Pensacola Red Light District Walking Tour
Explore downtown Pensacola's racy past with true tales of madams, sailors, and gambling
Duration
1.5 hours
Includes
Guided tour, Audio earpieces
Highlights
Journey through historic downtown Pensacola and hear saucy stories of its racy past when the oldest profession was legal and illegal. Walk a compact route as your guide shares true tales from the city’s former red light district.
- Explore downtown Pensacola’s historic red light district
- Hear how the world’s oldest profession was legal until the 1940s
- Discover tales of madams, sailors, gambling houses and more
- Use wireless audio earpieces to hear your guide clearly
- Stroll about eight city blocks at a relaxed pace
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
- Wireless audio earpieces
Things to know
Children under 18 must be with a parent or guardian; the tour discusses adult themes. Wheelchairs, strollers, and scooters are welcome. The route covers about eight city blocks at a leisurely pace and tours run rain or shine, with cancellations for severe weather.
Cancellation Policy
Guests have until 24 hours to cancel tours for a full refund. Cancellations may happen due to severe weather conditions and refunds will be processed to guests should such events occur.
FAQs
The duration is 1.5 hours and approximately 8 city blocks.
Please dress for the weather. Personal water bottles are encouraged during the hot months.
There is ample street parking in downtown Pensacola. Free parking can be had at the city's Commendencia Street Lot on the south side of Main Street, two and a half blocks from your meeting point. Paid street parking is available all throughout downtown. Payment is at streetside kiosks or by app. It is $1 per hour and the first half hour is free. The Jefferson Street Parking Garage is one block from Palafox Place and is part of City Parking. Memorize your license plate for both app and kiosk. These have BLUE signs. RED signs are for private parking lots. These are more expensive than city parking but can be more convenient.
