Step into history with a captivating 100-minute tour of Pensacola's colonial past, uncovering the stories behind its pivotal battles and key sites. Discover why this city was vital during the American Revolution and beyond.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels, including families with children
Wildlife
History
Pensacola was established in 1559 and has been a strategic military point through centuries of colonial conflicts.
Conservation
Efforts focus on preserving historic sites and minimizing impact during tours to protect the area's cultural heritage.
Go Retro, Inc
Step into history with a captivating 100-minute tour of Pensacola's colonial past, uncovering the stories behind its pivotal battles and key sites. Discover why this city was vital during the American Revolution and beyond.
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 historic streets and uneven terrain, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Bring water and sun protection
Florida sun can be intense; stay hydrated and wear sunscreen to fully enjoy the experience.
Arrive early for a better experience
Getting to the meeting point a few minutes early ensures a relaxed start and full immersion.
Check the weather forecast
Be prepared for weather conditions; tours run rain or shine unless severe weather occurs.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes are essential for the walking tour and uneven surfaces.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects from sunburn and keeps you comfortable during outdoor walking.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour, especially on sunny days.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments along the historic route.