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Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City

Location St Augustine, Florida, USA
$30.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Wicked St. Augustine tour delves into the unwritten history of the nation's oldest city. You will hear stories of the illicit industries that made the town a financial success, all while avoiding the reputation of a sinful city. From its founding St. Augustine had a thriving tavern, gambling and prostitution industry, even while portraying a city founded on religious principles. See the locations of high stakes gambling, speak easy taverns, and private clubs which skirted around the laws of the day, like prohibition. Learn how the political powers knew of these activities, secretly supported their providers, all while keeping a squeaky clean image.
Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Guided narrative of the illicit activites that took place in the 'family friendly' tourist town'

Meeting point
Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.
Return details
Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.

  • Lightner Museum
    The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.
  • Historic Tours of Flagler College
    Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.
  • St. George Street
    Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.
  • Plaza de la Constitucion
    From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City

    Location St Augustine, Florida, USA
    $30.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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