Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers

Overview

Soak in the sun and the entertaining history about the city of Fort Myers on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Stroll through and enjoy learning about the town's founders and how they grew from a frontier fort to a city that has become an international destination for sun-seekers. Acquaint yourself with their colorful personalities and the city of Fort Myers on this charming tour.

City: Fort Myers

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $25.56

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $25.56

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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Delight in the fascinating facts and poignant anecdotes of your local guide while you amble down the historic avenues of Fort Myers. Listen to the comical stories of the town's founding fathers and their ambitions. Follow your guide as you learn about the first settlements and the original fort, along with their personal insight into the legacies of iconic figures that turned Fort Myers into a haven for its residents. Take a break on benches and enjoy several shady spots along the way. Admire the tenacity and stubbornness of the founders on this delightful and personable walking tour of Fort Myers. Meet your professional guide at 10:30am for this 1.5-hour tour at the Franklin Shops, located at 2200 First Street in downtown Fort Myers. Discover the history of this revitalized frontier fort as you stroll through the beautiful streets.

The Franklin Shops

2200 First Street

Florida Repertory Theatre

We stop and briefly discuss the history of the theater

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Stop and discuss the history of the center. Historic building built in 1933.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (200)

nota t

Feb 2019

This is a great tour for those wishing to learn a bit about SW Florida history. Seth was excellent and really knew his history. Very enjoyable and would recommend to anyone who has a few hours to kill.

revglg

Feb 2019

Seth was a great guide on this wonderful walk. The fact that he grew up here, and his family was native to Downtown Ft. Myers, was a bonus. The personal touch was a very welcome part of the informative tour. His sense of humor and knowledge of the history was rich and abundant. It was well worth the price and time spent.

Joe M

Feb 2019

The River District History Tour was both educating and personally enjoyable. The tour guide (Seth) provided interesting insights and information about present day Fort Myers and its history of how it came to be. He was extremely knowledgeable and even shared personal stories (with humor!) about him growing up in Fort Myers. After the tour we stayed to dine in one of the many downtown restaurants. Yum! This tour was on the top of our list of most enjoyable Fort Myers experiences! We have already picked out our tour (Haunted History Tour) for next year!