The 10 Best 1-Day Tours near Orlando

Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup - Six hours in the historic district

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Top choice

Ride from select Orlando-area hotels to St. Augustine for about six hours in the walkable historic district. Browse St. George Street, see the Oldest Wooden School House and Castillo de San Marcos, and add a Matanzas Bay cruise or 90-minute trolley tour. Gray Line Orlando provides round-trip transport for groups of up to 14.

“This is my first visit to St. Augustine with my nine-year-old son. It is a beautiful place that you must visit. We had a wonderful experience. (Brad), our driver, made the trip easy, smooth, and comfortable. He is a good driver and friendly. Thank you!”

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Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options

2.Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $100

Ride from an Orlando-area meeting point to Clearwater Beach for about 6.5 hours of beach time, with optional dolphin, speedboat, pirate-boat, fishing, or aquarium outings. Round-trip transport and a driver-guide are included. Guides have included Maurici, Annetta, Kevin, and Oscar; upgrades and lunch depend on the package you choose.

“100% recommend this trip. Clearwater is one of the best beaches I have visited it is truly stunning. I also recommend the boat with dolphin encounter- it was truly incredible! The dolphins were jumping out of the water and the whole journey was lovely. You get a $20 voucher for the Crabbys restaurant on the dockside and I recommend sitting on the 3rd floor as the views are beautiful! A huge thank you to Oscar he was a great driver, very friendly, offered if you needed the rest room to let him know during the couple of hours ride. Thank you My best excursion yet!”

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From Orlando: Day Trip to Clearwater Beach with Options

3.Day Trip to Clearwater Beach with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Ride from Orlando to Clearwater Beach with an English-speaking driver-guide, then spend free time by the Gulf and Pier 60. Choose an option with Clearwater Marine Aquarium admission, a pirate cruise, dolphin boat, deep-sea fishing, lunch voucher, Sea Screamer ride, or express bus transport. The drive takes about 2.5 hours each way.

“Relaxing day on the beach. Easy transport pick up and drop off.”

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From Orlando: Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup

4.Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Ride from Orlando to St. Augustine with a driver-guide, then explore the historic district on your own or add a narrated bay cruise, trolley, Colonial Quarter or Pirate & Treasure Museum visit. Guides including Kevin, Ishmael and Gino have shared local history along the way. Expect a long day, with time in town shaped by traffic and your chosen activities.

“Kevin was a great guide and we were picked up from our hotel. The bus was fully booked and it was very squashed. It was great to stop at buccees on the way to and from. I feel like I did not get enough time in St Augustine, we did the fort and the distillery (but did the self tour as we didn’t have time). I understand why we have less time because the traffic back to Orlando is a nightmare! From the centre of St Augustine, it takes around 20-30 minutes to walk bthe pick up area, which took some time out of your day.”

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Daytona Beach Day Trip with Hard Rock Resort Pass & Hotel Pickup

5.Daytona Beach Day Trip with Hard Rock Resort Pass & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride from select Orlando-area hotels to Daytona Beach in an air-conditioned vehicle, then enjoy about seven hours of free time and access to Hard Rock Daytona Beach Resort. The day lasts about nine hours, with a small group of up to 13. Optional extras include a pontoon ride, lunch vouchers, and a Speedway tour. Mauricio has been praised as a friendly, accommodating driver-guide.

“Very hospitable driver Mauricio. Friendly and accommodating. Even stopped at a wawa before we came back to Orlando. Highly recommended”

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Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Chat with an Astronaut

6.Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Chat with an Astronaut

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $229

Ride from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista to Kennedy Space Center with a guide, then join a small-group astronaut conversation with snacks and a drink. The day also includes the Shuttle Launch Experience, the Saturn V Center, and a Moon rock. Guide names have included Kevin and Anneta, but assignments vary.

“Une expérience à vivre absolument, Carlos le chauffeur de bus ainsi qu’Anneta le guide ont été vraiment exceptionnels, la rencontre avec l’astronaute restera à jamais gravée dans ma mémoire.”

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From Orlando: Day Trip to Clearwater with Sea Screamer Ride

7.Day Trip to Clearwater with Sea Screamer Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $125

Gray Line of Orlando takes you from a choice of Orlando-area pickup points to Clearwater for a one-hour Sea Screamer ride and free time on the beach. The 72-foot speedboat can reach 35 mph, and dolphins often play in its wake. Guides including Greg and Angelina have led past trips, though your guide may differ.

“Beautiful place, awesome experience, we booked with lunch and it was delicious , highly recommend this trip.”

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Kennedy Space Center 1-Day Small Group Max 14 Tour from Orlando

8.Kennedy Space Center 1-Day Small Group Max 14 Tour from Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride from one of six Orlando pickup points to Kennedy Space Center, then spend about seven hours exploring the Visitor Complex, the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Space Shuttle Atlantis and more. The group is capped at 14, and guide support can vary by departure. Daniel and Gus are among the guides named by past participants. Check whether your ticket option includes admission before booking.

“We have booked quite a few tours with Viator and this was the best experience we have ever had and one also one of the best tour guides ever. GUS was amazing he was so helpful, accomodating and had such clear instructions. He was so friendly and interesting it was such a great day. The Kennedy space centre is magnificent. Deborah and Chris”

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Orlando:Universal Studios 2-Park 1-Day VIP Experience Ticket

9.Universal Studios 2-Park 1-Day VIP Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $287

Spend seven hours touring Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure with a guide in a group of up to six. You get priority access to select attractions, a behind-the-scenes experience when available, breakfast and lunch, plus an Express Pass for later use. Guides such as Jacoby and Rose have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“Excellent experience. Jacoby was our guide and he was so lovely and knowledgeable. A gorgeous breakfast and lunch were included. VIP meant we were brought straight to the top of the line for all the main rides. We also got behind the scenes access to some of the rides and workshops. Definitely saved us a lot of time not having to navigate the park ourselves or stand in line in standard queues. Afterwards we could use our VIP pass for the express lines on the rides which continued to save us time.”

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Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

10.Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $74Lowest price on this list

Ride from Orlando to Clearwater with a guide-driver, then spend five hours at the Gulf beach. Add an optional one-hour speedboat outing to look for dolphins. Recent guides have included Daniel, Gus, and Jeff, though your guide is not guaranteed. Meals, beach rentals, and other personal costs are extra.

“Daniel was punctual for the pickup, very considerate, and demonstrated excellent driving skills, especially in heavy rain. He also went above and beyond by offering extra help. Truly outstanding service.”

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2.Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options

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4.Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup

Daytona Beach Day Trip with Hard Rock Resort Pass & Hotel Pickup

5.Daytona Beach Day Trip with Hard Rock Resort Pass & Hotel Pickup

Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Chat with an Astronaut

6.Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Chat with an Astronaut

From Orlando: Day Trip to Clearwater with Sea Screamer Ride

7.Day Trip to Clearwater with Sea Screamer Ride

Kennedy Space Center 1-Day Small Group Max 14 Tour from Orlando

8.Kennedy Space Center 1-Day Small Group Max 14 Tour from Orlando

Orlando:Universal Studios 2-Park 1-Day VIP Experience Ticket

9.Universal Studios 2-Park 1-Day VIP Experience Ticket

Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

10.Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

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