Henry Flagler’s Hotel Alcazar: A Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Hotel Alcazar. Completed in 1888, the Hotel Alcazar was commissioned by Standard Oil executive Henry Flagler. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Carrère and Hastings, the Hotel Alcazar was Flagler’s second grand resort hotel in St. Augustine. The Alcazar was initially conceived as an entertainment annex for the Ponce de Leon, but the design was revised and expanded to create an independent hotel. Inspired by the elegance of European resorts, Flagler helped shape St. Augustine into a winter retreat for America’s elite, building magnificent hotels that provided visitors with modern comforts and extravagant leisure. To attract its wealthy Gilded Age clientele, the Alcazar featured an alluring combination of exotic architecture, modern amenities, sports and entertainment facilities, and fine cuisine. Today, as the Lightner Museum, the former Hotel Alcazar welcomes visitors from all over the world. The museum celebrates the remarkable history of the hotel and its place in Henry Flagler’s powerful vision to shape the future of Florida at the dawn of the 20th century. Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. | June 24 through September 30, 2026 $35 per person | $15 Lightner Museum Members Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes, and are led by trained tour guides. Lightner Museum admission is included with the purchase of a tour ticket. Guests should check in at the front desk a few minutes before 11:00 a.m. The tour will begin in the museum’s main lobby. Pre-registration is required, and tours are limited to 10 guests. This tour is not recommended for guests under the age of 14. REGISTER HERE The post Henry Flagler’s Hotel Alcazar: A Guided Tour appeared first on Lightner Museum .