downtown bayfront History Tour
Travel back in time
This kayak tour is a history & eco experience. Paddle along the Bayfront of Americas oldest city! This tour will Indulge you with some extraordinary stories of the city as it takes you by the Castillo de San Marcos/Old Fort, Fountain of Youth, the Nombre de Dios Mission and the Great Cross, designating the landing site of the Spanish.
Engage in some of the cities natural environments as you paddle up Hospital Creek along the salt marsh. Possible wildlife sightings include Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, Stingrays and all kinds of Marsh Birds. Including the Great Blue Heron and the Roseate Spoonbills.
Our kayak guides will intrigue you with storytelling, a bubbling personality and the knowledge necessary to explore the beautiful aquatic downtown landscape of St Augustine. This is a great way to get off the crowded streets and onto the path less traveled.
The Downtown Bayfront History Tour is for intermediate kayakers. The waterways here are much more susceptible to wind speeds and boating traffic. For this reason we only take guests on this tour over the age of 15 and only provide solo kayaks.