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  • For centuries, the cobblestone streets of St. Augustine have soaked up more than just rain—they’ve absorbed blood, betrayal, and bone-chilling mystery. On the Blood on the Cobblestones Tour, you’ll walk through over 200 years of true crime history in the nation’s oldest city.
  •  This 90-minute adults-only experience covers notorious cold cases, gruesome murders, and chilling hauntings that stem from real historical events. From Florida’s oldest unsolved murder—Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney in 1785—to the shocking 1990 slaying of Flagler College student Amy Blount, every story is grounded in documented fact and local lore.
  •  Along the way, you'll revisit the brutal machete murder of socialite Athalia Ponsell Lindsley, the chilling confessions of serial killer William “Bad Bill” Lindsey, and the tragic aftermath of a deadly love triangle on Aviles Street. Discover why the spirits of victims—and sometimes even their killers—are said to still wander these streets, bars, and back alleys.
  •  Blending investigative storytelling with atmospheric settings, this tour is perfect for fans of true crime, unsolved mysteries, and the ghosts they leave behind. If you thought ghost tours were just for colonial tales, this one will show you just how recent—and disturbing—the dead of St. Augustine can be.
  • For centuries, the cobblestone streets of St. Augustine have soaked up more than just rain—they’ve absorbed blood, betrayal, and bone-chilling mystery. On the Blood on the Cobblestones Tour, you’ll walk through over 200 years of true crime history in the nation’s oldest city.
  • This 90-minute adults-only experience covers notorious cold cases, gruesome murders, and chilling hauntings that stem from real historical events. From Florida’s oldest unsolved murder—Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney in 1785—to the shocking 1990 slaying of Flagler College student Amy Blount, every story is grounded in documented fact and local lore.
  • Along the way, you'll revisit the brutal machete murder of socialite Athalia Ponsell Lindsley, the chilling confessions of serial killer William “Bad Bill” Lindsey, and the tragic aftermath of a deadly love triangle on Aviles Street. Discover why the spirits of victims—and sometimes even their killers—are said to still wander these streets, bars, and back alleys.
  • Blending investigative storytelling with atmospheric settings, this tour is perfect for fans of true crime, unsolved mysteries, and the ghosts they leave behind. If you thought ghost tours were just for colonial tales, this one will show you just how recent—and disturbing—the dead of St. Augustine can be.
Know Before You Go
  • please arrive 15 minutes early, please bring a valid id, please bring comfortable footwear.
  • please arrive 15 minutes early, please bring a valid id
Know Before You Book
  • all tours operate rain or shine., some or all locations we visit are not handicapped accessible., this is a walking tour., this tour will take place rain or shine
  • this is a walking tour., this tour will take place rain or shine

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  • For centuries, the cobblestone streets of St. Augustine have soaked up more than just rain—they’ve absorbed blood, betrayal, and bone-chilling mystery. On the Blood on the Cobblestones Tour, you’ll walk through over 200 years of true crime history in the nation’s oldest city.
  • This 90-minute adults-only experience covers notorious cold cases, gruesome murders, and chilling hauntings that stem from real historical events. From Florida’s oldest unsolved murder—Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney in 1785—to the shocking 1990 slaying of Flagler College student Amy Blount, every story is grounded in documented fact and local lore.
  • Along the way, you'll revisit the brutal machete murder of socialite Athalia Ponsell Lindsley, the chilling confessions of serial killer William “Bad Bill” Lindsey, and the tragic aftermath of a deadly love triangle on Aviles Street. Discover why the spirits of victims—and sometimes even their killers—are said to still wander these streets, bars, and back alleys.
  • Blending investigative storytelling with atmospheric settings, this tour is perfect for fans of true crime, unsolved mysteries, and the ghosts they leave behind. If you thought ghost tours were just for colonial tales, this one will show you just how recent—and disturbing—the dead of St. Augustine can be.
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  • Blood on the Cobblestones is a true crime pub Crawl of St. Augustine. Indulge in drinks as you discuss William Darrell Lindsey, a serial killer who targeted addicts and sec workers on the street of St. Augustine between 1983 and 1996. Hear about the murder of Father Rene Robert, who was known for helping ex-convicts. Explore a murder that happened on March 2, 1800 on the oldest street in the United States, Aviles Street, that left one man dead. Discuss the unsolved murder case of Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney. Hear about the murder of a model, Broadway performer, and television hostess, Athalia Ponsell Lindsley.
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  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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  • wheelchairaccessible
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Know Before You Go
  • please arrive 15 minutes early, please bring a valid id
Know Before You Book
  • this is a walking tour., this tour will take place rain or shine
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Version 2 – February 23, 2023 19:06

