Discover the rich history of Amelia Island with a small-group sightseeing tour. Set out in an air-conditioned minibus for a guided tour of Amelia Island and learn about different phases of local history from the Timucua Indians to the modern shrimping industry. Hear stories about local historic figures as you get your bearings in Amelia Island.

Maximize time in Amelia Island with a sightseeing tour
Get to know local history during a small-group minibus tour
Hear stories about different phases of history
Learn about Amelia Island's industry and economy today

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Amelia Island Historic Tours
1 N Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA
Curbside at Lot A by the marina, across the railroad tracks from the Salty Pelican Bar and Grill. Look for our 'HISTORIC TOUR STOP' sign!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Amelia Island

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Operated by Amelia Island Historic Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

233 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Great guide

LouiseM_D, Aug 2023

Daniel was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about Fernandina Beach history. No delays waiting.

A MUST ON AMELIA ISLAND

Melani_B, Apr 2023

Great tour. Very informative......would definitely recommend. Daniel is engaging and an excellent driver.

Response from Host, May 2023

We really appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to not only write this review, but to give us a very much appreciated 5 stars. Thank you for recommending this tour to others and hope to see you again on one of our many new tours soon!

Fascinating history of...

judy_w, Apr 2023

Fascinating history of Amelia Island and it was presented by our tour guide in such a descriptive manner, that it made you feel like you were there.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

All of our guides share a passion for a place they call home! No scripts, no rote repetition of regurgitated historical blurb, just an uncensored true representation of the amazing stories this island has to offer. A truly amazing evolution of one of America's best kept secrets, until now! Hope to see you again really soon! 5 stars 🙏🏼 👍😃

Not Your Ordinary Tour

Kathryn_C, Apr 2023

Our tour guide was extremely well-informed, personable and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of Fernandina Beach while touring the city and seeing the beautiful historic homes.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

This island really has it all. Incredible history like no other place, amazing architecture and stories of golden times gone by to match. Restaurants and bars with every conceivable taste for all palates. Thank you for taking your time out to leave this 5 star review. It validates a job well done, as all of our guides share the passion for a place they can call home. It's always our pleasure to share the stories of Amelia with our guests. See you soon?

Very enjoyable and entertaining!

Judith_B, Mar 2023

All the little tidbits of information Daniel shared with us regarding the history of Amelia Island that you wouldn't necessarily find in textbooks..

Response from Host, Mar 2023

It’s a truly fascinating island with lots of hidden gems and secrets. But they’re not secrets anymore! Thank you for taking the time out to support this small but growing company and leaving this much appreciated 5 star review.

Great

Anna_B, Feb 2023

Great half day event. Tour guide was super knowledgable about the area. He answers every question you may have!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

All of our guides have a true passion for this island and their home. The stories are always fascinating as we get a glimpse of what this island was hundreds of years into the past. Thank you for leaving this 5 star review as it means everything to us to get positive feedback as a small but growing company. Hope to see you next time on one of our other tours.

We learned a lot!

Paula_R, Dec 2022

The tour guide had an immense amount of knowledge and had a passion for teaching the historic events and significance. It was well worth it! Thank you

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you for your wonderful comments. Our guides all have a passion for delivering a very comprehensive and detailed breakdown of the eight flags and the periods of history that relate to those times. We really appreciate your taking your time out to leave this 5 star review! It means everything to us to get your feedback. Hope to see you on the next occasion for one of our other tours on the island!

great

Raymond_M, Dec 2022

drivers' lectures great. very educational. interesting tour. Just right amount of time for tour. viewed many great sites

Response from Host, Dec 2022

I really appreciate your taking the time to write this review. Your feedback is essential in our being the best tour for information and accurate history. We always know that you have a choice and are grateful that you chose us. Thank you for your company and time.

Eight flags tour

Michelle_J, Dec 2022

Daniel was a great storyteller and told us so much about the history and area it was like reliving it ourselves. Excellent tour!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

It was great fun being out with your group. There is so much history on this incredible island and to get to share the passion is really a pleasure. Thank you again for this 5 star review.

Great tour!

Patricia_B, Nov 2022

Daniel was extremely knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. Enjoyed his "storytelling" versus dry infomercial type delivery.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

We always try to make our tours an experience that you will remember as being a high point of your vacation. Lots of history and some slightly off beat characters that exerted authority over this small island. I am so delighted that you had a great time and we really appreciate your taking the time out to leave this valuable feedback. It means everything to us to keep the bar really high in content and delivery. Thank you so very much!

Our tour guide Daniel was...

