Explore Tours and Pickups invites you to discover St. Augustine through the eyes of a passionate local historian. Owner-guide Karen has spent more than a decade weaving the nation’s oldest city’s stories into engaging, small-group...
Karen stands out as the star of this St. Augustine touring operation, mentioned by name repeatedly for her exceptional knowledge and storytelling abilities. Visitors rave about her depth of historical expertise, noting she's not only spent over a decade in the city but has even written a book on its history. The intimate small-group golf cart format gets consistent praise for being easy to navigate, quiet enough to hear everything clearly, and perfect for covering lots of ground without the hassle of walking or dealing with downtown parking nightmares. Multiple guests loved using this as their first activity to get oriented with the city, with tours spanning from the Fountain of Youth to significant civil rights sites. The electric carts accommodate various ages comfortably, making them accessible for older travelers and engaging enough for kids. A couple of hiccups do appear in the feedback. One family had an unfortunate pre-tour phone interaction where staff came across as impatient when they were running slightly late, though the actual tour guide salvaged the experience. More significantly, a Night of Lights tour disappointed guests when the driver prioritized speed over views, keeping them on the wrong side of the street where they couldn't properly see the displays. That particular guide also didn't provide any historical context or information, which felt like a missed opportunity given what seems to be the company's usual standard. Other guides like Matthew and Mark also earn shoutouts for their engaging, knowledgeable presentations, so your experience quality may vary depending on who's behind the wheel. Overall though, most visitors felt they got genuine value from these personalized tours.
Amazing tour! Highly recommended!!! Karen was an amazing guide- she was so knowledgeable, energetic, and fun! We saw so many historic places and learned about the history of Saint Augustine from its beginning hundreds of years ago to today. We covered a large area in a one-hour period. We have paid more for private tours in the past but this group tour was still intimate and honestly better than the others. A great experience overall!
Jane Grewcock
April 3, 2026
Amazing tour! Highly recommended!!! Karen was an amazing guide- she was so knowledgeable, energetic, and fun! We saw so many historic places and learned about the history of Saint Augustine from its beginning hundreds of years ago to today. We covered a large area in a one-hour period. We have paid more for private tours in the past but this group tour was still intimate and honestly better than the others. A great experience overall!
Jane Grewcock
April 3, 2026