We definetely made the right decision when taking the Red Train tour but even more..... we were Lucky that Smoky was our Tour Guide. This was my first time in St Augustine and def andnunforgatable one. I learned so much more and definetely the "smokey tip" were so interesting. I recommend everyone to take the red train but ask for Smokey.... you will not regret it!! Fun, interesting, and very educational!!! read more

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Man I freaking love the Red Train Tour! We have annual passes ;-) and we go every couple months. It's such a nice, relaxed way to see the city and I love the information I learn every time I go. I like how they go a little away from the city center so you can really get a feel of St. Augustine. The tour always starts on time and I like that you can basically ride it all day long if you want to. Sidenote its an easy way to play Pokémon Go! Last time we did the train tour we stopped at the winery and distillery and had a really fun time! The Ghost Tour is always really fun for a date night or night with friends. Tour guides are always nice and the people working at the stations have always been friendly. I highly recommend you see St Augustine through the eyes of the Red Train! read more

What a great attraction !!! Stumbled upon St Augustine and spur of the moment took a Red Train Tour. Fantastic!!!! We had Smokey as our guide who was very humorous and beyond knowledgeable and even does some extra leg work and finds out extra facts about the area known as Smokey extras. Had a wonderful time. Will eventually be back!!!!! read more

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Tiny Tim was everything my little British heart needed on a day like today. Witty and extremely knowledgeable, always adding interesting twists to the information he was telling us. Extremely helpful at the end of the tour when I asked him the best place in his opinion for lunch. Thanks Tim, you made my day. read more

Our family had a fun time touring Saint Augustine with "Tiny Tim!" We learned so much about this historic city and Tim did an amazing job not only with informing us but he was funny and had a great sense of humor too. He treated us so kindly and allowed our kids to ring the train bell at the end of the ride. We also found out he spent a lot of time in our hometown many years ago. Small world!! Thanks for everything! read more

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Night of Lights Red Train Review: For COVID: Sucks. Train actually doesn't have glass dividers. I was told it was because people felt claustrophobic, by a guy who took his mask off to tell me as I asked. Nice. In general: Rip off. Our driver went in circles 3 times around the main night of lights section rather than the whole city. That was it, so you pay to just see what everyone else does but on a red train with a driver who has based his entire career around a fantasy of singing his recommended collection of bad Christmas songs in public. Some of these songs belong to Andy Dwyer of The Office. He also couldn't drive. Nice. Do the trolley tours one instead for everything. They're located at the Old Jail, it's nicer than ridiculous Ridley's. read more

Tiny Tim was a great tour guide. He was so funny and very knowledgeable about everything in St. Augustine. He had some of the best jokes that some people may not have been able to understand but I did for sure. We really wanted to leave Tim a tip but unfortunately we didn't have any cash on us. Very rarely that we carry cash on us when walking/riding around an area to explore. Tim was the one who told us to come and review your train tours on yelp so that he might get some tip money that way. He was an exceptionally awesome tour guide, british accent and all. read more

My two girlfriends and I had such a fantastic time on the Red Train!! Our conductor, Tiny Tim, did a magnificent Job interacting with us! My friends and I were in the front row of the train singing to all the songs. We could hear everyone behind us singing along too!!! I highly recommend not only this tour but all tours on the Red Train. For a truly fun time be sure and ask for Tiny Tim!! read more

This was a fabulous tour. We were actually looking for the Trolley and stopped here by mistake. The Trolley advertised on the brochure we had and we had a $2 coupon there. However, this was a good mistake. The Red Train offers senior discounts and the Trolley doesn't so we saved about $10 and had a fabulous tour. The train took us to all the places we wanted to get off and on at. The drivers were all fabulous. They were informative and knew their history. Considering what price we paid for the two of us, we really got a bargain and would do it again but we only had one day in the town and had to make the most of it. With this tour we did. Fabulous! read more

Cheyanne did an awesome job! She was personable, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, well-spoken, and had a great sense of humor. Red Train should make sure to take care of that employee. She's a gem!! read more

We are so glad to have chosen the Red Train Tours. Honestly, there are a few good choices out there and we chose this one for my baby boy, due to the sheer fact it looks like a train hah. Staff were all super friendly and prices were just right. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, personable and kind. He interacted with a 16 month old throughout the whole tour and made the experience special. I wish I could remember his name because we rode on one or two others today and he was by far the best. It was something like - Johnny B. Older guy. If management reads this and can figure out whom I meant, tell him thanks from us with a raise ha. We recommend going early in the morning and staying on for a full tour to get a lay of the land and to enjoy St. Augustine's beauty before all the other folks wake up and do the same haha. Gets busy. We also used red train for nights of lights tour. Super fun and a great way to enjoy and spread Christmas cheer. read more

Tiny Tim was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and super funny. We had a great ride around the sites! Would be happy to go again

