Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Walk Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk at Your Own Speed, With a Guide in Your Pocket

You download an audio guide to your phone, then explore Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk on your own schedule, with GPS navigation and automatic commentary at 20+ stops including the Stranahan House, NSU Art Museum, and historic downtown buildings. No group, no fixed time, no data needed once downloaded—you keep the tour forever and can return to finish it anytime.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk and Sights

• Start at Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
• Pass Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Walk along the Esplanade
• See Museum of Discovery & Science
• Learn about New River's name
• Visit History Fort Lauderdale buildings
• View New River Inn architecture
• Pass King-Cromartie House
• See Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House
• Explore Hoch Heritage Center
• View World Trade Center rail monument
• Walk through Thrive Sculpture archway
• Stop at The Historic Downtowner
• See NSU Art Museum building
• Visit satellite campus unique feature
• Pass New River Yacht Club Apartments
• Notice commemorative bricks and banners
• Stop at Cigarette Park
• View Rio Vista neighborhood
• Visit Historic Stranahan House Museum
• See Ward Plaza
• Walk along Las Olas Boulevard
• Reach Las Olas Beach
• Pass Wayne Huizenga Plaza
• Enjoy Arts and Entertainment District

The Experience

You download the tour to your phone over WiFi, then head out along the New River whenever you're ready. The GPS map shows exactly where you are and where to go next, and when you get close to a stop—the Stranahan House, the Broward Center, Esplanade Park—the audio commentary starts automatically. No earbuds required if you don't want them; the whole thing works without data or signal once it's on your device. You stop when you want, take a detour to grab coffee, sit on a bench for twenty minutes. The tour waits for you.

The route takes you through Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Entertainment District along about a mile of the Riverwalk, hitting twenty-plus landmarks and buildings. You'll hear the story of how the New River got its name, why the King-Cromartie House is supposedly haunted, and what makes the NSU Art Museum's building so distinctive with its colorful murals and 25,000 square feet of exhibition space. The Thrive Sculpture—over 30 feet tall, made of glass-fiber reinforced concrete—has a fern-adorned archway you can walk through. History Fort Lauderdale holds the largest collection of historic buildings in the county, and the tour points out several of them as you move along.

If you follow Las Olas Boulevard all the way to the end from here, it's about 2 miles to Las Olas Beach. The tour mentions that too, in case you want to keep going. The whole walk takes an hour to an hour and a half if you don't stop, but the whole point is that you can. You're not locked into a group pace or a fixed schedule. Download it once and it's yours—you can come back and finish it another day, or do the whole thing in one go. The platform has over 75 tours and more than 25,000 customers, so the tech is solid.

Wheelchair accessible throughout, and the GPS works on any smartphone. You need WiFi to download, but after that, no data or signal required while you're walking. Bring your phone, wear comfortable shoes, and move at whatever pace makes sense for you that day.

What’s included

• Your tour includes the audio guide download for your smartphone, a live GPS map showing your location and route, automatic commentary at each of the 20+ stops along the Riverwalk, and access to the tour anytime after download—no expiration date.
• Customer service is available by phone and email.
• All areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tripvia Tours

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to explore Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk and downtown on your own schedule without a group or a fixed departure time. The GPS and automatic audio mean you don't need to figure out where to go or when to listen—just walk and let the tour guide you.

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Top questions

How long does the tour take?

About one to one and a half hours if you walk straight through without stopping. You can take longer by pausing at any point.

Do I need WiFi or data while walking?

You need WiFi to download the tour beforehand. Once downloaded, no signal or data is required during the walk.

Can I do the tour on different days?

Yes. Once downloaded, the tour is yours to keep and use anytime. You can finish it in one go or return to complete it later.

Is the Riverwalk wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas, surfaces and transportation options along the route are wheelchair accessible.

What happens if I get lost?

The live GPS map shows your location and where to go next. The tour guide commentary plays automatically when you approach each stop.

How many stops are on the tour?

The tour includes 20+ stops, including the Stranahan House, Broward Center, Esplanade Park, NSU Art Museum, Museum of Discovery & Science, and historic buildings throughout downtown.

Can I skip stops or take detours?

Yes. You can stop anywhere, take detours, and explore at your own pace. The tour is flexible—you're not bound to a set route or timing.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the paths are accessible throughout.

What if I have questions while using the tour?

Customer service is available via phone and email if you need help.

How many devices can I download the tour to?

The number of devices you can download to matches the number of travelers you select when booking.