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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-guided Audio Walking Tour

15 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Fort Lauderdale, USA

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Riverwalk along the New River.

We'll point out and tell you all about the attractions, buildings, statues, parks, memorials and more that make up the incredibly beautiful Riverwalk.

Aside from the sights, you'll learn a bit about Fort Lauderdale's history, the river and it's natural beauty.

Tour highlights include the Esplanade Park, History Fort Lauderdale, Hoch Heritage Center, Thrive Sculpture, the New River Yacht Club, the Stranahan House and much more!

Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

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What's Included

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
  • Attraction tickets
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
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Meeting Location

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600 West Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA

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4V97+G3 Fort Lauderdale
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You tour takes ends just past the historic Stranahan House at E Las Olas Boulevard.

What To Expect

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Riverwalk North (pass by)

Updated 2025!The tour will take you along the riverfront and through the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Arts and Entertainment District. It should take about an hour to an hour and half if you don’t stop... but we highly recommend you do! You can stop anywhere you like, take detours and take in the sights at your own pace. We’ll be waiting for you at the next stop when you’re ready to continue.
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Broward Center for the Performing Arts (pass by)

The Broward Center has been wowing people with top-quality entertainment since its opening in 1991. It’s been credited with breathing new life into the entire downtown district and revitalizing the city of Fort Lauderdale.
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Esplanade Park (pass by)

According to The Oxford dictionary, an Esplanade is “a long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, along which people may walk for pleasure.” Check it out and see if you agree!!
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Museum of Discovery and Science (pass by)

The Museum of Discovery & Science has been compared to a “small-scale Disney Park” and with its “hands-on” rather than “shhh be quiet” approach, it does feel more like a theme park than a museum.
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New River (pass by)

We'll tell you how the New River got its name!
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History Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

As of 2022, History Fort Lauderdale has the largest collection of historic buildings in the entire county. We'll tell you about a few of them.
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4V93+PPV Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

NEW RIVER INN: Designed to resemble a southern plantation and built to withstand hurricanes, the New River Inn is simply beautiful. It’s like being transported to a different time and place.
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1111 SW 39th Ave (pass by)

KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE: Reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Fort Lauderdale, we'll tell you why.
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4V93+XQ6 Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

Welcome to the PHILEMON NATHANIEL BRYAN HOUSE. We'll tell you some of its interesting history.
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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (pass by)

Once a warehouse for the post office, the Hoch Heritage Center is now a key player in local and state history. Now, in place of mail, it holds one of the most important collections of historical records in all of Florida.
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Memorial Drive (pass by)

This monument displays a PATH rail segment that was unearthed from the World Trade Center wreckage. We'll tell you its significance.
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4V94+Q54 Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

THRIVE SCULPTURE stands over 30 feet tall and is crafted in glass-fiber reinforced concrete and weighs in at about 14 ton. Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice a fern-adorned archway that you can walk through.
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The Historic Downtowner (pass by)

“The Historic Downtowner” beautifully reflects the charisma of the roaring 20s. One room, in particular, The Maxwell Room, is especially nostalgic. If you take a stroll along the southern riverwalk, it’s a great stop!
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

You'll see a very distinctive building with a unique shape, adorned by colorful murals on its exterior walls and 25,000 square feet of exhibition space, a sculpture terrace, an auditorium store and a café and what’s inside is every bit as spectacular too.
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Florida Atlantic University Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

This is actually a satellite campus, with the main campus being located in Boca Raton. They have something pretty unique....we'll tell you what it is.
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4V95+2CG Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

NEW RIVER YACHT CLUB LUXURY APARTMENTS: What makes The New River Yacht Club extra-special though is that its design team got very creative. We'll tell you how.
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

You’ve probably noticed that the Riverwalk has a number of commemorative bricks and colourful banners decorating the way. This is a charming approach to fundraising that “Go Riverwalk” has been practising for over 30 years. You see.. the bricks are actually for sale!
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Smoker Family Park (pass by)

Don’t worry this park is not full of actual cigarette smokers…. or middle aged men drinking beer and smoking their favourite meat on a Traeger.. it’s named after... we'll tell you!
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Rio Vista (pass by)

The south side of the river is also home to a section of Fort Lauderdale known as Rio Vista, considered to be one of the best places to live in all of Florida.
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Stranahan House (pass by)

“Historic Stranahan House Museum is Fort Lauderdale’s oldest and most historically significant surviving structure. This is where it all began."
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Laura Ward Riverwalk Plaza (pass by)

The Plaza is named to honour Ward, a dedicated Floridian who cherished community involvement. We'll tell you some of her many accomplishments.
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Las Olas Beach (pass by)

We'll tell you about this fabulous boulevard’s best feature....in our opinion. If you follow it all the way to the end, about 2 miles from here, you’ll come to breathtaking Las Olas Beach!
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Las Olas Boulevard (pass by)

This celebrated strip has been referred to as “Fort Lauderdale's premier destination for shopping, dining, events, entertainment, galleries and things to do” and also “the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and bars.”
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Huizenga Plaza (pass by)

This impressive space is named in honour of Wayne Huizenga, an upstanding Fort Lauderdale entrepreneur who contributed much to the city’s growth.
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (pass by)

Sometimes called “Fort Lauderdale’s most beautiful mile”, this section of downtown Fort Lauderdale is dedicated to enjoying a little of what the Arts and Entertainment community and this glorious tropical waterway, The New River, have to offer.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-guided Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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