easy
2 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking on historic terrain.
Discover haunted corners of historic St. Augustine with guided paranormal tours that blend history with ghost-hunting tools for immersive night experiences.
Paranormal Investigation Tours in St. Augustine - Jacksonville
Paranormal Investigation Tours in St. Augustine - Jacksonville
Paranormal Investigation Tours in St. Augustine - Jacksonville
2H • Ages 6+ • The Original Paranormal Investigation Tour of St. Augustine! • Max 12 ppl. • Walking
Embark on an unforgettable two-hour paranormal investigation tour in St. Augustine, where you'll explore haunted sites with a small group. Learn to assess genuine hauntings using your senses and specialized equipment, while uncovering captivating stories and historical insights. Each night promises unique experiences as you delve into the mysteries of the past.
2 hours
A SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE, this interactive walking tour will introduce you to the investigation of haunted sites. You will learn how to assess seeming haunted phenomena, and what compromises an actual haunting using your senses and research equipment.
You will be instructed in:
PLEASE BRING YOUR CAMERAS!
This tour has been going out almost every night since January 2002! We will share stories and anecdotes from the tour related to the sites we visit, and relevant historic details. The tour is not designed to frighten, but to engage and educate you in the investigation of haunted phenomena.
During the history of the tour we have experienced a wide range of paranormal phenomena, including occasional sightings, as well as paranormal sounds, scents and tactile encounters. Participants have at times described feelings and impressions that match closely actual events that we know have occurred in the places we visit.
Each night is a novel experience, and what will happen is unpredictable.
Presently the tour visits the grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos (the old fort,) a courtyard and the periphery of two old cemeteries, all within the bounds of the historic district of our nation’s oldest city.
THE TOUR DEPARTS NIGHTLY FROM BEERHAMMER’S Haunted Spirits Store, located inside Heritage Walk Mall at 162 St. George Street – entrance on St. George Street at the Cathedral. THE SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR DEPARTS AT 8:45 PM EACH NIGHT and weekends we usually offer other departure times as well. We ask our guests to arrive at least 15 minutes early, for we do distribute equipment and take care of other preliminaries.
Your paranormal tour guide is trained in accordance of the criteria of Tour Founder Harry C. Stafford, Ph.D.
TOUR FOUNDER: Harry C. Stafford, Ph.D., has taught parapsychology on occasion and continues to pursue a lifelong interest in the field of consciousness studies. Dr. Stafford holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard University and a doctorates degree from Florida State University in Human Consciousness Studies. He is the author of “The Future of Human Consciousness”. Copies of Dr. Stafford’s book can be added on as you check out buying your tour tickets or you can buy it at the start of the tour
Essential for safely navigating dimly lit historic sites during evening tours.
Most locations require standing and walking on uneven surfaces like cobblestone.
Temperatures can drop during night tours — layering ensures comfort.
Paranormal experiences vary; being receptive enhances the overall adventure.
St. Augustine was founded in 1565 and is famously considered America’s oldest European settlement, with a complex mix of Spanish, British, and American histories.
Tour operators prioritize minimal environmental impact by limiting group size and emphasizing respect for historic structures and natural surroundings.
Helps navigate dark, uneven terrain during nighttime investigations.
Detects electromagnetic fields often used in ghost hunting.
Provides support on cobbled paths and historic sites.
Keeps you warm during cooler evening hours.
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