We went here years ago on a family vacation. We enjoyed touring the fort. We did so independently…read moreand found there was a lot to see! It was a very immersive and interesting experience.

There are so many amazing things that happen when we are here…read more We love to bring our dog Gus. It is peaceful and serene with a quiet reverence about it. There is beauty and nature mingled with strategic forts that protected our country. On this particular visit, a bald eagle flew very close to the car and my open window. Seems the Eagle may have been a bit of a scamp and ticked off a seagull that was chasing him as we were slowly cruising by the wall. Super cool day, all the way around!

3/27/2025: This was my favorite part of the historical tour downtown. This piece is a guided tour…read more Aiden was very detailed and had a full knowledge of the history of Pensacola. We started in a home built in 1805, then went to the oldest church in Florida built in 1832, then saw 2 additional homes. One was from 1871 and the other from 1890. I don't want to give too much away in my review, so the best thing I can suggest is to not miss this part! When Aiden detailed the past for us, he used words as current descriptions and like he was the one who was performing the daily tasks. It was a nice touch. To see how people lived long ago is amazing. When you walk into the area of the first home, you'll see a woman tending the garden, a man wood working, a woman playing the flute, and another woman playing the violin. It was like a little play. I've been vacationing in Pensacola since 1975 when I was 2 months old. I love the beach but this is the first time I saw the history it holds. Very impressed. The guided tour takes about an hour. You can only see these homes and the church by purchasing a ticket for the tour. It's a bundle ticket that also gets you into the self guided museums. $12 for adults. Highly recommend!

The most adorable street here in The City of 5 Flags, Adams St, sits Pensacola's gorgeous little…read moreHistoric Village. Anchored by the tall white steeple of the old Christ Church, also known as "Christ Church" which was built in 1832. It's one of the oldest surviving church buildings in Florida & has the cutest little cottage on the planet right behind it. Services/events are still held there & you can actually rent the Church & cottage for weddings/events. Historically, in 1822 Pensacola had just recently been acquired by the United States and with this acquisition, came a surge of missionaries. In 1828, Father Ralph Williston arrived in Pensacola & with some of the town's Protestants supporting him, Williston acquired a charter & the property to build Christ Church. It is Gothic revival, absolutely gorgeous, has a long torrid history that is worth a read & is def a must visit. Also the best preserved example of post Civil War Classical Revival architecture in the Pensacola Historic District is the Yellow "Dorr House" built by Clara Barkley Dorr in 1871 for her & her five children. Her sister in law, "Clara Dorr Moreno" was named after her, as she was part of the Moreno family that lived across the street. The Moreno 'shotgun' cottage that stands there today was built by Don Francisco Moreno for his daughter LaPearle, one of the youngest of his 27 chidren by three wives. The house was a gift for LaPearle on the eve of her marriage to Octavius Smith. It contained no kitchen, as the newlyweds took their meals in the main Moreno home which once stood on the very same lot. A great deal of Pensacola's heritage began with the Spanish Moreno men who rebuilt the Spanish population here in Pensacola, following the British departure of 1781. Local Legendary Spaniard "Don Francisco Moreno" is rumored to have been Pensacola's wealthiest man. Some reports suggest that "the Don" became the community's primary banker. True to Spanish Pirate style, strictly dealing in gold, that he hid under his bed, or maybe, somewhere X? That is the "Key" question. There is also the local Legendary Pirate stories of "Billy Bowlegs" who preyed & pillaged booty from the Spanish Conquistadors who shipped through the Gulf of Mexico here, until 1838. Bowlegs is said to have stored hundreds of thousands worth of silver & gold booty on his personal schooner. Eventually rumored, to have hid his vast Pirate treasure of gold & silver on a sandy island off the northern Gulf Coast. and/or on "Perdido Key." AKA The "lost KEY." As I have wrote about this before, Pensacola has recently been discovered, to be the VERY FIRST established city in modern America. The City of 5 flags, historical era, begins with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors who sailed into the bay in the 15th century. Six years BEFORE Spanish Conquistadors explorers arrived in St Augustine, Florida, in 1565. In 1559 Tristan de Luna & his mateys established the very first settlement at Pensacola Bay, the first multi-year European settlement, in what is now the continental United States of America. Abandoned for many years, in the late 17th century, the Spanish Conquistadors returned to find a more developed Pensacola, they battened down the hatches to hornswoggling an outpost, from which to defend their claims to Spanish Florida. Pensacola's idyllic, strategic but isolated "KEY" position, combined with the continued European rivalries playing out their "wars" in North America, lead to Pensacola changing hands among the Western powers a number of times. At these different times over the years, it was held by the British, the Spanish, the French, the United States & the Confederate States of America. Hence, the city of 5 flags. The Historic Village of Pensacola, AKA Pirate'cola, is def full of intriguing history. It's nine acres located exactly, in the original Spanish & British forts, in downtown Pensacola. I highly recommend you purchase a "One Ticket, Seven Days to Explore" ticket that enables you to leisurely visit all of the museums, participate in self-guided tours of all the historic homes. And you can even interact with period-dressed living history interpreters at some of the buildings. What I find most fascinating about Historic Pensacola Village is; every door, from the Dorr house to the Moreno Cottage to the 1810 Watson house, the street flags, even the entrance sign, has a giant symbol of a "Key." Perhaps it's just a symbol, a symbol of a "lost key." Or maybe, it's a reminder of a "key" to a Spanish Pirate treasure lost, lost here on the Gulf of Mexico. Lost on "Perdido Key." Highest Recommendations

