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    In the courtyard of the oldest house!
    Katarina L.

    What I thought was going to be a kind of mundane tour turned out to be really lovely! Our tour guide was funny, engaging and so well informed. She was able to answer any of our questions and gave us all the time we wanted to wander (it really isn't a big house). I've said this in reviews of other tours from St. Augustine, but this is totally another spot I can see schools in the area going to for a field trip. Once we paid for our tickets, we wandered around on our own until the official tour started. It starts off with a small but packed indoor museum that leads you out onto a beautiful courtyard. The weather was beautiful so it was the perfect place to relax and chat and wait out the tour getting started. We were taught about the incredibly impressive way they used volcanic rock to filter their water, why the staircases are predominantly on the outside of the houses, and lots more. I think each ticket was about $8, so if you are in the area and looking for a unique and affordable tour, this might be the one. It's off of a quiet street so you're far enough away from the downtown madness. I was with one other out-of-towner Jersey gal, like myself, and two locals who had done the tour before and we all had a lovely time. You're about a 10-15 minute walk to where all the restaurants, cafes and shops are, so this would be an easy one to fit into your day!

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    Chazz D.

    Let's face it St Augustine is filled with lots of history and culture and some things let's just say landed on the top of our priority list and the Oldest house did not disappoint! It's amazing to see just how many things we take advantage of in the modern day home building process we have in todays day and age.

    Kathy L.

    What a cool little place, rich with historical memorabilia and fun facts from St Augustine's early days. Artifacts galore and plenty of folklore of how things were done centuries ago. We were in luck on the day we did our self-guided tour because we were able to watch live re-enactments of pirates, sword fights, and crafting. Definitely a fun way to learn about the oldest house & the time eras afterwards.

    Devaneé T.

    Must See! Rich History! If you're ever in the area you should definitely stop by for a quick trip back in time!

    Zarai O.

    Was so wonderful. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour so it was very personal. It is definitely a place to go and do the tour. The inside of the houses history and the courtyard behind it is beautiful.

    Joy L.

    One thing to note is that this is the oldest house in St. Augustine, not the oldest house in the country. The oldest residential house in the US is Fairbanks House in MA built in 1637, but knowing this doesn't take away from this historical experience. The price to get in is fair enough, and they offer a student discount. There is also a discount offered on their website. You can walk around the grounds on your own, or wait for a guided tour. The tour is short, so can easily fit into your day. The house is run by the St. Augustine Historical Society, which is not surprising, since they seem to have a hand in everything in this town. The tour guide that we had was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Answered any questions that were asked. In the front room, there are historical artifacts from St. Augustine over 400 years. Some of the more memorable pieces were the guns from different time periods and the bullets and casings. I learned a lot from this room about the history of Florida and it's part during 1800's when it was a slave state. There are also artifacts here from the different places in town such as the Ponce de Leon hotel. The house its self is quite interesting in the fact that from the time that it was basically only a two room shed from its beginning. It is named the Gonzalez-Alvarez house after the first couple that built the house. As not to ruin the tour, the house changed to accommodate the needs of the different owners and has quite an interesting history. Well worth the visit.

    Inside the González-Alvarez House.
    Naty K.

    Go, if only for the significant historical value, being one of the oldest homes in the country as it was built in the 16th century. The tour is short and sweet, and you will learn the reason why this is called the Gonzalez-Alvarez House (it is named for the first family and the last family to have lived here). Incidentally, Gonzalez was an artilleryman stationed at the Castillo de San Marcos, so as to add even further to the historical significance of its inhabitants. You will see evidence of the home's British, Spanish and American occupations, the architectural details of all of these manifested in the home, and learn that this once was a pub, and its other many incarnations. If those walls could speak! Originally a one-story home, with floors of shell, lime and sand and a large glassless window, it sat vacant for some years due to Tomas Gonzalez's departure to Cuba, until a British sergeant purchased it and added a second story, as well as glass to the windows. When he died and his wife and new husband found themselves financially stunted, the home was auctioned and purchased by the Alvarez family. The Alvarez family added on to the house and including future generations, they lived there for almost 100 years. The ownership changed in 1882 and eventually, ended up in the hands of the St. Augustine Historical Society, which runs it to this day and provides tours. It is somewhat muggy and humid inside, so I was relieved once we made our way out, but despite that inconvenience, I enjoyed learning about the home and walking in its lovely breezeways and gardens. I recommend going, especially if you're a history buff.

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    Not what i expected. A short time tour. To expensive nothing interesting. Not worth the cost

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    We did the oldest house tour with Sue. She is the best! I would recommend doing the tour.

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    Linda Ana John were amazing we learned so much on the tour. The attention to detail and facts that they have made it enjoyable.

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    Great historical place. Fund out lots of about city and it's history

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    The Sanchez House

    The Sanchez House

    5.0
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    This is where I had my wedding reception, and I loved everything about it. This historic home is…read morelocated downtown St. Augustine, right across from the water. The owner renovated the inside so that it's got modern amenities and sleeps six people comfortably. The first time we visited the place, it was like an awakening. It was the PERFECT place for my husband and I to get have our wedding. Of course, we had 85 guests, so the ceremony had to be elsewhere, but this was perfect for the reception. It was the perfect size for everyone to move around freely and still have a small dance floor. Also the price is crazy good. You will NOT find a more reasonable deal in town. Bring in your own vendors and you can create a fabulous wedding on a modest budget. I'm not just saying that because I am the proud bride. I'm saying it because it's a recession and fabulous doesn't normally come cheap. And I don't throw the word FABULOUS around breezily. I'm deadly serious. Anyway, you get the place in all it's charm for three days and two nights. Then you can rent it for an extra day for a good price. And really, you just have to get rid of your trash because they clean and do laundry for you. How is that not perfect? Go there because it made my very special day amazing.

