ORLANDO
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours around Orlando, from the theme-park gates out to the spring runs and the Space Coast. Prices, run times and who to book each one with.
Clear-bottom kayak through Rock Springs Emerald Cut near Orlando with a small-group guide, wildlife spotting, and spring-water swim.
Most Popular“The whole thing was absolutely amazing, Jacob was very friendly and funny and made the experience incredible. Loved it and would definitely do this again for sure.”
Guided kayak on Shingle Creek near Orlando through old-growth cypress forest, with ACA-certified safety, wildlife spotting, and gear included.
“I had such a nice time down at shingle creek, our tour guide Joshua was a blast! He was fun, remembered everyone's name, had alot of information about trees/plants/animals for us. We had a good group that were asking questions about the area, and it was really nice.”
A guided 4-hour Wekiva River kayak with lunch, wildlife spotting, and a small group pace for an easy escape from Orlando.
“Greg was an amazing tour guide - friendly, engaging and shared so much local knowledge. We had a great day on the river despite it being a cloudy day and the homemade cookies at lunch were delicious! Highly recommended tour.”
A small-group 2-hour boat tour through Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, with dolphins, manatees, birds, and local captain storytelling.
“Perfect way to start the day. Got to see all the wildlife and learn about their habitat. Miss ages 4 and 8 really enjoyed it!”
Guided clear kayak tour near Cocoa Beach. Spot manatees and dolphins at Merritt Island. Gear included, small group, about 1.5 hours.
“The amount of knowledge that are guide had and brought us into places in the river that I never knew existed. Had a great time.”
Self-guided clear tandem kayaking at Silver Springs State Park: manatees, monkeys, and sunken treasures in about 2 hours.
“We saw manatees, alligators and turtles. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and a change of underwear, shorts and socks. Be prepared to work out your back and arms since you will be powering the kayak yourself.”
Two hours of guided sit-on-top kayaking from Manatee Cove Park to spot manatees and dolphins near Cocoa Beach.
“Adrenal was a great host/tour guide. Super knowledgeable about the history and area. I would recommend visiting the area and booking a tour.”
Guided kayak tour on Florida’s St. Johns River near Orlando to spot manatees, alligators, and birds. Gear included, small groups.
“Our guide was so patient and fun. We arrived late and he still waited and made our experience awesome. We were able to see tons of manatees and alligators.”
Private bass fishing near iDrive in Orlando: rent included, fish the Butler Chain of Lakes, spot wildlife, and return to Kissimmee.
“Great time! Easy to find the dock, captain was amazing and knew where to find the fish, was so knowledgeable of the area and was able to make sure all of us novice fishers caught fish. We had so much fun!”
2-hour guided sunset pontoon cruise from Cocoa Beach through the Indian River Lagoon, passing Merritt Island NWR for wildlife spotting.
“Awesome experience but book directly! Going through trip advisor cost me an extra $100 which was very disappointing and we really felt deceived.”
Guided kayak through Cocoa Beach backwaters for manatees, dolphins, and wildlife in the Thousand Islands Marine Sanctuary.
“Very fun and informative experience! Eric is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the local ecosystem, kayaking basics, and just the local town itself! He was an amazing guide and while we didn’t get to see any manatees because of the weather we still had so much fun learning about the other wildlife…”
A self-guided Orlando downtown audio walk with offline VoiceMap access, great narration, and a simple route from the library to history sites.
“We had such a great time learning about Orlando's history on this easy self-guided walking tour. Loved learning about the area and visiting the downtown. Definitely recommend. Then you can visit the other museums and restaurants in the area. Great alternative to mass crowds. The geo-location aspect of this tour was great, it helped guide…”
Self-guided kayaking from Cape Canaveral to Cocoa Beach bay to spot manatees and dolphins via calm mangrove waters.
“No refund give if you prepay for Kayaking but can’t use due to weather conditions. We were advised not to go out by staff.”
Guided horseback trails through Rock Springs Run in Central Florida, with calm horses, wildlife pauses, and local history for beginners.
“I is as good as it gets for both experienced and beginner riders. Great for people needing to lower their anxieties towards horses.”
Winter Haven guided brunch tour with downtown history stops, pour-your-own drinks, and plenty of breakfast bites.
“This was a very fun and informative tour. Amada was a very informative and personable tour guide. We learned a lot about Winter Haven and found the town to be delightful. The food was very good but we did have to wait quite a while for it to be prepared at 2 different places. Possibly…”
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