Getting this activity 'on the books' was more than aggravating, to say the least. The tasting tour…read moresays that to text them is a quicker option for response to inquiries (for them.) It most definitely didn't seem that way! They DID get back to me via text, but it wasn't in a quick fashion. I'd say an semi-acceptable fashion (within 8-12 hours.) Regardless, we DID get our event scheduled for a private tour with (15 people.) It was quite an expensive 'private tour' of the night of lights that was explained to me as tho the grinch (driving one trolly) and Santa (driving another trolly) would interact with one another (more than minimally) and make the tour exclusive to all 15 of us. They would hop off one trolly and interact with the passengers of the other trolly, etc. In reality, it was NOT a collective tour. The grinch separated from the other trolly and it was essentially two separate tours. Approximately 3-4 times they interacted with one another (acting as tho one would hit the other's trolly, yelling insults at Santa, responding to the grinch, and stopping at the 'duck bar' for the ambush together.) The address to initially meet at is kind of hard to find, even with GPS, as well! There is NO indication of 'the tasting tours' business name on the store front at the address. It is a Cuban bakery.' YES, we all had a good time.... But I don't want the rest of you that book a 'private' tour to be mislead or pay for something you won't receive. *** I also find it distasteful that the company charges an unprecedented amount of money for the trolly rides and then has the audacity to send an email asking for further tip for the trolly drivers.*** Whether a patron tips or not is up to them, not a business owner requesting it!

Went on a Night if Lights carriage ride with Tasting Tours. Our driver was Carly and the horse was…read moreFred. We were given a bottle of white wine and a bottle of red for 4 people. The ride was outstanding and the driver, Carly, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Have done Tasting Tours several times before and lived all of them. Wonderful time!

My fiancé and I booked a tour while in St. Augustine. Joe and Jakleen took care of us while touring…read moreus around town in the coolest open air cart. We visited multiple local spots to try delicious wines with charcuterie and cheesecake pairings! It was delicious as well as exciting to see hidden gems in the city. We loved meeting the owners of local shops, experiencing great wines/snacks and seeing cool art & shops. We will definitely book another tour on our next trip to St. Augustine!

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.

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.

What an amazing time! We were in very capable and knowledgeable hands! The catering was plentiful…read moreand delicious! Safe, clean environment and perfect music for positive vibes as we sailed toward rare points of view, touring downtown St Augustine. A Must do for large group gatherings (100ish person engagements, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, work parties, nights of lights, summer nights...). Such a relaxing way to spend a Friday night. Thank you to our Captain and his dynamic duo!

The wine is made from blueberry's and is delicious. You can buy this wine soon at total wines.read more

Beautiful setting, very casual. We had a party of six for dinner on Friday night at 6:30…read more First of all the blueberry wine (dry) is pretty tasty; a bit of a surprise. We ordered a cheese and fruit plate for the table, wine flights, and full steak dinners. Tom and I split a 12 oz ribeye ($40) and ordered a soup (lobster bisque) and a salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare - char broiled perfectly. Served with a baked potato and veggies. We split a blueberry cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Total bill with tip (be aware they add a 20% tip) was $100 for two. We sat outside on the covered patio and it was very pleasant. Great service too - we will definitely return. Recommend!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.