Our group of seven ladies recently booked a wine tasting tour with Serendipity Wine Tasting Tours…read morein St. Augustine, FL. Unfortunately, the experience did not meet our expectations, especially considering that each person paid $75. One of our biggest concerns was that we were given a fixed menu that was not disclosed to us at the time of booking. We expected more variety and flexibility with the food and wine selections. We also visited only two locations, which felt limited for a wine tasting tour. Our final stop was a wine shop where more than 15 people were expected to share one charcuterie board and one bottle of wine. For the number of people in attendance, the food and wine provided seemed insufficient. Another disappointment was the lack of historical information about St. Augustine. Since this was the first visit to St. Augustine for several people in our group, we were really looking forward to learning about the city's history and seeing the experience through the eyes of someone familiar with the area. Unfortunately, little to no history or background about St. Augustine was shared during the tour. There was also very little interaction with the chauffeur throughout the experience. Jenna was pleasant and courteous, but she did not interact much with our group or provide the level of engagement we expected from a tour guide/chauffeur. The tour itself was approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, which also felt short considering the $75-per-person price and what we expected the experience to include. Overall, the tour felt underwhelming in terms of value, variety, interaction, food, and the overall experience. I would recommend that Serendipity be much more transparent about the menu, itinerary at the time of booking and consider providing more food and wine, additional stops, historical information, in addition to adding fans to the electric vehicles to keep guests cool in the Florida heat. Unfortunately, based on our group's experience, we would not book this tour again.

Very disappointing. This is advertised as a karaoke and holiday light tour with bubble machines and…read more3-D glasses, but none of that was provided--no bubble machine, no 3-D glasses, and only one microphone for a large group. There were 12 of us paying $45 each and taking up all the seats for this time slot, and the tour lasted just 19 minutes. We arrived only 6 minutes late, tours are booked on the hour, yet we didn't depart until 7:11 pm and were brought back at 7:29 pm--even though the next tour wasn't until 8:00. We did get hot cocoa and treats (as advertised), but overall it felt rushed, overpriced, and poorly run. Do NOT recommend. We were all very disappointed.

Went on the Sabrage last night had a great time. Weather was fantastic,music perfect and dolphins…read moreput on a great show. The crew are very knowledgeable,kind and caring. The drinks are very reasonably priced. A great way to see St.Augustine! Even for the locals

I booked a sunset cruise with Sabrage in St. Augustine to celebrate my brother and sister-in-law's…read more33rd wedding anniversary. With a perfect 75° evening forecasted for a Saturday night, it seemed like an ideal way to enjoy the occasion. Their online booking system was easy to use, and after our credit card was authorized, we were all set for a 5:00 PM departure. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the dock, things took a disappointing turn. The business office was open, but no staff were inside. After asking around at nearby boats, we learned that no one from Sabrage had been seen all day. I called the number provided, only to reach voicemail. About ten minutes after 5:00, I finally received a callback informing me that they had simply overlooked our reservation and did not have staff available to run the boat that night. It's incredibly frustrating to book an event on a Friday, only to show up the next day and find out that the company didn't even check their reservations. Based on other reviews, it seems like the cruises themselves are enjoyable, but the lack of organization and reliability is a major red flag. If you do choose to book with them, I highly recommend calling ahead--maybe even more than once--to confirm that they're actually operating. To their credit, they voided the charge quickly, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired. On a beautiful Saturday night in March, in a prime tourist location, I can't understand why a cruise company wouldn't be running. If not then, when? Given this experience, I have no plans to book with them again.

I started with a wine tasting of all 8 of their wines. I definitely found some favorites. I also…read morehad the smokehouse barbecue flatbread. It had pulled pork and pulled chicken with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and topped with grilled onions and parsley. It was delicious. The ambience was quiet and cozy. The Bartender was friendly and educational on the wines.

We arrived mid day on a Sunday. There were so few cars in the lot that I thought they might not be…read moreopen. They were open but would not permit an animal on the premises (I've been called worse), but they wouldn't allow my miniature (50 lb) bernedoodle, Buddy in either. He's so well behaved and we were really looking forward to seeing this place and trying the blueberry wine! I guess when business is booming you can refuse whomever you want but I don't think businesses is booming here. Maybe consider being a bit more welcoming and mirror nearly every other establishment everywhere that allows well behaved animals and their pets.

We did the Spirit and Spirits ghost tour Valentine's weekend. It was a lot of fun and our your…read moreguide was very knowledgeable and funny. There were about 5 couples all together on the tour. We stopped at three different bars and explored some different areas all within walking distance. The first place was beer only, so my significant other got a free drink since the tour guide bought everyone's first round. The next place we ordered shots and the third place, Stogies, we didn't drink. The first distillery, was very large and you were able to see the machines in the back. The restroom was clean but had minimal waiting space. We only had a few hecklers outside the tour, but we ignored them and made jokes about it since they were pretty wasted. We learned different stories in the area including burial spots. The bars were pretty packed so we did what we could to avoid others and be too close. I happened to catch some orbs in some photos I took which was really cool. Stogies was the most interesting. The guide told us about Annie, who used to own the building. He explained townspeople didn't like her and she was found murdered on her own door step. So she's been called a malevolent spirit. That the bar staff close in pairs and she's injured other staff before. We also took pictures upstairs too. All in all it was a good trip and good price. Only 25 per person. Would definitely do again.

