• 4th Grade – Based on a minimum of 25 paying persons
• Price for 2009-2010 School Year
• Approximate length of tour - 6 hours |
Your Itinerary MAY Include:
Guide Services - ANCIENT CITY TOURS guides are licensed with the City of St. Augustine and the National Park Service. They will make your transition into the past an educational and entertaining experience.
Castillo de San Marcos Fort - The Castillo de San Marcos, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States, and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain. The monument completed in 1695, was never taken in military action.
The National Park Service now requires a $20.00 non-refundable fee to hold all reservations at the fort for fully accredited schools. (Each reservation is for one group of a maximum of 50 persons ) Upon acceptance of your proposal, your school must mail this deposit to Ancient City Tours in order to guarantee an interior fort tour.
Spanish Military Hospital Museum – Check into the Hospital Militar where you and your students will learn first hand of the advanced medical practices of the Spanish in Colonial St. Augustine.
Old Town Trolley Tours – Sit back as the driver shares the history and sights of our Nation’s Oldest City, founded in 1565. This tour will help you experience this unique city filled with colonial Spanish neighborhoods, magnificent buildings and a charm all of its own.
Old Florida Museum - Step back in time as you experience this hands-on adventure designed especially to enhance student understanding of history. This place is fascinating!
Your choice of one Program of the following:
Timucua Indian Program - Enter a life-size Timucua Indian hut and experience what life was like in Pre-European Florida. This time period features canoe making, corn grinding, and jewelry making.
Spanish/Fort Mose Program - Students will learn what life was like in Spanish Colonial Florida in the Fort Mose setting-the first free black settlement.
Cracker Program-Explore Florida's territorial period where the "Florida Cracker" lifestyle was born. (Each student will take home one project per program)
Free Time - You will have some free time to explore on your own. St. George Street is closed to vehicular traffic and is lined with 6 blocks of unique shops and places to visit.
Itinerary is based on availability
Your transportation company will be responsible for any transports throughout the day
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Price per person: $26.00
Price includes:
• Admissions
• Itinerary Planning
• Scheduling
• Professional Guide Service (Guide gratuity at your discretion)
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Transportation and Meals may be added to this tour for an additional charge
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