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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Orlando

100 tours  ·  from $24

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch - Choosing between the 30-minute and one-hour rides
Everglades Airboat Rides near Orlando, Gatorland & Wild Florida Gator Parks, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

1.Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Travel from Orlando to Kenansville for a 30-minute or one-hour airboat ride across 4,200 acres of protected wetlands. Guides such as Alex, Curtis, Jeff, and Bob point out gators and birds, while the included park adds lemurs, sloths, zebras, white alligators, shows, and feeding areas.

“Fantastic experience, very helpful staff and polite. The guide were very experienced and knowledgeable.”

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Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Wildlife is a bonus, not the main promise
2-Hour Experiences, Canoes & Kayaks, Guided, Orlando Clear Kayak Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wekiva & Rock Springs Kayak Tours

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

2.Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,459 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Paddle a 100% clear tandem kayak through Rock Springs Run’s blue-green Emerald Cut with a local guide such as Jacob, Dani, Megan, or David. Expect shaded water, wildlife stops, a rope swing or jump platform, and a cool spring swim. The upstream section requires moderate effort.

“This was a unique experience that left us feeling refreshed afterwards. Megan was our guide, she was amazing!”

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90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida - What the 90-minute ride feels like
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90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida

3.90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Take a 90-minute airboat ride from Kissimmee into Florida marshland, with guides such as Andrew, Tanner, Taylor, Logan, and Ally pointing out alligators, bald eagles, turtles, cranes, and water birds. Boats hold no more than 28 people, and several daily start times make this an easy Orlando side trip.

“No fun, no commentary, just a boat ride, one gets an idea of the Everglades but nothing said about environment”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs - The opening paddle on Rainbow River
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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

4.Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at KP Hole Park in Dunnellon for a two-hour clear-kayak trip on Rainbow River. Paddle over crystal-clear springs, watch for turtles, fish, birds, otters, and alligators, and explore a narrow creek. Guides such as Sara, Andres, Sam, and Bria add local nature facts and practical help.

“Excellent, Sara was a wonderful guide. Such a unique experience. Defiantly plan to swim and bring googles!”

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2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando - The guides make the difference
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2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando

5.2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Meet at Venture X Downtown Orlando for a two-hour walking investigation led by trained paranormal guides such as Beau, Melanie, Brooke, or Susan. Hear local history, enter select buildings, use K2 meters and dowsing rods, take photos, and receive a parting gift.

“Great experience and very informational. I really and truly felt as if Sara was really with me and just haw the rods were moving on there own while I held them made me know that there is something out there beyond me.”

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Treetop Express Zip Line Tour with 5 Zip Line Flights & 2 Sky Bridges Included - Starting with instruction instead of guesswork
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Treetop Express Zip Line Tour with 5 Zip Line Flights & 2 Sky Bridges Included

6.Treetop Express Zip Line Tour with 5 Zip Line Flights & 2 Sky Bridges Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 707 reviews · from $70

Take on five zip lines and two sky bridges at Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours near Orlando. You’ll begin with safety instruction and a practice flight, then build from low, slow lines to a 1,150-foot run 155 feet above the canyon floor, ending over Gator Lake. Guide teams may include Faith, Austin, Jeremy, or Ethan.

“Amazing experience!! Very safe!! We did the 5 Zipline course. Beautiful views! Our instructions are Jeremy and Faith and they are meticulous with checking our straps and all that! Would do it again!”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs - Meeting your guide at Silver Springs State Park
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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

7.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet guides such as Josh, Bry, or Sam at Silver Springs State Park, learn to paddle a tandem clear kayak, then follow the spring run for 90 minutes to two hours. Look below for fish and turtles, and along the banks for manatees, monkeys, alligators, birds, and otters.

“Can warmly recommend this trip, so amazing seeing all the wildlife! Our guide Bry was really amzing also 🥰”

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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour - Meeting a Gypsy Vanner stallion up close
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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

8.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about two hours with Dennis and Erin Thompson at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala. Learn how Dennis discovered the Gypsy Vanner breed, meet stallions, mares, foals, donkeys, and mules, then pose for a photo with a horse.

