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.
“Very welcoming atmosphere and easy to navigate. All staff were friendly and informative and excellent value for money with the amount they have to experience! Definitely go and check out the wildlife park after the airboat ride, they do feeding shows, exotic animal shows and crusher shows (when he’s in the mood!)”
Clear-bottom kayak through Rock Springs Emerald Cut near Orlando with a small-group guide, wildlife spotting, and spring-water swim.
“While the advertising says we may see turtles, alligators, etc. the guide told us we would have had to go on a different route for that possibility.”
90-minute Everglades airboat tour near Orlando with captain narration, stadium seating, and great chances to spot alligators and birds.
“It was fun and our daugther loved it tanner was our captain. We got to see the wild life up and close.”
Wizard of Oz Museum and Van Gogh near NASA in Cape Canaveral. See a 1900 first edition, 2,000+ collectibles, and fun challenges.
“It’s a great tribute to the Wizard of Oz. Very enjoyable the kids really liked. Got some great pictures and memories”
Ride the Banana River eco tour from Cocoa Beach for dolphin and manatee spotting, narrated by a naturalist, with a restroom on board.
“The ride is enjoyable. Got to see dolphins and many species of birds that are migrating south. Diane is very knowledgeable. Captain Robert and 1st Mate Rusty did a good job manning the boat.”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Rainbow Springs with a small guide-led group. See fish, turtles, otters, and more in clear water.
“Sam took us up a hidden creek where we got out of the boat, walked on sand and saw sand boil. We followed from a distance 4 river otters, and later a family of ducks with ducklings, and saw many birds. The way back down the river was very relaxing and the whole experience amazing”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“Great time! Our guide James was very knowledgeable and personable. Wonderful! Great value for the experience!”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“I took the mangrove tunnel tour and had Erin as my tour guide. She is so knowledgeable about nature and I learned so much! She made it so fun and really went the extra mile to find any manatee. We didn’t see any but we did see a dolphin! It was so fun, would definitely…”
Paddle at night near Cocoa Beach to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates or comb jellies with a guided kayak tour and PFDs included.
“Zoey did a wonderful job. She was very conscientious and made sure everyone had a great time. I would do this again.”
A 2-hour interactive ghost hunt in downtown Orlando. Walk historic streets, enter haunted buildings, use K2 meters, and get photos.
“We had problems accessing the meeting point because of closed roads and gps giving wrong information. We were in contact with the guide and she waited 30 minutes for us. Fortunately we were the only ones on the tour. I was disappointed because although Susan used her tools at the train station to communicate with…”
Treetop Express near Orlando: five zip line flights, two sky bridges, and a fast Gator Lake finale. Intro + practice included.
“Loved the experience but we booked for the Wednesday and found out before we left they are closed on a Monday & Wednesday so had to change our day ! It’s didn’t stop us enjoying our experience!”
Paddle through the Banana River at night and watch plankton glow in the dark on a small-group bioluminescence kayak tour.
“We drove 3 hours round trip and they told us that we were on a weather delay and waited for an hour and could be waiting all night and our guide said that the likelihood is that we would not be going out. Mind you we already drove close to 2 hours and this company…”
Glass-bottom kayaking at Silver Springs with a small group and guided paddle training. Wildlife spotting on clear water. Park fees extra.
“I was amaze of how clear the water was, the Kayak was comfortable and our tour guide Bry, was excellent and very informative.”
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.
“Ask to pet the horses but you can love all over the donkeys! So gentle! Also have a new appreciation for the Gypsy lifestyle.”
From the springs to the Space Coast, and every way to spend the day.
