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Step back in time with a visit to enchanting St Augustine — one of America’s oldest towns — on this full-day tour from Orlando. This 10-hour excursion arrives in St Augustine by mid-morning, giving you hours to spend on your favorite activities. Stroll along cobbled pathways, admire Spanish Colonial architecture, indulge in delicious seafood at a waterside restaurant, see historic landmarks, and add on an optional sightseeing cruise or trolley tour.

Swap crowded theme parks for a more unusual activity in Orlando—a ghost-themed walking tour in the historic downtown area. Find out secret stories of paranormal activity that you likely wouldn’t uncover alone, and try out professional ghost hunting equipment too. As well as seeing the exterior of haunted places, this tour takes you inside buildings too.

Discover a side of Florida away from the theme parks–and enjoy a more active experience than on many other tours–on this stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and kayak adventure for beginners and experts alike, complete with wildlife spotting. Start with a lesson and hear facts about the local ecosystem before heading into the clear waters of a natural spring to spot monkeys, manatees, otters, turtles, and more.

Get the full Kennedy Space Center Experience with this deluxe full-day package from Orlando, including a chat with an astronaut. Explore the space center and get up close to the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Enjoy snacks and drinks and watch a presentation from an astronaut, followed by an opportunity for photos and autographs. All activities and round-trip transportation from select Orlando hotels are included.

Escape from the hustle and commotion of the theme parks on this day trip from Orlando to Clearwater Beach. There are plenty of options for relaxation and fun in the sun. Choose to go deep-sea fishing, relax on the pristine sands of Clearwater Beach, ride on a pirate ship, go dolphin-watching, and more. The choice is yours.

Visit the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral with an express bus shuttle service that includes a tour guide who will provide you all the details to ensure you have a great day at the visitor center. Your admission ticket also grants access to the space simulator Shuttle Launch Experience, an IMAX film screening, the rocket garden, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Skip the hassles of driving and parking with direct round-trip transportation provided from ICON 360 Plaza in Orlando.

Explore the stars from the ground with this full-day tour of the Kennedy Space Center. From rocket launch sites to authentic equipment, from the science behind space travel to getting to know astronauts, this small-group tour is perfect for anyone who wants to spend a full day immersed in the history of US space exploration.

Spend a day with central Florida’s manatees on this small-group river cruise and wildlife park adventure. Begin with a boat ride on the Crystal River. Snorkel near these gentle giants, then enjoy the afternoon at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This is one of the best places in the state to watch manatees, as well as other animals in their natural environment. An airboat tour on the Withlacoochee River is also included on select days.

Take a break from the theme parks and head up to downtown Orlando to learn about the city and its history with this self-guided tour. Simply download an app and head downtown, where you can explore independently, and at your own pace, without the need to rush after a tour guide.

Escape to the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades from Orlando on this 4-hour airboat tour and alligator encounter. Enjoy Florida’s natural beauty with a 30-minute or upgraded 1-hour airboat ride. Get up close with the local wildlife — like alligators and birds — plus lush vegetation while skimming across the grassy water. Then, depending on the day, you can feed the alligators (Tuesdays and Fridays) or explore a butterfly pavilion and Native American exhibit.

Orlando is full of pocket neighborhoods just outside of downtown. Discover Ivanhoe Village near the shores of Lake Ivanhoe and get a taste of the local cuisine. You and your local guide will visit five eateries, sampling foods like pizza and fried alligator bites. As you wander between restaurants, you’ll see some local boutiques which help foster this locally-owned community.

Every Florida vacation needs a beach day. Relax and enjoy the 2-hour chauffeured drive to Clearwater from Orlando. You’ll have several hours of free time to swim in the Gulf of Mexico, sunbathe, take a walk on the promenade, or people-watch on the pier. Choose the lunch option for a voucher to a local cafe. The tour provides a good combination of group interaction and free time.

This airboat tour offers a deeper way to explore the Everglades. Guests benefit from increased time on the water, improving the chances of wildlife sightings and allowing for broader coverage of the ecosystem. Guided commentary helps explain the environment and species encountered, adding context to each sighting. It’s a practical option for those seeking a more complete and immersive introduction to the Everglades.