“Dennis has quite a lifetime of experience and knowledge. A beautiful breed to see and interact with in person.”

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1-Hour "Sky High" Zip Line Adventure Tour with 3 Zip Line Flights Included - Key points at a glance
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1-Hour “Sky High” Zip Line Adventure Tour with 3 Zip Line Flights Included

9.1-Hour “Sky High” Zip Line Adventure Tour with 3 Zip Line Flights Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · from $45

Meet at Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours near Ocala for a one-hour aerial course with three zip lines, a practice flight, and views from 155 feet up. Guides such as Elliott, Gage, Rylie, and Tiana are praised for clear instruction and calm support, making this a strong first ziplining choice.

“Gio and Rylie were amazing & very good at explaining everything , went from nervous to comfortable, definitely will be back soon , hope to have Rylie and Gio”

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Kissimmee: Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour - Searching for alligators in the marsh
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Kissimmee: Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour

10.Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 367 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $70

From 2830 Neptune Road in Kissimmee, ride an open-view airboat through Shingle Creek for one or 1.5 hours. English-speaking captains such as Chris, Camden, David, Ally, and Andrew point out alligators, birds, plants, and local history. Parking, life jackets, and ear protection are included.

“It was a great experience which I would love to do again.”

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Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour - Under the cypress canopy
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Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour

11.Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $74

Start at The Paddling Center in Kissimmee for a two-hour guided paddle along Shingle Creek, the Everglades headwaters. Guides such as Joshua and Ryan teach basic strokes, share local ecology, and help you spot turtles, birds, snakes, and perhaps an alligator. Choose a single or tandem kayak.

“Ryan was so friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He was an amazing guide! I highly recommend this kayaking experience!”

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2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes - Leaving Harborside and entering the canal system
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2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes

12.2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Join Living Water Boat Cruises for a two-hour pontoon trip through Winter Haven’s connected lakes and canals. Captains such as Rue, Randy, Bryce, Saige, and Darrell point out birds, alligators, historic sites, celebrity ski spots, Cypress Gardens, and the famous Florida-shaped pool.

“Great afternoon spent on the water and so relaxing. We would highly recommend this to anyone!! Bryce was kind and very educational!”

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Orlando: Dune Buggy Tour - What the three hours really include
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Orlando Dune Buggy Tour

13.Orlando Dune Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Drive a dune buggy through muddy Florida trails near Saint Cloud, just outside Orlando. Long, Ivan, Alejandro, and the crew provide instruction, safety help, and a hose-down afterward. Drivers must be 16 or older, and each buggy requires two paid guests.

“My kids & I had a super fun time. This was our first experience riding. Staff were super informative, super friendly. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love this. this was definitely memorable for us and we would love to do it again.”

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Orlando: Florida Everglades Wildlife Airboat Tour - The creek where the Everglades starts
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Orlando: Florida Everglades Wildlife Airboat Tour

14.Florida Everglades Wildlife Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · from $89

Ride a 6 to 12 passenger airboat through the Everglades with guides such as Andrew, Ally, Scott, and Chris. Look for alligators, bald eagles, turtles, cranes, and other birds while learning how a small creek feeds this vast wetland. The boat has stadium seating, ear protection, and wheelchair-accessible boarding.

“Captain Ally kindly shared her birthday with us! And the Alligators showed up to celebrate along with the Snail Kite, Sandhill Cranes (and their egg), her lady ship the bald eagle, plus all the moorhens, coots, and vultures. What a birthday celebration it was! Amazing knowledge, friendly attitude and perfect timing. Thank you Captain Ally x”

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Day 16 miles Private Helicopter Tour over Fun Spot - Why the pilot commentary matters
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Day 16 miles Private Helicopter Tour over Fun Spot

15.Day 16 miles Private Helicopter Tour over Fun Spot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Take a private 16-mile helicopter flight from Kissimmee over Give Kids The World Village, Old Town, Fun Spot, The Big Orange, and Kissimmee. Every seat is a window seat, and your pilot explains what you are seeing. Flights carry up to three passengers, with several departure times available.

“It was a very nice experience. Never been in a helicopter before and to add I'm afraid of heights but this was just beautiful yes I will do out again”

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