Orlando City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
Overview
See the real Orlando beyond the theme parks with a guided city tour that blends natural beauty, local culture, and iconic landmarks. Cruise across Winter Park’s gorgeous Chain of Lakes on a relaxing boat tour, then enjoy free time along charming Park Avenue—famed for its boutique shops, European-style cafés, and tree-lined streets.
Your tour guide brings the city to life with stories and history as you explore downtown Orlando, stop for photos at Lake Eola, and discover how the city grew from citrus groves into a vibrant cultural hub. With a final visit to Disney Springs for world-class dining and shopping, this full-day tour shows you the Orlando that locals love.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chain of Lakes Scenic Boat Cruise
- Licensed Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Gray Line Orlando provides hotel and resort pickups for this tour. Pickups are available from select hotels and resorts only—we are unable to collect from private residences, vacation homes, condos, or Airbnb/villa properties. Gray Line Orlando will contact you by 3:00 PM (EST) the day before your tour to confirm your exact pickup time and location. If you have not received your pickup details by that time, please contact us.On the day of travel, please wait outside the main lobby entrance of your selected hotel or resort. Your driver-guide will arrive in a Gray Line Orlando vehicle and uniform. If you do not see the vehicle within 5 minutes of your scheduled pickup time, please contact our office immediately for assistance.
What To Expect
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Downtown Orlando (pass by)
Lake Eola Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scenic Boat Tour
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Downtown Winter Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Disney Springs
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only).
- Local Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Chain of Lakes Scenic Boat Cruise.
- Licensed Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Orlando City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Orlando City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chain of Lakes Scenic Boat Cruise
- Licensed Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
