Fort Lauderdale Tours, Travel & Activities

Fort Lauderdale's economy is heavily reliant on tourism. During the 1970s, the city was known as a spring break destination for college students; since the 1980s, police have cracked down on underage drinking and other illicit activity, and the tourist dollars have been largely redirected toward cruise ships and other nautical recreation.

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» Fort Lauderdale Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Ride the Fort Lauderdale water taxi and experience the "Venice of America" all day long! Float from one attraction to the next with 12 hop-on hop-off locations! As you cruise through the waterways, your captain will provide narration about the sights you’ll see. Explore Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood from the water with this ticket for the Fort Lauderdale water taxi. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along Florida's world-famous waterways as you make your way to the route’s 12 stops …

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» Fort Lauderdale Day Trips & Excursions

Take a day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West to enjoy a fun Caribbean atmosphere, street artists, outdoor cafés and more. Key West’s leafy and lively streets have plenty to offer, but if you’d like more activity, there are upgrades available! Get out on the water on a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkeling cruise or parasailing adventure, or see the attractions on dry land on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour or the Conch Train …

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» Fort Lauderdale Family Friendly Tours

If you're looking for a fun, educational adventure that’s perfect for the whole family, then this half-day Everglades tour is perfect for you. On a narrated tour from Ft Lauderdale, learn about the Everglades' ecosystems and animals from your entertaining naturalist guide. Enjoy an exciting airboat ride through marshes and swamps in search of wildlife and then get up close during a live alligator show where you get to hold a real one! …

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» Fort Lauderdale Food, Wine & Nightlife

Travel back in time and halfway around the world with the Mai Kai Polynesian Revue Dinner Show in Fort Lauderdale. A throwback to the classic tiki bars of the 50's and 60's, the Mai Kai has been putting on this show since 1956. And did we mention the award winning food is top notch? At Mai Kai Polynesian Revue Dinner Show in Fort Lauderdale, put on your Hawaiian shirt, and walk over the rope and plank bridge into another time and place …

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» Fort Lauderdale Outdoor Activities

For the most thrilling airboat experience, take an airboat tour at night! Glide across the Florida Everglades in total darkness while listening for the calls and rustling of the Everglades’ nocturnal creatures. Don't miss out on this exhilarating experience, where you’ll discover the mysteries of these famous wetlands with your expert guide. This nighttime tour includes complimentary entrance to the exhibit area during daytime hours …

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» Fort Lauderdale Private & Custom Tours

For a truly special Florida Everglades airboat tour, splash out on a private airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park. You’ll see Florida gators and other native animals, plus visit exclusive Everglades locations that the regular tours miss. This private, reservation-only tour includes an extended 60-minute airboat tour in a customized airboat, specially designed for smaller groups. Sawgrass Recreation Park, where your tour departs from, is an easy 25-minute drive from Ft Lauderdale …

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» Fort Lauderdale Shopping & Fashion

While in Fort Lauderdale, take a day trip to either the Aventura Mall or Sawgrass Mills, where you can shop hundreds of designer shops. A private sedan (2-person maximum) will pick you up from your Fort Lauderdale hotel and drive you to the shopping center of your choice. Once you’ve shopped all the latest styles, your chauffeur returns you to your hotel, stress-free! …

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» Fort Lauderdale Shore Excursions

Explore Miami before or after your cruise with this private pre-cruise or post-cruise Miami city tour from Fort Lauderdale. A private sedan and guide will pick you up from your choice of either Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or Port Everglades and whisk you off on the 40-minute drive to Miami for a day of sightseeing. See the art deco architecture, skyscrapers, beautiful beaches and more! After your city tour, your driver will drop you off at the location of your choice -- Miami International Airport or the Port of Miami …

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» Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing Tours

Make the most of your time in Fort Lauderdale by taking a tour of this vibrant city and discovering for yourself why it is considered to be the 'Venice of America.' A private driver will pick you up from downtown Fort Lauderdale hotels and take you to the outdoor cafes and boutiques at Las Olas Boulevard, along the Riverwalk, to the historic Stranahan House and more! After your private city tour, your driver will drop you off at the destination of your choice in Fort Lauderdale …

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» Fort Lauderdale Transfers

Travel from Fort Lauderdale to Key West in a convenient, stress-free way! Leave the driving to the professionals and relax in a comfortable bus as you make the picturesque trip down the Florida Keys to Key West. This is a great way to get to Key West, where you can stay a night or two (or 10!), enjoy the great restaurants and nightlife, and enjoy return transportation back to Fort Lauderdale. Hotel accommodation is not included …

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» Fort Lauderdale Water Sports

Whether you’re an experienced snorkeler or you want to try something new and exciting, you’ll find Key West to be the perfect destination for fun in the ocean. On a day trip from Fort Lauderdale, you’ll enjoy Key West’s clear waters and tropical marine life on a 3-hour sailing and snorkeling trip aboard a 50-foot (15-meter) catamaran …

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» Fort Lauderdale with Virgin Holidays

The 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches have ensured that Fort Lauderdale remains an exceptionally popular destination and it's now one of the coolest places around. Sidewalk cafés, chic boutiques and trendy restaurants are everywhere. In nearby Boca Raton there's no shortage of opulence either, with glitzy shopping and dining …

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