Fort Lauderdale: Food & Drink Tour with Tastings & Las Olas

Summary

Las Olas food stops, Stranahan House stories and local bites

You’ll wander Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard with a local guide, tasting everything from tangy bites to sweet pastries and sipping two drinks along the way. Step inside the historic Stranahan House for stories about how the city began, then dive back into lively streets full of color and chatter. It’s relaxed but full of small surprises—perfect if you want something real.

What’s the experience like?

We’d already tried to guess what “Floribbean” meant before our guide, Marcus, handed us the first bite—something citrusy and bright that I can still smell if I think about it. The afternoon was humid but not heavy, and Las Olas Boulevard buzzed with people who seemed to know exactly where they were going. We didn’t. That was kind of the point. Marcus joked about tourists getting lost in Fort Lauderdale’s canals (apparently it happens?) while we followed him from one food spot to another—sometimes pausing for a quick story or just to watch someone’s grandma walk by in neon sneakers.

I didn’t expect the Stranahan House to feel so… lived-in. It’s right there near all the restaurants, but inside it’s quiet except for the creak of old wood and Marcus’s voice echoing off the walls. He told us about Frank Stranahan (I hope I got that name right) and how this house is basically where Fort Lauderdale started—felt weirdly moving to stand in a room where so much happened. After that we wandered back out into the sunlight; someone handed me a tiny empanada with hot sauce that nearly made me cough. Good stuff.

The tour kept rolling—one minute we were sipping something cold (rum? I honestly lost track), next we were trying pastries that tasted like coconut and vanilla. There was a moment when everyone just went quiet chewing, which always makes me laugh. Our group was a mix: locals who’d never actually done a food tour here before, plus some out-of-towners like us. If you care about logistics: everything’s close together, you don’t walk too far, and there are enough stops that you won’t go hungry or thirsty. I still think about that citrus bite at the start sometimes—you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fort Lauderdale food and history tour

• Eat and drink at 5 top restaurants
• Learn historical facts from guide
• Visit Historic Stranahan House Museum
• Walk along Las Olas Boulevard

Top questions

How many tastings are included on this Fort Lauderdale food & drink tour?

The tour includes 8 or more tastings at various restaurants along Las Olas Boulevard.

Are alcoholic beverages included?

Yes, adults receive two alcoholic beverages during the tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this food & drink tour are wheelchair accessible.

Does the tour include entry to Stranahan House Museum?

The itinerary includes a visit to Historic Stranahan House Museum as part of the experience.

How long is the walking distance between stops?

The restaurants and attractions are close together on Las Olas Boulevard; walking distances are short.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at time of booking.

Can infants or small children join this Fort Lauderdale food tour?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes guided tastings at five top restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, two alcoholic beverages for adults, entry to Historic Stranahan House Museum with stories from your local guide, plus breakfast bites and plenty of chances to try new flavors—all within easy walking distance.