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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

3.6 (14 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

Explore Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Las Olas Riverwalk on a flexible GPS-guided audio tour. Stories play automatically as you follow the New River past historic homes, waterfront parks, public art and downtown landmarks.

Highlights include ESPLANADE PARK, HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE, NEW RIVER INN, STRANAHAN HOUSE, THRIVE SCULPTURE and LAS OLAS BOULEVARD. A live map guides the route while short stories reveal the city’s history and tropical character.

Start whenever you like, pause for photos, cafés or shopping, and continue at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Tripvia Tours

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Included: Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Included: Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Included: Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
  • Included: Customer Service via Phone & Email
  • Included: Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest

Not included

  • Not included: HUIZENGA PARK: closed for redevelopment; view the construction area from the surrounding Riverwalk.
  • Not included: Attraction tickets
  • Not included: Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Not included: Smartphone or tablet
  • Not included: Parking Fees
  • Not included: In-person tour guide

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    RIVERWALK NORTH. Begin along the scenic New River through Fort Lauderdale's lively Arts and Entertainment District.

  2. Broward Center for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Pass the waterfront venue that has helped energize downtown since opening in 1991.

  3. Stop 3

    Passing by

    ESPLANADE PARK. Stroll past this riverside green space, a popular setting for festivals and community events.

  4. Museum of Discovery and Science

    Passing by

    MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE. Pass this active hands-on science museum and its towering AutoNation IMAX screen; admission is separate.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    NEW RIVER. Follow the historic waterway that shaped Fort Lauderdale and inspired its Venice of America identity.

  6. History Fort Lauderdale

    Passing by

    HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE. See the active museum campus preserving the city's largest concentration of historic buildings.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    NEW RIVER INN. Admire Broward County's oldest hotel, now the main museum at History Fort Lauderdale.

  8. Stop 8

    Passing by

    KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE. View the restored 1907 pioneer home, known for period rooms and local ghost stories.

  9. Stop 9

    Passing by

    PHILEMON NATHANIEL BRYAN HOUSE. Pass this early riverside home and discover its place in Fort Lauderdale's pioneer history.

  10. Stop 10

    Passing by

    HOCH HERITAGE CENTER. See the historic former post-office warehouse now housing a major South Florida research archive.

  11. Stop 11

    Passing by

    9/11 MEMORIAL. Pause at the monument incorporating a PATH rail segment recovered from the World Trade Center.

  12. Stop 12

    Passing by

    THRIVE SCULPTURE. Walk beneath Daniel Popper's monumental fern-covered figure, a striking Riverwalk landmark.

  13. Stop 13

    Passing by

    HISTORIC DOWNTOWNER. Pass this 1920s-inspired riverside landmark and its nostalgic Maxwell Room.

  14. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

    Passing by

    NSU ART MUSEUM. Admire the distinctive modern building and colorful exterior murals; gallery admission is separate.

  15. Stop 15

    Passing by

    FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. Pass FAU's downtown Fort Lauderdale campus, home to urban and design-focused programs.

  16. Stop 16

    Passing by

    NEW RIVER YACHT CLUB. See the contemporary waterfront towers whose dramatic design meets the curve of the New River.

  17. Stop 17

    Passing by

    BRICKS OF THE RIVERWALK. Spot commemorative bricks supporting the nonprofit that helps care for and enliven the waterfront.

  18. Stop 18

    Passing by

    SMOKER FAMILY PARK. Relax at this pocket park named for a family tied to Fort Lauderdale's civic history.

  19. Stop 19

    Passing by

    RIO VISTA. Look across the river toward this elegant neighborhood known for tree-lined streets and waterfront homes.

  20. Stranahan House

    Passing by

    STRANAHAN HOUSE. View Fort Lauderdale's oldest surviving structure, now an active historic house museum; admission is separate.

  21. Stop 21

    Passing by

    LAURA WARD RIVERWALK PLAZA. Pause at the riverfront plaza honoring a dedicated community leader.

  22. Las Olas Beach

    Passing by

    LAS OLAS BEACH. Look east along Las Olas Boulevard toward the lively Atlantic beachfront about two miles away.

  23. Las Olas Boulevard

    Passing by

    LAS OLAS BOULEVARD. Explore Fort Lauderdale's celebrated avenue of galleries, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.

  24. Stop 24

    Passing by

    HUIZENGA PARK. View this riverfront park's redevelopment area from the surrounding Riverwalk while construction remains underway.

  25. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

    Passing by

    FORT LAUDERDALE RIVERWALK. Finish along the 1.5-mile linear park connecting the New River with downtown arts, history, and dining.

  26. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

    Passing by

    WATER TAXI. Watch the active boats that connect Riverwalk with waterfront destinations across Fort Lauderdale; fares are separate.

  27. History Fort Lauderdale

    Passing by

    SHIPPEY HOUSE. View the preserved home of Judge Fred Shippey, relocated and restored in the Himmarshee historic district.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your tour begins in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River. It then takes you east along Las Olas Blvd. to Las Olas Boulevard.

End point

  • You tour takes ends just past the historic Stranahan House at E Las Olas Boulevard.

Using your ticket

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HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED

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Important: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

Traveller ratings

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