Getting this activity 'on the books' was more than aggravating, to say the least. The tasting tour…read moresays that to text them is a quicker option for response to inquiries (for them.) It most definitely didn't seem that way! They DID get back to me via text, but it wasn't in a quick fashion. I'd say an semi-acceptable fashion (within 8-12 hours.) Regardless, we DID get our event scheduled for a private tour with (15 people.) It was quite an expensive 'private tour' of the night of lights that was explained to me as tho the grinch (driving one trolly) and Santa (driving another trolly) would interact with one another (more than minimally) and make the tour exclusive to all 15 of us. They would hop off one trolly and interact with the passengers of the other trolly, etc. In reality, it was NOT a collective tour. The grinch separated from the other trolly and it was essentially two separate tours. Approximately 3-4 times they interacted with one another (acting as tho one would hit the other's trolly, yelling insults at Santa, responding to the grinch, and stopping at the 'duck bar' for the ambush together.) The address to initially meet at is kind of hard to find, even with GPS, as well! There is NO indication of 'the tasting tours' business name on the store front at the address. It is a Cuban bakery.' YES, we all had a good time.... But I don't want the rest of you that book a 'private' tour to be mislead or pay for something you won't receive. *** I also find it distasteful that the company charges an unprecedented amount of money for the trolly rides and then has the audacity to send an email asking for further tip for the trolly drivers.*** Whether a patron tips or not is up to them, not a business owner requesting it!

Went on a Night if Lights carriage ride with Tasting Tours. Our driver was Carly and the horse was…read moreFred. We were given a bottle of white wine and a bottle of red for 4 people. The ride was outstanding and the driver, Carly, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Have done Tasting Tours several times before and lived all of them. Wonderful time!

Very disappointing. This is advertised as a karaoke and holiday light tour with bubble machines and…read more3-D glasses, but none of that was provided--no bubble machine, no 3-D glasses, and only one microphone for a large group. There were 12 of us paying $45 each and taking up all the seats for this time slot, and the tour lasted just 19 minutes. We arrived only 6 minutes late, tours are booked on the hour, yet we didn't depart until 7:11 pm and were brought back at 7:29 pm--even though the next tour wasn't until 8:00. We did get hot cocoa and treats (as advertised), but overall it felt rushed, overpriced, and poorly run. Do NOT recommend. We were all very disappointed.

Jennalee was great! We were the only ones on our tour and we arrived early so she gave us a little…read morebonus tour of the old area of town. Our first stop was an adorable little wine shop where they had a table set and ready for us as we entered. We were treated to 4 different wines and a delicious charcuterie plate. We had a hard time choosing from their many cute wine themed gifts that we wanted to take home for souvenirs (shopping was optional but hard to resist). Our second stop was a quirky little duck stop where we were served a fun bubbly drink! There was a nice shop there too. But the best was saved for last where we enjoyed a fabulous chardonnay along with a gourmet beef tenderloin kabob and potato pave (I believe). The restaurant was closed and we had the patio to ourselves along with the attention of the chef and the wait staff. It was a wonderful way to end the tour. Jennalee made sure she kept us on schedule throughout the tour without rushing us. En route to each stop, she shared her knowledge of the town, landmarks, and history-so interesting! And her laugh is contageous! We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting St. Augustine!

I booked a sunset cruise with Sabrage in St. Augustine to celebrate my brother and sister-in-law's…read more33rd wedding anniversary. With a perfect 75° evening forecasted for a Saturday night, it seemed like an ideal way to enjoy the occasion. Their online booking system was easy to use, and after our credit card was authorized, we were all set for a 5:00 PM departure. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the dock, things took a disappointing turn. The business office was open, but no staff were inside. After asking around at nearby boats, we learned that no one from Sabrage had been seen all day. I called the number provided, only to reach voicemail. About ten minutes after 5:00, I finally received a callback informing me that they had simply overlooked our reservation and did not have staff available to run the boat that night. It's incredibly frustrating to book an event on a Friday, only to show up the next day and find out that the company didn't even check their reservations. Based on other reviews, it seems like the cruises themselves are enjoyable, but the lack of organization and reliability is a major red flag. If you do choose to book with them, I highly recommend calling ahead--maybe even more than once--to confirm that they're actually operating. To their credit, they voided the charge quickly, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired. On a beautiful Saturday night in March, in a prime tourist location, I can't understand why a cruise company wouldn't be running. If not then, when? Given this experience, I have no plans to book with them again.

What an amazing time! We were in very capable and knowledgeable hands! The catering was plentiful…read moreand delicious! Safe, clean environment and perfect music for positive vibes as we sailed toward rare points of view, touring downtown St Augustine. A Must do for large group gatherings (100ish person engagements, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, work parties, nights of lights, summer nights...). Such a relaxing way to spend a Friday night. Thank you to our Captain and his dynamic duo!

The wine is made from blueberry's and is delicious. You can buy this wine soon at total wines.read more

Beautiful setting, very casual. We had a party of six for dinner on Friday night at 6:30…read more First of all the blueberry wine (dry) is pretty tasty; a bit of a surprise. We ordered a cheese and fruit plate for the table, wine flights, and full steak dinners. Tom and I split a 12 oz ribeye ($40) and ordered a soup (lobster bisque) and a salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare - char broiled perfectly. Served with a baked potato and veggies. We split a blueberry cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Total bill with tip (be aware they add a 20% tip) was $100 for two. We sat outside on the covered patio and it was very pleasant. Great service too - we will definitely return. Recommend!