This review is for their Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Pensacola…read more We booked this tour through Viator. The starting point address did match the actual location perfectly, but I'm mentioning it because the confirmation email and digital tickets were not very clear about where the tour began. The app stated that we could access the tour from any of the stop locations, but it did not provide specific addresses for those stops. After clicking around in the app, I eventually found the main address listed at the very bottom of the screen. Parking was free, and check-in was easy and located inside the office. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The tour lasted approximately 1.5 hours. We were driven in a comfortable van through different areas of downtown Pensacola while the guide explained the history and current significance of each location. We stopped and got out at two different sites. There is usually a third stop, but on Saturday afternoons that location is skipped because the historic site is closed. There were two restroom opportunities between stops, which was very convenient. One of the stops also included a complimentary scoop of gelato, which was a nice surprise. Traveling in the van was comfortable, especially with the air conditioning, and it was helpful to have a knowledgeable driver who knew exactly where to go. During the tour, wristbands were provided, and by wearing them afterward, we were able to receive discounts at several local restaurants, which added extra value to the experience. Since we just moved here, this was a great way to learn about the city's history, take note of places to visit, restaurants to try, and even discover other tours the same company offers in the area. Overall, it was an enjoyable and informative experience.

Aww this tour was so fun!! We did the morning tour and got to go on the old 1930s ford! I will say…read moresometimes the tour guide has to switch the cars so keep this in mind it's because of her knee. The other van is also very nice as well though!! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind, my husband and I really enjoyed it. The meeting place was slightly confusing but it's in a brick building with the old ford parked outside it you can find the meeting place on the website! Definitely recommend this tour it was so fun!! Also we got free gelato!

Captain MJ was FANTASTIC!!! She did a great job in getting us to where the dolphins were located,…read moregave great tidbits of information on dolphins, city, legends, history etc. all along the way. We even tracked down the legendary 'Half Tail' and got to spend some quality time around him. Great pictures all along the way. Capt MJ is HIGHLY recommended - very personable and professional! Super experience. Thank you Capt MJ!

Very disappointed, boarded the boat that I was reserved with, then was told that it was a private…read moreBooking. The Thompson's . They went out but we did not on the back up boat. We went upstairs to have dinner at Shaggy's and that was even more disappointing. Skies cleared and it was obvious that the private boat was more important . Stopped here on purpose for the great revues. Makes me so sad. Please do better! We live close enough and are asked for recommendations . I understand that safety is imperative. But when other ships sailed and we didn't.......

