Things to do in Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale: Carrie B Paddlewheel Cruise & Yachts Tour★ 4.72 (2,294) · 1h 30m
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Dania Beach: 1-Hour Pirate Cruise with Water Cannon Battle★ 4.91 (1,542) · 1h
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Fort Lauderdale: Jungle Queen 90-Minute River Cruise & Millionaire's Row★ 4.55 (1,905) · 1h 30m
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Fort Lauderdale: BBQ Dinner Cruise & Variety Show★ 4.23 (1,351) · 4hUS$ 86View ›
Fort Lauderdale: Segway Tour & Riverwalk with Mega-Yachts★ 4.91 (1,074) · 1h 30mUS$ 69View ›
Fort Lauderdale: Evening Yacht Cruise & Downtown Dancing★ 4.56 (974) · 2hUS$ 50View ›
Everglades: Airboat Ride & Nature Walk with Wildlife Sighting★ 4.86 (925) · 5h 30m–6hUS$ 189View ›
Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local Gladesmen★ 4.57 (787) · 4hUS$ 58View ›
Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands Cruise★ 4.91 (752) · 9h 30m–10hUS$ 295View ›
Fort Lauderdale: Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Champagne Toast★ 4.76 (712) · 2hUS$ 129View ›Top rated (10)
Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charter: 2 & 4-Hour Private Boat ToursYou choose your Fort Lauderdale sailing charter's length (2 or 4 hours), route, and activities—swimming, snorkeling, learning to sail, or just relaxing—with Captain Dan adjusting based on weather and your group's preference. The boat holds up to six people, includes safety gear and onboard refreshments, and departs from a private residence on the New River. Semi-private or all-private options available.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a sailing day that actually fits what you want to do—not a fixed route—and you'd rather have a licensed captain handle the boat while you decide whether to swim, snorkel, learn to sail, or just relax. The small group size and flexible itinerary are what make it work.
Fort Lauderdale: 60-Min Escape Room at Sawgrass MillsYou get sixty minutes locked in a themed room with your team, solving puzzles and following clues to escape. A game guide helps when you're stuck, and you choose from five different adventures—from time travel to underwater missions. Plan for ninety minutes total, including the briefing and photo time after. Ages thirteen and up are recommended, though younger players can join with an adult.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends, families, or coworkers who want a break from the mall and an hour of focused teamwork—the locked door and the clock are what make the puzzle-solving feel real, not gimmicky.
Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat Tour 1.5 HoursYou’ll ride with a local captain through the Everglades’ river of grass on a private airboat tour from Fort Lauderdale. Feel the wind, spot wildlife up close, hear real stories from your guide, and bring your own snacks or drinks along for the ride. The quiet moments out there might surprise you.
Palm Beach Everglades: Private Airboat Tour in Swamp MonsterYou’ll speed through the Florida Everglades on a private airboat tour from Palm Beach, spotting wildlife up close and hearing real stories from a local guide. Expect wind in your face, maybe a laugh or two as you try to pronounce plant names, and moments where it’s just you and the swamp stretching out forever.
Learn to Play Congas in Fort Lauderdale: 15-Minute LessonLearn to play congas in Fort Lauderdale at a two-hour audience participation show with no experience needed. The lesson covers the history of the instrument, then teaches you a basic rhythm pattern (Tumbao or Marcha) used across popular music, followed by a long play-along session to jazz, rock, Latin, soul, funk, R&B and pop. You take home a printed copy of the music to practice.Is it for me?This is a shared audience participation show, not a private lesson, so you play alongside other people and the instructor leads the whole group through the rhythm together. It suits anyone who wants to actually play an instrument in a real performance setting rather than watch one, and who has two hours to spend learning and jamming without needing one-on-one instruction.
Fort Lauderdale: Private Yacht Cruise 2-6 Hours & Sandbar StopsYou board a private Sundancer 37 at Bahia Mar with a captain and cooler already loaded. Pick your duration—2, 4, or 6 hours—and your stops: the Intracoastal Waterway, sandbars for swimming, or waterfront restaurants. The captain navigates; you bring sunscreen. Groups up to six, English or Spanish guide, and you control the music.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private boat experience without the responsibility of operating it—the captain and pre-loaded cooler mean you show up and swim, not plan logistics.
Hollywood Florida Walking Food Tour: 5 Local Restaurant StopsA walking food tour in Hollywood, Florida takes you to roughly five independent local restaurants for tapas and appetizer portions at each stop, covering less than two miles total. The guide is a local who keeps groups small—usually four or five people—so the pace stays conversational and the stops adjust based on what's fresh that day. Water is included; you bring your own appetite and leave full.Is it for me?The tour covers less than two miles at a leisurely pace with rest stops, so it works for anyone who wants to eat well without a strenuous hike. If you prefer to move quickly or skip the walking altogether, this format won't suit you—the stops are the point, and the walk between them is part of the experience.
VIP Yacht Experiences Fort Lauderdale: 12 People, 40 ft SundancerYou board at Bahia Mar, take the wheel of a 40-foot Sundancer with a Coast Guard–certified captain on hand, cruise past waterfront mansions and mega-yachts on the Intracoastal Waterway, anchor at a sandbar to swim or float, and can dock at a waterfront restaurant if you want to eat. The 2-hour version is a taster; 4 or 6 hours lets you actually settle into it. Coolers, ice, and a sound system are included; bring your own drinks and sunscreen.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends or family who want to feel like they own a boat for a few hours without the licensing hassle. Plan for the captain to be on board — that's what makes it legal and safe, and it's also what keeps you from running aground.
Fort Lauderdale: Private Sailing Charter & Captain, 4 HoursYou’ll drift past wild mansions and mega-yachts on this private Fort Lauderdale sailing charter, maybe spotting dolphins or manatees along the way. Take the wheel if you’re brave, relax in shaded seats with your own snacks, and soak up quiet moments with a local captain guiding you through hidden corners of the waterway.
