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|  |   Whetstone Chocolates | Take a Chocolate or Pub Tour in St. Augustine Tours of St. Augustine are a perennially popular way for groups to experience this northeast Florida city's rich history, culture and food.
Whetstone Chocolates Factory Tours
Offer your meeting attendees a sweet experience with a tour of Whetstone Chocolates. The Chocolate Indulgence Tour offers a unique introduction to the pleasures of fine artisan chocolates. Attendees will learn the history of cocoa and the art of making high-quality chocolates. They can even make their own chocolate bar. They can watch Whetstone's Chef create chocolate drinks and gourmet chocolate desserts for indulgence while on the tour. For more information, go to whetstonechocolates.com or call 904-217-0275.
Themed tours – culinary, mayhem and pubs
City Walks, a St. Augustine walking tour company, offers themed tours of the historic city, including:
- Savory Faire – a Food Tour with Taste
This delectable 2.5-hour walking tour explores the historical and cultural influences on the tastes of St. Augustine throughout the centuries. From tapas to desserts, attendees will explore food from the first Thanksgiving to the city's present-day culinary offerings. The tour includes stops at several eateries and specialty shops. - History, Mystery, Mayhem & Murder
Not another ghost tour! This popular tour is full of historic tales of the city's sinister dark side – pirate sackings, French and Indian massacres, unsolved murders and more. It includes everything from strange burial customs to diseases and murders. - The St. Augustine Pub Crawl
A step up from your average pub crawl, this is a historical walking pub tour visiting five of St. Augustine's most unique, authentic pubs and taverns. Attendees will experience a slice of local St. Augustine culture while enjoying tales of St. Augustine's history along with traditional pub lore of times gone by. For more information, go to www.staugustinecitywalks.com or call 904-540-3476. |