Nice no frills kayak rental. Very reasonable price that included life jacket and large dry bag…read more Kayaks were in great condition and stable. Staff very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our time on the water. There are several small islands a short distance from the launch and a restaurant as well. The company itself is a simple operation with a gravel parking lot and walk way to the water. Looking forward to our next adventure!

We had the greatest experience at the kayak rentals. They were very informative and then once we…read moregot the kayaks, we had three hours out on the water where we could go to three uninhabited islands, which was so much fun for us and the kids once we got there, we got out kayaks played on the little inhibited island beaches and then we also returned twice just for some water breaks, cause we were so tired but all in all that was probably the best part of our trip.

The experience was absolutely worth it and it was so much fun. The family and I were able to enjoy…read moredrinks, sing songs with each other, and go fast on a boat while seeing dolphins and the beautiful ocean. It was truly memorable and I will definitely recommend to anyone who wants to see a beautiful sunset with dolphins and the company of loved ones. Thank you!

Tyler was amazing ! I come here every year and let me say this is the best cruise ever ! They will…read moremake sure you get a little bit of everything from watching dolphins to sunset cruise I lover everything I will continue to come every year

We waited too late to book a cruise with our hotel, and luckily Chase N Fins had a few spots left!…read moreI came in with low expectations and boy did they surpass it! Our boat captain and guide were both awesome, a lot of punny jokes and information on the ride. We saw a lot of dolphins, the pod stayed near us for a good 45 minutes. Will definitely be back!!

We booked a Blue Angels practice excursion. The co-captains put us on a pod of dolphins in route…read moreto the naval base for a nice bonus. They parked the boat near the lighthouse. The captains called every maneuver, pointed where to look, and kept the boat in perfect position. They even had Top Gun sound track playing. Experience of a lifetime.

This was such a fun experience! We rented the Tiki Pontoon that can have up to 16 people and 2…read moreslides. Everyone had a great time. Only thing was stereo wasn't working so we had to bring our own.

Pirate Paul was amazing on our group Tiki boat celebration. He knew right where to take us to avoid…read moreall the jellyfish and he was so much fun! Our entire group had the times of our lives and we would highly recommend this company!

What a great addition to our family vacation! We loved our time fishing with Captain Chuck. He was…read moreso great with the kids and we caught a variety of fish while seeing the gorgeous inter-coastal waters. He pointed out Bald Eagle nests and we were visited but some dolphins. He taught the kids to filet the fish and we ate it for dinner that night. DELICIOUS!

Today was epic! Captn Chuck turned a tough weather day into something awesome! We had redfish, sea…read moretrout, and catfish all day. Captn chuck was awesome. Great boat. Super friendly. And a wonderful time on the water!

OMG... this was way more than we expected. Not your Average Walking Ghost Toue!…read more We booked the Pensacola History and Hauntings Ghost Tour thinking it would just be a fun history walk with some spooky stories. What we got was honestly one of the coolest experiences we have ever done. Our guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about Pensacola's history, but the part that really blew our minds was when activity started happening during the tour. I'm normally a huge skeptic when it comes to paranormal stuff, but a few things happened that we honestly could not explain. Not going to lie, it freaked us out a little bit, but in the best way possible. The stories were fascinating, the history was real, and the atmosphere of walking through downtown Pensacola at night made everything feel so immersive. Even if you are skeptical like me, it is still completely worth doing. If you want something unique, fun, a little spooky, and very memorable, Pensacola History and Hauntings is absolutely worth every cent. We will definitely be bringing friends next time.

We set to go here days before the actual event. We moved other plans around so we could go here…read more(last day). We arrived to the location with no one there. We called only to learn they canceled our booking because "two people was not worth the planning." They claimed to have sent emails and called us but no contact was ever made. I checked booking details and the number on file was correct, something the lady claimed I must have given wrong. Terrible service.