St. Augustine Bourbon Tour: History and Tasting

Explore St. Augustine’s rich history and savor premium bourbon and whiskey on a guided tasting tour. Discover curated venues, delicious bites, and masterful cocktails.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cordova Street - Once the western boundary of the historic Spanish settlement, this notable street stretches nearly the entire length of historic St. Augustine. It is the perfect starting point for an exciting afternoon of delightful whiskeys and local cuisine.
  • Old City Gates - These gates, part of the original city fortifications, were last…
What's Included
  • All bourbons, whiskeys, and cocktails included
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the ultimate bourbon tour in St. Augustine, beginning with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the city’s renowned distillery. Delight in a guided bourbon tasting crafted specifically for our guests, and participate in a thieving demonstration, sampling whiskey directly from the barrel—an unforgettable experience for any whiskey enthusiast….

Location
Saint Augustine Distillery
Riberia Street
Please meet your guide inside the Distillery located at 112 Riberia Street. When you check in with the host, please let them know you are there for St. Augustine Experiences. Limited parking! Weekends and holidays we recommend arriving very early or use one of public or private lots around the city.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rondif
Nov 22, 2025
A Fun, Tasty and informative Tour - It was just my husband and I on this tour , which meant we got a very personalized experience with our guide Russ. He was amazing. Very knowledgeable about bourbon, local history, and all that St. Augustine has to offer. Very personable and with a great sense of humor as well. Not to mention, he was very safety conscience.As we walked on the busy streets. If you do one of these tours, for sure ask for Russ. He even made small adjustments to the tour to accommodate our interests. His follow-up email telling us every place.We went what we drank and where to consider eating in the future was really helpful. He really went the extra mile to make sure we had a good time. Would highly recommend.
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Josephpp3827vi
Nov 12, 2025
Whiskey and Bourbon Tour with Russ - Had such a great time on the history walking tour we decided to book the bourbon and whiskey tour with Russ. Russ took great care in planning the journey which included a wide variety of whiskey and bourbon. He was incredibly knowledgeable and great for commendations as well! Such an awesome tour, thank you Russ!
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Ianbs4338ui
Oct 4, 2025
St. Augustine Bourbon, Whiskey History tour that you don't want to miss! - Possibly one of the best experiences St. Augustine has to offer. Being local to St. Augustine, my friend and I have done many of the attractions St. Augustine has to offer so when walking into the Bourbon and Whiskey experience, we weren't sure if we would get anything new out of it, that we haven't done already. Not only were our expectations exceeded, but this experience quickly rose to the top of the list of the few experiences we'd do multiple times. Russ was an amazing guide, highlighting some of the interesting historical points that even we didn't know. Probably what was best about the entire experience was that this wasn't like we were given a tour by the same old tour guide, stale and just going through the motions. Russ quickly became one of our friends. It was like walking, talking and having a few beverages with an old high school buddy that you haven't seen for years. We learned not just about St. Augustine but also about each other. The 3 and a half hour tour flew by, a great time and would definitely recommend. Also, if you don't request Russ, your doing yourself a great injustice!
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Rogerthomson1
Sep 23, 2025
Exceptional ... do not miss this experience - Russ gave an exceptional history tour with a great amount of information not heard on other tours, and you get to sample a variety of whiskey with tasty snacks.
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Roger_t
Sep 23, 2025
St. Augustine history & Whiskey - Russ was an amazingly personable guide sharing his knowledge of St. Augustine history and passion for whiskey.
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Christine
May 3, 2025
Fun, relaxing and informative - Russ was a knowledgeable tour guide and engaged with us all. Bourbon and whiskey Selections were interesting, food was excellent, and the comfortable walk through the beautiful city with info along as we the strolled to each stop was memorable. Thanks for making my husband’s birthday fun!
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Allen_h
Apr 3, 2025
Best tour in town! - This was best tour experience my wife and I have ever had. Our guide, Russ, was so knowledgeable about both the history of St Augustine and of Bourbons and whiskey. Most importantly, he treated us like we were the only people on the tour. I want to take this tour over and over again!
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Lightpacker776094
Feb 26, 2025
History and whiskey, what’s not to like. - Our guide Russ Saunders goes above and beyond to make the experience unique to your group. The 3 venues we visited were very good. Russ knows St Augustine history and happily shares it with his companions. The bourbon/whiskey tasting experience was new to me. I found a couple new favorites. Considering doing similar tour next year.
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Cherr245
Dec 24, 2024
Russ is awesome! - Russ was a very knowledgable guide. He was very personable we enjoyed learning the history and special spots that are not frequented often. We spent the rest of the evening enjoying a place Russ showed us. Without a doubt highly recommend.
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Sunshine59109834878
Nov 16, 2024
An afternoon in St Augustine - What a blast! Decided to sneak out of work on a Tuesday with a buddy of mine and thought this looked fun. Walking around St Augustine stopping into cool bars and tasting pre-selected drinks paired with different bites to eat. Made some new friends from the UK and learned some new facts about my favorite brown water. Haven't laughed that hard in awhile. Highly recommend. Oh and the guide Russ just makes it all that more fun.
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From $209
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).