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Explore Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Las Olas Riverwalk on a flexible GPS-guided audio tour. Stories play automatically as you follow the New River past historic homes, waterfront parks, public art and downtown landmarks.
Highlights include ESPLANADE PARK, HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE, NEW RIVER INN, STRANAHAN HOUSE, THRIVE SCULPTURE and LAS OLAS BOULEVARD. A live map guides the route while short stories reveal the city’s history and tropical character.
Start whenever you like, pause for photos, cafés or shopping, and continue at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour begins in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River. It then takes you east along Las Olas Blvd. to Las Olas Boulevard.
You tour takes ends just past the historic Stranahan House at E Las Olas Boulevard.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
RIVERWALK NORTH. Begin along the scenic New River through Fort Lauderdale's lively Arts and Entertainment District.
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Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Pass by)
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Pass the waterfront venue that has helped energize downtown since opening in 1991.
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Esplanade Park (Pass by)
ESPLANADE PARK. Stroll past this riverside green space, a popular setting for festivals and community events.
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Museum of Discovery and Science (Pass by)
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE. Pass this active hands-on science museum and its towering AutoNation IMAX screen; admission is separate.
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(Pass by)
NEW RIVER. Follow the historic waterway that shaped Fort Lauderdale and inspired its Venice of America identity.
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History Fort Lauderdale (Pass by)
HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE. See the active museum campus preserving the city's largest concentration of historic buildings.
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NEW RIVER INN. Admire Broward County's oldest hotel, now the main museum at History Fort Lauderdale.
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KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE. View the restored 1907 pioneer home, known for period rooms and local ghost stories.
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PHILEMON NATHANIEL BRYAN HOUSE. Pass this early riverside home and discover its place in Fort Lauderdale's pioneer history.
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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (Pass by)
HOCH HERITAGE CENTER. See the historic former post-office warehouse now housing a major South Florida research archive.
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9/11 MEMORIAL. Pause at the monument incorporating a PATH rail segment recovered from the World Trade Center.
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THRIVE SCULPTURE. Walk beneath Daniel Popper's monumental fern-covered figure, a striking Riverwalk landmark.
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The Historic Downtowner (Pass by)
HISTORIC DOWNTOWNER. Pass this 1920s-inspired riverside landmark and its nostalgic Maxwell Room.
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (Pass by)
NSU ART MUSEUM. Admire the distinctive modern building and colorful exterior murals; gallery admission is separate.
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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. Pass FAU's downtown Fort Lauderdale campus, home to urban and design-focused programs.
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NEW RIVER YACHT CLUB. See the contemporary waterfront towers whose dramatic design meets the curve of the New River.
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BRICKS OF THE RIVERWALK. Spot commemorative bricks supporting the nonprofit that helps care for and enliven the waterfront.
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SMOKER FAMILY PARK. Relax at this pocket park named for a family tied to Fort Lauderdale's civic history.
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Rio Vista (Pass by)
RIO VISTA. Look across the river toward this elegant neighborhood known for tree-lined streets and waterfront homes.
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Stranahan House (Pass by)
STRANAHAN HOUSE. View Fort Lauderdale's oldest surviving structure, now an active historic house museum; admission is separate.
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LAURA WARD RIVERWALK PLAZA. Pause at the riverfront plaza honoring a dedicated community leader.
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Las Olas Beach (Pass by)
LAS OLAS BEACH. Look east along Las Olas Boulevard toward the lively Atlantic beachfront about two miles away.
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Las Olas Boulevard (Pass by)
LAS OLAS BOULEVARD. Explore Fort Lauderdale's celebrated avenue of galleries, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.
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HUIZENGA PARK. View this riverfront park's redevelopment area from the surrounding Riverwalk while construction remains underway.
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (Pass by)
FORT LAUDERDALE RIVERWALK. Finish along the 1.5-mile linear park connecting the New River with downtown arts, history, and dining.
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (Pass by)
WATER TAXI. Watch the active boats that connect Riverwalk with waterfront destinations across Fort Lauderdale; fares are separate.
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History Fort Lauderdale (Pass by)
SHIPPEY HOUSE. View the preserved home of Judge Fred Shippey, relocated and restored in the Himmarshee historic district.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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