Ripley's Red Train Tours

The Red Train Tours, operated by Ripley's Believe It or Not, has introduced visitors to historic St. Augustine since 1953.

Their sightseeing tour, the Red Express takes guests on a one-hour comprehensive tour through the nation's oldest city. Guests may park their car and hop aboard at the Red Train "terminal" at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium. This non-stop tour travels through the historic downtown, while the driver provides lively and informative narration for more than 100 points of historical or fun interest. The trains run hourly, between 10:00 am. and 5:00 p.m. and are ticketed events with a scheduled date and time.

The Ripley's Red Train Tours offer an excellent introduction to the history, attractions, and stories about the historic downtown, and can help visitors decide which attractions they will want to visit. While on the Red Express, visitors will learn about the Castillo De San Marcos, the Villa Zorayda, the Old Jail, Flagler College, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, and many more places around St. Augustine.

Tours are available seven days a week, beginning at the top of each hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance by going to their website, where guests may purchase tickets for the train only, or combined tickets for both the Red Train and Ripley's Odditorium.

Additional Information

• Ripley's Red Train Tours are pet friendly
• Fold-up wheelchairs and collapsible walking aids may be taken on the train as long as the guest is able to step up 13 inches to get aboard. 
• The trains are open-air vehicles, making it easy to see each site and to take photos. Ponchos are provided free to guests if it rains.
• Trains depart hourly from Ripley's Believe it or Not!, at 19 San Marco Avenue.
• There is a large parking lot at 19 San Marco, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee is $5.00 per hour.

Other Attractions by Ripley's

• Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium
• Ripley's Haunted Castle Investigation
• Bayfront Mini Golf