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7 Half-Day Tours near Orlando, Priced and Compared

7 tours  ·  from $55 per person

The 7 best half-day tours on offer right now, with the price per person, how long each one runs and who it suits. The first one is the safest booking; read down for cheaper and longer options.

Central Florida Half-Day Private Birding Activity - 2 person max - A guide who can adapt the day to your interests
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Central Florida Half-Day Private Birding Activity – 2 person max

1.Central Florida Half-Day Private Birding Activity – 2 person max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top choice

Start at 7 am for a private, five-hour birding outing with Archaeopteryx Birding and Nature Tours. A certified master naturalist leads you through Three Lakes WMA, then to Joe Overstreet Landing for birding and photography. Rebecca, Gallus, or another guide may tailor the route to your targets, pace, and interest in photography.

“Loved it, the setting was great, the instructor was very knowledgeable and experienced in birds. I took great pictures. Many birds to see, alligators too. I would highly recommend this experience. Worth the investment. They picked me up and took us to the site and asked frequently about my needs.”

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Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal - Into the Dora Canal beneath the cypress trees
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Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal

2.Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55Lowest price on this list

Set out from waterfront Wooton Park in downtown Tavares for about four hours on Lake Dora and the shaded Dora Canal. Choose a single kayak, tandem kayak, or stand-up paddleboard; staff provide safety gear, basic instruction, a map, and route suggestions. Wildlife may include birds and, with luck, a manatee. Katrina is named as a helpful staff contact.

“Group of 3 couples ages 30-60 years old. Had a fabulous adventure. We saw a variety of wildlife including a manatee & eagle. Highly recommend. Had some boat traffic in the canal but all were friendly and waved at us in the kayaks.”

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Private Half-Day Scalloping Charter with Captain Paul and Lucas - Leaving Crystal River for Crystal Bay
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Private Half-Day Scalloping Charter with Captain Paul and Lucas

3.Private Half-Day Scalloping Charter with Captain Paul and Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Paul and Lucas for a private, roughly five-hour scalloping trip from Crystal River into Crystal Bay. Use the provided mask, snorkel, and fins to search for scallops, then stop at a spring on the way back. You may get to sample your catch, but the amount found can vary.

“Jake and Lucas were the BEST! It was the end of the season, so we didn't find many.. But Lucas hunted for them for over an hour and gave us what he found. Then shucked a few, seasoned them and gave us those to eat.. Would definitely go with these guys again.”

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Half-Day Private Guided Inshore Fishing Charter on the Nature Coast - A practical four-hour plan from the dock
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Half-Day Private Guided Inshore Fishing Charter on the Nature Coast

4.Half-Day Private Guided Inshore Fishing Charter on the Nature Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Gavin Shores of All Shores Outdoors LLC for a private, four-hour inshore fishing charter from Crystal River. Starting at 9:00 am, you’ll travel through a maze of more than 30,000 mangrove islands, with time on the water suited to your group. Beginners are welcome, and the trip returns to its starting point.

“First time in Crystal River area and first time fishing (let alone 'charter' fishing) for my wife and I.”

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Half-Day (4 hour) Polaris Slingshot Rental for up to TWO people - Choose a route that suits your four hours
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Half-Day (4 hour) Polaris Slingshot Rental for up to TWO people

5.Half-Day (4 hour) Polaris Slingshot Rental for up to TWO people

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews

Take a Polaris Slingshot GT for a four-hour, self-guided ride from 1550 N Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach. One driver and one passenger can cruise A1A, visit the Cocoa Beach Pier or Cocoa Village, and choose their own stops. Helmets and eye protection are included. Drivers must be at least 25 and able to drive a manual vehicle.

“Fun to ride but dissatisfied with the shuttle service from the port to the pick up location. Got off ship at 1 pm but didnt get to start driving until 245 pm.”

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Half-Day Private Scallop Harvesting Snorkel Excursion - The essentials at a glance
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Half-Day Private Scallop Harvesting Snorkel Excursion

6.Half-Day Private Scallop Harvesting Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join Captains Ed and Kim for a private, five-hour Crystal River scalloping trip for up to six people. After a scenic 40-minute boat ride to the Gulf, snorkel the grass beds for bay scallops, with gear, a saltwater fishing license, and an in-water guide included. Fish, sea stars, sponges, and coral may add to the hunt.

“We had the most amazing family experience with Capt Ed and Capt Kim on this trip! The scalloping was awesome, but the education about the area and vital ecosystem was just as exciting! They both are an amazing amount of knowledge and you can tell how passionate they are about what they do. It was an experience that our family can’t wait to do again!!! I never knew how competitive my family could get about finding scallops and we would not hesitate to book with SaltySirenTours again!!! We are hooked! Thanks again Capt’s Ed and Kim!!! You guys knocked it out of the park!!”

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Half-Day Semi Private Scallop Tour - Crystal River is your launch point
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Half-Day Semi Private Scallop Tour

7.Half-Day Semi Private Scallop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $0

Meet in Crystal River for a five-hour Gulf outing led by a certified captain and an in-water guide. Snorkel for scallops, with fins, mask, snorkel, water, net bags, and a scalloping license provided. Boats take three to six people. Bring sun protection, food, and a cooler for your catch.

“Seadaddy's scalloping tour was the best!! Our captain Dave had so much experience and knowledge and Carlos our guide was so fun and good at finding the scallops, they really made the trip wonderful! It was so much fun snorkeling and Read more”

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