Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers

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10:30am Historic Walking Tour

2 Adults x $25.56

$51.12

Approx Total

$51.12

10:30am Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Local guide

Gratuities

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.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers Address: 2200 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Dates: Thursday and Saturday Return point: Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

True Tours

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.

1 hour 30 minutes
The Franklin Shops

2200 First Street

10 minutes
Florida Repertory Theatre (Pass By)

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.

10 minutes

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

Free Cancellation

May 02100% refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Must do tour in Fort Myers

Published on Jan, 2025

Really good walking tour with Seth. A local who is full of interesting stories about Fort Myers. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area. A great way to spend the morning in Fort Myers. Highly recommend.

Informative and fun

Published on Jan, 2025

Learned quite a bit about Ft Myers history and architecture. Highly recommend this tour and it’s fun.

Great time in Ft. Myers and also very informative

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide was very engaging and interesting with a lot of personal history in Ft. Myers. I would recommend this tour to anyone hoping to learn more about the history of Ft. Myers and it was a very enjoyable experience.

An awesome experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

I learned so much. Seth the tour guide really knew his Ft. Meyers (and US) history. Because he grow up in Downtown Ft. Myers and had had generations of family from the area, he was really able to make the tour come alive. Very impressed and highly recommend for visitors and Florida neighbors

Knowledgeable Tour Guide Fort Myers

Published on Jan, 2025

We really enjoyed our tour and tour guide, Seth Ford. Seth grew up in Fort Myers and was very knowledgeable and shared personal stories about his childhood experiences . His passion and attention to detail made our tour extra interesting. We highly recommend True Tours.

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