Join Dr. Bill Spain on a captivating two-hour journey through Pensacola's most unique landmarks. Discover the stories and characters that shaped this historic city as you explore its streets and monuments.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required aside from walking on even city streets.
Wildlife
History
Pensacola is the oldest European settlement in the U.S., founded in 1559, with a rich history shaped by Spanish, French, and American influences.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on preserving Pensacola’s historic sites as well as coastal habitats to maintain both cultural and natural heritage.
Go Retro, Inc
Join Dr. Bill Spain on a captivating two-hour journey through Pensacola's most unique landmarks. Discover the stories and characters that shaped this historic city as you explore its streets and monuments.
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 lots of walking around city streets, so comfortable footwear is a must.
Bring Water
Stay hydrated, especially during the warmer months; a refillable water bottle is recommended.
Arrive Early
Arriving 10 minutes before the start ensures a timely departure and a relaxed start to your tour.
Bring a Camera
There are plenty of unique photo opportunities, so a camera or smartphone is useful for capturing memories.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Provides support and comfort for walking on paved surfaces throughout the tour.
Sun Hat
Protects you from the strong Florida sun during warm months.
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Reusable Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated during your tour, especially in hot weather.
Light Jacket
Useful for cooler mornings or breezy evenings, especially in fall and winter.
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