Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Self-guided Audio Walking Tour
Tripvia Tours
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. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
Departure 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.
Return Details
- You tour takes ends just past the historic Stranahan House at E Las Olas Boulevard.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Ave, Museum Lobby is at 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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!!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Historic Downtowner
10 South New River Drive East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We'll tell you how the New River got its name!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rio Vista
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stranahan House
335 SE 6th Ave, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Las Olas Beach
240 Las Olas Cir, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE: Reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Fort Lauderdale, we'll tell you why.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Las Olas Boulevard
, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Welcome to the PHILEMON NATHANIEL BRYAN HOUSE. We'll tell you some of its interesting history.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas Blvd, Suite 210, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Laura Ward Riverwalk Plaza
420 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
This monument displays a PATH rail segment that was unearthed from the World Trade Center wreckage. We'll tell you its significance.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 1111 SW 39th Ave
1111 Southwest 39th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Huizenga Plaza
32 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
“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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
219 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Memorial Drive
Memorial Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Esplanade Park
400 Southwest 2nd Street, Dania Beach, FL 33004
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: New River
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V93+XQ6 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Smoker Family Park
501 South New River Drive East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
“Historic Stranahan House Museum is Fort Lauderdale’s oldest and most historically significant surviving structure. This is where it all began."
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Riverwalk North
Riverwalk North, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Plaza is named to honour Ward, a dedicated Floridian who cherished community involvement. We'll tell you some of her many accomplishments.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Florida Atlantic University Fort Lauderdale
111 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V95+2CG Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.”
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V94+Q54 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This impressive space is named in honour of Wayne Huizenga, an upstanding Fort Lauderdale entrepreneur who contributed much to the city’s growth.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V93+PPV Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Complete our audio tour
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Exclusions
- **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)
- Smartphone or tablet
Redemption Instructions
Thanks for booking the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk audio walking tour!
**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & START THE TOUR**
Tour Code FLAS42
1. Download and install the Tripvia Tours app (look for the logo with the multi-coloured letters). If you're reading this on your phone, tap on this link www.onelink.to/tripvia.
2. Open the app and find the tour you booked
3. Enter tour code FLAS42.
4. Tap 'download tour' ***It is very important to ensure you have a good Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for the download process.
5. Follow the tutorial before leaving for your tour to learn how the app works.
6. Enjoy your tour!
Help → info@tripvia.tours | 1-866-874-7842
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tripvia Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
Departure 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.
Return Details
- You tour takes ends just past the historic Stranahan House at E Las Olas Boulevard.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Ave, Museum Lobby is at 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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!!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Historic Downtowner
10 South New River Drive East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We'll tell you how the New River got its name!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rio Vista
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stranahan House
335 SE 6th Ave, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Las Olas Beach
240 Las Olas Cir, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
KING-CROMARTIE HOUSE: Reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Fort Lauderdale, we'll tell you why.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Las Olas Boulevard
, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Welcome to the PHILEMON NATHANIEL BRYAN HOUSE. We'll tell you some of its interesting history.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas Blvd, Suite 210, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Laura Ward Riverwalk Plaza
420 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
This monument displays a PATH rail segment that was unearthed from the World Trade Center wreckage. We'll tell you its significance.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 1111 SW 39th Ave
1111 Southwest 39th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Huizenga Plaza
32 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
“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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
219 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Memorial Drive
Memorial Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Esplanade Park
400 Southwest 2nd Street, Dania Beach, FL 33004
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: New River
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V93+XQ6 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Smoker Family Park
501 South New River Drive East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
“Historic Stranahan House Museum is Fort Lauderdale’s oldest and most historically significant surviving structure. This is where it all began."
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Riverwalk North
Riverwalk North, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Plaza is named to honour Ward, a dedicated Floridian who cherished community involvement. We'll tell you some of her many accomplishments.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Florida Atlantic University Fort Lauderdale
111 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V95+2CG Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.”
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V94+Q54 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This impressive space is named in honour of Wayne Huizenga, an upstanding Fort Lauderdale entrepreneur who contributed much to the city’s growth.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 4V93+PPV Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Complete our audio tour
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Exclusions
- **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)
- Smartphone or tablet
Redemption Instructions
Thanks for booking the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk audio walking tour!
**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & START THE TOUR**
Tour Code FLAS42
1. Download and install the Tripvia Tours app (look for the logo with the multi-coloured letters). If you're reading this on your phone, tap on this link www.onelink.to/tripvia.
2. Open the app and find the tour you booked
3. Enter tour code FLAS42.
4. Tap 'download tour' ***It is very important to ensure you have a good Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for the download process.
5. Follow the tutorial before leaving for your tour to learn how the app works.
6. Enjoy your tour!
Help → info@tripvia.tours | 1-866-874-7842
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tripvia Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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