New Group Tours in Pensacola

July 02, 2009

New Group Tours in Pensacola

[June 4, 2009]

New group tours in the Pensacola Bay Area give travelers access to some of the region’s hottest destinations, from the acclaimed National Naval Aviation Museum and quaint historic districts to secluded beaches and forts on Gulf Islands National Seashore. Walking tours start at $10, and deluxe tours, including transportation and lunch, start at $45.

Groups can experience Pensacola’s colorful history during the First Settlement Tour highlighting Seville Square, Victorian-era North Hill and the restored downtown area including Historic Pensacola Village. At the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, groups can learn about the history of Pensacola through thousands of artifacts. Walking tours are also available with an expertly trained historical guide.

The Santa Rosa Island History and Birding Tour combines nature and history on one of the country’s longest barrier islands. Groups visit Pensacola Beach, Naval Live Oaks Reservation and Fort Pickens, a pre-Civil War brick fortress that once housed Native American legend Geronimo. Plus, avid birdwatchers will love Gulf Islands National Seashore and Project GreenShores, which attract 200 species of birds each year.

The History of Flight Tour allows groups to enjoy the best the National Naval Aviation Museum has to offer. Within the museum are more than 150 aircraft and 4,000 artifacts. The tour includes lunch in the authentic Cubi Bar Café and IMAX® Theatre tickets.

For groups who love digging up the past, the Archaeology of Northwest Florida Tour includes stops at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, the Colonial Archaeological Trail, Arcadia Mills Archaeological Site and the University of West Florida’s Archaeology Institute. The Architectural History Tour showcases the treasures of Historic Pensacola Village, Downtown Pensacola, North Hill Preservation District and the East Hill Historic District.

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