Cathy_W, Oct 2022

Our tour guide Daniel was phenomenal. He brought everything to life. Such a knowledge and funny guy.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for starting our day in such an upbeat manner! It’s always amazing that our guests take their own time out to leave the most amazing 5 star reviews. This is what we always strive for, to deliver factual history in an entertaining and enjoyable fashion. Everyone at AIHT’s share the passion for this incredible island and with such an incredible history, it’s hard not to fall in love with the place! Your comments make our job worthwhile and spur us on to share the passion. Please don’t wait too long to come back and see us again! We loved your company and look forward to sharing more history with you in the future. Thank you!

Worth the tour

Patricia_H, Sep 2022

Daniel knows a lot about Fernandina and Amelia Island history. The tour was fascinating and fun. Thanks Daniel! Would absolutely recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

This island has some of the most interesting history to be found anywhere! Thank you for taking your time out and spending it with us! It really is a fascinating place and we are delighted to have been able to share the passion with you! Thank you again!

Eight Flags tour with Dan was super informative and entertaining!

Bill_I, Aug 2022

It was my husband’s and my first trip to Amelia Island. We learned so much history on the eight flags tour. Dan was an excellent tour guide. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but funny and entertaining as well.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

It was great to take you out on a tour of the of the island including some of the incredible houses in our historic downtown area. So much history and twists on American culture from this tiny fun packed island.

Deep dive on history of Amelia Island

Emma_B, Jun 2022

Daniel was a very engaging speaker who knew lots of info on the history of Amelia Island. He gave us extra time on the tour. We enjoyed looking at all the notable/historic homes and hearing why these homes were of interest.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

I really appreciate your great feedback as it’s alway a great welcome when I have a little extra time to introduce a small snippet of the historic homes and people that made the difference as to why this is such an amazing place to tour and visit. The 8 Flags and Historic homes are separate tours, but when time allows a sneak preview, it’s always a fun addition!,

The history of Amelia...

Paul_C, May 2022

The history of Amelia Island the houses and the diversity of it was impressive we were very pleased with this tour and our guide

Response from Host, May 2022

We really appreciate your giving up your valuable time to ride out on the Eight Flags tour of Amelia Island. Thank you for leaving this review and we look forward to hopefully serving you again in the very near future.

A 10 out of 10 experience!

Ed_P, Apr 2022

It’s not often that you hit the perfect trifecta of tours ….good weather, small group ,and most importantly a very knowledgeable tour guide, Daniel Daly. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the island’s long history. We travel extensively and this was one of the best tours we’ve taken. We did not want it to be over

Response from Host, May 2022

I really appreciate the maximum 10 out of 10 and 5 stars for good measure! It’s alway the perfect environment when a small intimate group with a love of local history ride out with us and immerse themselves in the fabulous legends this island has to offer. It’s without a doubt the most magical of islands, with a deep and interesting past. Thank you for taking the time out to leave this review and we look forward to seeing you again on one of our other tours on your next visit to the island.

Trip down memory lane

Gloria_B, Apr 2022

Cemetery tour and the history of the people buried there. The story of the nuns and the crosses that represented them was amazing. The history of the families that lived in the historical houses.

Response from Host, May 2022

The cemetery at Bosque Bello is indeed a fascinating tour in it’s own right. The people that lived in the Historic Downtown area throughout the Golden Years of Fernandina are fascinating and gets you close to a trip back in time. We are always ecstatic and over the moon when we read that having a choice, you chose us and we got it right for your vacation. Please come and see us again on your next visit to the Island.

Very informative

John_A, Apr 2022

Had a lot of fun. Very informative. Driver was pleasant and vehicle comfortable. Definitely recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We are delighted that you had lots of fun! Are drivers are all hopefully very accommodating and the vehicles are alway cleaned and sanitized very thoroughly before and after every trip. Thank you for your 5 Star review as it is alway very much appreciated that you have taken the time out of your busy schedule to leave these incredible comments.

Well worth an hour and 1/2 of your time.

Robert_R, Apr 2022

Daniels knowledge of the history of the area is amazing! He’s like a walking wikpedia! Would recommend to anyone interested in learning the background of Amelia Island.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Your 5 Star review is really appreciated. This Island is truly amazing and it’s history is unlike any other place. From Native Timucuan Indians and being the only place to have flown 8 independent flags over it’s 450 years plus evolution. A great opportunity for us to show you want you want to find out and take away an experience of a lifetime.

Tour Guide was excellent....

KPatel, Mar 2022

Tour Guide was excellent. We really enjoyed. Great time. We definitely recommend other people to take this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We really appreciate your taking the time to leave this 5 start review! Thanking you for recommending this tour, and we hope to see you on one of our many tours in the not so distant future.