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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
Tours & excursions · Best-sellers on Viator
The best-reviewed theme parks, tickets and day trips in Florida
Hand-picked from Viator's top-rated experiences on Florida, sorted by review volume and average rating. Free cancellation up to 24 h before, reserve now and pay later.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay day ticket
4.7(2,840 reviews)
Single-day admission to the best coaster park in Florida outside Orlando, with the option to add Adventure Island water park next door. Rope-drop Iron Gwazi and ride the Serengeti train before the afternoon heat.
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- Mobile ticket
- Reserve now, pay later
- Add the water park
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LEGOLAND Florida with Peppa Pig Theme Park
4.6(1,960 reviews)
Combined admission to LEGOLAND Florida and the adjoining Peppa Pig Theme Park at Winter Haven, built inside the historic Cypress Gardens. Aimed squarely at children between two and twelve.
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- Two parks, one ticket
- Free cancellation
- Water park upgrade
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Kennedy Space Center admission with transfer
4.8(5,210 reviews)
Round-trip transport from the Orlando resort area to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, with admission and the two-hour Apollo/Saturn V bus tour included.
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- Hotel pick-up
- Skip the ticket queue
- Full-day access
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Everglades airboat ride and wildlife show
4.6(7,420 reviews)
Airboat through the sawgrass prairies west of Miami with a naturalist, followed by an alligator and wildlife presentation at the park. Transfers from Miami Beach and downtown are available.
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- Ear protection provided
- Transfers available
- Instant confirmation
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Rapids Water Park day pass, West Palm Beach
4.4(860 reviews)
Timed-entry admission to Rapids Water Park at Riviera Beach, an hour north of Miami, with Big Thunder, Brain Drain and a dedicated toddler lagoon. Parking is paid separately at the gate.
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- Timed entry
- Cheaper than the gate
- Locker upgrade
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Zoo Miami and Jungle Island family day
4.5(1,240 reviews)
Admission to Zoo Miami's 300-hectare cageless habitats or to Jungle Island on Watson Island, with parrot and primate encounters a few minutes from South Beach.
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- Family tickets
- Shaded cycle hire
- Free cancellation
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Miami Art Deco and Little Havana walking tour
4.8(3,160 reviews)
Guided walk through the largest Art Deco district in the world and across the bay into Little Havana, with a cigar-rolling stop and a Cuban coffee window.
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- Small group
- Local guide
- Tastings included
Photos on ViatorWe only show the operator's own images and live pricesBoat & beach14 h
Key West day trip from Miami with activities
4.5(6,180 reviews)
Coach day trip down the Overseas Highway to Key West, with free time on Duval Street and optional snorkelling, catamaran or hop-on trolley add-ons.
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- Hotel pick-up
- Add snorkelling
- Free cancellation
Photos on ViatorWe only show the operator's own images and live pricesBoat & beach2 h
Clearwater dolphin-watching and sunset sail
4.7(2,210 reviews)
Catamaran cruise out of Clearwater Beach along the Gulf coast, with wild dolphins alongside the boat and the sun going down over the water on the return leg.
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- Drinks on board
- Family friendly
- Instant confirmation
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Ybor City food and cigar walking tour, Tampa
4.9(940 reviews)
Tasting walk through Tampa's cigar quarter, taking in a 1905 bakery, a Cuban sandwich, a cigar demonstration and the brick streets between them.
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- Six tastings
- Small group
- Local historian guide
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Naples and Ten Thousand Islands boat safari
4.8(720 reviews)
Small-boat safari from Everglades City through the mangrove maze of the Ten Thousand Islands, with dolphins, manatees, roseate spoonbills and a shelling stop.
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- Small boat
- Naturalist guide
- Shelling stop
Photos on ViatorWe only show the operator's own images and live pricesBoat & beachFull day
Fort Lauderdale water taxi all-day pass
4.6(1,580 reviews)
Unlimited all-day travel on the Fort Lauderdale water taxi, calling at Las Olas, the beach, the Riverwalk and Hollywood, with commentary on the Millionaire's Row mansions.
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- Hop-on hop-off
- Live commentary
- Valid all day
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Florida: the questions travellers actually ask
Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.
Booking tours in Florida
Are tours in Florida worth booking in advance?
The best-reviewed theme parks, tickets and day trips in Florida. The best-reviewed ones sell out first in high season, so book once your dates are fixed — most listed here confirm instantly.
Can I cancel if my plans in Florida change?
Every tour listed here offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, plus reserve-now-pay-later booking, so locking in a date early costs you nothing in flexibility.
How are these Florida tours chosen?
They're sorted by review volume on Viator — the 12 operators shown are the most reviewed and best-rated for Florida, not paid placements.
What should I bring on a tour in Florida?
Comfortable shoes, sun protection, water and your booking confirmation on your phone are enough for the great majority of these excursions; boat trips add a swimsuit and towel, and check each listing for anything specific to that operator.
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