ORLANDO
Central Florida’s best days out.
The 15 top-rated guided tours in and around Orlando. Real prices, real run times and the operator behind each one, so you can lock in the right day out in a couple of minutes.
Paddle Rock Springs Emerald Cut in clear kayaks with a local guide. Spot wildlife, see fish below, and swim in spring water.
Most Popular“Great adventure and tour guide! Very beautiful and recommend enjoying time in the Spring water. Great!”
Guided kayak on Shingle Creek’s calm waters through old-growth cypress forest near Orlando, with ACA-certified safety and wildlife spotting.
“The guide was friendly and extremely informative, he was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience. He ran us thru a quick basic kayaking lesson, informed us what to expect and what to do in case of an emergency and made sure we were all prepared for the experience. He…”
Guided Wekiva River kayak from Sanford in small groups. Paddle Florida’s Wild and Scenic river, with lunch, water, and wildlife spotting.
“We saw alligators, turtles, and an assortment of birds. Wonderful! Our guide, Sue, was very knowledgeable and positive. It was a great experience!”
Self-guided clear kayak rental in Silver Springs State Park: paddle the King’s Trail, spot wildlife, and follow treasure maps for sunken relics.
“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.”
Guided kayak tour near Orlando for manatees on the St. Johns River. Small groups, gear included, and photos shared after.
“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 on Orlando’s Butler Chain of Lakes with a local guide, included gear rental, and wildlife spotting from R.D. Keene Park.
“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!”
Downtown Orlando self-guided audio walk with VoiceMap offline maps and lifetime access. Start at the Public Library from $8.99.
“Did it while a long flight layover in Orlando. Very interesting and enlightening tour. App is good and solves the typical GPS inaccuracy by activating the audio within an ample radius (shown in map along with your location) from the site to be described. Virtual mode allows you to review (audio and text) the tour…”
Guided horseback ride at Rock Springs Run State Reserve near Orlando. Small-group care, wildlife chances, and history notes for $79.
“Getting there can be tricky! Get a gps to take you to entrance to the Rock Springs Run State Reserve then follow the road to the stables. Then get ready for fun! The young ladies taking you on the trails are very polite a helpful, especially easing the uneasiness of a novice. They handle the…”
A small-group Winter Haven brunch tour with local tastings, DIY drink pours at Union Taproom, coffee stops, olive samples, and the Ritz.
“Tour guide knowledgeable and interesting but very disorganized and food samples were poorly presented and took a ridiculous amount of time.”
Private luxury transport to Kennedy Space Center with a NASA guide, Atlantis, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Apollo exhibits, and lunar-rock time.
“First time visitors. We had only a limited time between our cruise docking at Port Canaveral (8:00 am) and our flight leaving Orlando airport (4:00). We are a family of four with two teenagers. Nathan was great! He picked us up at the port, stowed our luggage in his van, and designed a tailored visit…”
Self-guided pedal-assist e-bike ride from Kissimmee to St. Cloud Lakefront Park and downtown, with wildlife, beach time, and views.
“Amazing!! The owner was so sweet! And gave us plenty of info on what to do on the ride and where to go. We had a great time and highly recommend to people in the area!”
3-hour guided kayak and paddleboard tour on Rainbow River with snorkeling gear, small group size, and $10.75 park entry fee.
“Brad is a fantastic guide, such a wealth of information about the area and the nature. We saw wolf spider, recluse spider, snake, blue heron, ihange(?) bird with a really cute mating story! Cormorant , ducks, turtles. And when snorkelling saw an abundance of fish and the sand boils .”
90-minute guided kayak at Casselberry Secret Lake for sunset views, small-group paddling, and photo stops with guide Aaron.
“This was an amazing experience! I booked this for my fiancé and I being together in Florida for the first time. It gave date night vibes with a vacation fun-filled time. Aaron took great care of us! I will be sending anyone I know visiting the Orlando area to book.”
Ride Kissimmee’s lakefront on an all-electric bike with optional pedaling: 10 miles, wildlife spotting, and beach or splash-pad stops.
Trophy bass fishing on a private 65-acre Clermont lake. Expert guide, gear and license included. Catch, photo, release in 4 hours.
“We have already booked various experiences with this provider and have always been very satisfied.”
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