Spirits with the Spirits haunted pub crawl – drinks included

St. Augustine’s Spirits with the Spirits turns a ghost tour into a two-hour evening walk with four pub stops and four included alcoholic drinks. You move through the Old Town, Flagler, and Old Spanish areas, hearing supernatural tales between glasses rather than sitting through a standard candlelit lecture.

I like the small maximum of 10 people, which gives guides such as Aaron, Frederick, Echo, and Frank room to answer questions and adjust the pace. I also like the loop route: you see several parts of central St. Augustine and finish where you started, with special drink discounts at each venue.

The main caution is guide consistency. Many tours have been praised for strong storytelling and local history, but some have felt disorganized, light on ghost material, or too focused on personal stories. Your evening depends heavily on who leads it.

Key points to know before booking

• Four drinks are included: You receive one alcoholic beverage at each of four venues, plus special discounts.
• The route covers three historic areas: Expect Old Town, the Flagler district, and the Old Spanish area.
• The group is capped at 10: This suits people who prefer a social but fairly intimate outing.
• Guides shape the experience: Aaron is repeatedly praised for history and ghost stories, while other guides have received mixed feedback.
• The walk loops back to the start: Meet at 115 Cordova Street at 7:00 p.m. and finish at the same location.
• It is an adults-only evening: You must be at least 21, and smart-casual dress is requested.

A haunted night built around four bar stops

This is not a traditional ghost walk with a long route and a few quick pauses. The pubs are the backbone of the evening. You meet your guide at 115 Cordova Street in the Old Town district, then walk to the first venue, where your first alcoholic drink is included.

From there, the pattern repeats. You walk through central St. Augustine, hear stories or local history, stop at another establishment, and receive another included drink. The route includes four venues in all, with extra discounts available at each stop.

That format works best if you want a relaxed night out with a spooky theme. You are not simply listening in the dark. You are also meeting other people, trying drinks, and getting a sense of the city after sunset.

The tradeoff is clear. Time spent sitting in bars is time not spent visiting cemeteries, museums, or major haunted sites. If you want a serious ghost investigation or a long historical walk, this may feel too much like a pub crawl with ghost stories added. If you want drinks and social time first, it makes more sense.

What happens at 7:00 p.m. in Old Town

The meeting point at 115 Cordova Street is in the Old Town district and is intended to be easy to find. You should arrive with enough time to locate the guide and settle in, since the group sets off at 7:00 p.m.

The tour provider supplies a professional guide and the alcoholic drinks. You do not need to bring a map or plan the route yourself. The guide leads the group from venue to venue, which is useful in a compact but confusing historic center where streets and attractions can blur together at night.

The first stop is important because it sets the tone. You receive a complimentary drink, then the guide begins connecting the evening to St. Augustine’s supernatural past. Strong guides have used this time to combine ghost lore with local history and personal experiences.

That last point matters. Aaron is the name most often associated with the best feedback. He has been praised for making the tour personal, answering questions, sharing stories from different locations, and pointing out local places that are less touristy. Frederick has also been praised for combining town history with an entertaining evening.

You cannot request a particular guide with certainty from the information provided, so book this as a flexible experience rather than one built around a guaranteed storyteller.

Old Town, Flagler, and Old Spanish stories along the way

The walking sections connect several parts of central St. Augustine. Old Town gives you the historic streets and familiar city setting. The Flagler district adds another layer of architectural and local context, while the Old Spanish area broadens the route beyond the most obvious tourist blocks.

The route loops back to the original meeting point. That is a practical design. You do not need to arrange a ride from a distant final bar, and you finish in an area where you began the evening.

The walking distance between stops is described as manageable by the available feedback. One guide was praised for keeping the spaces between venues neither too long nor too short. Still, this is a walking tour, not a seated tasting. You need a moderate level of physical fitness and comfortable shoes.

The stories can vary in style. At its best, the guide links a ghost tale to a particular place, explains the local setting, and adds a personal account without letting it take over. At its weakest, the group hears more about the guide and friends than about St. Augustine’s haunted past.

That difference is not minor. Some people have enjoyed the relaxed storytelling, while others expected more concrete history and stronger connections between each story and the places visited. If you want a polished script with a fixed set of stops, ask about the guide and route before booking.

Four drinks, four venues, and the real value

The tour includes four alcoholic beverages, one at each of the four venues. That is the clearest value advantage. The cost of the experience is not supplied here, so I cannot calculate the exact value of the drinks, but four included beverages can make the booking worthwhile if you already planned to visit several bars.

You also receive special drink discounts at each establishment. Those discounts may help if you want to continue drinking after the included beverage or order something beyond the included option. The exact drinks and discount amounts are not specified, so do not book expecting a particular beer, wine, cocktail, or brand.

The pub choices add variety, but they also create possible drawbacks. One reported route included a cigar bar, which caused problems for people sensitive to smoke. Since the venues are not fully named in the tour details, ask ahead if smoke is a concern.

The drinks also change the practical side of the evening. You are walking, crossing streets, and moving as a group for about two hours. Pace yourself. The tour is meant to be fun, not a drinking contest, and the included beverages arrive across multiple stops rather than all at once.

