Orlando Sightseeing Tours - The Best Ways to Explore Orlando for First Timers

The sunny central Florida city of Orlando offers so much to see—and there’s no better way to see it all than to take one of Orlando’s many guided tours. But how will you ever choose which one? Orlando offers tons of tours, from rural boat excursions to trolley rides through urban tourist areas. Organized tours are some of the best ways to explore Orlando. Whether you're looking for an overview of the city as a whole to kick start your sightseeing, or looking for a fun, guided adventure, it's easy to find a tour tailored to your interests. We put together a list of the best Orlando sightseeing tours in the city to help you choose one tailored to your interests.

Save on Popular Orlando Sightseeing Tours & More

Admission to a bunch of these attractions are included on the Go Orlando® Card. Choose as you go from dozens of top attractions and save up to 55% on combined admission vs paying at the gate. See all available Orlando passes, attractions & prices. A few of the available sightseeing activities include...

• ICON Orlando (formerly Coca-Cola Orlando Eye)
• Gray Line Orlando Tour
• Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
• Forever Florida Coach Tour
• Boggy Creek Airboat Tour
• and more!

ICON Orlando (formerly Coca-Cola Orlando Eye)

Get an overview of Orlando from 400-feet above ground when you take a spin on the Orlando Eye, the tallest observation wheel on the east coast. You'll get context for all the sights you see with interactive media displays featured in each of the state-of-the-art pods. You can expect an unbeatable view of the Orlando skyline, the city's many theme parks, and, on a clear day, you'll be able to see all the way to Cape Canaveral. Each ride on the wheel includes a pre-flight 4D Cinema Experience. The Orlando Eye is located right on International Drive, near lots of other attractions, many of which are also included on the Go Orlando Card. Check out our list of other fun Orlando's I-Drive attractions to make the most of your time in the area. Getting In: ICON Orlando tickets are included on the Go Orlando® Card.

Boggy Creek Airboat Tour

Part tour, part adventure ride, Boggy Creek Airboat Tours are one of the best ways to experience the Central Florida Everglades. This unique wilderness tour is perfect for the adventurous spirit. You'll get a half hour guided tour through the wetlands of the Central Florida Everglades to see rare birds and Florida-native animals like alligators, turtles, snakes, and more up-close. These tours are quite educational and are suitable for all ages. Getting in: Boggy Creek Airboat Tour tickets are included on the Go Orlando Card All-Inclusive Pass.

Gray Line Orlando Tour

One of the best ways to get an overview of Orlando is on a fully narrated day tour or Orlando's highlights and its surrounding areas, including Winter Park, Lake Eola, and the Disney's vision of the 'perfect' community, the City of Celebration. This tour includes a cruise on Lake Eola and some built in time to explore areas on your own, like the shops at Park Avenue where you're free to wander around or grab a bite to eat for lunch. This tour lasts for approximately 7 hours. Getting In: Gray Line Orlando Tour tickets are included on the Go Orlando® Card.

Forever Florida Coach Tour

Explore a traditional Florida ranch with over 4,700-acres of seven distinct Florida ecosystems on a 2-hour, fully-guided Safari Adventure Tour. For this safari, you’ll ride 8 feet off the ground in one of Forever Florida’s open-air safari coaches. You'll get to see tons of Floridian animals and plant life, including alligators, Spanish Colonial Cattle, Cracker Horses, black bears, white-tail deer, and hundreds of species of birds. You’ll also have a chance to visit the living museum of Spanish Colonial Cattle and Florida’s unique Cracker Horses. This is a great chance for the adventurer AND the photographer, as this tour provides tons of great photo ops! Getting In: Forever Florida Coach Tour tickets are included on the Go Orlando® Card.

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

A boat tour is the best way to experience Winter Park, one of Orlando's suburbs with scenic parks and 12 miles of picturesque lakes and canals. This 1-hour, fully narrated cruise will take you through the waterways where you'll see the Kraft Azalea Gardens, Isle of Sicily, impressive homes along the waterways, wildlife, and lots of Florida plant life, including tall cypress trees, ferns, palm trees, and colorful sub-tropical flowers, and more. Afterwards, leave a little time for wandering Park Avenue, one of the great shopping high-end shopping districts. Check out our list of some of the best shopping in Orlando - here. You'll also find a Rose Garden nearby! Getting In: Winter Park boat tour tickets are included with the Go Orlando® Card.

Daytona Speedway All-Access Tour

Fans of NASCAR should jump at the chance to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to one of the sport's most famous raceways. Take a trip around the speedway, visit the garages and tech inspection stations, scope out the drivers' meeting rooms, and even get a chance to see Dale Earnhardt's 2014 Daytona 500 car. Getting In: Daytona Speedway All Access Track Tour tickets are included with the Go Orlando® Card. This tour is not located in Orlando, but instead, located in Daytona.

Remember to Save on Admission

There you have it. Our list of popular Orlando tours and the best sightseeing in Orlando. Remember, many of these great activities are included on the Go Orlando Card and/or Orlando Explorer Pass, which helps save you up to 55% on combined admission vs paying at the gate. Consider adding a guided tour (or a few!) to your Orlando sightseeing itinerary.