Fort Lauderdale Trip Overview
Known for its amazing sandy beaches lined with magnificent houses and great quality of life, Fort Lauderdale is one of the most appealing cities on the south east coast of Florida. Nickname the Venice of America, it features canals that are dotted with pretty houses reachable by gondolas and private boats and the city is surrounded by an area of natural beauty.
We have Army Major William Lauderdale to thank for the name of the city; he played a prominent role in the 1838 Seminole War and led campaigns against the Native Americans. Now Fort Lauderdale is a haven for the rich and famous and a regular stop for the world’s luxury cruise lines. During your private driving tour, you’ll visit the local hot spots and popular highlights of this city, now a popular and idyllic way to spend the day.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Fort Lauderdale, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Known for its amazing sandy beaches lined with magnificent houses and great quality of life, Fort Lauderdale is one of the most appealing cities on the south east coast of Florida. Nickname the Venice of America, it features canals that are dotted with pretty houses reachable by gondolas and private boats and the city is surrounded by an area of natural beauty.
We have Army Major William Lauderdale to thank for the name of the city; he played a prominent role in the 1838 Seminole War and led campaigns against the Native Americans. Now Fort Lauderdale is a haven for the rich and famous and a regular stop for the world’s luxury cruise lines. During your private driving tour, you’ll visit the local hot spots and popular highlights of this city, now a popular and idyllic way to spend the day.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Drive through Fort Lauderdale’s historic districts and learn the city’s rich history from a small trading post into the home of mega-yachts and mansions. Explore the many ways – rivers, canals, marinas – that water is at the centre of local life in the city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
Stroll down the streets of Las Olas and visit the city’s spectacular art galleries and charming pavement cafés.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
See the mega-yachts in the Bahia Mar Marina, as you become familiar with the lifestyles of the city’s elite.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sailboat Bend, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Begin your tour in one of its historic neighbourhoods, Sailboat Bend, to see the ‘bungalow’ style architecture for which the city was once known.
Duration: 45 minutes
