Fort Myers Guided Tour

Delve into the local history of Fort Myers with this approximately 90-minute guided tour of the town's river district . Enjoy a walking tour listening to the anecdotes and stories of Fort Myers' founders and, together with your local guide, wander through the narrow streets of the town. Learn about the history of this town that was once a Civil War fort and take a break along the way to enjoy Fort Myers' many historic sites and buildings .

During this historic tour, you'll stroll along the main avenues of the town. Throughout the various streets, you'll be taken deeper and deeper into Fort Myers' past. Thanks to your guide and his educational narrations of local history, you will learn that the historic downtown area of the city was once the site of a Seminole, an Indian tribe that settled on the Florida peninsula.

After being a Civil War fort, it became a dusty cattle town until the construction boom of the Roaring Twenties. Through urban depression, post-World War II prosperity and decline, this town eventually became the charming city we know today.

Along this tour through the heart of the River District, you will take breaks at:

• The Franklin Shops, an artisan shop with eclectic jewellery that you can explore on your own.
• Florida Repertory Theatre, a theatre company as exquisite as Broadway.
• And the Fort Myers Art Center, a beautiful neoclassical building built in 1933.

In addition to all this, you'll also learn about the iconic figures who founded Fort Myers, as well as their endless bickering, ambitions and rivalries. Discover the history of this revitalised frontier fort, admire the tenacity of the founders, and stroll through the town's pretty streets while admiring its beautiful architecture.