ST. AUGUSTINE CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Shadow Ride: An open-air electric tour through the haunted streets of St. Augustine
A one-hour, small-group experience that runs day and night in a US-built open-air electric vehicle, exploring ghost stories, a true-crime site and the city’s pirate past.
Shadow Ride: An open-air electric tour through the haunted streets of St. Augustine.
Embark on a compact, atmospheric circuit of St. Augustine—the nation’s oldest city—aboard a brand-new US-built open-air electric tour vehicle. The Shadow Ride threads the north side and deep into the historic downtown’s south side, pairing spine-tingling ghost stories with a true-crime sight and accounts of bloody pirate attacks that shaped the city’s darker history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Open-air electric transport
The tour runs in a brand-new US-built open-air electric vehicle, designed for a comfortable ride through the city’s historic streets.
Ghosts, true crime and pirate history
Guides relate true ghostly tales on the north side, point out the haunted sight of a true-crime murder mystery, and recount bloody pirate attacks and other horrific events tied to downtown St. Augustine.
Small groups and private options
Tours run with a maximum of seven guests, and the Shadow Ride can also be booked as a private, custom-tailored downtown tour for special occasions.
What the day feels like
How the Shadow Ride feels
The hour-long ride is a compact narrative loop through St. Augustine’s historic quarters: an intimate, open-air vehicle keeps you close to the streets and stories as guides weave ghostly lore, point out a true-crime site, and recount pirate-era violence that lingers in the city’s memory.
THE VEHICLE
Open-air electric transport
The tour runs in a brand-new US-built open-air electric vehicle, designed for a comfortable ride through the city’s historic streets.
THE STORIES
Ghosts, true crime and pirate history
Guides relate true ghostly tales on the north side, point out the haunted sight of a true-crime murder mystery, and recount bloody pirate attacks and other horrific events tied to downtown St. Augustine.
THE INTIMACY
Small groups and private options
Tours run with a maximum of seven guests, and the Shadow Ride can also be booked as a private, custom-tailored downtown tour for special occasions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Shadow Ride runs for 1 hour.
The tour operates in a brand-new US-built open-air electric tour vehicle.
Tours accommodate up to seven guests; private tours are available by contacting the operator.
The Shadow Ride is offered nightly and during daytime hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Shadow Ride?
The tour duration is 1 hour.
What ages are allowed on the tour?
For safety and by law, no one under age 6 is allowed.
How many guests ride at once?
Tours are limited to a maximum of seven guests.
When is the Shadow Ride offered?
The tour is offered nightly and during the daytime.
What vehicle is used for the tour?
The ride uses a brand-new US-built open-air electric tour vehicle.
Can I book a private Shadow Ride?
Yes — you can book the Shadow Ride as a private tour; contact the operator to arrange a custom tailored downtown tour.