Top Activities on the Ground in Florida

Tampa is a city of many cultures, communities, and cuisines. Cruise around in a street-legal golf cart and discover local secrets, history, and culture from a local guide. Ride around multiple parts of the city where you’ll pass by the city's most expensive neighborhoods, historic Ybor City, restaurants, shops, and much more. All you have to do is sit back and relax as you enjoy the best of Tampa.

Enjoy one of Florida's best beaches at sunset on an electric bike tour. With 5-level pedal assist and an on-demand throttle, the electric bike allows you to put in as much or as little effort as you want as you ride along Siesta Key. All experience levels are welcome. Booking in advance ensures you won't miss out on this small-group tour.

Ride through the streets of Old Town Key West during a leisurely bicycle tour—a perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Learn about the island's history and see highlights such as Mallory Square, Mile Marker Zero, and White Street Pier. Pedal out to the Southernmost Point Buoy and enjoy panoramic ocean views. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Discover the historical sites and modern attractions of St. Augustine during this private, guided historical tour. Both the vehicle and driver are decked out in 1920s style, offering you a trip into St. Augustine’s past. Cruise around sites in the historical district such as the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College, the Old City Gates, and St. George Street.

Experience the sights and sounds of Miami’s vibrant Little Havana neighborhood on this guided walking food tour. Explore this lively Cuban district and learn about its fascinating history and culture, with stops at some of the best family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants in the area. Sample the local cuisine, like guava pastries, chicken plantain cups, and flan ice cream, to name just a few of the delicacies offered along the way. Also, meet some of the local artists, watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers and listen to traditional Cuban music.

Explore the Everglades National Park with a naturalist guide, including an airboat ride and a nature walk, on this half-day tour. Learn about the area ecosystems and view alligators and local birdlife. On the smaller air boat, travel way out far from land and become immersed in the culture and remote beauty of the Native way of life, including a stop to a Native tree island village or two. A narrated scenic drive led by the master naturalist and round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental in Miami, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, or the port in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami included.

As the oldest city of European origin in the United States, St. Augustine harbors a fascinating history haunted by the restless souls of its former residents. On this 1.5-hour ghost tour, you’ll follow a master storyteller to sites of reputed haunting: see historic landmarks such as Hugenot and Tolomato Cemetery, and discover traumatic tales from St. Augustine’s 450-year history. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people to maintain the correct atmosphere.

Set sail for adventure on this exciting, interactive Pirate Adventure Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. This spirited 1-hour excursion is fun for the whole family. Help find the hidden treasure, learn to talk and dress like a pirate with face painting and temporary tattoos and fend off the attacks of rival pirates with onboard water cannons. Kids receive a pirate certificate and bag of loot to take home. This tour is great for birthday parties, group field trips or just a day of fun on the high seas.

Perfect for those who want to squeeze a lot of sightseeing into a limited amount of time. A fully narrated 90-minute cruise along the New River through Fort Lauderdale will let you soak up such sights as the lavish homes and mega yachts along Millionaire's Row.

This Fort Lauderdale half-day trip is an excellent introduction to deep sea fishing. Cruise past the mansions on "Millionaire’s Row" on the way to the first line-in spot, then get ready to reel. Mates are on hand at all times to offer tips and help with baiting. Back at the marina, they’ll also clean your fish and offer suggestions of local restaurants that will prepare your catch.

Escape to the Florida Everglades for this airboat adventure and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This guided tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and an admission ticket to the animal exhibit and a guided airboat tour.

Eat your way through the Latin flavors of South Beach on this food‐filled walking tour. Accompany your guide on a sensory journey to 5‐star restaurants and foodie hideaways. The tour serves the following cuisines: Peruvian, Italian, Colombian, Mediterranean, Cuban, and Spanish. Along the way, learn about the commingling of Latin American cultures that define Miami’s culture, neighborhoods, and culinary history.

A combination of Jet Skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, the SEABOB is a truly remarkable experience that lets you swim with the fishes quietly and safely. After a short gear fitting and training session on the SEABOB, explore three local reefs where you can dive up to eight feet and see a variety of aquatic sea life.

Visit three historic museums on a guided walking tour in Fort Lauderdale’s Arts and Science district. Follow a local guide to the 1899 Replica Schoolhouse Museum, the1905 New River Inn, and the 1907 King-Cromartie House. All locations are located on the banks of the New River with plenty of restaurants nearby for you to enjoy after your tour.

Capture the wild spirit of the Florida Everglades with this excursion from Miami. Zoom over the 'River of Grass' on an open-air, flat-bottomed vessel while your guide talks about the complex swamp ecosystem. Wander the farm's jungle trails and see gators in their natural habitat. Upgrade for a longer airboat ride and photo opportunity, too.

Ideal for families, this ghost tour of St. Augustine’s spookiest sites combines light-hearted fun with spine-tingling tales of the city’s past. Alongside a costumed guide, you visit cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that surround the romantic venue. This small-group tour is limited in order to maintain an atmosphere suitable for the ghost walk.

Enjoy the Key West sunshine on a full-day catamaran excursion, and take part in a range of watersports, too. As you cruise around the alluring Gulf of Mexico, gaze out at the scenery and spot local marine life. Choose from a range of activities from snorkeling and kayaking to adrenaline-fuelled parasailing or Jet Skiing. Breakfast and lunch are served on board.

A half-day fishing trip in Fort Lauderdale s a great way to get out on the water, admire coastal views, and reel in a few favorites like grouper, trigger fish, and snapper. This tour is geared toward beginner fishers and includes the instruction and equipment you need to make your first catch. Plus, fish cleaning is included so you can cook up your catch when you get home.

If you're into all things creepy and spooky, this 'beyond the grave' tour of St. Augustine is ideal for you. You'll be taken to a number of locations of interest to the Savannah Ghost Research Society. These include cemeteries and buildings where ghosts have been sighted and paranormal activity recorded. Your guide will dig beneath the urban legends in an attempt to uncover the true stories that lie within.

Cruise the Miami coastline 'Miami Vice-style' on this speedboat cruise. Settle in to your plush seat as your expert captain pilots the speedboat down the sandy shoreline, where you can view Fisher Island and Star Island's collection of multi-millionaire and celebrity homes. Buzz by Miami Beach, where the locals strut their stuff in sun and you can snap photos of the Art Deco mansions lining South Beach.

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest, and a scenic boat ride through the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife. Lunch is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.

Cast your line and catch your next meal on a half-day fishing trip from Fort Lauderdale. Offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening, the 4-hour excursion can suit any schedule. Use a provided pole to reel in grouper, porgies, snapper, and more. Bait, tackle, and all other equipment is at your disposal. Your catch is cleaned by the crew, ready to be cooked at home or prepared by a nearby restaurant.

Secure your ticket in advance, and explore Miami by land, and sea on this half-day tour by bus and boat. Hop aboard an open-top double-decker bus to explore Miami Beach, downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, and more. Then, discover Millionaire’s Row, Star Island, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and more by boat.