Spirits with the Spirits haunted pub crawl – drinks included

Ghost stories taste better with a drink in hand. This two-hour St. Augustine pub crawl mixes supernatural tales, local history, and four alcoholic beverages across the Old Town area. I like the small maximum group of 10, which can make the evening feel personal, and I like that the route loops back to its starting point instead of leaving you to find your way home.

The strongest guides, especially Aaron, Frederick, Frank, Echo, and Sadie, have earned praise for their storytelling and local insight. The main caution is consistency. Some outings have delivered engaging ghost lore and useful city tips, while others have felt disorganized or too light on spooky content.

Quick takeaways for your evening

• Four drinks are included: You receive one alcoholic beverage at each of four venues, plus special drink discounts along the way.
• The route covers several districts: Expect Old Town, the Flagler district, and the Old Spanish area, with walking between stops.
• Small groups shape the experience: The maximum is 10 people, and smaller parties may get more direct attention from the guide.
• Guide quality matters: Aaron receives especially strong praise, while a few accounts describe uneven storytelling and organization.
• This is a pub crawl first: You will spend time sitting in bars and restaurants, not only walking around looking at haunted sites.
• Plan for the weather: The activity operates in all weather conditions and requires a moderate level of physical fitness.

Starting at 115 Cordova Street at 7 p.m.

The meeting point is 115 Cordova Street in St. Augustine’s Old Town district. The tour begins at 7 p.m., a useful time for seeing the historic center after dark while still leaving the rest of your evening open.

Your guide leads the route, so you do not need to study a map or plan the order of the stops. That is helpful in an old district where a short-looking walk can take you through several streets and neighborhoods.

The group then follows a loop through parts of Old Town, the Flagler district, and the Old Spanish area. The loop design is practical. You finish back at the same meeting point, rather than ending at an unfamiliar bar on the other side of town.

You should expect regular walking between venues. The tour requires moderate physical fitness, and the route operates in all weather conditions. Wear comfortable shoes and check the forecast before leaving your hotel. Smart casual clothing is the stated dress code, so beachwear or very casual clothing would not fit the evening as well.

Four venues and four included drinks

The central promise is simple: four complimentary alcoholic beverages at four local establishments. Your first drink comes when the group reaches the opening venue, and three more drinks follow at later stops.

That structure gives the evening a clear rhythm. You walk, hear stories, settle in for a drink, then move on to another venue. The drinks are not merely an add-on at the end, which helps the activity feel like a true pub crawl rather than a ghost walk with one token refreshment.

The exact drink selection is not specified, so you should not assume a particular beer, wine, cocktail, or serving size. The available accounts mention beers, wines, and a good variety of drinks, but the experience can vary by venue.

Special discounts are also offered at each stop. This can improve the value if you want to order beyond the included beverage. Still, the tour price is not provided here, so I cannot judge the exact cost per drink or compare it fairly with buying drinks on your own.

One practical point deserves attention: one reported stop was a cigar bar. If you have a strong reaction to smoke, ask about the planned venues before you commit, since an advance warning may not always be given. That single detail could matter more to you than the ghost stories.

What the storytelling is really like

The best version of this tour pairs city history with local ghost lore. Strong guides have talked about haunted locations, supernatural stories, and personal experiences, while also answering questions about St. Augustine and pointing out places away from the most obvious tourist routes.

Aaron is the name most closely linked with the tour’s strongest praise. Multiple outings credit him with being personable, attentive, easy to follow, and especially good at combining the city’s past with supernatural tales. Some groups have even requested him again.

Frederick has also been praised for his command of local history and for taking groups to appealing local venues. Frank received credit for listening to the group’s preferences, while Echo and Sadie were described as friendly and entertaining. Shawn has also led an enjoyable outing, including one arranged by golf cart for a person with a disability.

The weaker experiences show why the guide matters so much. A few accounts describe guides spending too much time on personal stories, offering few ghost tales, or failing to speak during walks between bars. One outing was criticized as disorganized, and another had an unacceptable delay when the guide did not arrive on time.

I would think of the tour as guide-dependent. If you get a strong storyteller, the walk can connect St. Augustine’s streets, buildings, and legends in a memorable way. If the guide is not prepared, the evening may feel like four bar visits with only a thin supernatural thread.

Old Town, Flagler, and the Old Spanish area

The route’s appeal comes partly from movement through several parts of central St. Augustine. You are not confined to one bar or a single block. The walk gives you a chance to see Old Town after dark, pass through the Flagler district, and reach the Old Spanish area while the guide supplies stories along the way.

The supplied details do not name every venue or identify a fixed landmark at each stop. That means you should not book this expecting guaranteed entry to a specific museum, cemetery, lighthouse, or haunted building.

In fact, one disappointed party expected stops connected to famous haunted attractions and found that the route did not include them. The itinerary is built around pubs and restaurants, with stories shared during the walk and at the stops.

That can be a plus if you want a relaxed evening rather than a formal history lecture. It can be a drawback if your main goal is visiting haunted sites themselves. I would not choose this as your only ghost-themed activity in St. Augustine if you want cemeteries, museums, or landmark interiors.

