Join local expert Scott Sallis for an 85-minute guided architectural tour in Pensacola, Florida. Discover unique homes and styles while gaining design insights perfect for aspiring architects.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
85 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires moderate walking ability
Wildlife
History
Pensacola’s architecture reflects the city's history as one of the oldest settlements in the U.S., blending Spanish, British, and American influences.
Conservation
Many historic homes are preserved through local conservation efforts that protect Pensacola’s architectural heritage and minimize environmental impact.
Go Retro, Inc
Join local expert Scott Sallis for an 85-minute guided architectural tour in Pensacola, Florida. Discover unique homes and styles while gaining design insights perfect for aspiring architects.
Go Retro, Inc is a Pensacola-based tour company offering immersive walking and riding experiences that highlight the city's history, architecture, food, and ghost stories. Founded to preserve local memory and entertain visitors, Go Retro, Inc presents a curated lineup of guided tours led by local experts, historians, and long-time residents. Tours include landmark walks, architectural explorations, neighborhood histories, brewery crawls, culinary samplings, and family-focused storytelling adventures.
Each experience emphasizes factual storytelling and on-location context: the Landmarks tour unpacks monuments and businesses; the Architecture tour examines historic styles; the North Hill Tour visits National Register homes; the Andrew Jackson walk focuses on military-era sites; the Walking Cemetery Tour explores St. John's Cemetery; Ghosts and Graveyards and Kids Ghost explore regional legends; Pensa Pub visits Pensacola Bay Brewery and local bars; Palafox Palate samples downtown cuisine; the Walking Red Light District reveals downtown social history. Guides such as Dr. Bill Spain, Scott Sallis, and Barbara Odom Westholm lead many tours, bringing academic knowledge, design insight, and neighborhood expertise. Tours vary in length from short family walks to multi-hour adventures and include opportunities for inside visits when available. Go Retro, Inc is featured on travel resources such as The Adventure Collective, reinforcing its visibility among regional tour operators. Reservations, schedules, and accessibility details are published with each tour listing to help guests plan. With locally rooted guides and a catalog of focused experiences, Go Retro, Inc offers reliable, informative, and engaging ways to discover Pensacola. Guests can book online or by phone today.
Location
Pensacola, FL
Historic downtown base
Tours Offered
10
Range of themes and lengths
Typical Duration
42–150 min
Short to multi-hour options
Guides Named
Named Experts
Local leaders like Dr. Bill Spain
Choose a tour length and theme — history, food, or ghosts — and reserve a spot for an expert-led local experience.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking through various neighborhoods, so sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable throughout.
Bring a notebook or sketchpad
You might want to jot down design ideas or interesting architectural details during the tour.
Stay hydrated
Florida's weather can be warm even in cooler months, so carrying water is important.
Check the weather forecast
Tours proceed rain or shine, but storms may affect the experience, so plan accordingly.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports comfortable walking across varied sidewalks and streets.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated during warm Florida days is crucial.
summer
Sunhat or sunglasses
Protects from sun exposure during outdoor walking.
spring
Notebook or sketchpad
Useful for taking notes or sketching architectural ideas.