Splendid experience! The guide was entertaining as well as informative. Going back this afternoon…read moreto spend more time with the exhibits. This is definitely a "don't miss"--- probably the best tour I have ever been on. I'm

First time here and it was a nice thing ToDo that was inside. Unfortunately it started to rain a…read morelittle but we were headed there anyway. There was actual pirate treasure in there along with replicated pieces and the pirate stories that go along with the pirates. Blackbeard, Captain Morgan, etc, it was fun and I was able to add to my magnet collection.

Excellent place and we enjoyed Carmen who greeted us. Fun place and lots to see! Lots of Titanic…read moremovie props and some actual artifacts from the ship itself. Plus some antique guns that were interesting. They also had a display of the SS Central America which I had read about in the Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea book. Great stuff.

Really a surprise hit. Wasn't sure exactly what to expect but my expectations were definitely…read moreexceeded. Terri was a wonderful and passionate and knowledgable tour guide. Will be on my list of must-visits in St. Augustine going forward.

My sisters and I had to stop by Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine while we were in town. We…read morehave such nostalgic memories visiting the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Atlantic City when we were younger, so seeing one here brought back a lot of fun memories for us. The museum was just as quirky and fascinating as we remembered--full of oddities, interactive exhibits, and interesting facts that make you stop and say "no way!" We had a great time walking through the different rooms together, laughing and pointing out all the strange and unbelievable things on display. It was such a fun and nostalgic experience for us, and we're really glad we decided to visit while in St. Augustine. If you enjoy unusual exhibits and a bit of weird history, this is definitely a fun stop to add to your trip.

Such a nostalgic experience for me because I haven't been to one of these since I was a kid in…read moreCalifornia. It was a fun experience walking through and thank God there was a museum with AC! They have several similar things that I could remember from the other location but there was a lot of new things. There were several floors and it was a bit busier when I went so I was stuck behind a few families. My favorite part was the section about the circus sideshow acts! This one was a lot bigger and had more to see than the other one so I enjoyed taking my time through here. Some spots to stop at and take photos with along with some folks who stopped to share some fun facts with you. I think it's good for families, friends or by yourself!

Wonderful experience. Use caution if medically compromised…read more Stairs Uneven Surface Heat The history is wonderful The set up and recreation is phenomenal Snacks - drinks- beers Welcoming friendly and professional A must visit.

219 steps up and 219 steps down. Truly a special place to get to visit! I've climbed the lighthouse…read moremany times over the years and no matter what it is always so special! Yes it can get warm and sweaty inside on a hot and humid summer day. No it is not a simple few steps either. It can be difficult if you don't pace yourself and drink water. St. Augustine has always been such a special place for family and I. Every time we climb to the top the views are always special. Every ticket helps to conserve the lighthouse and the area around it.

I saw the Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine on Facebook and it looked interesting. After…read moretaking the trolley tour, we got off in this area. Once inside, we were greeted by staff who gave us a quick safety briefing. Inside the museum, you'll find a lot of cool, unique devices--some I'd never heard of. The tour includes an audio guide that you can start and stop as needed. Each stop has a plaque describing the device and the history of its use. Some of the displays can be interacted with if they have a sign allowing it. There are many wax figures posed in the devices, which are very cool to see. If you take your time, the whole visit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. At the end there's a gift shop, and off to the side is a micro/mini art display that's also very cool. Tickets are around $23 per adult. I would caution that this museum may not be suitable for all ages. I highly recommend this stop.

I've always been curious about the Medieval Torture Museum and seeing that there was one in St…read more Augustine, I decided to use my one full day in the city there to visit the museum. The museum is quite pricey for what it was. It was over $50 for two people to walk through for about an hour. Though I did learn about some methods of torture, I had already known about 90% of what was shown, so I didn't feel like my money was well spent. However, if you're morbidly curious about some twisted history, this is an informative museum. You scan a QR code to listen to each display with stories of people's experiences. It's a heavy museum for sure. If the museum was cheaper, I'd definitely say it's worth a visit. However, it does come off that it looks like a cheap haunted house at times (without the jump scares, of course). It's fine for one visit and we did enjoy walking through. The staff here were very helpful, welcoming, and friendly.

What a fascinating stop. The exhibits are interesting but just the chance to tour the building is…read moreworth the stop. Fans of the Gilded Age will appreciate the history and the grandeur of the old hotel. We hopped in on the "Swimming Pool" talk and it was very good. Lots of tidbits about the hotels history and usage through the year. Definitely worth the stop!

Add the Lightner Museum as a stop when visiting St. Augustine! The museum is located in the heart…read moreof the city in what use to be the Alcazar Hotel, a Gilded Age Resort. The building architecture and the gardens are beautiful. There were many collections to peruse, which were housed on 3 levels. It took us about two hours to make our way through, but you could easily spend 3 if you take your time and read everything. The floors all have a front and rear. The best suggestion we were given is to start on the 3rd floor an make our way down. The staff on hand were friendly and readily available to answer any of your questions. You can make a reservation for lunch at the Cafe, which is located on the lower level of what was once a pool.

