What to do and see in Mount Dora, Florida (FL): The Best Tours

August 21, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Mount Dora is a U.S. city in Lake County, Florida. As of 2011, the United States Census Bureau estimates the Mount Dora population at 12,534. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, FL, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded in 1880, Mount Dora is known for its small town charm. It has many antique shops in the downtown area. The downtown area overlooks Lake Dora. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in Florida. It hosts many monthly festivals and is known as the "Festival City."
Restaurants in Mount Dora

1. Glide Adventure Tours

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Glide Adventure  Tours

Discover Mount Dora, Florida in the most unique way. Experience the fun and adventure of riding your very own Segway personal transporter through our beautiful and historic town. After a short safety training session our guides will take you to Evans Park to try out your "Segway legs" and allow you to zip and fly along the ground in a way you have never done before. We'll head over to the iconic lighthouse for a great photo op and then trek off road through Palm Island Park and along the waterfront boardwalk to spy native birds, plants and maybe an alligator. The adventure continues as we "Climb Mount Dora" to its 184 ft peak then glide back down through the center of town and past historic homes to hear about the history of Mount Dora. Our guides will point out unique places to shop, stay and eat along your journey before heading back to the marina . Your Glide Adventure Segway tour includes a personal guide, use of equipment, and Segway orientation—no prior experience necessary.

2. Taste of Our Town Mount Dora

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Taste of Our Town Mount Dora

A Guided Tasting Tour of Local Foods and Wines...Join us as we explore our historic town of Mount Dora. We will drop into 8 or 9 charming restaurants, quaint food shops, and local wine bistros. As we stroll through tree-lined streets, we will also savor a "taste" of Mount Dora's rich culture and lakeside beauty. We are confident you will have a fun filled time and a satisfied tummy.

3. Jones Brothers Air and Sea Adventures

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Jones Brothers Air and Sea Adventures

Seaplane flights lasting from 10 minutes to over an hour. Day trips including breakfast, lunch, dinner and barhopping stops. Seaplane instruction.

4. Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina

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Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina

Full service marina located on Lake Dora two blocks from downtown Mt. Dora. We rent pontoon boats for self guided tours on Central Florida's Harris Chain of Lakes. We also sell,store and service boats from 18' to 32'in length. Our ship store carries a large inventory of water sports equipment from tow tubes to wake surf boards.

5. Tour Local

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Tour Local

At Tour Local, we offer guided walking tours throughout popular destination areas! We offer sightseeing tours and art gallery tours. Come with us on a journey and learn more about your chosen destination's history, local culture and more!

6. CatBoat Adventure Tours

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CatBoat Adventure Tours

Experience Old Florida on a guided boat tour of Lake Dora and the famous Dora Canal on the Harris Chain of Lakes. You drive the boat! Your local, expert tour guide will share the history of this unique part of Central Florida and it's abundant wildlife along the way.

7. Mount Dora Ghost Tours

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Mount Dora Ghost Tours

The haunted and historic history of Mount Dora comes to life as you follow our dead funny and morbidly eccentric tour guides on a journey through the spirit realm. Meet the lost souls at the Lakeside Inn, an old Victorian Era hotel built in 1883. Learn the paranormal past and present as you seek specters in the streets of the mysterious city of Mount Dora.

8. Central Florida Bass Charters

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Central Florida Bass Charters

Your premier bass fishing guide. Servicing the Orlando area and Lake County including The Villages, Leesburg, Mount Dora and Clermont. Owned and operated by Capt. Grady Maynard, Central Florida Bass Charter Guide Service offers 5 and 8-hour fresh water bass fishing trips in Central Florida. We specialize on the Harris Chain of lakes which is well known for it's trophy largemouth bass.

9. Premier Boat Tours

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Premier Boat Tours

Premier Boat Tours (Located at The Lakeside Inn, Mt Dora)providing narrated Eco-tours into the unspoilt Dora Canal, through towering cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss. Commonly seen on the canal are herons, ibis, egrets, anhingas, turtles and alligators. The tour continues onto one of the lakes in the Harris Chain, in search of bald eagles and osprey. Our luxury all-weather pontoon boats provide a shaded, stable and dry platform to observe the beautiful surroundings.

10. The Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

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The Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

Come join us for a 2 hour Eco Boat tour of Lake Dora and the Dora Canal. See the most beautiful mile of waterway. See Florida wildlife, flora and fauna like you never have seen before. Tour Lake Dora and the Dora Canal through the eyes of our Coast Guard licensed Master Captain’s. Rusty Anchor is very close to Orlando and the theme parks. The Tours leave at 10am,12:30,and 3pm at the docks by the yacht club. We also have a 1 hour sunset cruise that goes out each day. We can do private parties. Please call to make your reservation and remember to be at the docks 15 minutes before you are scheudled to leave, you don"t want to miss the boat. Over 30 years wowing passengers.

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