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Eight Flags Road Tour: Discover Amelia Island's Rich History
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276 Ratings
Fernandina Beach
Embark on the Eight Flags Road Tour and discover the rich history of Amelia Island, the only location in America to have flown 8 independent flags. Uncover the stories of religious struggle, the Revolutionary War, smugglers, slave traders, and pirates that have shaped this island's growth and its impact on American history.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Amelia Island - The eight flags tour takes you on a historical journey through all of the locations that those flags have flown over the islands incredible history. The only location in America to have had this number of independent flags. You will travel through the historic downtown district and out to the original Fernandina. On our journey we will cover each of the flags, the period from which they flew and the historical significance behind all of those dates from a historical perspective.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transport
Additional Information
Amelia Island, abundant with deep-rooted history, is the unique place across the United States to have raised 8 autonomous flags. Its profound historical richness transports us across time, starting from the early life of the Timucuan Indians, our initial settlers dating back to 2000 BC. The sequence of flags narrate a saga of spiritual conflict and oppression, the influence of Christianity not granting the worship of any other deity. The Revolutionary war exerted a crushing blow on the island, with rebels making moves under the cloak of divine authority. Everyone from smugglers and slave traders to pirates played a role in shaping this Island’s progress. This captivating journey offers a hint into how an ostensibly insignificant barrier island has profoundly and obscurely influenced America’s history. We invite you to take part in this astounding expedition traversing through centuries of impressive historical truths.
Location
Amelia Island Historic Tours
North Front Street
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alicia_b
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent trip - Tour guide was excellent He was knowledgeable and great sense of humor
I would recommend this tour in the future
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Retiredandhappy6246
May 28, 2024
A Must Do! - My husband and I took the tour with Daniel. It was what we expected and more. Daniel was well prepared with the history of the island and very personable. The van was comfortable, and we learned a lot. I would recommend that you take the tour early in your vacation so that you can revisit areas that interest you. Well worth it!
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Mitchellj56
May 27, 2024
Very informative and enjoyable toru - Daniel was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. It was fascinating to hear the history off all the flags that have flown over the island over the years. Highly recommend the tour.
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Pioneer37944154929
May 24, 2024
A well presented, interesting historical perspective on the area. - Our guide Daniel kept up a fast-paced but easy to follow account of events, people and places in the history of Amelia Island. Well worth the time even if you are not a history buff.
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Catherinesp942hd
May 20, 2024
AI Tour - Wonderful tool. Daniel is extremely knowledgeable of the history of the Island and made the tour entertaining. He was also able to accommodate our schedule.
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Patriciak847
May 15, 2024
A must do on Amelia Island - Daniel Daly is excellent. His tour is a must do if you want to learn about the history of the island. He clearly has the most historical knowledge of anyone we've met to date on the island.
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William_h
May 9, 2024
Awesome experience - Daniel Daly was a fantastic guide. H I s knowledge of the history was remarkable.
We learned things of which we were unaware.
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Sightsee12588027870
Apr 30, 2024
Great tour! - It was a great tour with a lot of information about the local area. The guide was very knowledgeable. It was a great way to see the historical sites in a short amount of time.
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Fshcrazy
Apr 29, 2024
Recommend! Very Informative! - A wonderful tour. The van was clean, comfortable and easy to hear, even to the folks in the back. Daniel was on time and offered us cold waters. His history telling was informative and funny. Well worth the time. We felt we were getting a "History" tour not a fluffy sightseeing tour with history thrown in. Answered all questions by the guests. Thank-you
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Kristy
Apr 28, 2024
If you do nothing else, take this tour! - We thought an 8 Flags Tour of sleepy little Amelia Island would be something to fill our time. Boy, were we wrong! This was an exciting, historical information tour that gave us more than we ever expected.
Daniel Daly, our guide that day, was an excellent storyteller, and really knew his history. He could weave historical facts, dates and names together in a way that brought history alive. I wish I had had my history lessons presented like this when I was in school. I would have learned so much more. We came away feeling like we had really gotten our value out of this tour. Plus, Daniel has a great sense of humor.
We recommend taking this tour early in your visit, so you have it as a foundation while you see the rest of the island. It’s fascinating!
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