Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

After dark, on select days, the St. Augustine Lighthouse opens for a special history and ghost tour featuring true stories about the people who lived, visited, and worked at the lighthouse.

The tales also include information about those who died on the grounds and the ghostly encounters that continue to happen. This is the only regular tour that welcomes visitors into the lighthouse grounds at night and includes a climb to the top. Along the way, the guide shares the lighthouse's history and relates true tales of a ghostly presence.

Warning, in addition to being spooky, these tours are popular — visitors are strongly encouraged to book the tour while trip planning, before arriving in town.

U.S.A.Today readers have voted the St. Augustine Lighthouse as one of the top 10 best haunted destinations in the United States.

Admission: $29.95 for all adults and youth, including seniors. $24.95 for children ages seven to 12. Children must be at least seven years old and at least 44 inches tall. They must be able to climb the lighthouse stairs on their own.

When: The days and times change with the seasons. In the winter, tours are generally available Fridays - Sundays, with at least one 90-minute tour each evening. Tours may start as early as 8:30 and the last tour could start as late as 10:45. Check their calendar for exact times and availability, and to purchase tickets.

Schedule for Planning:

• In June and July, the tours are offered at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays. There is no Dark of the Moon Tour on July 4. 
• During other months, the tours are offered on Fridays through Sundays.
• There will be a Dark of the Moon Tour on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
• In the winter, tours are held on Fridays through Sundays, with extra tours on some school vacation weeks, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Where: At the St. Augustine Lighthouse, 100 Red Cox Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32080

As dates and times are often updated, please use this link to see when the tour is running and to book tickets.