Fort Lauderdale History Tour: Museums and River Walk

Explore the rich maritime history of Fort Lauderdale on a tour of the Pioneer House Museum. Discover the Seminole culture, pioneer exhibits, and more in this engaging experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • History Fort Lauderdale - Features three museums and a beautifully landscaped park situated along the New River. It is the historic center of Fort Lauderdale.
What's Included
  • Children aged 0-6 can join for free
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Drinks
Additional Information

You kick off with a brief video display at the premier museum. Post the video, your escort takes you on an abbreviated stroll alongside the New River. You get to see the Pioneer House Museum, followed by the 1899 Replica Schoolhouse Museum, before coming back to explore the Seminole traditions, naval history, and settler displays at the main repository….

Location
231 SW 2nd Ave
Southwest 2nd Avenue
Our main museum (housed in the historic New River Inn) is on the north bank of the New River where the River meets Flagler's Railroad.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kristensy4947xg
Aug 23, 2026
A trip back in time - Lovely time. Haven’t been in ages and cool to see things changed around!
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Kateho4685dr
Aug 22, 2026
Wonderful tour!! - My husband and I had a wonderful time! Mr. Baum gave a great tour and knew a lot of information! The staff were very kind and gracious. The exhibits were informative and helped us to appreciate the fullness of the history of Fort Lauderdale! 10/10 would visit again!
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Gerardora9683rd
Aug 22, 2026
Educational fun - A wonderful educational experience for those wanting to learn more about Fort Lauderdale throughout the years. A great time for all ages. Excellent customer service from receptionist Val.
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Luisra2469ug
Aug 20, 2026
Great History - I had an Amazing Visit. My family and I were greeted right away by the front desk personnel with warmth and amusement. The tour guide Daniel Smith, was very knowledgeable and gave us more insite into the lives of those who were one of the first pioneers of Ft Lauderdale. The experience of walking through history while Mr Smith spoke felt real and authentic as if we time traveled through history. I'm very grateful for this experience. It is a must do if in area. Please allow for approx 1-2 hrs of touring the hotel (main building) and the other buildings where the tour was held.
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760rachelb
Aug 14, 2026
Great Stop along Riverwalk. - Milton was very helpful! Great.
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Avgo2026
Aug 6, 2026
Great history museum - The History museum had a lot we learned from about fort Lauderdale. Understanding the port references with US navy was interesting as well. Milton was a great guide !
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Xiaonan
Aug 2, 2026
A breeze of stories - We enjoyed our guided tour Sunday afternoon 1:00pm with Daniel. We listened to the historical stories, saw the artifacts from the traditional way of living, experienced the schoolhouse environment, and looked at the gallery. It is a great opportunity to slow down, listen, and reflect for a new perspective looking at the modern air conditioned city, Fort Lauderdale.
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3kennyv
Aug 1, 2026
Hidden Gem of Fort Lauderdale - We had a wonderful experience learning the history of Fort Lauderdale. Our tour guide David was exceptional and our receptionist Val ensured we felt welcomed as soon as we arrived. Job well done and I would highly recommend visiting.
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962kiraa
Aug 1, 2026
Historical Review - Our guide, David, was extremely knowledgeable and really made it feel like we were back in time. All of the pieces were well kept and accurate to the time period. I would highly recommend
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Explorer11323458903
Aug 1, 2026
As a native - As a true Floridian from Fort Lauderdale born and raised I’m embarrassed to say this was my first time visiting this museum at the age of 44. Man have I missed out on the true history of my hometown. The tour was very informative I was especially impressed with the Black in Broward section. It made me proud especially being a Dillard high school alumni and seeing it displayed. Ms. Val was an absolute joy with welcoming us and giving us a little history. She set the tone. Definitely come check it out especially as a native.
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).