Eight Flags Road Tour: Discover Amelia Island's Rich History

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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.

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Stephanie_v
Mar 27, 2025
Very informative historical tour - What a nice and informative tour. Guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and shared history as if he’s telling a story. The history of this area is unbelievable. I was very impressed and highly recommend! After the tour I took the guides recommendation to sample local fresh shrimp and somI walked across the street to the restaurant (Salty something, very very casual) and went upstairs to the bar to overlook to harbor. I sat along the rail and ate fresh, hot, peel and eat shrimp that was delicious!
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Phyllis_c
Mar 7, 2025
History of the flags of Amelia - TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Daniel, our guide, certainly knows “his stuff”! He was super friendly and super knowledgeable!!! His ability to keep you focused with “wait and sees” kept you waiting for the rest of the story!!! I learned so much about the history of the island!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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Nohomebody
Mar 1, 2025
Great Guide and Fascinating History - Our guide was fascinating! We hung on to every word and learned a large amount of history on a fairly short trip that went by fast. Daniel was highly informed and had obviously studied and knew so much. It was the best tour we’ve taken.
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644maryannf
Feb 12, 2025
Highly Recommend - We are really glad we decided to take this tour. Amelia Island has a very complicated and amazing g history, and Beth did a great job with all the details on our tour.
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Melodiee
Feb 9, 2025
Right Flag tour - Wonderful!!!! - My friends and I did the Tour yesterday with Daniel as our guide. What an exceptional experience we had. Daniel was very impressive with the history of Amelia! Thank you Daniel!!!!!
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B6779zhjudyp
Feb 2, 2025
Great experience - My husband and I went on this historic tour and enjoyed it immensely. Beth, our tour guide, was excellent!!! Her knowledge of the area was exceptional and my husband, who was a History teacher, was very impressed. Beth was very friendly. She recommended several restaurants, which we really appreciated since this was our first time visiting Amelia Island. We would recommend this tour 100%.
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T5367mllaurap
Jan 18, 2025
Eight Flags- who knew? - Beth Williams certainly knows her Fernandina/Amelia Island history. Interested in getting the story behind the Isle of Eight Flags, look no further. Beth met us down on the waterfront in a clean, comfortable van and spent 90 minutes touring the area sharing many fun facts along with some surprising history of the area. Worth every penny!
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Redsoxfan100341
Jan 11, 2025
Great introduction to Amelia Island - Our group of 10 ancient 83-year-olds fit comfortably into one van. Great visibility and no hearing issues. Our driver/guide Daniel was an amazing character. So well informed on the history of the island. The tour was a great introduction to Island politics, architecture, and Daniel also made a few recommendations for present day eating and shopping. A wonderful beginning to our three day reunion on Amelia Island. Highly recommended.
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Pilar123104
Dec 29, 2024
Delve into a more in-depth history of Amelia Island and hear about the eight flags of Amelia Island. - Our tour guide, Beth was very knowledgeable and was a very pleasant guide. We enjoyed the tour a lot! We had been to Amelia Island previously, so we wanted to do something different.
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Mary
Dec 25, 2024
Enjoyable 90 minutes - Beth was Very enjoyable, informative, 90 minutes, safe driver, kind and considerate tour guide. Even pointed out facts concerning St Augustine where I am from!
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