A small group can make the bar visits easier and more personal. It can also feel quiet if only one or two couples book that night. One couple enjoyed the intimate setting, while another felt a larger group would have added energy. Your ideal group size depends on whether you want conversation or a livelier party atmosphere.

The strongest guides make the difference

The most consistently praised part of this experience is the guide. Aaron receives especially warm comments for his personal approach, city history, supernatural stories, and ability to accommodate the group. Several people have returned or said they would book again because of his storytelling.

Frederick has been praised for taking groups to good venues and explaining St. Augustine’s past. Echo has been described as entertaining and well informed about the area. Frank was praised for paying attention to group preferences and telling spirited stories that mixed information with fun. Sadie was noted for keeping the stories entertaining and the walking distances comfortable.

Shawn also received strong feedback, including praise for adapting the experience to a guest using a golf cart because of a disability. However, the official information only says that a moderate fitness level is needed, so you should discuss mobility needs with the provider before booking rather than assume a golf-cart arrangement.

The less positive experiences point to a training issue. Some groups heard few ghost stories, received little historical context, or found the route disorganized. One account described a guide arriving intoxicated, and the provider stated that this person was no longer in the position. Another group left before the final stop after finding the content too thin.

The sensible approach is to ask who is guiding your tour and what type of stories are planned. If you are looking for a particular guide, ask whether that request can be honored. Good guide communication could make the difference between a memorable night and an ordinary bar crawl.

What this tour does not include

The tour does not promise entry to a haunted museum, lighthouse, cemetery, or other major attraction. Some people expected those places after seeing other ghost tours nearby and were disappointed when the route stayed with pubs and walking streets.

There is also no promise of interactive ghost-hunting equipment or paranormal activity. The supernatural material comes through the guide’s stories, local lore, and personal experiences. That makes the tour a storytelling evening, not a formal investigation.

This is worth keeping in mind when comparing it with other St. Augustine ghost tours. You are paying for a combination of four drinks, a guided walk, and entertainment. You are not buying a ticket to a series of historic attractions.

That distinction does not make the tour poor. It simply makes it a better match for someone who wants to socialize while learning about the city. I would choose it for a first evening in St. Augustine when I wanted an easy way to meet people and see several central areas. I would choose a different tour for a focused look at burial grounds, architecture, or documented history.

Weather, clothing, and age rules

The experience operates in all weather conditions, and the provider says to dress appropriately. Since the route is outdoors between venues, bring clothing that suits the forecast and shoes you can walk in comfortably.

Smart-casual dress is requested. You do not need formal evening clothes, but this is not presented as a beachwear outing. The bar stops may have their own standards, so a neat, comfortable outfit is the safe choice.

The minimum age is 21. Alcoholic beverages are included, so bring valid identification if needed. The tour is offered in English, and the ticket is mobile, which keeps the meeting process simple.

Confirmation is provided when you book. The activity lasts about two hours and ends at the original meeting point. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted, and poor weather may lead to a new date or a full refund.

Who will enjoy Spirits with the Spirits

I would recommend this tour to couples, friends, and solo visitors who enjoy a casual bar crawl with a local story layer. The included drinks make it easier to justify the evening, especially if you want to sample several venues without planning the route yourself.

It is also a good fit for people who prefer small groups. A maximum of 10 allows more conversation with the guide and usually makes moving between stops easier than joining a large walking party.

You may want another option if you dislike alcohol, cannot walk comfortably for two hours, are sensitive to cigar smoke, or want a strongly researched ghost tour with fixed historical sites. You should also be cautious if your enjoyment depends on a polished, identical experience every time. Guide quality appears to vary.

The overall rating is 4.1 from 44 reviews, which fits the picture: many very positive nights, alongside several serious complaints about organization and spooky content. The high praise centers on guides such as Aaron, Frederick, Echo, and Frank. The weaker experiences focus on missing ghost stories, loose organization, and mismatched expectations.

Should you book this St. Augustine pub crawl?

Book it if you want four included drinks, a small walking group, local bars, and ghost stories delivered in a relaxed social setting. Ask who the guide will be, confirm the route, and mention any smoke or mobility concerns before you pay.

Skip it if you want cemetery visits, a haunted museum, paranormal tools, or a tightly scripted history lesson. The guide is the gamble and the key attraction. With a strong storyteller, this can be a very enjoyable way to spend an evening in Old Town. With a weak one, it may feel like three or four bar visits with too little spooky material.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at 115 Cordova Street in St. Augustine, Florida, in the Old Town district.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 7:00 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

How many alcoholic drinks are included?

Four alcoholic beverages are included, with one drink provided at each of four venues.

Does the tour end where it begins?

Yes. The route forms a loop and ends back at the meeting point.

What areas of St. Augustine does the route cover?

The route includes the Old Town district, the Flagler district, and the Old Spanish area.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. You must be at least 21 years old.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience operates in all weather conditions, but if it is canceled because of poor weather, you can receive a different date or a full refund. Free cancellation is also available up to 24 hours before the start time.