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The best St. Augustine tour: the hop-on trolley
If you take one trolley tour, make it the $40 hop-on hop-off. Twenty-two stops on a ~7-mile loop, trolleys every 15–20 minutes from 9:00 a.m., and you board at any stop (the Welcome Center at 167 San Marco Ave is the main hub, with free parking). The conductor narrates 100+ points of interest on a ~90-minute full loop. Includes St. Augustine History Museum entry. Rated 4.6 stars from over 1,100 reviews. Most visitors ride the full loop once, hop off at their picks (Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, Flagler College), and re-board all day. On a budget or short on time, see the golf cart option below for a guided alternative.
Every St. Augustine tour
From the $32 golf cart to the $81 holiday lights tour, here’s the full lineup with prices, ratings, and what each is best for.
Best sellerSt. Augustine: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour with Museum Entry
Night trolleySt. Augustine: Ghosts and Gravestones Old Town Trolley Tour
Best value
Seasonal
Small groupSt. Augustine: Waterfront and Downtown Golf Cart Tour
Which St. Augustine tour is right for you
Best all-around, 22 stops: The $40 hop-on trolley. Live narration, museum entry, trolleys every 15–20 min, re-board all day. Works for families, independent travelers, anyone wanting flexibility. Rated 4.6 stars.
Night stories, Old Jail included: The $36 Ghosts and Gravestones. Eighty minutes, ghost-host storyteller, costumed evening tour, exclusive night entry to Potter’s Wax Museum and the Old Jail. Seats are hard wooden benches. Rated 4.4 stars. Not for very young children.
Best value for museum lovers: The $69 trolley and 3-museum combo. Includes the hop-on trolley plus admission to the Old Jail, Oldest Store Museum Experience, and History Museum. Saves money if you’d visit even two attractions anyway.
Holiday season, private row: The Nights of Lights trolley, roughly mid-November through January, $81 for a private row seating 1–4 people (so up to four ride for $81 total—it’s cheaper per person in a group). Forty minutes through downtown holiday displays. Sells out days ahead near Christmas. Rated 4.2 stars.
Small-group guided experience: The golf cart tour, $32, one-hour waterfront and downtown loop with a certified guide. Electric vehicles, small groups, complimentary photos. Highest rating in the lineup at 4.9 stars. One continuous guided hour, not hop-on-hop-off.
| St. Augustine: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour with Museum Entry | Top pickSt. Augustine: Ghosts and Gravestones Old Town Trolley Tour | St. Augustine Trolley & Museums Combo Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $36 | $69 |
| Duration | ~90 min loop | 80 min | Hop-on all day |
| Stops | 22 stops | Evening only | 22 + 3 museums |
| Best for | Flexibility | Night stories | Museum focus |
| Rating | 4.6★ | 4.4★ | 4.7★ |
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Book the $40 hop-on trolley in advance if you can—trolleys fill up at peak stops (Castillo, St. George Street) in season. The Welcome Center at 167 San Marco Ave has free parking for ticket holders, so park once and ride the loop. The free Beach Bus for ticket holders reaches the lighthouse and St. Augustine Beach, not included on the main loop. December Nights of Lights tours sell out; book a day or two ahead.
Read the tour reviews first
I’ve written up each tour in detail—what’s included, how it flows, honest caveats. Start with the hop-on trolley review, or see all tour reviews.
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Which trolley is best—Old Town vs Ripley’s Red Train covers the two operators, stops, and why we recommend Old Town. All prices and what’s included. A conductor’s one-day itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
How many St. Augustine trolley tours are there?
Five core tours, all rated 4.2 or higher. The $40 hop-on flagship covers 22 stops; the $36 Ghosts tour runs evenings; the $69 combo bundles museums; the $81 holiday lights tour runs December; and the $32 golf cart is one guided hour. See all five above.
Which trolley should I book?
For most visitors the $40 hop-on trolley is the best balance of price, flexibility, and experience. You ride 22 stops, board at any stop, and re-board all day. On a budget, the $32 golf cart tour offers one guided hour. For night stories, pick the $36 Ghosts tour.
Can I hop on and off all day with the $40 ticket?
Yes. Buy the ticket once, board at any stop, get off, explore, and board the next trolley. Museum entry is included. Trolleys run every 15–20 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. for the last full loop. Plan to ride the full ~90-minute loop at least once to hear all the narration.
Are there group discounts?
GetYourGuide handles pricing per person. Book in advance for the best rate and to guarantee availability, especially in peak season (March–May, September–November) and during Nights of Lights (December).