with the Ghosts a Golf Cart Ghost Tour in St Augustine runs through St Augustine Land and Sea Tours. Rated 4.5 across 333 reviews. Runs 1.25 hours. From $39.

Overview

This ghost tour covers St. Augustine by golf cart rather than on foot. A certified guide and storyteller drives a group of up to 10 travellers between paranormal sites, including Flagler College, the Castillo de San Marcos and two historic cemeteries, over 1 hour 15 minutes. Complimentary photos are part of the package, and the listing offers audio and written guides in multiple languages.

The ride starts near the Slave Market on the east side of Constitution Plaza at 150 Charlotte St and ends back at the same spot. Several stops are built in, with brief time at the Spanish Military Hospital Museum and longer pauses at the Castillo, Huguenot Cemetery and Tolomato Cemetery. Some travellers said their guide let them step off the cart at certain points to look around and take pictures.

It suits people who want the stories without a long walk, families with kids, and anyone who prefers riding between stops over covering the city on foot. Reviewers described it as comfortable, entertaining and easy, though a few noted it leans more toward history than frights.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Constitution PlazaThe group meets on the east side of Constitution Plaza by the Slave Market, at 150 Charlotte St. The tour ends back at this same point.
2. Spanish Military Hospital MuseumA 5 minute stop here. Admission is free, so no entry fee applies.
3. St. AugustineA 5 minute stop in the city itself, with free admission.
4. Castillo de San MarcosThe longest stop, 10 minutes at the National Monument. Admission is free.
5. Huguenot CemeteryA 10 minute stop at the cemetery. Admission is free.
6. Tolomato CemeteryAnother 10 minute cemetery stop, free admission. The cart then returns to the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the evening.

• Meeting spot. One reviewer found the waiting area confusing, so allow time to find the east side of Constitution Plaza by the Slave Market. The address is 150 Charlotte St. Parking in the area is limited, and one traveller reported paying a high fee for a spot nearby.
• Getting on and off. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and participants must be able to step in and out of the vehicle. Three passengers sit per row. Some stops involve getting off the cart, so wear comfortable shoes.
• Photography. Complimentary photos are included, and reviewers mention their guide shared pictures and gave tips on where to shoot. Several travellers discussed flash use, with different guides giving different advice, so ask yours on the night.
• Tone and kids. Several reviewers said the tour was not very scary and reads more like history than horror. Travellers with children said their kids enjoyed it, and one guide was noted for engaging younger participants well.
• Timing. One reviewer said the after dark departure worked better than the dusk one. If departure times matter to you, check which option is available when booking.
• Language and hearing. Audio and written guides come in multiple languages, which the listing highlights as a strength. One reviewer sitting at the rear found the guide hard to hear over cart noise, so be aware that hearing can vary with where you sit.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run and requires good weather, and if either cancels it you are offered a different date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. Some reviewers felt the content overlapped with the daytime trolley tour, and a few wished for more stops or a scarier delivery. One reviewer mentioned being separated from a family member across rows, and another found the meeting point unclear. Gratuities are not included in the price.

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