ORLANDO
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours around Orlando, from glass-bottom kayak runs to airboat rides and the Space Coast.
Kennedy Space Center with the Explore Bus Tour: skip lines, ride with a space expert, stop at major launch-site icons, plus exhibits.
Most Popular“Our guide was Ken and he was so knowledgeable and very friendly. Our bus driver did such a good job driving us around. The 4 and 8 year old grandkids had more fun here than a week at Disney.”
Airboat ride through 4,200 acres of wetlands plus Wild Florida admission with 200+ animals, optional BBQ lunch, and gator souvenirs.
“We didn’t make it because we thought it’s an activity around the Everglades national park (Miami area). We understand we should double verify the meeting location in advance, but as a tourist we missed that step and found the misleading “Everglades” at the last minute. This comment is to remind other tourists about the activity…”
Clear-bottom kayak through Rock Springs Emerald Cut near Orlando with a small-group guide, wildlife spotting, and spring-water swim.
“Fantastic experience! I would say it’s the best day of my journey in Orlando. Also, Megan is a wonderful guided tour!”
90-minute Everglades airboat tour near Orlando with captain narration, stadium seating, and great chances to spot alligators and birds.
“Cold yet fun. Saw alligators, bald eagles, turtles, and lots of other wildlife. Rides were very smooth”
Wizard of Oz Museum and Van Gogh near NASA in Cape Canaveral. See a 1900 first edition, 2,000+ collectibles, and fun challenges.
“This was an ok museum. I was expecting more of an “experience” with more history on the film. Old memorabilia was interesting. The video was interesting as well. I liked the music that went with it. If you have some time it’s worth a look.”
Ride the Banana River eco tour from Cocoa Beach for dolphin and manatee spotting, narrated by a naturalist, with a restroom on board.
“Such a great tour! The dolphins were very active and we saw all kinds of wildlife! The guides were great and very informative! Highly recomend!”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Rainbow Springs with a small guide-led group. See fish, turtles, otters, and more in clear water.
“Excellent, Sara was a wonderful guide. Such a unique experience. Defiantly plan to swim and bring googles!”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“We had a great time. Ian was an amazing tour guide. He took great pictures and sent them within hours of the tour.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“A great way to explore nature, be educated on your surroundings, meet other travelers and get exercise. Our guide was knowledgeable, cordial and had a great sense of humor”
Paddle at night near Cocoa Beach to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates or comb jellies with a guided kayak tour and PFDs included.
“Me and my partner got there for the 10:45pm trip with Zoey and we were so happy to have her as our guide. We soon found out were the only ones booked for the trip and knowing that she was going to be our guide helped us feel so much safer. The weather was perfect,…”
A 2-hour interactive ghost hunt in downtown Orlando. Walk historic streets, enter haunted buildings, use K2 meters, and get photos.
“Great tour, no cheesy theatrics, good pace and city coverage. Would recommend for anyone in the mood for creepy history and paranormal hunting”
Treetop Express near Orlando: five zip line flights, two sky bridges, and a fast Gator Lake finale. Intro + practice included.
“Our guides were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They were fun and after the safty instructions they kept us laughing! Thank you Tony and Jacob for the awesome experience!!!!”
Paddle through the Banana River at night and watch plankton glow in the dark on a small-group bioluminescence kayak tour.
“Was a beautiful night but the bioluminescence was disappointing Also at times can be stressful if you’re not a experienced kayaker because you are bunched up with other kayakers and you might run into them.”
Glass-bottom kayaking at Silver Springs with a small group and guided paddle training. Wildlife spotting on clear water. Park fees extra.
“Bry was so nice and gave a wonderful tour. We got to see monkeys and alot of different types of wildlife very cool!”
A 2-hour Gypsy Vanner horse farm tour in Ocala with Dennis Thompson’s story, a slow walk under oaks and Spanish moss, and a photo stop.
“My partner and I were in Ocala for the Rock the Country concert and had some extra time and were looking for something to do. This was at the top of everyone's recommendations so we decided to do it last minute and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. What an…”
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