Uncover the dark stories lurking in St. Augustine’s streets with a 90-minute true crime tour. Delve into chilling tales from the city’s past, then chat with your guide over drinks afterwards. A perfect blend of history and mystery awaits.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
about 1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking at a leisurely pace
Wildlife
History
St. Augustine, established in 1565, is the oldest European-established settlement in the continental U.S., with a rich history that includes pirate legends and colonial conflicts.
Conservation
The city actively promotes preservation of its historic sites, balancing tourism with sustainability efforts to maintain its unique atmosphere.
Freeedom Photography
Uncover the dark stories lurking in St. Augustine’s streets with a 90-minute true crime tour. Delve into chilling tales from the city’s past, then chat with your guide over drinks afterwards. A perfect blend of history and mystery awaits.
Freeedom Photography is a St. Augustine, Florida–based experience company that combines professional photography with guided local tours. Offering a mix of history, storytelling, and image-making, Freeedom Photography runs five distinct experiences: Torrid Tales True Crime, Secrets of St. Augustine Tour, Freedom Photo Adventure Experience: St. Augustine, Kid's Pirate Adventure Experience, and Night Adventures! St. Augustine. Most tours are 90 minutes long and operate in historic downtown St. Augustine.
Each experience is led by knowledgeable local guides who balance safety, storytelling, and photography direction. The Freedom Photo Adventure Experience includes up to 25 professionally edited digital photos delivered after the session. The Kid's Pirate Adventure engages children aged 5–12 with hands-on activities, a scavenger hunt, and a pirate name certificate. Torrid Tales True Crime explores unsolved murders and concludes with an optional gathering at a local bar for further discussion. Secrets of St. Augustine Tour emphasizes hidden stories, myths, and local lore with small groups capped around twelve participants. Night Adventures offers dusk or nighttime photo sessions tailored to romantic, dramatic, or whimsical styles.
Freeedom Photography emphasizes clear communication, local expertise, and professionally edited deliverables. As a St. Augustine business featured on The Adventure Collective, it focuses on memorable experiences, safety, and authenticity. Booking details, availability, and specific meeting locations are provided at reservation, and guests are encouraged to review trip descriptions and any age or accessibility notes before booking. Guides and photographers use professional cameras and experienced composition to create shareable photos, and group sizes prioritize personalized attention. Book early.
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Historic downtown meeting area.
Tour Length
90 minutes
Most experiences run 90 minutes.
Photo Deliverables
Up to 25
Includes up to 25 edited photos.
Family Friendly
Ages 5–12
Kid's Pirate Adventure for ages 5–12.
Select a tour, secure the preferred time, and get professionally edited photos and guided local stories.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers the historic streets of St. Augustine, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring a flashlight
Some parts of the tour may involve darker alleyways or less-lit areas, so a small flashlight can be helpful.
Arrive early
Getting there a few minutes early ensures you won’t miss the start and allows time to settle in.
Stay for the discussion
Join the optional post-tour gathering at a local bar to discuss stories and share insights with fellow adventurers.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for comfortably covering the historic streets during the tour.
Small flashlight
Helpful for darker alleyways or less-lit spots along the route.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your walk through the historic districts.
Light layers
Bring layers suitable for changing weather conditions, especially in cooler seasons.
spring/fall/winter