rovostays·

Cultural & heritage · Jacksonville

Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Jacksonville

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Jacksonville, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Scenic jet ski tour around Amelia Island, Jacksonville1

    1. Scenic jet ski tour around Amelia Island

    5.0· 12 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours on a jet ski through Amelia and Cumberland Islands, spotting wild horses, dolphins, and the ruins of Dungeness Castle.

    The guide was excellent and very patient. We had a fantastic time outdoors! As newcomers, we easily grasped how to operate the machine thanks to a wonderful instructor. Thank you.Thomas_W
  2. San Marco food tour in Jacksonville, Jacksonville2

    2. San Marco food tour in Jacksonville

    5.0· 1 reviews· 3 hours

    Two hours, five local eateries — a tasting journey through San Marco's culinary landscape with insights into the area’s history.

    It felt as if we had a private tour with Tara. Having been raised in the area, she shared a wealth of historical knowledge and brought us to five of her top locations. Be ready to enjoy plenty of food! I highly recommend this experience.Susan_D
  3. Guided Arcimoto FUV tour of Amelia Island, Jacksonville3

    3. Guided Arcimoto FUV tour of Amelia Island

    5.0· 35 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours in an eco-friendly Arcimoto — a guided sightseeing tour covering local history and must-see spots on Amelia Island's charming streets.

    We had a fantastic experience exploring the island's history on this tour. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting.Seaside07492086460
  1. Guided electric bike tour of Jacksonville's art and architecture, Jacksonville4

    4. Guided electric bike tour of Jacksonville's art and architecture

    5.0· 161 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Three hours on custom electric bikes — explore historic neighborhoods, public art, and parks while crossing the St Johns River for views of downtown.

    Ron did an outstanding job. The tour was fantastic, and the bikes were wonderful.TrailBlazer52294
  2. Half-day city tour of downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville5

    5. Half-day city tour of downtown Jacksonville

    4.9· 73 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours by luxury tuk-tuk — explore downtown Jacksonville’s architecture, memorials, and the historic Treaty Oak tree.

    Our guide was friendly and well-informed. We visited many fantastic locations and particularly enjoyed our visit to the candy shop.Helen_S
  3. Residential architecture and history tour of Jacksonville, Jacksonville6

    6. Residential architecture and history tour of Jacksonville

    4.8· 40 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Two hours exploring unique neighborhoods with a Tuk Tuk — highlights include historic homes and the WWI Memorial Park along the St. John's River.

    The tour was generally good, and the guide was knowledgeable. However, it could benefit from more frequent bathroom breaks. I initially rated it higher but was put off by the owner's dismissive response regarding restroom access, which felt inappropriate and shifted blame to customers. Adjusting my rating to reflect a below-average experience. I would not recommend this tour or the company.tombo4ahi
  4. Historical tour of Amelia Island's eight flags, Jacksonville7

    7. Historical tour of Amelia Island's eight flags

    4.8· 341 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Two hours in a guided tour of Amelia Island, exploring the history behind the eight flags that have flown over this unique location.

    This tour is excellent. The guide possesses extensive knowledge and conveys her passion for the island's history in an engaging and informative manner. I also discovered some great spots for shopping and dining.douglaswT2382WI
  5. Historical walking tour of Downtown Fernandina, Jacksonville8

    8. Historical walking tour of Downtown Fernandina

    4.8· 138 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Two hours on foot — explore 19th-century homes and hear tales of pirates, adventurers, and the island's unique past.

    This tour was fantastic and provided a rich history lesson. Tim excellently covered the area's extensive past under eight different flags. He was witty, engaging, and approachable, answering all our questions. His knowledge is impressive, making it an outstanding way to learn about the region. I highly recommend it.GeorgiaDDC
  6. A1A Scenic Highway audio driving tour from Jacksonville to Fort Matanzas, Jacksonville9

    9. A1A Scenic Highway audio driving tour from Jacksonville to Fort Matanzas

    4.8· 12 reviews

    Self-guided audio tour along A1A Scenic Highway — Jacksonville Beach to Fort Matanzas, featuring stories of Florida's history and ecology, available for offline use.

    The directions were straightforward, and I really enjoyed being able to set my own pace. We took a break for lunch along the way, which was nice.Lauri_H
  7. 20-minute guided chocolate and candy factory tour in Jacksonville, Jacksonville10

    10. 20-minute guided chocolate and candy factory tour in Jacksonville

    4.6· 66 reviews· 20 min

    A 20-minute guided tour led by a candy expert, covering the candy mansion's history and production process, followed by creating your own chocolate bar.

    We loved visiting this fascinating place! After seeing a documentary about the candy-making company, it was great to experience it firsthand. The chocolate was absolutely delicious.629myrnar

Top places to visit in Jacksonville

See all 2

More in Jacksonville

Other things to do

Cultural & heritage in other destinations

Top cultural & heritage elsewhere

Same category, different cities — hand-picked cultural & heritage experiences across USA.

Stay elsewhere

Places to stay in other destinations

Hand-picked, verified serviced apartments across our network.

See more

Places to see in other destinations

Hand-picked sights, neighbourhoods and landmarks across our destination network.

Visiting Jacksonville?

Stay with Rovostays

Hand-picked, verified serviced apartments — concierge always included.