• Pensacola History and Hauntings: History Tours, Ghost Tours, and Spooky Events - Dress as a pirate. Embark on a pirate adventure. Uncover authentic pirate history in America’s oldest settlement!
  In 1811, the French pirate ship La Franchise was pursued into Pensacola Bay by a U.S. gunboat. Trapped, the pirates set their ship ablaze and disappeared into the woods—taking their treasure with them. Before the captain passed away, he dealt a “Dead Man’s Hand” of cards to his crew, each card indicating a secret location…
  Equip yourself with pirate glasses, headbands, and swashbuckling props, then follow the clues left behind through 25 historic stops. Solve riddles, complete photo and video challenges, and uncover the verified maritime history hidden in plain sight. Learn about Jean Lafitte’s scheme to capture the city, the 1823 pirate trial that reached the U.S. Secretary of State, and the 1559 shipwrecks still being excavated from Pensacola Bay.
  Your crew will not only look the part but also learn the true stories behind Pensacola’s pirate past!

HIGHLIGHTS:
Pirate props and accessories for your crew
Explore 25 historic downtown Pensacola locations at your own pace
Complete fun photo/video challenges dressed in full pirate gear
Solve riddles and earn points as a team
Enjoy FREE samples from local businesses

• Self Guided Tour
• Prize and promotion bag upon completion
• Scavenger hunt app and mobile digital adventure travel guide
• Includes themed props & mystery gadgets

• Tips and Gratuities

This isn’t just a walking tour—it’s an immersive pirate adventure you get to experience.
Forget about standing in a group listening to a guide talk endlessly. On Dead Man’s Hand, you become part of the crew. Dress up in pirate gear—glasses, headbands, eye patches—and search for clues in streets once walked by real pirates.

The history is completely authentic. In 1811, French pirates set their ship ablaze on Pensacola Beach and disappeared. Jean Lafitte had plans to capture this city. Archaeologists are still discovering 500-year-old shipwrecks in the bay. Each challenge uncovers verified history that even most locals are unaware of.

You are in control of the adventure. Start whenever you like. Move at your own pace. No rushing. No waiting. Just you, your crew, and 25 challenges between you and the treasure.
Your photos will be unforgettable. Sword fights! Dramatic death scenes! Shanty singing! You’ll leave with content that makes others envious—not just another dull tourist selfie.

Plus, enjoy free samples along the way.

Does your crew have what it takes?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.