Top Florida Half-day Tours

Discover the highlights of Miami in just a few hours with this convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. With a limit of a small group size, the trip feels more personalized, and you can benefit from guide narration throughout to help you learn about the sights. Places passed include South Beach, Wynwood, and Little Havana, with a chance to disembark, walk around, and get photos at local landmarks.

- Do it all on this trip, look for shells, see dolphins, and spend time in nature. Led by certified naturalists or a biologist, each 3 hour excursion offers expert insight into the area's rich ecosystem. - Journey out to an island to look for seashells, sunbathe, or get your feet wet. We spend around an hour at the island. - Look for dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife the entire time. we know where they tend to hang out but wildlife is unpredictable so they may show up at any time during the tour. - Our tour is also a bird-watcher’s paradise, with countless species gracing the skies and shores. This scenic and insightful journey blends comfort, adventure, and the wonders of nature. Book your spot today and experience the magic of Estero Bay! - Small Groups of 28 passengers max, our boat is just as spacious as other 40 passenger tour boats in the area but with better viewing opportunity. Female owned by former biologist and Fort Myers Beach local Cristina.

Explore the Everglades National Park with a naturalist guide, including an airboat ride and a nature walk, on this half-day tour. Learn about the area ecosystems and view alligators and local birdlife. On the smaller air boat, travel way out far from land and become immersed in the culture and remote beauty of the Native way of life, including a stop to a Native tree island village or two. A narrated scenic drive led by the master naturalist and round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental in Miami, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, or the port in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami included.

Escape to the wilderness of Everglades on this small-group adventure from Miami. This nature tour includes a narrated airboat ride through the unique Florida Everglades ecosystem. Enjoy the scenery, learn about the history and flora, and look for abundant wildlife like alligators, crocodiles, birds, fish, and exotic snakes. The tour includes hotel pickup from select Miami Beach and Downtown locations.

Make sure you tick off the most important highlights of the Everglades with an experienced guide in the lead when you book this Everglades airboat tour. Race through the River of Grass listening to in-depth commentary on the local environment and wildlife. Plus, round-trip transport from Fort Lauderdale is provided for a stress-free adventure.

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.

Go for an immersive airboat ride through Everglades National Park—and leave the transit and logistics to someone else—on this half-day tour from Fort Lauderdale. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your driver at your hotel. Then, head for the Everglades: upon arrival, transfer to your boat and zip along the waterways, soaking up the unique scenery and looking out for alligators and wildlife as you go.

Enjoy Crab Island away from the crowds with your loved ones on board this private pontoon, which is equipped with everything you need for fun in the sun: twin slides, cushioned seats for lounging, a bluetooth speaker and inflatables. It even comes with its own restroom—the only slide pontoon in Crab Island that does—to save pegging your nose in the beach cubicles.

With this small-group sightseeing tour, you can save time and check off three key Miami areas in a day—South Beach, Wynwood, and Little Havana. Save hours of research time and enjoy the convenience of having an itinerary organized for you. Along the way, a guide takes you on immersive walking tours with insightful commentary to help you learn about city highlights.

Our Everglades Tour is led by a real guide with over 10 years of experience in Miami. Personal connection is super important to us, that's why we keep our tour groups small to medium-sized, ensuring that every question gets answered. We make sure no question goes unanswered! The Everglades have faced new challenges over time, from urban development and drainage to the invasion of exotic species from the tropical rainforests of South America. We want to show you how much we care about the Everglades, and that's why we've been actively involved in protecting them for years. During this tour, we'll also share ways you can actively contribute to preserving the Everglades. Looking forward to having you with us!

Escape to the Florida Everglades from the Greater Fort Myers area on this guided airboat adventure at Everglades Day Safari. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the marshes and swamps of the Western Everglades while looking for wildlife, namely birds and alligators. In fact, per acre, there are more alligators here than anywhere else in the world. This tour includes an interactive reptile show.

