Spirits with the Spirits haunted pub crawl – drinks included

St. Augustine’s Spirits with the Spirits crawl mixes ghost stories with four stops for drinks, turning a night walk through the Old Town into an easygoing grown-up outing. You follow a guide through the Old Town, Flagler district, and Old Spanish area, then finish back where you started.

I like the four included alcoholic beverages and the small-group size, capped at 10 people. I also like the personal touch some guides bring, especially Aaron, Frederick, Echo, and Frank, who have earned praise for local stories and friendly service. The main caution is that the quality depends heavily on your guide. Some outings have delivered plenty of spooky material, while others felt more like a casual bar crawl with too few ghost stories.

Key things to know before you book

• Four drinks are included: You receive one alcoholic beverage at each of four venues, plus special drink discounts at the stops.
• The walk covers several Old Town areas: The route includes the Flagler district and Old Spanish area, not just one short block of bars.
• The guide makes or breaks the evening: Aaron, Frederick, Echo, Frank, Sadie, and Shawn have all been praised for warmth and storytelling, but the experience can vary.
• The group is small: A maximum of 10 people makes it easier to ask questions and keep up with the guide.
• Expect a social night, not a formal investigation: The tour focuses on stories, drinks, and atmosphere. It does not promise paranormal equipment or a visit to every famous haunted site.
• Wear practical clothes: The tour runs for about two hours, outdoors and in all weather, with walking between venues.

Four drinks and a walk through haunted St. Augustine

The appeal is simple: you get a guided evening walk, four alcoholic drinks, and a string of ghost tales without having to plan the route yourself. That combination works well in St. Augustine, where old streets, historic buildings, and centuries of strange stories give a pub crawl more character than the usual bar-to-bar shuffle.

The meeting point is 115 Cordova Street in the Old Town district. The tour begins at 7 p.m., a useful time for seeing the city after dark while still leaving the rest of your evening open. From there, your guide leads the group on foot in a loop, so you return to the original meeting point rather than arranging a taxi from a distant final stop.

At the first venue, your included drink gets the evening moving. Three more stops follow, with another alcoholic beverage at each. The exact establishments may vary, so I would not book this expecting a fixed list of bars. The value comes from having drinks covered at four local stops, along with discounts that can make an additional round less costly if you decide to continue.

What the route adds beyond a normal pub crawl

A standard pub crawl can leave you guessing where to go next. Here, the guide handles the route and ties the walk to St. Augustine’s supernatural past. You move through more than one section of the city, including the Flagler district and the Old Spanish area, which gives the night a wider sense of place.

The walking portions are important. They break up the drinking, let you see Old Town after sunset, and provide space for the guide to tell stories between venues. Several guides have been praised for adding historic facts, local recommendations, and personal accounts alongside the ghost material.

That mix can be a strength or a weakness. If you enjoy a relaxed storyteller who connects local history with personal experiences, the tour may feel warm and informal. If you want a tightly scripted ghost walk built around specific buildings, cemeteries, or documented events, you may find the pub stops take up too much of the evening.

The route is described as a loop, which is practical. You are not left at the far end of town after your final drink. Still, you should expect a moderate amount of walking. The operator asks participants to have a moderate fitness level, and the tour runs in all weather. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing matter more than dressing up, though the stated dress code is smart casual.

Stop one: settling in with the first drink

The first stop serves two purposes. It gives you the first included beverage, and it allows the guide to set the tone for the night. This is where you will likely learn how the crawl works, meet the rest of the group, and hear the first supernatural story.

A small group can be especially pleasant here. With no more than 10 people, you have a better chance of hearing the guide clearly and asking questions. If your group is very small, the evening may feel almost private. One couple had only one other couple on the tour and appreciated the personal attention.

The tradeoff is that a tiny group may feel less lively if you hoped for a party atmosphere. One person found a larger group would have made the experience more fun. I would choose this tour for conversation and a relaxed pace, not for a loud, crowded pub scene.