I'm glad I took the tour of this house except I took a giant fright , when I saw this mannequin…read morethat had this weird drape on . The tour guide said there were ghost in this home so my heart was racing , I'm glad I did not feel one or see one . About this oldest home González-Álvarez House Historic house in Florida, United States The González-Álvarez House, also known as The Oldest House, is a historic house museum at 14 St. Francis Street in St. Augustine, Florida. With a construction history dating to about 1723, it is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. Augustine. It is also an important example of St. Augustine's Spanish colonial architectural style, with later modifications by English owners. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1970. The house is now owned by the St. Augustine Historical Society and is open for public tours as part of the Oldest House Museum Complex. Evidence can be seen of the Spanish, British, and American occupations of St. Augustine. The González-Álvarez House is located in a residential area south of downtown St. Augustine, on the north side of St. Francis Street between Charlotte and Marine Streets. It is a two-story structure, its first floor built of coquina and its upper level framed in wood with a clapboarded exterior. It is covered by a hip roof finished with wooden shingles. The building is reflective of multiple periods of alteration and enlargement, during different periods of colonial administration. The land on which this house stands has been occupied since the 17th century, when a building is documented to have been standing here. The present house's earliest period of construction dates to about 1723, when the first floor was built, and it was documented as being occupied by Tomás González y Hernández, an artilleryman at the Castillo de San Marcos, and his family.The design of this house is one that was adopted by Spanish colonial settlers to deal with local living conditions and available building materials. It was built of readily available coquina limestone, with its main thick walls oriented east-west, and has an open covered loggia on the east side. The latter allows prevailing southeasterly winds to cool the structure, while the thick walls provide insulation from hot weather. The interior floors are made of tabby concrete. After the British took over Florida in 1763, the González family left for Cuba. In 1774 the house was purchased by Major Joseph Peavett, an Englishman, who added the wood-frame second story, and put glass windows into openings previously only enclosed by wooden shutters. It was further enlarged by the third owner, Geronimo Alvarez, who added a two-story wing built of coquina. The house was taken over by the St. Augustine Historical Society in 1918, which undertook its restoration to a late 19th-century appearance in 1959-60, reversing a number of intervening alterations. List of families who lived in the oldest house First Spanish period 1625-1763, family of Tomas González y Hernández & María Francisco de Guevara British period and second Spanish period 1775-1790, Joseph Peavett & Maria Evans Second Spanish period and into statehood 1790-1882, Family of Gerónimo Álvarez & Antonia Vens 1882-1918, William B. Duke family (1882-1884), Mary Carver and Dr. Charles P. Carver (1884-1898), James W. Henderson family (1898-1911), George T. Reddington and the South Beach Alligator Farm 1911-1918 1918-present, St. Augustine Historical Society

This is the oldest house in St Augustine It has held up very well for about 400 years with a few…read morerenovations and additions in the early 1700s in Spanish architecture. I was amazed at how well it looks. The garden is beautiful in ornamental style. The Oldest House Museum is located in St. Augustine, Florida in St. Johns County, Florida. It is operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society and includes the González-Alvarez House, the Manucy Museum of local history and the Edwards Gallery. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person for the guided tour and lasts about 1/2 hour.

Decided to chaperone my 2nd grader's field trip here today and kids and adults alike had a good…read moretime. The educational tour with charismatic guides were informative and fun filled. In over 2 decades of living in the area, I am floored it took me this long to visit. Kids had the chance to role play to learn about Ponce De Leon, Pedro Menendez de Aviles and the various Indian tribes of Florida (some friendly, some not so!). Kids got to make craft shell necklaces, get their face painted, played games of old, learn the art of candle making, and so much more.

Blegh! This is terrible unless you're two years old and gullible! The guide did not let us explore…read moreon our own, our group was only adults and he did not know how to translate his speech to adults. The things he said were not factual at all - Natives did not live to be 110 years old and were 8 ft tall and spaniards were not "Dwarves with bearded ladies". The woman at the front desk probably drank a little bit before coming to work, and I accidentally bought a groupon for 4 people, and was not reimbursed. The Dubloons they give you as store credit aren't even enough to buy greeting cards! Update, on second thought maybe this is a skip for adult only parties, but looks nice for kids.

Uncle Vince was a fantastic guide. My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour. It was definitely…read morememorable and we learned a lot! Uncle Vince kept us laughing and informed.

This was one of the most fun things we have done in town. The guide Orivel that we had was so funny…read moreand knowledgeable. He made the experience so much fun for me and my daughter. If you go to visit the Oldest store I hope you get Orivel as your guide!

What a fascinating look at the history of Florida's educational system haha!…read more It's the old original schoolhouse that was built in the 1700s. It's amazing to see! I'm impressed it's held up so long! The tour guide gave us a bit of history on the building and what a class would look like in that time period. It's honestly a must see! I love old buildings and architecture, so this definitely made me geek out!

We visited the oldest school house today on a class field trip. The employee told us about what…read morelife was like for kids who attended the school house years ago in the outside courtyard. We got an inside tour also. The kids got to write their names in ink and a feather quill on an attendance sheet. The kids also got to play with old timey toys and ring the outside school bell. It was a fun tour and the kids enjoyed it.