We visited St. Augustine this weekend to celebrate Halloween so of course we had to book a ghost…read moretour. I am obsessed with doing ghost tours in different cities and absolutely love all things Halloween. However, so many ghost tours have gotten a bit bland over time and allow way too many patrons on the tours. Enters The Odd Macabre. I was elated to find this family owned business and see that the tours are capped at a certain number of people. The other thing that stuck out to me was the "Lifting The Veil" tour which was not only a ghost tour but an actual investigation. So we booked it! The tour guide brought equipment so we were able to attempt to interact with ghosts. And it was amazing! Not only was our tour guide super awesome but she was knowledgeable and clearly was very interested in the paranormal which made it so much better! Our tour ended up being only about 10 people so it was very intimate and I had the best experience. Seriously one of the best ghost tours I've been on in awhile and clearly this is not my first rodeo! If you're looking for a ghost tour that is not your typical tour, book with The Odd Macabre.

Wow! What an absolute hidden gem. The Odd Macabre Company is a spectacular stop. Here you get to…read moredesign your own, unique candle. They conduct an hour long candle workshop. During the workshop, you get to choose up to 3 scents, create a label, stir wax, and implant a wick. While the candle sets for 2 hrs you can walk around St. Augustine. The couple that runs this shop are wonderful. They're so kind and offer water, hot coco, and coffee. Lots of fun to talk to. They also offer ghost tours and scavenger hunts. This was easily the highlight of my trip.

This was my first escape experience and it was so fun. We had a family group ages 13-72 and we all…read moreenjoyed our "escaping Black Beard" game room. Lots of puzzles, think outside the box and team work. They also have two rooms where two teams can compete against each other, that sounded super fun as well. Hope to be back!

Our scout troop had a fun time. They escaped the new kid room in just over 30 minutes (we…read moreanticipated they would take a full hour but they were given additional clues to help them along). The kid room was geared for about 3-4 players but we had a group 7. They also gave a lot of clues to our scouts because they really do want want groups to break out. LOCATION: This escape room is a good option if you want an indoor, non-touristy activity in St. Augustine. The escape room is located about 15-20 minutes south of historic St. Augustine and about 30-40 minutes south of Jacksonville. The easiest route is to take 95 to the SR206 (Crescent Beach/Hastings exit) otherwise you can get stuck with all the lights on US1. The strip is located behind a Walgreens. They offer great group prices if you're looking to have your kids try out an escape room but don't want to drop too much $$. They also let us sneak a peek at the two other escape rooms. Looks fun! BTW - You can celebrate your escape with ice cream at the Cold Cow just two miles up the road (gotta love when you can rely on Yelp to find an ice cream spot when your troop finishes earlier than expected!)

Guide, Bob, was very personable. The tour itself was informative and well put together. Meeting…read moreplace was easy to find. Staff was on hand 30 minutes before and the tour started early when everyone was there. Just a solid tour of the historic district.

This ghost tour was great on the golf cart, as we had guest with walking issues. So it was perfect…read more Bob the tour guide told great ghost stories and great history of the area. Was a fun night! Thanks!

Fantastic tour! A friend of mine recommended St.Augustine…read moreGold Tours and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Easy to book (and reschedule because of the cold front). Dale is easy to communicate with, on time, extremely knowledgeable about the history of St.Augustine. His depth of knowledge was impressive and we enjoyed our tour.

We had a wonderful tour with Tom. He really knows his history. Highly recommend this tour. Very…read morerelaxing and great way to see this beautiful city.

Captain Kev was incredibly knowledgeable about everything from the oldest of architecture to the…read morenew happenings of renovations and properties for sale. You can really tell that he cares about the history of St Augustine and seems to always be furthering his knowledge. He made the two hour tour so much fun!

My husband and I hired this wonderful company For a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests, try…read morePineapple Ride and Tour. The owner is familiar with the area and has expertise in creating custom tours, such as the popular Nights of Lights tour that includes an engaging game for guests. This company also specializes in weddings. You will not be disappointed! Photos taken by Sayhe Hornick our photographer.

Tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the city and made it fun! This was not a jump out…read moreand scare you tour, which I think are hokey. We heard real stories about the residents of the city and how they passed. There were some possible paranormal incidents that happened along our tour as well. Highly recommend.

went to a lot of different spots than other ghost tours I've done. he had multiple stories for each…read morelocation. nice loud voice. would definitely do it again through this company versus others.

Wow, what an amazing experience and a wealth of information I received from the Fort Mose historic…read morestate park. My parents and I came here for a Black History Month event as they are commemorating the month with the flight of freedom. This is a journey of how enslaved people came to Fort Mose to obtain freedom. I only knew of this place as the Underground Railroad, based on my ancestry, knowing that my ancestors came from the Carolinas and Georgia down to this area, but I learned so much more in the short period of time I was there. This particular weekend showcase a reenactment, and teaches the story of individuals who trekked the long and perilous paths to be free from enslavement. From different stops with a real Yamasee Indian who was the chief of the tribe. He gave us a deep and in depth history of the Yamasee Indians and their role in the flight to freedom. During the reenactment, we made different stops along the way and the end we got to watch a demonstration of the soldiers shooting and firing off the canon. It was a very emotional experience and much needed - we need to learn from the past and continue to teach this type of history. Before the experience, my parents and I did have the opportunity to stop into the visitor center, which cost about $2. It definitely gives a timeline of events during the start of colonization and Florida, however it also has a lot of artifacts that were discovered in Saint Augustine from the 1700s and onward. Definitely make a stop here while visiting the city!

Fort Mose Historic State Park is the most underrated attraction in St. Augustine. People seem to…read morecome here for only part of a history lesson-the more palatable part that that doesn't remind them of one of the greatest stains of American history - slavery. Yes, I said it. While all the other attractions in St. Aug are prominently advertised and well catered to and attended, I heard nothing of this state park or the history surrounding it beside a blurb on a map and sign on the street. I've heard more advertising for BBQ joints in the area than this state park. Despite the rain on a Sunday, I ventured here for the museum and unfortunately didn't get to go to the rebuilt fort itself or the surrounding marsh/walkways (dang mama nature). Museum and film were very enlightening and I learned so much that I never was taught in school. I loved the interactive displays and hearing people's stories. Museum was set up so well and very informative without being too much of an info dump. The park ranger Billy was amazing. He went above and beyond when my husband had a medical issue and even exposed himself to rain to help us out. Such a beautiful friendly person. Overall, this hidden gem needs to be advertised more. And at only $2 it is a steal.

Being the highest rated walking ghost tour in St. Augustine, and the fact that it was dog friendly,…read moremy husband, dog,and I decided to check out the Night Watchman Ghost Tour. We gathered at the storefront, and almost immediately my dog started acting confused and scared. He's an 80 lb pitbull, and get doesn't really get scared of anything. At one point, he lept into my husband's arms (a move solely used at the vet's office). As soon as all of the patrons had arrived, Scott, our storyteller, told us about a little ghost girl Lily that lives in that building. She will often play with marbles and a doll in that same room. My husband and I have no doubt that she was petting the dog and that's what freaked him out. It was a great beginning to our ghost tour for sure. Scott then spent the next 2 hours taking us from place to place telling us about ghost encounters in the buildings that we were standing in front of. He was immersed in the history of St Augustine, even being a volunteer archaeologist and helping move parts of history. His storytelling skills were second to none. Even our dog, who had walked ALL day long around St Augustine, stayed close to Scott trying to listen to the stories and was excited as we moved to each place. It was a slow paced tour so you don't have to worry about being physically fit to partake. It was a well-spent 2 hours that my husband and I truly enjoyed. The dog enjoyed it too, except for being petted by the ghost Lily. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Scott, for such a fun adventure!

Our tour was not only fun but very informative and professional. Our guide had extensive knowledge…read moreof St. Augustine from all time periods and has lived in St Augustine and been a guide nearly all his life. His ghost stories were right on par and none of that tacky paranormal equipment or fabricated sightings. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 souls who signed up this particular Thursday. He could have cancelled, rushed through the tour or lost interest due to our group size but this was NOT the case. At one point, we steered questions towards the general history of St Augustine and there wasn't a single question he could not answer! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone, family or just adults.