The young guy named Alex well I should say HANDSOME Alex was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing he was so informative about the history of the small city. His personality is what really made the whole guided tour the best. He was great we really had a nice time taking the tour early in the morning was best so after when we walked around we already knew so much. Thank you for such an awesome tour. BE SURE to ask for HANDSOME ALEX you will not be disappointed read more

Today was my seventh trip to St Augustine but my first time doing the Red Train Tour. I had previously only taken the other trolley service each time getting more & more disappointed w/ the tour guide. Today on the Red Train we had a fantastic tour guide Benji Feldman & I once again fell in love with St Augustine & it's history!! Can not thank Benji enough for his knowledge, enthusiasm & love of the city!! Will definitely ride the Red Train again & recommend anyone visiting do the same. read more

I would highly recommend taking this tour through St. Augustine. It goes through so many historical spots during the tour. I've never been to St. Augustine but definitely will be making another visit I there to spend more than just a day. The conductor is very knowledgeable of all the spots that you go by. I just wish we could get off at the stops, but I guess that's why it's only one hour long. read more

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Very nice and pleasant tour. Handsome Alex was an incredible tour guide. Thank you very much for the great experience

Recently on a trip to St. Augustine, we only had one day, and this City has so much to offer, we would have needed a week to begin to scrape the surface. As such, we decided to take a guided tour to at least get an overview of the sights, so we chose Ripley's Red Train Tour. Our driver and guide, Reed, is perhaps the best tour guide we've had. He was knowledgeable, witty, pleasant and when he spoke, his diction was so perfect that despite the bumpy ride in parts of the city, we heard and understood each word spoken. He was also polite and a conscientious driver, ensuring that all passengers getting on or getting off, were able to do so safely. As an added bonus, this is one of those tours with unlimited on and off privileges throughout the day, so if you see something that you want to explore further, you can get off and then get back onto the next train. A new train will roll by approximately 20 minutes later. I'm certain that the basic tour is scripted, but each driver is given the liberty to expand and expound on the information. It's obvious that Reed has done his homework and has gone above and beyond to provide his "guests" with a historically rich experience. Thank you Reed and thank you Red Train. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our trolley ride. Our driver was Alex most of the day, just kept getting lucky enough to be on his Trolley. He's a school teacher but does this on Saturdays & my thought was "his students are lucky". Funny & full of knowledge. Sound on the trolley was great, too. We did another company last vacation & it waa hard to hear. read more

Tiny Tim was a fantastic host to show us around this beautiful city. Smart wits and plenty of suggestions for places to eat, and visit.

Nick was a wonderful tour guide. I was amazed at how much knowledge he had on the areas he brought us too. We cought the last tour of the day and we're wishing we got there sooner to see more. Most definitely would start my trip to st Augustine with a tour from Nick again. Thanks Nick! read more

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The tour was worth every penny. I would recommend taking the tour early in your trip as it gives you a comprehensive feel for everything you can explore around the city. Our guide Lloyd was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. read more

My husband and I live locally, but are not originally from the area. We typically don't enjoy tourist traps, but have been intrigued to take the trolley. Josh at the trolley stop on Rt 1 was extremely informative and gracious. Jim, who ferried us to the 1st stop was knowledgable and gregarious. Summer drove the trolley and provided the narrative. She told the tale of St Augustine with great aplomb. Despite having to answer unending questions and deal with all types of people routinely, each one of these individuals carried on like they genuinely enjoyed their jobs. It was so refreshing to see the professionalism and hometown pride. read more

Tiny Tim, an Englishman, was the driver and guide for our Red Train Tour. Clearly a veteran tour guide, his knowledge of the city, commentary, easy manner, and wit were top notch. This is a highly recommended tour, particularly with Tiny Tim. read more

Best sightseeing tour I've ever been on! Our tour guide "Mr. Ed" gave an incredible overview of the city of St. Augustine and was a wealth of historical and cultural information. He was witty, courteous, and gave lots of "insider tips" on attractions to visit and where to dine. Can't recommend this experience enough - definitely got our money's worth! read more

Been to Saint Augustine several times and never did this tour. Highly recommended, especially with Jeff. Love this city even more now

My family and I use Red Train Tours every single time we go to Saint Augustine and they have never failed us in delivering both an educational and comical experience. The most recent time we went was one of the best, and it was simply because of our tour-guide, Smoky. Previous to writing this review, I actually did not have the Yelp app but he was such a wonderful tour guide that I actually downloaded the app, created an entire account, and tracked down Red Train Tours just to give him a shout-out here. If you're ever down in St. Augustine Fl and you want an amazing tour, Red Train Tours is the way to go. All the tour-guides have great energy and plenty of interesting facts (or Smoky extras ) that keep you entertained for the entire ride. Pro tip: Florida rarely gets below the temperature of 80 degrees, but if you do happen to visit St. Augustine during the colder months, I suggest you bring a jacket or something when you take the tour because the vehicle is (obviously) not enclosed and being right on the water, sometimes the wind can get a little intense! read more

