The 7 Best City Tours near Orlando

1.Orlando Highlights & Hidden Gems City Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 199 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $109Top choice

Spend about seven hours seeing Orlando by air-conditioned minibus, from Lake Eola to Winter Park and Disney Springs. The full-day trip includes a narrated, one-hour Chain of Lakes cruise and time to browse Park Avenue. Guides such as Ismael, Kevin and Keith have shared local history along the way. Pickup is available at select hotels.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Kevin our tour guide was a mine of information on the history of Orlando. The boat trip was really good and well worth doing. Again very informative.”

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2.Go City Explorer Pass – Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 1 month · from $64Lowest price on this list

Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 Orlando attractions, from The Orlando Eye and SEA LIFE Aquarium to Gatorland, an airboat tour, and a magic dinner show. Your pass activates on its first use and gives you 30 days to visit your picks. Check the app for current options, hours, and reservation instructions.

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3.Orlando Highlights & Hidden Gems City Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $109

Gray Line Orlando’s small-group tour pairs a downtown drive and Lake Eola stop with a narrated Winter Park boat cruise, free time at Disney Springs, and a final stop at ICON Park. Hotel pickup is available from select resorts. Guides have included Greg and Donald, though your guide may differ. Plan for about 6.5 to 7.5 hours, with lunch and drinks at your own expense.

“It was a wonderful day with Greg! He’s a patient knowledgeable driver and guide. We saw so much of Orlando and learned a lot!”

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4.ICONic City Tour Of Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Orlando in a group of up to 14, with a guided city drive, a narrated Chain of Lakes cruise in Winter Park, free time on Park Avenue and at Disney Springs, and a ride on the Orlando Wheel. Pickup is offered, but confirm your hotel pickup directly with Gray Line.

“I really enjoyed my tour. It was my first time taking a tour of Orlando. Winter Park and the boat ride were the most memorable part.”

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5.Orlando Private City Sightseeing Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours touring Orlando by air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup available from hotels across greater Orlando. The route links Wekiwa Springs State Park, an outlet mall, downtown, ICON Park and Universal CityWalk. No guide name is provided. Expect a broad sampler, not a slow visit to each stop.

“Very unreliable local operators. Not good, no local operators answer the phone to tell you time for pick up. Trip canceled at the last minute. So disappointed”

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6.Orlando Night Bike Tour: A Fun Ride Thru the City’s Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Top marks from travellers

This three-hour, small-group bike tour starts at 7 pm and links Lake Ivanhoe, the Urban Trail, downtown, Lake Eola, Thornton Park and Mills 50. A local guide leads the ride and shares recommendations. You get a comfortable city-style bike; drinks and snacks at the planned stops cost extra.

“I would strongly recommend this tour. It was fun and educational! The host was great. The weather was great. I recommend the night tour.”

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7.Orange City: Blue Spring State Park Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Spend two hours kayaking through Blue Spring State Park on the St. Johns River with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. Kayak and equipment are included. Look for wading birds, manatees and alligators, but wildlife sightings vary, and access to the spring itself is not guaranteed.

“Sehr netter Guide, super erklärt. Er hat sich viel Zeit genommen und uns viele Tiere gezeigt. Vielen Dank und gerne wieder.”

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