10 Tours in Florida That You Shouldn't Miss

There is a reason that the Mangrove Tunnels of Lido Key are a must-do experience when visiting the Gulf Coast. We launch from Ted Sperling Nature Park, which has clean restrooms, a rinsing shower, and shaded picnic tables. Our amazing local guides from Sea Life Kayak Adventures take you on a tour of Little Sarasota Bay, where you may see manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds and sea life...then finish up in the famous mangrove tunnels, a beautiful canopy that meanders thru an island. The tour usually goes around 2 hours, but we aren't on a strict schedule, so please allow for an extra half hour. We are located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes from Siesta Key, and a half hour from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, USCG Life Jacket, Lightweight carbon fiber paddle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join us on a culinary and cultural walking tour of Little Havana where you will discover the traditions, history, music and flavors of Cuba in Miami. We will enjoy the rhythm of salsa playing, eat delicious food and share the stories that only true locals know.

Inclusions: A wide variety of Little Havana's most delicious traditional Cuban foods. , Enough food served that equals a full lunch. , Includes the best mojito in town! Fresh squeeze guarapo juice, Cuban coffee and water. , Guided tour of world famous Cigar factory, Domino park, Damas De Blanco, The Cuban Memorial Blvd., A fascinating cultural narration behind each of the foods that you will be tasting., A friendly and insightful top culinary and cultural expert guide

Exclusions: Gratuities for your tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Paid parking behind Domino Park on SW 8th Street and 15th Ave, metered parking along SW 8th Street

Along with your experienced guide you will paddle at a relaxing pace and explore the shallow, calm, blue-green waters of the back country of Key West. You will glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak. Your adventure will give you a chance to view the mangrove environment up close, along with its marine life including tropical fish, crabs, sea stars, jellyfish, sea cucumbers, sponges and various aquatic birds. Every trip leads us on a different adventure!

Inclusions: Local Guide, Quiet side of Key West

Exclusions: Bottled water available for sale, Dry bags available for rent, Gratuities, Hotel Pick Up

Adults and children of all ages love the Little Toot because of our “tug boat” shape and power, we create a huge wake that Dolphins love to jump and play in. The Little Toot offers closer dolphin sightings because the boat is lower to the waters edge. We provide a narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.

Inclusions: Narrated Tour with Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Parking - Available at the Marina Parking Lot for a small fee, Beer, wine, soda & water available for purchase (cash only)

Key West is famous for fabulous sunsets and Floridays is famous for our spectacular uncrowded champagne sunset cruise. Our reputation for personal service and attention to detail on our sunset cruise is legendary. Being out on the water for a Key West sunset is like being IN the sunset itself. There is nothing quite like it. Who knows, you may get lucky enough to witness that elusive green flash!

Inclusions: Restroom on board, Champagne, flavored mimosas, white wine, margaritas, selection of craft beers, Bottled water, Soda/Pop

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Established in 1999, Encounters With Dolphins has been safely providing guests the opportunity to view dolphins, learn about Clearwater and enjoy the sand and sun on Compass Island and maybe even take a dip on the island! We are a veteran owned and operated small business founded on the principal of wanting our guests to have the same experiences we would want to have on our vacation! All of us work tirelessly to ensure that all of our customers have an enjoyable, relaxing time with us!

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Snacks

This is a 90-minute, unscripted walking tour that will take guests deep into St. Augustine’s darker history. Professionally licensed guides share stories passed from one generation to the next about the oldest city’s strange and difficult past. Tours are multi-generational, family friendly and pet friendly. Persons with mobility limitations will also enjoy the tour. Tours include some history and a lot of mystery. Guides will also provide instructions on how to use ghost hunting tools, which can be used by guests in their efforts to identify and interact with those who have departed, but refuse to leave. Guests may witness or capture their own evidence of paranormal happenings while visiting St. Augustine’s most acclaimed hauntings.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

If you are looking to unwind before dinner or a night out on the town, come take a romantic Sunset Sail on the “Privateer”, our 78 passenger catamaran,with Paradise Adventures! This breathtaking sunset sail along the Gulf of Mexico offers a great opportunity to relax and leave your worries behind. Listen to tropical music as you enjoy a complementary glass of wine, Sangria, cold beer or non-alcoholic beverage on board Panama City Beach’s best sunset cruise! We also have a fully stocked cash or credit card bar on board for additional beverage and snack purchases. We do have our full liquor license, so you will get to enjoy a variety of cocktails, including frozen daiquiris & margaritas, and our signature “Privateer Punch”! Our Sunset Sails offer you an opportunity to see some of our areas greatest sights while enjoying the breezes of the water. Be on a sharp lookout for Dolphin as these majestic creatures seem to be more active in the later afternoons.

Inclusions: One beverage on board, Live music on selected evenings

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional beverages (available for purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

The 3-Hr Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise aboard the  Island Time sailing catamaran is a great way to have fun in the sun and enjoy the best of what Panama City Beach has to offer! Cruise over to Shell Island where you and the whole family can snorkel to find exciting shells and sealife, swim up to the island to explore, paddle board around the boat, or slide down the water slide. After about an hour you will depart the island to head out to the Gulf for sightseeing and dolphin watching and sailing! The cruise ends with contests and dancing.  (Please note: This tour departs from Panama City Beach, FL, which is about 3 hours East of Pensacola.)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Use of paddle boards, Use of water slide, Use of life jackets

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Snacks & Drinks (available for purchase)

Come join us snorkeling some of the most beautiful reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park. We have many possible reefs to explore: Molasses, Elbow, French Reef and the famous Christ of the Abyss on Dry Rocks. These protected areas offer an opportunity to see turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels and a variety of different fish. These special reefs are part of the 3rd largest living reef system in the world and the ONLY living coral reef in the US. We stop at two different locations on the reef. Each stop is determined by the captain based on the day's conditions. We cannot guarantee any specific site.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Refillable Paper Cups, Snorkel vest, Reef Safe Sunscreen

Exclusions: Towel