We did the Spirit and Spirits ghost tour Valentine's weekend. It was a lot of fun and our your…read moreguide was very knowledgeable and funny. There were about 5 couples all together on the tour. We stopped at three different bars and explored some different areas all within walking distance. The first place was beer only, so my significant other got a free drink since the tour guide bought everyone's first round. The next place we ordered shots and the third place, Stogies, we didn't drink. The first distillery, was very large and you were able to see the machines in the back. The restroom was clean but had minimal waiting space. We only had a few hecklers outside the tour, but we ignored them and made jokes about it since they were pretty wasted. We learned different stories in the area including burial spots. The bars were pretty packed so we did what we could to avoid others and be too close. I happened to catch some orbs in some photos I took which was really cool. Stogies was the most interesting. The guide told us about Annie, who used to own the building. He explained townspeople didn't like her and she was found murdered on her own door step. So she's been called a malevolent spirit. That the bar staff close in pairs and she's injured other staff before. We also took pictures upstairs too. All in all it was a good trip and good price. Only 25 per person. Would definitely do again.

Pete is the best guide ever!!! He is professional, kind, very knowledgeable and great with my…read morefourth graders! I request him every year! Thank you for another incredible experience teaching about our nation's oldest permanently occupied European settlement!

Marisol was an amazing host and guide throughout our food journey in Amelia Island on a HOT…read moreSaturday afternoon! I would definitely recommend booking with her to gain some insight into the history of the island and get an introduction to the "off Center Street" experiences. She worked with me to provide options for private tour & delivered us to our next location without any problems. Hola Cuban Coffee Shop. The Palace Saloon. The Green Turtle. The Arte. Cafe Kariboo. Duck Pinz. The Decantery. The Florida Inn. Center Street.

Had a great time exploring Amelia Island with all our new friends (because that is what they…read morebecame!)! Tour was informative and fun and the food and drinks were amazing! SO much food-seriously do not eat lunch before going on this tour! Stopped at 2 restaurants and were given full meals and drinks, also stopped at 2 taverns for cocktails. Tour guide did a great job pointing out different landmarks and such as we walked around town. This was the perfect way to start out our weekend in Amelia Island! Highly recommend!

Definitely a MUST-DO! This was an incredible experience…read more Everything we were shown today would've been missed if we decided to stop in and walk around to see what the town had to offer. Not only did we get to know a bit of the towns history, we got to eat incredible food and meet incredible people. I chose for us to do a private tour and it did not disappoint. It was a great day to experience Inverness, Florida! What a beautiful, small town. I highly suggest booking one of these tours, Elizabeth was highly knowledgeable and knew the towns history backwards and forwards. Highly recommend! Great experience that was not expensive. Well worth it!

Our neighborhood group of 16 booked Elizabeth's Tour in Crystal River. The information about…read morefamous people who visited or filmed or built in Crystal River was a surprise for most of us. Elizabeth took us to Lemon Tree Gift shop first where you have an opportunity to see so may unique gifts many produced by local crafters. We also spent time in the Artisans Art Gallery (most of us went back to either of the stops after the tour because we had seen something to purchase). However, the highlight was the four restaurants on the tour where we were treated to such incredible food pairings. Trust me when I say, no one left hungry! We were treated to unique American dishes, BBQ, seafood, and home made doughnuts and ice cream. One example, The Cattle Dog is owned by a five star chef who brought his culinary skills to this quaint town. I highly recommend you book this tour for a fun, fabulous, food tour in the lovely coastal town of Crystal River.

5 Enormous Stars! I can't believe that this business did not have a Yelp listing already set up…read more This is, by far, one of the best walking food and wine tours I have ever taken, and I've taken over twenty. Our group had 12 people in it; she said the most she'll do is groups of 16. Cost was approximately $100 per person. Communication was excellent regarding meeting time, place, etc. The business is owned and operated by Jimberly, (yes, Jimberly) who used to be a chef, and owned her own small restaurant... 'til Covid came along. She prides herself on the fact that none of the places we stop at have pre-made, bar/generic food. Let her know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions, and she'll do her best to make special arrangements for you. She has been a Mount Dora native for many years, and had so many great local stories, gave a bunch of great recommendations, and knew people and dogs almost everywhere we went. Each food tour Jimberly does varies, depending on restaurant availability, but this is the one we took: Stop 1: Olive Branch - half glass of red, half glass of white, house salad, penne alla vodka. Stop 2: Lakeside Inn Gift Shop - shot of peach wine, shot of pomegranate wine, shot of chocolate liquor. We got a discount if we bought anything. Stop 3: Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - scoop of mofongo, piece of skirt steak, piece of cuban, tostone with ropa vieja, piece of flan, piece of tres leches cake, small mojito! This place was outstanding! Stop 4: White Orchid Market Gift Shop - chip with dip, ramekin of pasta, small piece of fudge. Discount, so I bought a candle. Stop 5: Magical Meat Boutique - This is a British Pub, so we had fish and chips, and a cocktail. So good! So full! Absolutely a great experience, and a "must" do if you visit Mount Dora.

Fantastic tour! A friend of mine recommended St.Augustine…read moreGold Tours and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Easy to book (and reschedule because of the cold front). Dale is easy to communicate with, on time, extremely knowledgeable about the history of St.Augustine. His depth of knowledge was impressive and we enjoyed our tour.

We had a wonderful tour with Tom. He really knows his history. Highly recommend this tour. Very…read morerelaxing and great way to see this beautiful city.