The 12 Fort Myers Tours That Pay for Themselves

1.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,167 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Two-hour paddleboard SUP adventure in Fort Myers waterways with included gear, mangroves, seashell hunting, and wildlife chances.

“Had an incredible time. Eric gave thorough instructions about paddle boarding through the area. A pleasant surprise is that he gave quite a history experience also.! Saw some dolphins only about 30 feet away from us. Had time of our life. I highly recommend going on this paddle boarding adventure. Definitely request Eric.!!”

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2.Lovers Key Guided Eco Tour-Mangrove Estuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 738 reviews · from $67

Guided kayak, paddleboard, or canoe tour through Lovers Key mangrove estuary. Look for manatees, dolphins, and birds with a pro guide.

“Tour guide was great and seen a few Manatees 😊. Got really sunburn so make sure to lavor up on sunscreen.”

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3.2.5-Hour Guided Group Kayak Tour on Big Hickory Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Guided 2.5-hour kayak tour from Big Hickory Pass through Estero Bay mangroves, gear included, wildlife spotting, and shelling break.

“So much fun! Joey was great - knowledgeable and fun! A fantastic way to spend time with friends and family!”

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4.Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Sail the Sanibel-Fort Myers coast at sunset on a small catamaran with included soda and water, dolphin-spotting, and eco-minded crew.

“We loved going out with Captain Joel! He was so knowledgeable and kind! Absolutely would recommend this cruise and do it again when we come back! Thanks for a wonderful ending to our week in Florida!”

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5.Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

A 90-minute Fort Myers Beach sunset cruise with dolphin watching and Sanibel Lighthouse views, plus complimentary drinks and local stories.

“Wonderful captains with helpful information and made the boat ride so fun. Such a beautiful and peaceful experience.”

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6.Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $250

Small-group Everglades safari from Fort Myers and Naples area: airboat, Big Cypress wildlife drive, cypress walk, and Ten Thousand Islands cruise.

“Unfortunately Viator sent us to the wrong pick up point. I had to contact the Owner of the safari to ask why no one was there to pick us up. That is how I found that we were not expected to be at that pick up point, but at a different one 20 minutes away. The ticket Viator sent us was wrong. Fortunately he called the van driver and he waited for us. The safari itself was great. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to give us information about all aspects of what we were seeing. The airboat ride was incredible, and the boat ride at the end…”

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7.Haunted History of Fort Myers Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A 1 hour 30 minute Haunted History walking tour in downtown Fort Myers, starting at Franklin Shops at 8:00 pm, for $30.

“Thank you Gina for promptly attending to our business. I will be looking forward to the tour on my next visit.”

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8.Bonita Springs Eco Kayak Tour – Best Gear, Premium&Clear Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Premium eco kayak tour through Big Hickory Island’s mangrove tunnels and sandbar beach stop near Bonita Springs, with wildlife sightings possible.

“Great trip! Our Kayaks were very comfortable and our guide Nick was so friendly and shared knowledge all along our route - we had chance to get to beach and stretch legs and do little shelling. Highly recommend - ask for Nick as your guide!”

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9.Copacetic Day Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Copacetic Day Sail in Fort Myers Beach: a relaxed 2-hour cruise with wildlife spotting, local ecosystem tips, and soft drinks included for $70.

“Beautiful day for a sail and. crew was extremely accommodating. We even saw some dolphins! Drinks available on board”

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10.Guided Kayak Eco Tour – Bunche Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Guided Bunche Beach kayak eco tour in Fort Myers with small-group coaching, wildlife sightings, and a beach stretch-and-shell break.

“Seeing the manatee & the mangrove tunnel. Jordan was hugely enlightening. His advice about the area made the rest of our trip even more successful!”

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11.Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Fort Myers historic walking tour with a local guide. 90 minutes downtown, from founding stories to the 1933 Davis Art Center.

“Seth was funny and well informed of the history tour he provided. Many interesting facts I had not been aware of. Took time to answer questions”

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12.Marco Island: 2-Hour Dolphin, Birding, and Shelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 2 hours · from $650

Two hours of Everglades wildlife, dolphins, birding, and shelling on the Ten Thousand Islands near Marco Island.

“Captain Kevin was a great guide! Super friendly and knowledgeable! We had a blast!”

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