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Short Description
  • Blood on the Cobblestones is a true crime pub Crawl of St. Augustine. Indulge in drinks as you discuss William Darrell Lindsey, a serial killer who targeted addicts and sec workers on the street of St. Augustine between 1983 and 1996. Hear about the murder of Father Rene Robert, who was known for helping ex-convicts. Explore a murder that happened on March 2, 1800 on the oldest street in the United States, Aviles Street, that left one man dead. Discuss the unsolved murder case of Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney. Hear about the murder of a model, Broadway performer, and television hostess, Athalia Ponsell Lindsley.
  • Blood on the Cobblestones is a true crime pub Crawl of St. Augustine. Indulge in drinks as you discuss William Darrell Lindsey, a serial killer who targeted addicts and sec workers on the street of St. Augustine between 1983 and 1996. Hear about the murder of Father Rene Robert, who was known for helping ex-convicts. Explore a murder that happened on March 2, 1800 on the oldest street in the United States, Aviles Street, that left one man dead. Discuss the unsolved murder case of Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney. Hear about the murder of a model, Broadway performer, and television hostess, Athalia Ponsell Lindsley.
  • Your tour guide will meet you at the Ghost City Tours storefront, and from there you will head over to Stogies Jazz Club & Listening where you will have the opportunity to purchase an adult beverage. You'll then move along to Prohibition Kitchen where you'll have the opportunity to purchase a drink. Next, you'll head over to Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. You'll journey along to the Spanish Military Hospital Museum. Then you'll head over to O C White's Seafood & Spirits where you'll have the chance to purchase another drink. You'll then make your way to St. Francis Barracks. Last, you will head over to the St. Augustine National Cemetery.
Highlights
  • discuss the serial killer who targeted addicts and sex workers, hear about the murder of father rene robert, hear true crime stories that happened in st. augustine
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Version 1 – February 23, 2023 19:06

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Short Description
  • Blood on the Cobblestones is a true crime pub Crawl of St. Augustine. Indulge in drinks as you discuss William Darrell Lindsey, a serial killer who targeted addicts and sec workers on the street of St. Augustine between 1983 and 1996. Hear about the murder of Father Rene Robert, who was known for helping ex-convicts. Explore a murder that happened on March 2, 1800 on the oldest street in the United States, Aviles Street, that left one man dead. Discuss the unsolved murder case of Lieutenant Guillermo Delaney. Hear about the murder of a model, Broadway performer, and television hostess, Athalia Ponsell Lindsley.
  • Your tour guide will meet you at the Ghost City Tours storefront, and from there you will head over to Stogies Jazz Club & Listening where you will have the opportunity to purchase an adult beverage. You'll then move along to Prohibition Kitchen where you'll have the opportunity to purchase a drink. Next, you'll head over to Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. You'll journey along to the Spanish Military Hospital Museum. Then you'll head over to O C White's Seafood & Spirits where you'll have the chance to purchase another drink. You'll then make your way to St. Francis Barracks. Last, you will head over to the St. Augustine National Cemetery.
  • Blood on the Cobblestone is a true crime tour of St. Augustine. You will will get to enjoy adult beverage while hearing stories of some of the most notorious murders that happened in the city.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '21'
  • to: '100'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • adult:
  • from: '21'
  • to: '100'
Health
  • Face masks are optional.
  • Face masks are optional.
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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