Stops two and three: drinks, stories, and changing expectations

The middle venues are where the crawl either finds its rhythm or loses focus. You receive another included drink at each stop, and the guide continues the stories as the group moves through town.

The strongest outings appear to connect the stories to the places you are visiting. Aaron, for example, has been singled out for combining St. Augustine’s history, supernatural tales, local advice, and personal anecdotes. Frederick has also been praised for pairing city history with stops at appealing venues. Echo and Sadie have received similar praise for keeping the tone friendly and entertaining.

That personal style is worth understanding before you book. This is not presented as a silent walk through dark streets with a dramatic narrator. The guide may chat with you, respond to your questions, and tell personal stories. For many people, that makes the tour feel less stiff and more social.

But the experience has not always been consistent. Some outings have included little ghost material, with more talk about the guide and friends than about haunted St. Augustine. Another complaint involved long stretches of walking without much narration. If the supernatural side is your main reason for booking, ask at the start for more ghost stories. A good guide should know that is what brought you out.

One stop has sometimes been a cigar bar. If smoke bothers you, ask about the venues before the tour begins. The supplied details do not promise a smoke-free route, so this is a real planning point for anyone sensitive to cigar smoke.

Stop four: ending the night near the starting point

The final venue gives you the fourth included alcoholic beverage and brings the loop toward its close. Ending near the original meeting point is one of the tour’s most useful practical features, particularly after several drinks. You do not need to study a map or work out how to return to your hotel from an unfamiliar part of town.

The final stop may also be where the experience feels either complete or too short. The tour lasts about two hours, which is enough for four venues but not enough for an extended city walk, a cemetery visit, and a long series of ghost accounts. One person wished the tour lasted longer and included more of St. Augustine’s famous burial grounds and residents.

I see the two-hour length as a reasonable compromise. You get a social evening without giving up the whole night. If you want a full historical walking tour, this is probably too drink-focused. If you want a nightcap-style activity before dinner or another bar, the timing works well.

How much history and ghost lore should you expect?

The answer depends on the guide, and that is the most important point to keep in mind. Aaron has been especially well received for his personal approach, local insight, and ability to answer questions. Frederick has been praised for city history and an easygoing manner. Echo, Frank, Sadie, Shawn, and Amanda have also been associated with friendly, engaging outings.

Several strong experiences included a useful blend of facts and folklore. You may hear about places around Old Town, stories tied to the city’s long past, and personal supernatural accounts. Guides may also suggest local places to eat or point out less touristy spots.

Still, the tour does not guarantee a visit to the haunted museum, lighthouse, cemeteries, or any particular landmark. In fact, some people were disappointed because they saw other ghost tours visiting those places while this crawl went elsewhere. The focus is on four drinking stops connected by a guided walk, not on checking off every famous haunted location in the city.

I would book it if you want stories delivered in a social setting. I would choose a dedicated ghost walk instead if you want more formal history, a cemetery visit, dramatic staging, or a stronger focus on evidence and specific sites.

The value of four included drinks

The tour price is not provided here, so I cannot judge it against a precise dollar figure. The useful way to assess the value is to count what is covered: four alcoholic beverages, a professional guide, the walking route, and discounts at each venue.

Four drinks can make the price worthwhile compared with paying separately at four bars, especially if the venues offer drinks you would have purchased anyway. The discounts may also help if you want a second round. On the other hand, the value drops if you do not drink alcohol or if the stories are your main reason for joining.

The package includes alcoholic beverages, not a choice of a clearly stated nonalcoholic substitute. If you do not drink, contact the operator before booking to confirm what can be offered. The minimum age is 21, so this is strictly an adult activity.

The drinks also affect your expectations. This is not a museum tour with a drink added as a bonus. The beverages are part of the structure. You stop, sit, drink, and listen, then walk to the next venue. That slower pace suits a social night out, but it may feel too bar-centered if you want constant sightseeing.