Winter Haven has a great food scene with lots of international flavors—but it can be tiring to read endless restaurant reviews and choose where to eat. Cut out the research time, and get a shortcut to tasty cuisine instead with this guided food tour. Potential tastings along the way include Thai spring rolls and dumplings, kombucha, pretzels, olive oil, cakes, and cookies.

Enjoy photo stops by the launch pads and the vehicle assembly building, touch a moon rock and ride the shuttle launch experience simulator on this small-group tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Learn about the science and history of the space program from your tour guide on the ride from Orlando. Upon arrival, start with a rocket garden tour before heading off on a special KSC Explore Bus tour to see the special parts of the NASA working space flight facility, then explore on your own time for the rest of your time there. Round-trip transportation from the Orlando area means no need to rent a car.

Icon Park, on International Drive, is home to some of Orlando’s best restaurants, and with this gastronomic tour, you can taste your way around the park. Led by a guide, enjoy commentary about the local area, and stops for a variety of food and drink specialties.

Experience the world-class theme parks of Universal Orlando Resort™ with one handy park-to-park ticket. Customize your ticket to suit your schedule, with options to visit Universal Studios Florida™, Universal Islands of Adventure™, Universal Epic Universe™ and Universal Volcano Bay™, and more. Simply choose the number of days and the number of parks you want to visit each day. This product is only available to residents of the United States and Canada.

The calm waters of Blue Springs State Park are home to hundreds of manatees through winter: This small-group kayaking tour feels like your own invitation into their world. Paddle your way through waters fed by a crystal clear natural spring and learn all about the area from your tour guide. Kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are included for your convenience.

Enjoy the rare opportunity to go on one of the world's tallest swing rides—the StarFlyer in Orlando. Move up and down a central tower at speeds of up to 45mph and access impressive views of the city that you wouldn't see otherwise. Each swing has two seats, so you can sit with a friend, and all seats are equipped with seatbelts to ensure it's a safe experience.

Peruse a collection of 400 unique pieces of memorabilia and 300 artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic during this visit to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Orlando. Follow your guide on a tour through 17 exhibition galleries while listening to narration about the fatal events of April 1912. Watch as trained actors, dressed in period costume, act out tableaux. See full-scale recreations of the ship's Grand Staircase the First Class Parlor Suite and Verandah Cafe, as well as an 8-foot underwater replica of the ship, showing exactly how it sits now on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Swap Orlando for the sun-kissed shores of Daytona Beach–and discover a side of Florida away from the theme parks–on this full-day tour, including access to the Hard Rock Daytona Beach Resort and hotel transfers. Relax, take a dip in the water, or simply sunbathe. Upgrade your experience to include either a track tour of Daytona International Speedway or a scenic wildlife boat tour–extra cost.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and spend time in nature with this kayaking tour through Silver Springs State Park. Ideal for nature lovers, this wildlife-focused activity offers the opportunity to see manatees (depending on the season), turtles, and wild birds in their native habitats. Feel comfortable paddling along the Fort King trail on a clear kayak or paddleboard designed for stability and underwater viewing.

Every year, millions of people come to Central Florida to visit the world-famous theme parks and they think they have seen “Orlando”. But truth be told, they have only seen the half of it, and some would argue that what you are about to experience is actually “the better half”. Downtown Orlando is full of history, culture, art and natural beauty and I am eager to share it all with you. On this tour you'll be guided through Orlando, you’ll see its historic buildings, secret gems, lake Eola, squares, parks, artwork, statues, fountains and so much more. Our Virtual Guide will tell you about Orlando’s early days, Walt Disney’s history in Orlando, it’s historic characters, art, how Orlando got it’s name, and so much more.

See Florida wildlife in its natural habitat, and go on a thrilling airboat tour in the Everglades. With this package, get round-trip transportation from your Orlando-area hotel to the destination. Then, set out on the airboat, searching for alligators, birds, and more. Enjoy an included BBQ basket lunch during your adventure.