Top Florida Cultural Tours

Tampa is a city of many cultures, communities, and cuisines. Cruise around in a street-legal golf cart and discover local secrets, history, and culture from a local guide. Ride around multiple parts of the city where you’ll pass by the city's most expensive neighborhoods, historic Ybor City, restaurants, shops, and much more. All you have to do is sit back and relax as you enjoy the best of Tampa.

Experience the sights and sounds of Miami’s vibrant Little Havana neighborhood on this guided walking food tour. Explore this lively Cuban district and discover its fascinating history and culture, with stops at some of the best family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants in the area. Sample the local cuisine, like guava pastries, chicken plantain cups, and flan ice cream. Also, meet some of the local artists, watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers and listen to traditional Cuban music.

As one of only three Historic Landmark Districts in Florida, Ybor City is a can’t-miss neighborhood when visiting Tampa. Often disputed, this area is known as the origin of the classic Cuban sandwich. This small group shared tour will delve into the history of the sandwich, the cigars, and the vibrant Cuban culture which is still thriving in the community today.

See all of Tampa's iconic neighborhoods and learn about the city's history in one of the most fun ways around - by a street legal golf cart. You will Tour each Tampa neighborhood, visit the university's campus and admire the beautiful Riverwalk, and take plenty of stops for photos at landmarks along the way. Cover plenty of ground in your golf cart while breathing in the warm Florida air. This tour is owned and operated by a University of Tampa graduate.

Discover the United States’ oldest city as you embark on a historic walking tour through St. Augustine. Join a small group and visit top landmarks such as the oldest masonry fort in the US, the oldest grid system, and Flagler College. While you explore, your guide sheds light on the tumultuous history of the 450-year-old city.

Explore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated tour aboard a miniature train. See Key West’s top attractions and learn about the Conch Republic’s history and residents, including Ernest Hemingway and Harry Truman. Get to know Old Town Key West, from the Front Street Depot to Mallory Square, and learn the stories behind the sights from the live on-board commentary.

Eat your way around Key West on a food tour of “mom and pop” eateries in the Old Town historic district. Taste seafood, Cuban cuisine, and delicious key lime pie. The walking tour route takes you off typical touristy streets so you can see Key West like a local, listening to insights about the city's food, architecture, and history along the way. Tastings are enough for a hearty lunch.

Discover the spooky side to one of the country's most haunted cities on a 90-minute walking tour. Listen to hair-raising local legends as you follow your guide down the hidden alley's of Key West. See where Robert the Doll lived, learn about Count Von Cosel, and keep your eyes peeled for the ghost at La Concha. Learn how to attract spirit activity with dowsing rods and how to capture it with your camera.

Ybor City is one of the most historic and culturally unique neighborhoods in Florida, and this tour explores it through the foods and stories that built the district. Guests walk the brick streets of Ybor while visiting historic landmarks connected to the immigrant communities that shaped the neighborhood during the cigar manufacturing boom. Along the way, tastings highlight the local flavors that became part of Ybor’s identity. By combining authentic local food with the history of the people who built the community, this experience offers a deeper look at one of Tampa’s most fascinating neighborhoods.

You won't find a better tour on Amelia Island! Step aboard our classic trolley and experience the stories that made Amelia Island unlike anywhere else in America. From the Eight Flags that shaped its rich cultural heritage to the glamour of the “Newport of the South,” you’ll journey through grand architecture, railroad legends, Civil War history, and the rise of Fernandina as the birthplace of modern shrimping. This fully narrated tour brings to life the people, industries, and historic moments that transformed Amelia Island into one of Florida’s most fascinating destinations.

Bring your appetite and a sense of culinary curiosity on this downtown West Palm Beach food tour. This five-stop foodie tour focuses on locally owned and award-winning restaurants that make up West Palm’s dining scene. Taste popular dishes and walk to the spot locals claim has the best Key Lime Pie in the city. You’ll also visit one of the oldest restaurants in town, Pistache French Bistro.

