Historical Tours

Historical tours in Florida draw visitors looking to go beyond beaches and theme parks, with 513 options making up 9% of all tours statewide. These experiences range from guided walks in storied neighborhoods to rides on trikes, Segways, and boats, each offering a different lens on the state’s layered past.

Travelers book these tours for a deeper connection with Florida’s diverse history—whether it’s Miami’s Art Deco, St. Augustine’s colonial streets, or the cigar factories of Little Havana. With 9% of tours in this category rated below 4 stars, most deliver on expectations, but the variety means it pays to compare what’s included and how each tour approaches the story.

Historical tours are one of Florida’s largest categories, with 513 options and a median starting price of $63—well below the destination-wide median of $94. This puts them on par with walking, food, and cultural tours, and far less than bus tours, which have a $125 median.

Nearly 200 historical tours start under $30, with another 134 between $30 and $60. Only 66 are priced above $250, so most travelers will find something within reach. The range covers everything from quick, focused experiences to longer, multi-stop outings, with both group and small-group formats represented.

Compared to other categories, historical tours offer more variety in format and price. Walking tours and themed rides (trikes, Segways, boats) sit alongside immersive specialty experiences like bar crawls and factory visits, each with its own approach to Florida’s history.

Choosing the right historical tour in Florida depends on your interests and how you like to explore. For those who want a classic introduction, walking tours like the Art Deco & Neon Lights tour in Miami Beach ($37) offer deep dives into architecture and local stories, with high ratings and guides praised for expertise. If you prefer something hands-on or interactive, the Cigar Factory Tour in Little Havana ($26) and the Ghost Investigation Tour in Ybor City ($26) both include unique activities—tasting Cuban coffee or using ghost-hunting equipment—at the lowest price points.

Small group vehicle tours, like the Naples Electric Trike Tour ($37) and the Saint Petersburg Segway Tour ($45), suit families or anyone wanting to cover more ground with less walking. These tours consistently receive praise for knowledgeable guides and engaging routes, and are often highlighted as a fun way to see historic districts. For those seeking a water-based perspective, the Historic Celebrity Jupiter Boat Tour ($67) stands out for its comfortable pace and local narration, though it sits above the category median.

Food and drink-focused tours, such as the St. Augustine Historic Bar Crawl ($97), cost more but include tastings and local bites, which reviewers say add value and make the experience more social. While this is the highest-priced among the featured tours, its length and inclusions explain the premium. Across the board, the best-rated tours share guides who are described as passionate, responsive, and generous with local knowledge.

Disappointments are rare in this group, with no critical reviews among the most-reviewed or listed tours. The only minor complaint noted was about parking costs on the Ghost Investigation Tour, not the tour content itself. With 9% of all historical tours rated below 4 stars, it’s still wise to check recent reviews before booking, especially for less-reviewed options.