Get ready to spend a half-day soaking up the sun and enjoying Key West’s diverse ecology during this fun sandbar and mangrove tour. Discover the backcountry waters and secluded sandbars around the busy island, all while sipping on cold drinks. This guided kayak ecotour takes you into the mangrove isles to spot dazzling marine life before heading to a sandy beach to knock back a few alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.

Our 3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip is offered from Hubbard’s Marina inside Johns Pass and offers around one hour on the island exploring and shelling with around an hour ride down the back protected bay waters on a relaxing, safe, and fun trip onboard the HUB Cat 49. On the ride back to Johns Pass, we will cruise up our beautiful gulf beaches when weather allows, if it’s a little bumpy the ride back will also be in the back protected bay waters. We will often spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the ride out and back!

Discover a different side of Miami on this family-friendly shared wildlife cruise that blends nature, exploration, and time on the water. Cruise through Biscayne Bay with opportunities to spot dolphins and manatees before arriving at Raccoon Island, where guests step ashore for a optional guided island walk to observe the raccoons and explore the natural surroundings. Guests who prefer to relax can enjoy time in the shallow, clear waters with a refreshing swim stop while the boat remains anchored nearby for easy access to your belongings and onboard amenities. On the return cruise, take in scenic views of Indian Creek Island, Miami’s famous “Billionaire Bunker.” It’s the perfect mix of wildlife, sightseeing, swimming, and relaxing on the water.

Explore the Everglades during a scenic airboat ride that includes the chance to see local wildlife like alligators. Take off down the canal and enjoy opportunities to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat including soft-shelled turtles, birds, and both large and small alligators. Learn how these reptiles live in the swamps and the recovery they've made from the endangered species list.

Combine a Miami city tour and a sightseeing cruise in one comprehensive small-group experience. Explore the city with a local guide who speaks both English and Spanish and listen as they share fun facts about the different parts of town you visit, from Little Havana to Coconut Grove to Wynwood, and more.

All you need is a packed cooler and a little sunscreen to have a good time with this private pontoon charter in Destin. Head out into the Gulf waters to Crab Island, the popular gathering spot where locals and visitors enjoy the soft sandbar. TThis double-decker slide pontoon has a floating lily pad mat, googles, an inflatable paddle board, and other water toys to use throughout the afternoon.

This private yacht offers a flexible way to explore Miami’s waterfront without the constraints of shared tours. Guests benefit from a fully customizable itinerary, allowing control over pace, route, and onboard atmosphere. The spacious pink vessel provides comfort for groups, making it suitable for bachelorette celebrations and relaxed outings alike. With a crew handling navigation and service, it ensures a smooth, efficient way to see key coastal highlights in one trip.

Get ready for fun in the sun—and leave all the planning to someone else—on this half-day sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling adventure off the coast of Key West. Kayak through a maze of mangrove-canopied canals and streams, home to a tropical array of birds, rays, sharks, sport fish and more. Then jump into the water for a snorkeling session above a coral reef teeming with marine life. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.

Enjoy a fun dune buggy tour in St. Cloud—just outside Orlando and don’t be afraid to get dirty. Grab your helmet and goggles, hop on your assigned 2-person buggy, and hit the trails and enjoy pure dune buggy driving experience through the lush countryside of Florida. Zip through mud puddles, dirt, sand, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience.

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.

Exploring the mangrove tunnels is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of Key Largo. Instead of setting out alone, for the best experience visit with someone who knows the area well. This small-group kayaking tour takes you through the clear waters to learn about the mangroves and their importance to the Keys' ecosystem. You'll learn about local wildlife, including turtles and manatees, and have the chance to snorkel.

At Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll find a truly unique experience: swimming with manatees. It’s the only spot in the world where you can hang with the gentle giants in their natural habitat, though you’ll want a guide to make sure you—and the manatees—have the best experience possible. With this tour, you’ll hop aboard a certified vessel with your in-water guide, snorkeling through the “Manatee Capital of the World.”