Witness the stunning sunset over the Gulf of Mexico on this peaceful cruise in Islamorada. Aboard the Morada Mermaid, enjoy a relaxing ride as the sky transforms into a palette of vibrant colors. Your friendly captain will share fascinating local history while you savor light snacks and celebrate with a champagne toast. This 1.5-hour sightseeing tour is ideal for couples, families, and groups, offering delightful views and excellent photo opportunities. - Duration: 1.5 hours on the water - Includes light snacks and a champagne toast - Experience local wildlife, such as dolphins and manatees - Great for all ages, with a minimum of 8 guests required to depart

This is the tour that was our 11am and 2pm tour, just better! Discover the rich history of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., on an immersive 2-2 1/2 hour fully guided walking tour. This tour features personal audio devices which allow you to hear every detail of the tour without dealing with noise pollution, other guest conversations or any of a number of distractions. Ideal for history buffs and curious travelers, this tour offers insights into the city's colonial past, well up into the Gilded Age and included architectural wonders, including the famous Castillo de San Marcos. Explore the historic district with an experienced guide who brings the stories of this vibrant city to life. A great introduction to St. Augustine before your lunch plans. And yes, WE ARE ALWAYS PET FRIENDLY!

This small-group tour covers the best of Marco Island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida in a few hours of sightseeing. Meet your guide and board your boat in Goodland Boat Park and cruise through the mangrove estuary of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge to Marco Island and back, passing by Stan's Idle Hour, one of Florida's coolest bars.

This informative tour is a great way to learn about the origins of the tobacco industry, and how a place in Florida gained the nickname of 'Cigar Capital of the World'. Save hours of research time, and enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes look at all the stages of cigar production. Watch a video on the cultivation of tobacco leaves, then see each stage of production—such as the intricate twisting, rolling, and packing process of cigars.

Cruise through South Beach in Miami at sunset with this Segway tour. Watch the sun setting behind the downtown Miami skyline as you zip along popular South Beach streets including Ocean Drive and Española Way. Follow a local guide and learn about Miami’s culture, nightlife, beaches, and unique architecture.

Sightsee around Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida in comfort and ease—and discover more of its top landmarks than you could if you were exploring on foot—thanks to this time-saving street-legal golf cart tour. Learn all about the city’s culture and history from your guide with your small group of fellow travelers, and pick your guide’s brain about what to do and where to eat next.

Swap crowded theme parks for a more unusual activity in Orlando—a ghost-themed walking tour in the historic downtown area. Find out secret stories of paranormal activity that you likely wouldn’t uncover alone, and try out professional ghost hunting equipment too. As well as seeing the exterior of haunted places, this tour takes you inside buildings too.

Swap crowded bus tours for a much more intimate safari experience—a self-guided tour where you can drive your own vehicle through the Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park. During the ride, look out for over 100 animals—including zebras, white-tailed deer, and bison. There's also a huge pond that's home to alligators, and an area where you can hand-feed giraffes.

Spend three hours eating like a local and learning all about Little Havana with a guide to show you some of the area’s very best eats. You’ll sample food from different restaurants while you hear stories about Cuba’s history and culture. Watch hand-rolled cigars get made, taste a smooth Café Cubano (Cuban coffee), enjoy a warm empanada (a deep-fried turnover), and much more.

Explore Key West through the eyes of a local on a craft cocktail tour that stops at six off–the–beaten–path establishments for drinks and food tastings, from a historic mansion to a boutique hotel that was once a hospital. In addition to navigating for you, your guide uses the city’s bar scene to give you an overview of its history and culture. The tour includes five craft cocktails and two gourmet food tastings.

Taste your way through Key West's Historic Seaport on a gourmet walking tour with a local guide. You'll stroll from the docks into some of the most colorful neighborhoods in Key West, pausing to sample locally caught pink shrimp, spiny lobster, or other just-as-delicious non-seafood options, learning about Key West history along the way. Don't forget to save room for a refreshing glass of white wine and our famous key lime pie! Exploring Key West on foot is an ideal way to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

This relaxing cruise is great for nature lovers, families, or those who simply enjoy being out on the water. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway—an inland waterway that runs parallel to the coastline—for a calm ride exploring St. Augustine’s estuaries. Keep your eyes peeled for marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, pelicans, osprey, and spoonbill. Along the way, you’ll spot landmarks including the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse, and more.