Pete is the best guide ever!!! He is professional, kind, very knowledgeable and great with my…read morefourth graders! I request him every year! Thank you for another incredible experience teaching about our nation's oldest permanently occupied European settlement!

Marisol was an amazing host and guide throughout our food journey in Amelia Island on a HOT…read moreSaturday afternoon! I would definitely recommend booking with her to gain some insight into the history of the island and get an introduction to the "off Center Street" experiences. She worked with me to provide options for private tour & delivered us to our next location without any problems. Hola Cuban Coffee Shop. The Palace Saloon. The Green Turtle. The Arte. Cafe Kariboo. Duck Pinz. The Decantery. The Florida Inn. Center Street.

Had a great time exploring Amelia Island with all our new friends (because that is what they…read morebecame!)! Tour was informative and fun and the food and drinks were amazing! SO much food-seriously do not eat lunch before going on this tour! Stopped at 2 restaurants and were given full meals and drinks, also stopped at 2 taverns for cocktails. Tour guide did a great job pointing out different landmarks and such as we walked around town. This was the perfect way to start out our weekend in Amelia Island! Highly recommend!

Sarah was full of historical information & has a great enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge. She…read moreseems to love what she does & we thoroughly enjoyed her tour.

I had the best time in this Pedicab, Wonder Woman was…read morewonderful. She new exactly where to take me in my own town, Chicago. I recommend her and hope you can experience an unforgettable memory. Thank you, I hope to see you again, Wonder Woman!

Definitely a MUST-DO! This was an incredible experience…read more Everything we were shown today would've been missed if we decided to stop in and walk around to see what the town had to offer. Not only did we get to know a bit of the towns history, we got to eat incredible food and meet incredible people. I chose for us to do a private tour and it did not disappoint. It was a great day to experience Inverness, Florida! What a beautiful, small town. I highly suggest booking one of these tours, Elizabeth was highly knowledgeable and knew the towns history backwards and forwards. Highly recommend! Great experience that was not expensive. Well worth it!

Our neighborhood group of 16 booked Elizabeth's Tour in Crystal River. The information about…read morefamous people who visited or filmed or built in Crystal River was a surprise for most of us. Elizabeth took us to Lemon Tree Gift shop first where you have an opportunity to see so may unique gifts many produced by local crafters. We also spent time in the Artisans Art Gallery (most of us went back to either of the stops after the tour because we had seen something to purchase). However, the highlight was the four restaurants on the tour where we were treated to such incredible food pairings. Trust me when I say, no one left hungry! We were treated to unique American dishes, BBQ, seafood, and home made doughnuts and ice cream. One example, The Cattle Dog is owned by a five star chef who brought his culinary skills to this quaint town. I highly recommend you book this tour for a fun, fabulous, food tour in the lovely coastal town of Crystal River.

5 Enormous Stars! I can't believe that this business did not have a Yelp listing already set up…read more This is, by far, one of the best walking food and wine tours I have ever taken, and I've taken over twenty. Our group had 12 people in it; she said the most she'll do is groups of 16. Cost was approximately $100 per person. Communication was excellent regarding meeting time, place, etc. The business is owned and operated by Jimberly, (yes, Jimberly) who used to be a chef, and owned her own small restaurant... 'til Covid came along. She prides herself on the fact that none of the places we stop at have pre-made, bar/generic food. Let her know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions, and she'll do her best to make special arrangements for you. She has been a Mount Dora native for many years, and had so many great local stories, gave a bunch of great recommendations, and knew people and dogs almost everywhere we went. Each food tour Jimberly does varies, depending on restaurant availability, but this is the one we took: Stop 1: Olive Branch - half glass of red, half glass of white, house salad, penne alla vodka. Stop 2: Lakeside Inn Gift Shop - shot of peach wine, shot of pomegranate wine, shot of chocolate liquor. We got a discount if we bought anything. Stop 3: Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - scoop of mofongo, piece of skirt steak, piece of cuban, tostone with ropa vieja, piece of flan, piece of tres leches cake, small mojito! This place was outstanding! Stop 4: White Orchid Market Gift Shop - chip with dip, ramekin of pasta, small piece of fudge. Discount, so I bought a candle. Stop 5: Magical Meat Boutique - This is a British Pub, so we had fish and chips, and a cocktail. So good! So full! Absolutely a great experience, and a "must" do if you visit Mount Dora.

My husband and I won discounted tickets on the radio for this tour. We had been to St Augustine a…read morecouple times but never on the side where our tour guide Mark took us. All the restaurants and stores we went to were nothing short of amazing and Mark was wonderful! Mark made our tour fun and full of history, I highly recommend!

We absolutely loved this tour. A great way to visit restaurants and try their food and wine. We…read moreloved the group we toured with and our tour guide Ed was great! Yummy food, wine, new friends, history of St Augustine, off the beaten path places we never knew about. Highly recommend this low key, enjoyable food tour.