The first stop sets the tone

At the first venue, you receive the initial included drink and begin settling into the group. This is where the guide should establish the balance between drinking, city history, and spooky storytelling.

A good start makes a difference. The evening is short, only about two hours, so a long wait for the guide or a slow introduction can take up a large share of your time. One serious account described a guide running late and eventually canceling the outing, with a refund offered. That appears to be an isolated but important service failure.

The first venue also gives you a chance to decide how much you want to participate. If you prefer ghost stories over personal anecdotes, say so early. The guides have shown some willingness to adjust to group interests, and direct questions can help keep the evening focused.

Stops two and three bring the variety

After the opening drink, the group continues to additional venues. The route may take you through different parts of the central district, with a drink and more stories at each location.

The middle part of the evening is where the pub crawl format becomes most apparent. You spend time seated inside establishments, meeting other people, and ordering or receiving drinks. Some people will love this social pace. Others may find that it replaces too much walking and sightseeing.

The distance between stops has been described as manageable, neither excessively long nor too short. Still, the tour does not provide exact walking distances, and the physical demands can change with the route and weather.

I like the chance to see local businesses beyond the most obvious tourist stops. One guide was praised for knowing places that were less crowded with tourists, and that sort of local direction can help you plan the rest of your St. Augustine visit.

The final venue and return loop

The fourth venue completes the included drink package. By this point, you will have visited four establishments, heard the main set of stories, and walked through several central districts.

The route then returns to the starting point at 115 Cordova Street. That makes the end of the evening easy to manage. You can continue to another nearby restaurant or bar, return to your accommodation, or arrange a ride from a familiar location.

Because four alcoholic beverages are part of the experience, plan your evening responsibly. The tour requires walking, and the route continues after each drink. Keep your own pace in mind, especially if you plan to order additional beverages using the venue discounts.

Small groups can be a real advantage

The maximum group size is 10 people. That is small enough for a guide to hear questions and keep track of the group while crossing streets and moving between venues.

Very small groups have received especially warm praise. Couples who were the only participants, or who shared the evening with just one other couple, described the outing as personal and intimate. A smaller group can also make it easier to ask about a particular building, local legend, or restaurant recommendation.

One person wished the group had been larger, which is a useful reminder that the social atmosphere depends on your preference. If you want a lively night out with lots of new people, a small turnout may feel quiet. If you want direct attention from the guide, it can be ideal.

The cap also means you should not expect a large theatrical production. This is closer to a guided social walk with drinks than a staged ghost show with actors, props, or interactive effects.

Value depends on your expectations

The included beverages are the clearest value feature. Four alcoholic drinks, four venues, guide service, and a two-hour route can make sense for someone who already planned to spend the evening ordering drinks in Old Town.

The discounts at each venue add another possible saving. Their value depends on what you order and on the tour price, which is not supplied here. I would compare the total booking price with the likely cost of four drinks and a self-guided evening before paying.

The experience offers extra value if you want orientation in St. Augustine. Guides have shared restaurant tips, local events, less touristy places, and city stories that can improve the rest of your visit.

It offers less value if you want access to major haunted attractions or a formal lesson in local history. In that case, you may spend much of the evening in bars without seeing the places you expected.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend this for adults who want a social night out with a spooky theme. It works well for couples, friends, and small groups looking for something more unusual than a standard bar crawl.

It is also a good fit if you enjoy hearing personal ghost stories and local anecdotes while walking through an old city. The strongest guides make the evening feel friendly rather than stiff, and the small group limit supports that style.

You should think twice if you do not drink alcohol, dislike smoky venues, have difficulty walking, or want a serious paranormal investigation. The minimum age is 21, the tour is offered in English, and a moderate physical fitness level is required.

It may also disappoint you if you expect every story to take place at the exact bar where it is told. One criticism concerned hearing a story in one location and then walking elsewhere for a drink. That is normal for some guided routes, but it does not suit everyone.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

Confirmation is provided when you book. The activity accepts up to 10 people and runs in all weather conditions, so dress for the forecast.

The stated policy allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the 7 p.m. start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund. If poor weather causes the company to cancel, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Should you book Spirits with the Spirits?

Book it if you want four drinks, a guided Old Town walk, and ghost stories in a small group. The experience is strongest with guides such as Aaron, Frederick, Frank, Echo, Sadie, or Shawn, and the best outings combine useful city advice with entertaining supernatural tales.

Skip it if your priority is visiting cemeteries, museums, the lighthouse, or other fixed haunted attractions. Also ask about the route if smoke bothers you. The overall rating of 4.1 from 44 ratings suggests a generally enjoyable experience, but the uneven accounts make guide quality and expectations important.

For the right group, this can be a fun grown-up introduction to St. Augustine after dark. Just remember what you are buying: a pub crawl with ghost stories, not a full-scale haunted-site tour.

FAQ

Where does the haunted pub crawl start?

It starts at 115 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084, in the Old Town district.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 7 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

How many drinks are included?

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

What areas does the route cover?

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

Does the tour return to the starting point?

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

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 21.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If the experience is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.