Really enjoyed this tour led by, "Jeff." Tour included most of the city highlights. Pros specific to our tour- Tour guide knowledgeable, professional. Guide included sound effects appropriate for the situations, very tactful, and comical Tour seat was comfortable Cons- Although there is a "depot," right downtown, you cannot pick up the tour from here, must go to ripleys. Exhaust is pretty strong, even in rear car Car connections are quite noisy (squeak constantly at low speed), almost drowning out tour guide We'd do it again overall, 80% because of our tour guide. read more

We toured with Tiny Tim. He was so informative and pleasant to listen to. We really enjoyed his tour. if you have an opportunity to ride on his trolly, don't pass him by. It is worth your time! read more

We had an amazing time and our 3 year old loved it. Bruce, our shuttle driver was very nice and Jamie, our train conductor was funny and interacted with the passangers. Jamie remembered our names and gave our little girl a flower. The whole ride was very informative and very fun, we even went the next day to ride it again. read more

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Alex was great..informative and fun. Loved the tour. He provided ponchos for the rain and clever banter with dad jokes thrown in.

Been on this tour before and today we did a spur of the moment trip. Today we had Tiny Tim who did an excellent job and definitely brought some flair. Really knows the history and helped us enjoy our afternoon. Highly recommend the tour and Tiny Tim. read more

Handsome Alex was great! I'm so happy we had him as a tour guide for our first time here in St. Augustine. He was very knowledgeable about the city's history and made sure the stories were fun. read more

My husband convinced me to take the Red Train Tour & I am so glad he did! Handsome Alex was amazing!! He was super informative & entertaining. Handsome Alex kept us laughing & learning the entire trip. I will recommend this tour to everyone & tell them to request Handsome Alex to get their moneys worth & more! read more

We had so much fun and was perfect way to spend the afternoon on a very hot day. We purchased the tickets in person at the Ripley's Believe it or Not. We bought the tickets early at about 10am and soon after there was a long line out the door. The ticketing woman was so nice and have us her full attention even with the line piling up. She didn't inform us of any discounts so make sure you check the website and Groupon for discounts, like local resident of St. Augustine, military, senior, or $2 off for purchasing online. One awesome thing to note is that there is plenty of free parking. We purchased tickets for the afternoon, parked, and walked downtown. Our 2pm train was driven by Jeff who was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and funny. He made sure to let us know when he was going fast and to hold onto our hats. He used silly props and sound effects and even started singing Brittany Spwars at one point. We were running behind on time because a truck blocked our path for a while, but Jeff stayed on the tour and finished the route vs. Racing back to make sure the next tour started on time. COVID-19 ACCOMMODATIONS: I appreciated the trains having a plastic pane in between each row. They also stopped the jump on and off feature. Its now a 1 hour tour that doesnt stop, which limits the risk factor. They also switched trains right before our tour to sanitize the previous one. So I felt good taking the tour with my family. read more

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From the moment we were picked up at our hotel to the moment we were dropped back off it was an excellent experience. I only wish I had gotten the names of the gentleman driving the shuttle and the woman booking the tour. Everyone made us feel like they had our enjoyment and comfort in mind at all times. Smokey, the guide, was the anchor of the excellent team. He knew the history but also gave you tidbits of information and facts that just put his tour right over the top! He was great and the company derseves a round of applause for their customer service deliverable!!!!!!! Thanks for a lovely day. read more

Do NOT take this trolley tour company. We are locals and it was the worst tour service we've ever been on in St Augustine. Weren't running a lot of trains and two of the three train drivers were rude. I can not recommend this company. read more

If you are looking for a peaceful, scenic ride through the historic city of St. Augustine, this is your place to do it. Highly recommend riding with the driver Tiny Tim. He is a delight and brings his expertise in history to deliver a tour unlike any other. read more

Tiny Tim Tours was outstanding. Riding the train trolley was the one thing my 3 year old son wanted to do while in St Augustine. our Guide did an excellent job making the tour interesting and making our time here enjoyable! Thank you! read more

This is a great way to see and get a good history lesson of the Oldest City in the US. It has several places you can jump off and look around then jump back on. They have veterans parking and discount for all veterans of the United States armed forces. read more

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My family of 4 (2 adults, a 10 yo, and a 6 yo) took a tour at 10 AM on 4/5 during our Spring Break vacation in the Saint Augustine area. We were very fortunate that our tour guide was Benji! The tour is a non-stop one hour tour of the Saint Augustine historic district that begins and ends at Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Benji did an AMAZING job at providing some in-depth history of the area, while throwing in some great humor along the way! He clearly has a passion for what he does and it shows! Don't forget to bring some cash to tip your guides (we were lucky we had some on us, as we didn't think of this ahead of time). We bought the combo pass online for both the tour and museum entrance, which also came with a 4 hour parking pass for the Ripley's lot. We arrived a bit early and enjoyed the sites in the parking lot (such as the red wood tree house), took the tour, walked over and had lunch in the "main historic area", and then visited the museum. This made for a great first half of our day! read more