Fort Lauderdale - Then & Now
From a Trading Post to the Yachting Capital of the World!
Yachting Capital of the World
Price
Starting at $495
Duration
5 Hours
Description
You’ll begin with a drive to the Historic District, where an Indian trail became Florida’s first road. See how a campsite became a trading post, post office, school, bank, and family home for our city’s founders. Hear the story of Major Lauderdale, the fort, and the city taking the name, "Fort Lauderdale".
See the original Swimming Hall of Fame, with Olympic-sized racing pools and Diving Well. Learn how it sparked a movie, and led to the city’s reputation as the “Spring Break Capital of the World”. Your tour also includes a drive along Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., home of over 100,000 oceanfront luxury hotel rooms.
Many people had a hand in the city's development. Hear about Frank and Ivy Stranahan, Shirttail Charlie, Major William Lauderdale, Seminole Chiefs Billy Bowlegs and Oceola, Henry Flagler, N.B. Broward, Wayne Huizenga, Harris Hudson, Joseph Young, Floyd and Jane Wray, and others.
Hear about many local business leaders of companies such as Waste Management, Blockbuster, Otis Elevator, Evinrude, Firestone, Port-A-Let, Winnebago, Alka-Seltzer, Seagram's Liquors, Paul Mitchell Hair Care, Sunglass Hut, and many more.
Also, Fort Lauderdale is home for celebrities (past and present), such as Sonny & Cher, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Majors, David Cassidy, Duane Wade, Dennis Rodman, Merv Griffin, Dave Thomas, and many others.
Our journey through time shows us a WWII torpedo storage room that is now a popular restaurant. The submarines have been replaced with some of the world's largest mega-yachts! Have a cocktail, and feed the Tarpon (fish), who are up to 6 feet long and weigh over 150 pounds!
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Duration
Approximately 5.5 hours from Miami
Approximately 5 hours from Fort Lauderdale
Start anytime between 7:00 am and 11:00 am
Best time to start: 9:00 am
Pick-Up and Drop Off
Ideal for cruise ship passengers or visitors arriving at S. Florida airports
We can pick you up and drop you off at any South Florida location, as arranged
From Miami, cost for 1 - 4 guests: $525
From Fort Lauderdale, for 1 - 4 guests: $495
or additional guests, please contact us for a quote
What's Included
Your private transportation to the tour, the tour route, and private transportation to your drop-off location. (The starting and ending location may be different, usually at no extra charge).
What's Not Included
Tours do not include park entrance fees, attraction entrance tickets, ride tickets, audio headphone rentals, or entrance donations to museums.
No food or drinks are included, and no professional photos, gift items, or printed information is included. Guests should bring money in U.S. dollars for purchasing any optional items they may wish to buy. Most places do not accept foreign currencies.
Questions or Concerns?
Please contact us:
info@privatetoursflorida.com
(954) 608-0297