Fort Lauderdale Food & Drink Tour: 8+ Tastings & Local GuideYou move through five Fort Lauderdale restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard with a local guide, tasting eight-plus dishes and two drinks while learning the city's history at the Stranahan House. The tour handles all the stops and timing — you just show up and eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat at Fort Lauderdale's real restaurants without planning five separate reservations — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the stories, so you just walk and taste.
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Fort Lauderdale: New River Museums Walking Tour & HistoryYou’ll wander riverside paths in downtown Fort Lauderdale, step inside three historic museums with a local guide, peek into pioneer homes and an old schoolhouse, and hear stories that bring Florida’s past alive. Expect small surprises—like touching sun-warmed banisters or hearing laughter echo off wooden floors—that linger long after you leave.
Flamingo Gardens Fort Lauderdale: Skip-the-Line AdmissionYou skip the entry line and spend your morning walking 60 acres of tropical gardens among alligators, panthers, flamingos, and free-flying birds in an open aviary. You'll see the Wray Museum, a restored 1930s home, and have free parking. Plan two to three hours, and arrive early when the animals are most active and the paths are quieter.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Florida's native wildlife and gardens without waiting in line, and who has a couple of hours to walk at a relaxed pace through a quiet, well-maintained space.
Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites Walking TourFort Lauderdale's Fallen Frights and Fury Ghost Tour is a guided walking tour through the city's most notorious haunted sites, led by a local storyteller who shares the eerie history and paranormal accounts tied to each location. The tour covers about a mile of haunted real estate nightly, including the Thrive Sculpture, the King-Cromartie House, and the Museum of Discovery and Science, though you remain outside buildings. The pace suits all fitness levels, and the tour runs every evening with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Fort Lauderdale's haunted history told by someone who knows the city—a local guide grounds the paranormal accounts in real events and local lore, which is what separates this from a generic ghost walk. The fixed evening schedule and one-hour length fit a free night without eating into the rest of your plans.
Fort Lauderdale: Sea Rocket Cruise & Intracoastal TourYou’ll ride the Sea Rocket through Fort Lauderdale’s waterways with a local captain, spotting waterfront mansions, yachts, city skyline views, and maybe even an iguana or two. Feel the breeze as you pass Port Everglades and Las Olas—this isn’t just sightseeing; it’s seeing how locals live by the water.
Fort Lauderdale: Kayak Rental & Mangrove River PaddleYou rent a stable kayak with paddle and life jacket, then navigate the Fort Lauderdale waterways on your own schedule — past mansions, yachts and mangrove tunnels where you'll spot fish and wading birds. Free parking and a waterfront deck to start and finish from. Plan for two to three hours depending on how far you want to explore.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to paddle and explore on their own terms without a guide's itinerary — the self-navigated format is what lets you linger in the mangrove tunnels or speed past the estates depending on your mood.
Fort Lauderdale: Paddle Board Rentals with Free ParkingYou’ll glide along Fort Lauderdale’s canals on quality paddle boards, passing waterfront mansions and yachts while spotting fish below your feet. With all gear provided—including paddle, life jacket, and free parking—you’ll have time to soak up local stories and maybe even get your photo snapped mid-paddle. It’s easygoing but full of small surprises you’ll remember later.
Fort Lauderdale: Sunset Cruise on Sea Rocket with Waterway NarrationYou board at Bahia Mar Marina and spend 75 minutes on the water, moving through Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal and New River or out to the Atlantic, depending on conditions. A guide narrates the billion-dollar homes, downtown towers, restaurants, and Port Everglades as you approach sunset. Restroom on board, admission and narration included. Arrive 25 minutes early—the boat leaves on time.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Fort Lauderdale from the water without arranging your own boat or timing the sunset yourself. The fixed departure time and 25-minute early arrival window mean you need to plan around the schedule, but that's what keeps the boat on time and the sunset from being missed.
Fort Lauderdale: Paddle Board Rental & Lesson Las Olas CanalsYou get a 1.5-hour paddle board session on Fort Lauderdale's calm Las Olas Canals with a beginner lesson, full equipment, and views of waterfront mansions. The flat water and light traffic mean you'll likely be standing and paddling within minutes, not hours. Book if you want to try paddle boarding without the learning curve or the gear investment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try paddle boarding without owning gear or spending a full day learning — the flat water and short lesson mean you're actually paddling, not just floating, within the first session.
Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Night Airboat Tour & Daytime ExhibitYou board an airboat at Sawgrass Recreation Park for a one-hour nighttime ride through the Florida Everglades, hunting for alligators by the red glow of their eyes while listening to nocturnal wildlife. The tour includes ear protection and gratuities, plus daytime access to the park's exhibit areas so you can see the animals up close in daylight. Your guide handles the navigation and the spotlight; you just listen and watch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience the Everglades' nocturnal side without arranging your own boat or guide — the nighttime focus on hunting for alligator eyes is what separates this from a standard daytime tour, and the included daytime exhibit access lets you understand what you saw in the dark.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Cruise: Yachts, Sandbar & Dance PartyYou get a guided cruise past Fort Lauderdale's most expensive real estate, a swim stop at the sandbar with floats included, and a dance party back to shore. Bring your own food and drinks, use the onboard bathroom and cooler, and plan to arrive 30 minutes early. The 10am, 1pm, and 4pm times include the swim; 7pm is a sunset cruise through downtown instead.Is it for me?Book this if you want a party atmosphere on the water without the formality of a dinner cruise or the cost of renting your own boat — the crew's job is to keep the energy up, which is what makes a random afternoon on the water feel like an actual event.
