Top Fort Lauderdale Art & Culture

Unleash your creativity with the Fluid Bear experience with us—a fun, hands-on fluid art adventure where you are the artist. Start by choosing your bear or another playful character, then explore a vibrant palette of over 100 colors, including dazzling metallics designed specifically for fluid art. With easy step-by-step guidance, you’ll layer paints, pour, and tilt to create mesmerizing marble patterns that flow beautifully across your piece. Want to make it even more unique? Add bold accent drips, playful splatters, or a touch of glitter for that extra sparkle and personality. No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy the process. Each creation is completely one-of-a-kind, blending color, movement, and creativity into a stunning keepsake. Fluid Bear is where fun meets artistic expression, leaving you with a personalized, eye-catching masterpiece you’ll love to display. Let it flow and make it yours.

Harken back to yesteryear on a fun Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler. Sail past yachts, mansions, and cruise ships along the New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. Spend time on the open sun deck, sit outside under a canopy, or in air-conditioned comfort on the main deck. The captain narrates the tour and a full-service bar and light snacks are available to purchase.

Perfect for those who want to squeeze a lot of sightseeing into a limited amount of time. A fully narrated 90-minute cruise along the New River through Fort Lauderdale will let you soak up such sights as the lavish homes and mega yachts along Millionaire's Row.

Avoid crowded bars and opt for a more fun way to listen to great music and enjoy your favorite drinks—a cruise that passes through downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Boulevard. No need to worry about expensive bar tabs—you can bring your own drinks and use the cooler boxes on the boat. The afternoon tours stop at the legendary sandbar in front of Millionaire's-mile for a swim, while the evening cruises through downtown and explores the yachts and mansions.

Experience Miami in a creative and unforgettable way with our hands-on pottery class. Unlike typical tourist activities, this workshop lets you slow down, connect with your artistic side, and make something meaningful with your own hands. Whether you’re a beginner or trying something new on vacation, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece — and a memorable story to take home.

Visit three historic museums on a guided walking tour in Fort Lauderdale’s Arts and Science district. Follow a local guide to the 1899 Replica Schoolhouse Museum, the Pioneer House Museum, and the History Museum. All locations are located on the banks of the New River with plenty of restaurants nearby for you to enjoy after your tour.

Foodies visiting Fort Lauderdale—this is the tour for you! Get a shortcut to the best local foodie haunts with this small-group guided tasting tour. By exploring the city with a guide, it helps you avoid tourist traps and discover interesting eateries you might not find alone. Along the way, try eight food tastings, two alcoholic drinks, and enjoy a breakfast item included in the tour.

Experience Miami in a creative and unforgettable way with our hands-on pottery class. Unlike typical tourist activities, this workshop lets you slow down, connect with your artistic side, and make something meaningful with your own hands. Whether you’re a beginner or trying something new on vacation, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece — and a memorable story to take home.

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.

Experience Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, Florida aboard a narrated water taxi that takes you to 20 different stops, where you can get on and off as you like. Discover historic landmarks such as the Stranahan House and vibrant hubs including Las Olas Boulevard. Enjoy waterfront dining at 15th Street Fisheries, explore the elegant Hilton Marina, cruise by Bahia Mar and the International Swimming Hall of Fame, and much more.

Welcome to the tour of Key West, which makes its way down through the famous Florida Keys and down to the southernmost point of the continental United States of America. This tropical paradise is a treasure to those that appreciate the ocean and salt lifestyle. You will travel in style, in one of our luxurious vehicles. Sit back and enjoy the exclusive access to some of Key West’s most sought-after attractions and experiences. From the charming architecture of Old Town, to the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, there is truly something for everyone on this private tour of Key West, Florida. You will have the opportunity to explore historical sites such as The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, The Key West Lighthouse, The Key West Butterfly, Nature Conservatory, and The famous sunset celebration at Mallory Square.

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.

Immerse yourself in a swampland adventure at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Glide across the river on an airboat tour, spotting alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds that are only found in this region. Complete your visit with a wildlife show featuring native species and learn about the park's conservation measures.

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Riverwalk along the New River. We'll point out and tell you all about the attractions, buildings, statues, parks, memorials and more that make up the incredibly beautiful Riverwalk. Aside from the sights, you'll learn a bit about Fort Lauderdale's history, the river and it's natural beauty. Tour highlights include the Esplanade Park, History Fort Lauderdale, Hoch Heritage Center, Thrive Sculpture, the New River Yacht Club, the Stranahan House and much more! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

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 Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale for a 1-Hour (approx.) Narrated Airboat Tour. This adventure is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for alligators, wading birds and an abundance of flora and fauna in their natural habitats.

Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner on this cruise. Board the Jungle Queen Riverboat and see the luxurious mansions and yachts along Millionaire’s Row, stretching from the Bahia Mar Yachting Center to the Intracoastal Waterway. The cruise travels to a tropical isle for an endless dinner offering barbecue ribs, and chicken with all the trimmings. Then experience a laugh-out-loud variety show to cap off an enjoyable and entertaining evening.

Travel from Fort Lauderdale to Key West with ease on this full-day tour. Drive across the famous 7 Mile Bridge straddling the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean on your ride into the Keys, and then explore the island on your own or get out on the water with optional activities that you can add upon booking, including snorkeling, trolley, and a glass-bottom boat tour.

This Fort Lauderdale Day/Night Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter is perfect for anyone looking to experience deep sea fishing in just half a day. You’ll cruise past the stunning mansions on "Millionaire’s Row" before dropping your first line and feeling the thrill of the catch. The crew is always there to assist, and when you return, they’ll even clean your fish and recommend great local spots to cook it up fresh.

End the day relaxing on the Atlantic Ocean with this sunset cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable catamaran for this evening excursion and take in views of the mansions on “Millionaires Row” and the Florida coastline. Then, head out to the Atlantic Ocean and catch the sun set, casting fiery hues of orange and red on the water.

Set sail for adventure on this interactive Pirate Adventure Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. Help find the hidden treasure, learn to talk and dress like a pirate with face painting and temporary tattoos and fend off the attacks of rival pirates with onboard water cannons. Kids receive a pirate certificate and a bag of loot to take home. This tour is great for birthday parties, group field trips, or just to have an entertaining experience on the high seas.

Welcome to the Wynwood arts district tour, of-a-kind exploration of Miami’s vibrant and eclectic neighborhood that is home to some of the most iconic street art in the World. As you stroll through the colorful streets of Wynwood, you will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of colorful murals, graffiti, and galleries that will showcase the cultural heritage of the City. One of the highlights of this tour is the hands-on graffiti workshop, where you will have the opportunity to create your own graffiti masterpiece under the guidance of a local graffiti artist. You’ll learn the basics of graffiti, including sketching, outlining, and filling in, and receive tips and tricks on how to create a striking and memorable piece of street art. At the end of the tour, you will have a unique and personalized souvenir to take home - a piece of graffiti art that you created yourself!

Discover Fort Lauderdale’s most haunted places, without putting in hours of research time, thanks to this exciting ghost–themed walking tour. Along the way, a guide shares tales about the city’s dark history, including witch trials and tragic events associated with popular landmarks, that most tourists usually miss out on. You can also find out about spirits believed to haunt the city, and accounts of paranormal activity.