Top Florida Historical Tours - page 3

Cover Miami from all angles, without having to plan logistics, with this half-day combo tour of the city's highlights. Drive along Ocean Drive and the MacArthur Causeway Bridge in an air-conditioned vehicle, then hop out at Wynwood and Little Havana to explore the neighborhoods on foot. Afterwards, soak up the views of Biscayne Bay and Millionaire Row on a boat tour.

Go sightseeing in the Florida Keys at your own pace with a private self-guided audio tour. Choose a northbound or southbound itinerary and learn about local landmarks, history, and more during the drive. Set out on a road trip through the Florida Keys and learn about highlights such as Seven Mile Bridge and John Pennekamp State Park along the way. Tour offline using GPS, with no cell service needed.

Explore the streets of Key West on this guided small-group walking tour. As you wander through Old Town, discover the history and culture of the island, which includes tales of shipwrecks, cigar manufacturing, and treasure hunting. Stop at popular attractions such as the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Southernmost Point, and Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.

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.

Discover the haunted history of Fort Myers with a guide who shares spooky tales during this 1.5-hour walking tour at night. Hear stories about Fort Myers’ paranormal past as you take in buildings and alleyways that are rumored to have ghosts. The tour proceeds at a leisurely pace, making it suitable for people with all levels of fitness.

Discover some of Key West’s deepest, darkest secrets on a ghost-themed trolley tour. The Trolley of the Doomed explores the darker side of what is said to be one of the most haunted cities in the US. Travel down the narrow, dark streets of the Old Town at night. The wooden houses still bear the secrets of their former inhabitants. This tour is narrated by an actor playing a gravedigger.

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.

Discover some of Pensacola’s deepest, darkest secrets on a guided, ghost-themed bus tour. This “frightseeing” tour explores the darker side of this waterfront city, one of the earliest European settlements in the US. Discover the five types of hauntings that are common in Pensacola. Visit the historic downtown district, plus the Seville Quarter, Sanders Beach, North Hill, and a cemetery, of course. This scary, fun and informative adventure is for mature audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

Watch Key West's sunset — a main island attraction — on an evening dinner cruise. Feast on a tropical-themed buffet dinner and sip provided cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks as you take in views of the sea, the waterfront, and the sky's warm glow. Live music provides a festive atmosphere, and a cash bar is also available for premium drinks.

Discover an important part of Florida’s history with admission to the Harry S. Truman Little White House. This former naval base compound is now a treasured museum, open to educating the public about its past and present. See where President Truman retreated for rest and relaxation during his term in office. Learn about the notable people who visited, including Thomas Edison and Dwight D. Eisenhower. And listen to the stories told by those historians who not only know what happened here, but when and why.

Exploring the highlights of Key West with a ride on the Conch Train is a great way to get a feel for the area, but it’s smart to book your ticket in advance to avoid sold-out rides. Get a feel for the lay of the land as you pass by top attractions, while listening to live onboard commentary from a professional tour conductor.

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.

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.

Swap crowded bus tours for a private tour of Key West on a comfortable and unique tiki bike. Your driver will pedal you around the streets of Old Town and the Historic District to top attractions and places that cannot be reached by bus.

Soak up the waterfront beauty of the Florida Keys—and make getting there from Miami smooth and hassle-free—on this full-day sightseeing tour, complete with round-trip transit. Following hotel pickup, travel aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with live narration to introduce the region's highlights and history. Upon arrival in Key West, have half a day to explore independently—or upgrade to snorkel, tour by glass-bottomed boat, and beyond.

Secure your ticket in advance, and explore Miami by land, and sea on this half-day tour by bus and boat. Hop aboard an open-top double-decker bus to explore Miami Beach, downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, and more. Then, discover Millionaire’s Row, Star Island, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and more by boat.

Cruise down the waterways of Fort Lauderdale on a mini powerboat and enjoy a relaxing time on the water. Known as “America’s Venice,” this canal-ridden area is lined with yachts, mansions, and mangrove forests. A powerboat helps you easily navigate the waterways without exerting any energy, so you can sit back and admire the scenery while you ride.

Discover St. Augustine from both land and water without choosing between separate sightseeing tours. This guided experience combines a boat cruise with a golf cart tour, giving you a well-rounded introduction to the city’s historic landmarks and waterfront. Along the way, hear the stories behind the sights while relaxing as someone else handles the navigation.

Embark on a relaxing trip out onto the water from Key Largo. Aboard a luxe 75-foot glass-bottom yacht, you'll enjoy excellent views of the Florida Keys and the Atlantic Ocean as you sail toward a coral reef. Large windows provide excellent views of the reef as your tour guide points out all kinds of sea creatures which may include sea fans, sea plumes and hundreds of fish.

Escape to 60 acres of tropical paradise with this admission ticket to Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The gardens boast more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants. The arboretum has some of the largest trees in the entire state of Florida. And the wildlife sanctuary is home to native-Florida animals like alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, panthers, peacocks and, of course, the famous flamingos.

Don't let the trolley take you for a ride. We're the only ghost tour in Key West where you'll walk the dark halls of historic Fort East Martello with authentic ghost-hunting equipment and meet Key West's infamous haunted doll, Robert. USA Today named us one of America's 10 Most Haunted Destinations, and Thrillist calls us "The Creepiest Place in Florida." See for yourself, but be warned: we actively engage spirits, so our hunts are not for everyone. We're family-owned by real Key West locals, and our Google satisfaction rating is 4.9. Our owners opened the first ghost tours on the island and wrote Ghosts of Key West, Haunted Key West, and the biography of Robert the Doll. Book VIP here for the two-hour ghost-hunting adventure, which includes an additional hour hunting ghosts on your own after the guided tour. (Book General Admission tickets on our site for the one-hour guided tour only). There are dozens of ghost tours in Key West. See why people are dying to get into ours.

St. Augustine’s original “frightseeing” tour provides an evening of fear and fun. Board Ghosts and Gravestones' Trolley of the Doomed for a spooky ride through St. Augustine's sinister past. Listen to stories of the ghosts and ghouls believed to still wander the town’s streets as you pass supposedly haunted hot spots, and visit Potter’s Wax Museum. Expect a tour so scary, it comes with a warning: not recommended for under-13s.

Cast your line and catch your next meal on a half-day fishing trip from Fort Lauderdale. Offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening, the 4-hour excursion can suit any schedule. Use a provided pole to reel in grouper, porgies, snapper, and more. Bait, tackle, and all other equipment is at your disposal. Your catch is cleaned by the crew, ready to be cooked at home or prepared by a nearby restaurant.

Learn more about one of the oldest cities in the US while enjoying a frightfully good time on a family-friendly ghost tour of St. Augustine. Combine visits to spooky sites with light-hearted fun and spine-tingling tales. Your costumed guide takes you to cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that you wouldn’t learn any other way.