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Explore Everglades National Park on a thrilling airboat ride through the Everglades. On this half-day adventure, ride under the mangrove tunnels and through marsh grass, and see wildlife such as alligators, turtles, deer, and birds in their natural habitat. After the boat ride, enjoy some free time to explore the various alligator exhibits.

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.

Beyond the theme parks, Orlando has more history—and frights—than meet the eye, and this delightfully spooky ghost tour is the perfect way to uncover the city’s past. Meet your guide after dark, and explore on foot: you’ll see landmarks ranging from 100-year-old buildings and storied hotels to saloons, cathedrals, and more. As you go, learn about the real-life murders, UFO sightings, and other unexplained events Orlando has witnessed.

If you fancy something different to traditional sightseeing tours, then this is it. As you stroll through the historic streets of downtown Sanford, hear stories about spooky events and haunted sites that are often overlooked. This tour highlights 19th-century buildings and even ventures inside a haunted building—a standout moment of the evening.

Get an express tour of the street art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood via golf cart. Ride around the revitalized district with your guide, marveling at the graffiti and murals. Bring your camera for fantastic snaps of art by local painters such as Shepard Fairey, Retna, DFace, and Interesni. This small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

With hundreds of years of bloody wars, murders, and suspicious deaths, the oldest city in America has quite a haunted history. You’ll go bump in the night, too, as you cruise over the brick streets around St. Augustine’s historic district on this private electric golf cart ghost tour. Join your guide for a ride into the past where you’ll visit allegedly haunted sites like St. Augustine National Cemetery, Aviles Street, and St. George Street.

As one of the oldest cities in the country, St. Augustine is known for its ghost stories and legends—and this paranormal tour offers the chance to get acquainted with specters and frights. Meet your guide after dark, and set off with just a small group for company. With the help of EMF meters, dousing rods, and other tools, you'll explore an 18th-century wooden schoolhouse, the St. Augustine Old Cemetery, and more.

Combine a haunted tour with a pub crawl with this original haunted pub tour in St. Augustine. Follow your guide around to some of downtown St. Augustine’s most infamous and allegedly haunted watering holes, where you can grab drinks (own expense) while learning about the haunted history of the city.

Go beyond the guidebooks and discover a different side of St. Augustine on a haunted walking tour that combines ghost stories with visits to local bars. The tour explores the city's haunted history while stopping at historic watering holes, where you'll have time to purchase drinks along the way. Blending local legends, historical storytelling, and a lively social atmosphere, it's a unique alternative to a traditional ghost tour.

Take your knowledge of St. Augustine’s history to a supernatural level on this small group guided ghost tour. Instead of walking, hop on a golf cart with an expert guide to visit paranormal sites like Flagler College and the Castillo de San Marcos. The tour offers audio and written guides in multiple languages, making the dark history accessible to more visitors.

Explore Kings Bay in a relaxing way, and without getting wet, on a scenic afternoon cruise. Sail around the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and look for local wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, otters, and turtles. Enjoy commentary about the ecosystem and history of the area from your captain while you cruise.

Many ghost tours add a lot of maybe-it-could-have-happened kind of talk, but this St. Augustine Haunted History Ghost Tour is led by a straight-shooting paranormal investigator. You’ll visit spooky sites in the city like Huguenot Cemetery, Tolomato Cemetery, and St. George Street, and hear about true tales from St. Augustine’s haunted past. Plus, your guide teaches you about devices, methods, and techniques used in paranormal investigation.

Experience all of downtown through the comfort of an open-air electric tour vehicle. Hear the true ghostly tales on the north side, south side, and deep into the historic downtown. See the haunted sight of a true crime murder mystery, hear of the bloody pirate attacks, and other horrific events that have plagued historic St. Augustine. Jump on the Goth Cart and cruise through the dark and bloody history of downtown and especially deep into the south end's narrow streets. All stories spun are true and thoroughly researched and include hauntings, gruesome murders, and vile pirate attacks.

St. Augustine is no stranger to spirits, spectors, and somethings that go bump in the night. As the oldest continuously occupied colonial city in the United States, it has a bloody real-life history that’s inspired ghostly tales. Decide for yourself whether or not some of the Ancient City’s landmarks are resting places for the undead during this exciting pub crawl. You’ll visit bars and restaurants where the employees and patrons report ghostly encounters.

Come along with us on our mysterious streets as we weave tales of ghosts and evil deeds. Listen closely and you might just hear the whispers of the city’s lost murder victims. But in the city's dark history, it’s not the dead you really need to worry about. Tonight, you’ll hear the secrets that only a select few know. Take a stroll down the shadowy alleys of St. Augustine’s past with Charlie as your guide.

Pensacola’s Seville Quarter restaurant is one of the city’s most haunted locations. Sit down to lunch and learn about the establishment’s eerie past from your ghost-hunting guide. Ghost hunting equipment is provided, or you can bring your own, to help identify paranormal spirits that may try to join your lunch.

Explore the real Everglades with a master naturalist on this full-day adventure. Enjoy a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour to spot birds, manatees, and dolphins; and a master-naturalist-led dry nature hike in Big Cypress National Preserve. Also included are a 1-hour airboat ride far from land into the River of Grass; a visit to a Native tree island village only accessible via boat; time at a historical trading post, and lunch.

Get a different perspective of Key West and visit some lively local spots at the same time during this haunted pub crawl tour. Take a journey through the streets of Key West as your guide regales you with scary stories. From eerie tales of possessed dolls to creepy encounters with the macabre, enjoy the entertainment as you visit various landmarks.

Experience a different side of Miami with this audio driving tour that explores the haunted history of the city. After connecting your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo, travel to some haunted locations with the help of a guide who will lead you on a 25-mile (40-kilometer) drive past cemeteries, churches, historic theaters, and famous hotels. Hear about the spirits that haunt them, plus additional ghost stories and urban legends from the Miami area.

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.

Explore a former warehouse district that’s been transformed by street art and galleries on a guided walking tour of Wynwood, one of greater Miami’s most creative destinations. Get an insider’s view of the art scene at cutting-edge galleries, and discover vibrant outdoor installations by established artists and up-and-coming local talent. Learn the techniques and stories behind Wynwood’s vivid murals and experience Miami at its most vibrant and artistic.

Make the most of an evening in St. Augustine during “Blood on the Cobblestones,” a true crime pub crawl. Discover dark chapters of St. Augustine’s past, such as the oldest unsolved murder in the state of Florida. At each of the bars, you’ll hear stories of murder and will be guided through the scenes of five unforgettable crimes.

Seeing spooky spots in a city isn’t done justice unless you’re up close and personal. This South St. Augustine haunted history tour takes you by foot so you can see some of St. Augustine’s homes, businesses, and streets with the most mysterious stories up close. A guide tells you all about St. Augustine’s past—by lantern no less during this unique experience with a small group.

Unless you’re a history buff, history tours can sometimes feel a bit dry and stuffy. Instead, opt for this Walking Ghost Tour in Tampa that adds a mysterious touch to the city’s past, making for a scary-good time. You’ll see places such as the Tampa Theatre, Old City Hall, and other landmarks and streets where the true stories are sure to give you chills.