Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Fort Myers, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Fort Myers charm with a local on this guided walking tour. Learn about the town’s founders and how a frontier fort transformed into a city as you explore. There are several shady spots and benches to stop at for a break during the excursion. The tour departs from a central location in downtown.
- Guided walking tour lead by a local
- Learn about the town’s founders and history
- Departs from a central location
- Ideal for first-time visitors
What's Included
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2200 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA
Departure Point: Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers Address: 2200 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Dates: Thursday and Saturday Return point: Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
True Tours
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
The Franklin Shops
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Florida Repertory Theatre (Pass By)
3
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 222 reviews
Donna_A, Mar 2026
Wonderful activity to learn the History of Fort Myers while walking through the city. Enjoy the sites.
koreen_b, Jan 2026
Gina from True Tours did an excellent job leading the tour. She has cover 30 years experience with historical restoration in the Fort Myers area and it showed. She was courteous and respectful as well as knowledgeable and funny. She spoke clearly and used a microphone so she was easy to understand at all times. Highly recommend this tour.
Adela_M, Jan 2026
This was a fantastic tour! Gina is very interesting and knows quite a lot about the history of Ft Myers.
Robert_R, Nov 2025
This was a wonderful tour. Amanda, our tour guide was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. Her presentation was clear and you could just tell how much she loved downtown. She took such pride in this tour. It was worth every penny and we had a great time.
JaneP_G, Mar 2025
No place to sit while listening which is not too bad if it is not a really hot day. Otherwise very pleasant.
Lisa_R, Mar 2025
Very lively and full of repeat stories. Amanda was very energetic and kept the group on track. Downtown Fort Myers has some interesting history. The area has been refurbished beautifully and is very safe. You could do some nice shopping down there if you were interested, and there was a little variety in terms of eateries.
Bo_O, Jan 2025
Learned quite a bit about Ft Myers history and architecture. Highly recommend this tour and it’s fun.
GayeSusan_G, Nov 2024
There were seven of us on this group tour. Led by Seth, and he was great. Full of information and very entertaining. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in historic buildings and in the city of Fort Myers.
Greg_M, Jun 2024
Seth Ford was a great guide. He stayed with us longer than he was supposed to, it was a short, easy walk. I would really recommend this. I would like to do it again when i am in the area.
Janice_S, Jun 2024
Seth was very knowledgeable and was an enthusiastic presenter with a good sense of humor. We learned some very interesting facts about Ft. Meyers & had a great time!
denise_l, Apr 2024
Tour guide Seth was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining, you could tell he loved his profession and town.
My whole family enjoyed it and learned a bit of history too!
Brenda_D, Feb 2024
I like how Fort Myers got its name and the people associated with this time period.
I like how the whole city was featured around the theme of fun.
Jeffrey_M, Feb 2024
Seth was an outstanding tour guide. He was informative, witty, so much fun as he shared the history of Fort Myers, the people who built this city, and the architecture. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting or living in Fort Myers who wants to grow their knowledge about the origins of this beautiful city. Seth brought this history to life. Thank you, Seth and Tours by Locals!
Michael_P, Feb 2024
Loved the guide. She was knowledgeable and FUN. It was interesting to hear about people other than Edison and Ford.
Dianne_p, Feb 2024
Great tour. Seth was full of information. Great thing to do in while in Fort Myers.
Great information and Seth had a good sense of humor
SHill, Jan 2024
Amanda our guide was amazing! Such a plethora of information told with poetic enthusiasm! Would highly recommend!
Margo_L, Apr 2023
We loved learning the history of Ft Myers. Seth Ford did a great job of telling the stories of his home town with humorous anecdotes. He definitely enjoys leading this tour and it was obvious.
He pointed out things on the tour that we went back to later when we had more time.
Darlene_S, Apr 2023
The knowledge of our guide Seth Ford. Easlily understood kept things moving.
Value for the money.
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William_M, Mar 2023
Very informative… our guide Seff was very knowledgeable and was fun to be with. Got history from th Fort days to today
Debra_D, Mar 2023
Seth was funny and well informed of the history tour he provided. Many interesting facts I had not been aware of. Took time to answer questions
Jenna_H, Feb 2023
Group of five. All impressed and glad we took the time to go on the tour of Downtown Fort Myers. Tour guide Seth was GREAT!
Laurie_E, Jan 2023
I never knew about the role of cows in Ft Myers history - very interesting. And the mural was fantastic.
Mike_R, Jan 2023
Informative and entertaining tour! Enjoyed learning about the men and women who shaped Fort Myers history.
Terri_R, Mar 2022
Enjoyed hearing about the founding fathers of Fort Myers. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.
Robin_T, Mar 2022
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. Seth did a great job. Nothing more to say.
Take it or leave it.
Mary_V, Mar 2022
We had a great tour guide-Seth, who shared great stories about the history of Ft myers. He was knowledgeable, funny and engaging. The tour has just the right amount t if walking.
Really enjoyed it!
SUE_K, Mar 2022
Appreciated the knowledge and back stories of the town and buildings from a man who grew up there. He had a good sense of humor and maneuvered us through town safely. Loved seeing the Arcade Theater, shops (that I went back to after the tour), the historical wall mural, and the courtyard.
Michele_D, Mar 2022
Tour guide Seth was informative and easy to listen to (not always the case) well worth the time. Highly recommend
koehl77, Feb 2022
Downtown old my myers was like a step back in time !!! Beautiful- guide Seth knew his history! Lots of cute shops and restaurants- farmers market was going on
Jo_B, Jan 2022
Our guide, Seth, was an amazing mix of historic and personal Ft Myers history wrapped up in a package of entertaining wit. Have lived in this area for almost 40 years and still learned something new. Highly recommend this tour!
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