    The Sanchez House is a romantic venue that we rented for our St. Augustine wedding this past…read moreJanuary. When originally searching for a wedding venue we had a few must-haves, which included a location with historical character, in driving distance from Orlando, and located in a town where out-of-state visitors could enjoy exploring. And so we focused in on St. Augustine. I had a good gut instinct about the Sanchez House from the moment I discovered them online, and I must shamelessly admit that I stalked the websites of every couple who had their wedding at the Sanchez House. We quickly booked a visit to the Sanchez House, because they are only able to hold 12 weddings a year due to being zoned in a residential area. We met with the owner, Blake, who shared with us the history of the home, gave tips from other weddings held on the premise, and shared some of his favorite vendors. When we experienced the venue in person, we fell even more in love with the charm that was evident around every corner of the house! The SH offers a brick courtyard, artificial turf front lawn, large gathering room, dining room, kitchen, office, two bedrooms, small one-car garage, and an attic. Not only can you hold your wedding events at the house, but you are able to stay there, as well. This allowed us and our bridal party, 6 in total, to stay at the house. So convenient! After booking the Sanchez House, we decided to extend our celebration into an entire weekend. Our events spanned from 50 to 90 guests, and SH accommodates them comfortably. The house is in an excellent location by the bay and walking distance to historic St. George Street. At the SH, we were able to select our own vendors. We held our ceremony in the courtyard which transformed to the dance floor. The front lawn was donned with a heated tent and tables on the coldest Florida winter day. It even snowed lightly! Guests had the chance to mingle throughout the house in the dining room, gathering room, and balcony. I would note that the parking around the SH can be challenging, but we gave plenty of parking options for guests through our wedding website and social media, and suggested our guests to stay at one of the nearby hotels or bed & breakfasts. I highly recommend the Sanchez House for any couple looking for an intimate St. Augustine venue!

    St. Augustine Distillery

    St. Augustine Distillery

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    Great Place. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Didn't try any food. Did the bourbon tasting tour with…read moreDominic. He was awesome.

    Love visiting this location!…read more I've always made sure to make a stop here when I'm visiting St. Augustine. This last visit was no different! Inside is spacious, clean and what's really interesting is that they have informative areas that showcase the distillation process and other fun facts about the distillery! I enjoy coming for their tasting that they offer. While it use to be free of charge local businesses in the area that also had tastings started charging so that makes sense especially with the amount of visitors they get! Luckily it's only $5 dollars and you get a chance to enjoy a variety of their products. There are employees are different stations that give you information on the spirits and mixers they offer while they craft drinks for you to try. Such as a mule with their vodka, a sweet tasting drink with their crafted rum, another with gin and the final stopping point is an old fashioned! If you end up loving any of the drinks, you're able to purchase a bottle there in their gift shop. They also offer to hold any of your purchases for a later pickup time if you don't want to be holding onto your purchase if you're busy visiting and exploring the city. They also provide different paid experiences involving their whiskey. I have yet to try them out but maybe one day I'll make sure to!

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    The White Room

    4.4
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    Such a fun wedding venue! It is a bit pricey and not a ton included in the base price but honestly…read morethat's most wedding venues. From a guest perspective it has beautiful rooms for both the wedding and reception. It also has very good food especially the passed hors d'oeuvres. The rooftop space is particularly magical! I am going to another wedding at this venue very soon and I can't wait!

    The White Room made our wedding dreams come true. From the very beginning looking at all the venues…read morein the White Room itself with Rebeccah who was very attentive and informative, we knew that the White Room was the perfect place for us. Every venue had its own style, and we decided to go with the Grand Ballroom for the ceremony and reception. The value you are getting for the money spent was incredible! The tasting that they host for clients was super helpful, and allowed us the opportunity to try the food us and our guests would be eating on the big day. We had the privilege of working with Giselle, who was INCREDIBLE! She was so attentive and responsive to any small or big question that we had. We had a lot of last minute changes with guests and she was so kind and understanding throughout. The day of the wedding itself was amazing, and everything went more smoothly than we could have imagined. We didn't have to lift a finger! Giselle was so supportive and calming throughout, and made us feel like we truly felt like royalty. We will always be grateful to the White Room staff including but not limited to the bartenders, servers, Giselle, Rebeccah, and everyone else involved with the venue. Everyone went above and beyond for us. Could never thank everyone involved enough!

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    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.

    Love coming here! The history of the museum is fascinating and the exhibits are amazing! If you…read morelove art this is a place you'll not want to miss! You might even want to continue to support them by becoming a member. TIP: You can become a member of the museum for as little as $50. per year. Membership supports everything they do at the museum, from exciting new exhibitions and engaging programs, to the preservation of their historic building and collections. According to their website, every membership to the Lightner Museum includes: * Unlimited free admission to the museum's permanent galleries and exhibitions for a full year * Invitations to Members-only previews of special exhibitions * Discounts on select events and programs There are many more perks and additional levels of membership. For additional information and to purchase memberships online, go to lightnermuseum.org Support your local arts.

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