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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.

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.

From true crime to Art Deco architecture to movie and TV trivia, there’s plenty to learn on this fascinating tour. With the help of a seasoned guide, you’ll explore sides of Miami Beach that many of the locals won’t even know about. See rooftop terraces with breathtaking views, speakeasies with rich histories, crime scene locations, and more.

Discover St. Augustine's historical sites with ease, without the hassle of research or figuring out transport, during this private guided tour. Ride in a vintage vehicle with guides dressed in 1920s fashion as you cruise past landmarks such Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, and St. George Street in the historic district, while learning more about the sites than you would on your own.

Wynwood's murals are spread across blocks of warehouses, more than you can cover on foot in the Miami heat. See them from an open-air golf cart instead, with a private guide pointing out the work and covering how the neighborhood became a street-art district. The route takes in hundreds of murals by artists from around the world, including the Wynwood Walls.

Safety Harbor ghost tour led by certified guide and professional paranormal investigator Cynthia Dominick since 2021. Real history. No theatrics. This 90-minute walking tour covers documented true crime, local legends, and paranormal activity at historic landmarks. A hanging tree. A devastating fire. A murder with a dark history. A bank robbery. The city's funeral home past saved for last because some stories deserve a grand finale. Includes exclusive entry into Safety Harbor Resort and Spa lobby. Guests participate in a ghost hunting sampler at the Elf Tree using dowsing rods, spirit box, cat balls, and the flashlight experiment. Since 2021 we have documented consistent unexplained activity at a specific location on this route before, during, and after every tour. We document everything and let guests draw their own conclusions. No costumes. No actors. No scripted performances.

Miami's waterways are lined with oceanfront mansions and luxurious hotels and this private cruise takes you through one of the trendiest areas—Coconut Grove. On this short tour, avoid the crowds and relax on board a private boat as you cruise along the waterfront, without having to commit to a longer excursion. Admire views of private islands and celebrity homes and after your tour you can enjoy a drink at Rehatta Harbour, Bayshore Club, Montys, and Sushi MaKi (own expense).

Travel deep into Everglades National Park on a private airboat tour and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Experience the unique subtropical ecosystem on your own airboat, going deeper into the Everglades than on typical public rides. Skim across the grassy water at high speeds while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes entrance to the park and admission to the Reptile and Glades exhibits.

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.

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.

If you're into all things creepy and spooky, this 'beyond the grave' tour of St. Augustine is ideal for you. You'll be taken to a number of locations of interest to the Savannah Ghost Research Society. These include cemeteries and buildings where ghosts have been sighted and paranormal activity recorded. Your guide will dig beneath the urban legends in an attempt to uncover the true stories that lie within.

Discover the vibrant street art in the Wynwood neighborhood on a 1-hour tour by golf cart. Offered at various times and in multiple languages, it’s easy to fit the artsy excursion into any schedule. Lead by a local artist, you get a behind the scenes look at various murals and the people who painted them. Feel free to pause the ride at any point to hop off take photos.

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.

A unique take on the traditional supernatural tours await during this Guardian Angels of St. Augustine walking tour. Join a guide for a tour through the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States, learning about its history, folklore, legends, and more. The stories you’ll hear discuss everything from divine interventions to paranormal encounters that give St. Augustine its reputation as one of the country’s most haunted cities.

Combine a trolley ride with drinks and live entertainment on this interactive murder mystery trolley experience in Sarasota. Audience participation encouraged: get into the spirit by donning a circus costume and reading lines from a script, and see if you can help solve the mystery of who killed the circus queen. Includes alcoholic beverages.

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.

Save your energy while exploring Miami on this open-air trolley tour. Ideal for travelers wanting to see as much of the city as possible in a short amount of time, sit back and relax as you drive by notable landmarks. Take in the Art Deco Historic District, Wynwood Walls, and Miami Design District. Don't worry about going hungry with a stop at a Michelin-rated Cuban sandwich shop. A great way to get your bearings in town for the first time.

Mix up some haunted history with night-out pub visits during this Haunted Tampa Ghost and Pub Walking Tour - Ybor City. This Tampa ghost and pub tour stops at four pubs where you’ll hear some tales of those pub’s spooky past. A guide knows the area well and goes into detail about what makes each older pub so historic.

Key West has no shortage of ghost tours, but most typically only tell you stories about local ghosts. This tour amplifies the excitement by featuring a ghost hunt. As you visit various haunted locations around Key West, you'll make use of ghost-hunting equipment such as dowsing rods, EMF meters, a spirit board, and more.

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.

Discover a side of Key West some visitors miss, and immerse yourself in its beautiful scenery, on a half-day sailing tour. Board your catamaran and head to North America's only living coral barrier reef. Pass some of Key West’s top attractions on the way, then dive in to see hundreds of species of colorful fish, coral, and other sea life. This cruise includes snorkeling gear, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks.

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.

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.

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.