Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Soak in the sun and the entertaining history about the city of Fort Myers on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Stroll through and enjoy learning about the town's founders and how they grew from a frontier fort to a city that has become an international destination for sun-seekers. Acquaint yourself with their colorful personalities and the city of Fort Myers on this charming tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Delight in the fascinating facts and poignant anecdotes of your local guide while you amble down the historic avenues of Fort Myers. Listen to the comical stories of the town's founding fathers and their ambitions. Follow your guide as you learn about the first settlements and the original fort, along with their personal insight into the legacies of iconic figures that turned Fort Myers into a haven for its residents. Take a break on benches and enjoy several shady spots along the way. Admire the tenacity and stubbornness of the founders on this delightful and personable walking tour of Fort Myers. Meet your professional guide at 10:30am for this 1.5-hour tour at the Franklin Shops, located at 2200 First Street in downtown Fort Myers. Discover the history of this revitalized frontier fort as you stroll through the beautiful streets.
The Franklin Shops
2200 First Street
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
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10:30am Historic Walking Tour
10:30am Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour!
danrazgon,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gina was a very knowledgeable tour guide that did a fantastic job teaching us of the rich history of Ft. Myers. It served as a great introduction to the city. Strongly recommend
Great introduction to the History of Fort Myers
koreen b,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gina from True Tours did an excellent job leading the tour. She has cover 30 years experience with historical restoration in the Fort Myers area and it showed. She was courteous and respectful as well as knowledgeable and funny. She spoke clearly and used a microphone so she was easy to understand at all times. Highly recommend this tour.
Wonderfully interesting tour
Adela M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour! Gina is very interesting and knows quite a lot about the history of Ft Myers.
Great overview of downtown Fort Myer.
edriepfeiffer,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very informative and gave us lots of interesting information about the area. The tour was well paced. There was a large group and she had difficulty with the sound system but we had no trouble hearing her. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in Fort Myer.
Awesome walking tour
Robert R,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour. Amanda, our tour guide was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. Her presentation was clear and you could just tell how much she loved downtown. She took such pride in this tour. It was worth every penny and we had a great time.
A Must Do Tour!
Curiosity556787,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda the tour guide made this tour so much fun! She pointed out historical places and share interesting facts about the city and significant characters that lived in it.
Gina was amazing! So happy we did this
Megan D,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the tour with my family, I work downtown and I was so fascinated to learn the history! Our tour guide was Gina and she was amazing! You can tell she is very knowledgeable and passionate about everything she talks about! I would encourage more locals to take the tour!! ❤️
Such a great experience through and through
255keelyd,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time during this tour. It was educational and Gina was so sweet and her passion for preserving the historic parts of Fort Myers is truly admirable. Not all heroes wear capes and the way she has spent so much of her life dedicated to the cause of preserving history is just heroic. Downtown Fort Myers is fantastic and more locals need to check this out!!
Seeing the Historic District through new eyes
arthurwenk,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When our daughters came to visit us in Fort Myers, and the Historic Walking Tour for Thursday had been completely subscribed by a tour group, owner Gina Taylor agreed to take the four of us on a private tour. Ms. Taylor is passionately devoted to the preservation of the historic district, and her enthusiasm comes across in her presentation of the history of our town. Both visitors and residents should take advantage of this educational and entertaining resource.
Historical downtown Fort Myers tour
554kathleenr,,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Gina was great. We were a group of 10 women and she walked at a reasonable pace and answered all of our questions . we met and began at the Franklin shops, which was a delight for shopping. Gina was personable, informative, and full of fun information about the past. I’d love to have been the telephone operator at that time. , I highly recommend this enriched tour and we plan on going back in the fall to do the haunted house tour.
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