Group size, pace, and comfort

The maximum group size is 10. That is small enough for a guide to notice if someone falls behind or wants to ask a question. It also makes the walk less cumbersome on Old Town streets.

The group can be mixed, with couples and friends sharing the evening. The tour has been especially popular with couples, but it also works for a group of friends looking for something different from a normal dinner or bar visit.

The walking distance between stops is described as manageable, though you still need a moderate fitness level. One person enjoyed the tour with a golf cart because of a disability, but the supplied details do not say that golf carts are a standard part of the experience. If you need mobility support, contact Haunting Hour St. Augustine before booking rather than assuming the route can be adapted.

The tour operates in all weather, so rain or heat can affect the mood. Dress in smart casual clothing that can handle outdoor walking. Comfortable shoes, a light layer, and weather protection are sensible choices.

When the guide is the biggest part of the experience

The clearest pattern is the difference a good guide makes. Aaron receives repeated praise for being accommodating, personable, and strong with both local history and ghost stories. Frederick is noted for his city knowledge and entertaining manner. Echo is described as fun and well informed about the area, while Frank is praised for paying attention to the group’s preferences.

That does not mean every guide will deliver the same evening. One outing was canceled after the guide failed to arrive, and another involved a guide who appeared intoxicated. The operator later stated that the person involved was no longer in the position. Those incidents appear to be exceptions, but they are worth acknowledging because reliability matters when you have planned a night around a timed tour.

If you have a preference for a guide, you can ask the operator, but there is no guarantee that a specific person will lead your date. The safest approach is to book for the overall format, then treat a favorite guide as a bonus rather than a promise.

Who should book this St. Augustine pub crawl?

I would recommend it to you if you want:

• Four included alcoholic drinks in one evening
• A small-group activity for couples or friends
• A guided walk through Old Town after dark
• Local ghost stories mixed with city history and personal anecdotes
• A simple route that returns to its starting point
• Discounts at the venues along the way

I would hesitate if you want:

• A serious paranormal investigation
• A fixed list of famous haunted locations
• Cemetery, lighthouse, or museum visits
• A smoke-free route guaranteed in advance
• A fully scripted historical tour
• A quiet activity without alcohol

The tour is best for adults who see ghost stories as entertainment and enjoy meeting people over a drink. It is less suited to anyone who wants rigorous historical detail at every stop or who dislikes the uncertainty of changing venues and guide styles.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

You meet at 115 Cordova Street in St. Augustine at 7 p.m. The activity ends at that same meeting point after about two hours. Your confirmation arrives when you book, and the mobile ticket makes it easy to keep the booking on your phone.

The minimum age is 21, and alcoholic beverages are included. The tour is offered in English. It operates in all weather, although poor weather can lead to a cancellation, a different date, or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. Since the group is capped at 10, booking ahead is sensible if you are visiting on a busy weekend.

Should you book Spirits with the Spirits?

Book this tour if you want a relaxed, adult evening that combines four drinks with St. Augustine stories and a guided Old Town walk. The strongest version of the experience comes with a guide such as Aaron, Frederick, Echo, or Frank, when the history and ghost tales share equal space with the social side of the crawl.

Skip it if you want a tightly planned ghost investigation or a landmark-heavy walking tour. The route can feel too focused on bars, and the quality of the spooky storytelling is not fully consistent.

My practical advice is to book it for the drinks, the company, and the chance to hear local stories without planning your own route. Treat the ghost element as the flavor of the evening rather than a guarantee of scares. That expectation gives you the best chance of enjoying this unusual way to see St. Augustine after dark.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at 115 Cordova Street in St. Augustine, Florida.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 7 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts about two hours.

How many drinks are included?

Four complimentary alcoholic beverages are included, one at each of the four venues.

Does the tour return to its starting point?

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

What age do you need to be?

You must be at least 21 years old.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund.