Tours: Explore and Observe Marco Island and Naples
One of the best ways to explore the wonderful sights and sounds that the Marco Island and Naples area have to offer is on either a guided or self-guided tour of the area’s tropical wonderland oasis.
Your options are almost endless, you can start by exploring the boater’s paradise of Keewaydin Island with a fun ride on The Bayfront Cove Runner, or experience the unspoiled treasure of the Big Cypress Swamp Walk with a guided eco-tour. Whether young or old you must catch the Dolphin Explorer to sight bottlenose dolphins and perhaps name a new one, or hop on a Segway and explore historic downtown Naples. Whichever tour or tours you choose you are sure to have great fun while learning something new about this wonderful region of southwest Florida.
Here is a great list of fun tour options for you:
Marco Island Area
The Dolphin Explorer – Rose Marina – 951 Bald Eagle, Marco Island – 239.642.6899 – dolphin-study.com
Join a survey crew aboard a 30’ catamaran on a twice daily 3-hour expedition in sighting and studying the bottlenose dolphins of Southwest Florida. Observe, photograph and a name a dolphin if a new one is sighted. Featured in National Geographic’s new book 100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life.
Island Bike Tours – 1095 Bald Eagle Drive – Marco Island – 239.348.5667 – islandbikeshops.com
Explore Marco by bicycle. Nature Tour highlights the Island’s beautiful homes and waterways, rich history, and abundant nature and wildlife. Sunset Tour is similar, but includes watching the sunset. Bicycles upright riding position and comfortable seats are easy to pedal and brake for both the beginner and experienced cyclist.
Marco Water Sports – 3 Marco Island Beachfront Locations – marcoislandwatersports.com
Experience this unforgettable guided Wave-runner tour through subtropical passages of Everglades 10,000 Islands. Explore and relax on a dolphin watch, or sunset cruise aboard the comfortable Calusa Spirit, a 45-foot power catamaran. Also offered are wave-runner rentals and parasailing adventures. Departs directly from 3 Marco Island beachfront locations.
Scootertown – 1095 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island –239.394.8400 – islandbikeshops.com
Explore Marco Island by bicycle. Offers beach cruisers, scooters, tandems, pull behind trailers, surreys, beach strollers, beach wheelchairs and more. Beach cruisers are a popular rental for lazy afternoon rides and fun for the whole family. Helmets, locks and basket provided with all rentals. Delivery and pick up are available.
Sunshine Tours & Charters – Rose Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island 239.642.5415 – sunshinetoursmarcoisland.com Offering offshore, near coastal and backcountry fishing in the beautiful waters of Marco Island. Variety of trips available daily; private and shared charters or party boat style. From novice to expert, all anglers will enjoy a fishing experience with knowledgeable and friendly guides. A Marco Island favorite since 1984.
Naples Area
Big Cypress Swamp Walk – 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee – 239.695.2428 – clydebutcher.com
Experience this great treasure on a guided 90- minute eco-tour. Knowledgeable guides point out exotic orchids, bromeliads, native birds and plenty of swamp critters. Tours offered Saturdays October – December. Private walks also available. Reservations required.
Naples Bicycle Tours – Location varies, Naples – 239.825.6344 – naplesbicycletours.com
Observe the area on a Guided Bicycle Tour. Explore Old Naples with exceptional Gulf and Bay views, restored old-style homes and modern-day architecture. Find the hidden treasures of Marco Island or experience the amazing Everglades. All equipment included for a unique and memorable bicycle outing. Reservations are required.
Naples Trolley Tours – 1010 6th Avenue South, Naples 239.262.7300 – experience-naples.com
See more than 100points of interest during a narrated tour aboard a vintage trolley. Learn the history and legends of Naples. Hop-on hop-off privileges at numerous trolley stops to eat, sightsee and shop. Two-day and monthly passes available. Special group rates and charter service also available. No reservations required.
Orange Jeep Tours – 5076 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria, 239.434.5337 , orangejeeptours.com
Engaging 90 minute narrated off-road tour through wetlands and uplands. Learn local history with an opportunity to see native wildlife including alligator, deer, bear and birds. Each custom-outfitted Jeep accommodates up to six passengers. The area’s newest authentic eco-adventure tour departs from Ave Maria’s New Home & Welcome Center.
Pure Naples Jet Ski Rentals & Tours – 1200 5th Ave S., Naples – 239.263.4949
Explore on your own. Encounter dolphins up close or adventure through the inland waterways. Journey through vast mangroves with a guided Jet Ski tour and see Naples Bay, Gordon River and coastal waters. The only rental with an unrestricted riding zone. Custom beach picnics, water and shelling adventures available daily.
See Manatees Guaranteed, 525 Newport Drive, Naples, 239.642.8818, see-manatees.com
Join captains Barry and Carol on a fascinating 1.5-hour Eco-Boat Tour into a remote manatee Everglades hideout for a guaranteed up=close and personal visit with these amazing, gentle creatures. If you don’t pay for the tour. Maximum of six passengers with fully covered boats. Reservations required.
Segway of Naples – 1010 6th Ave. S. Naples – 239.262.7300 – experience–naples.com
Zip through the streets on a Segway. Hop on and explore the beauty of Historic Downtown Naples. Their experienced tour guide narrates the history of Naples and points of interest in the area. Equipped with wireless headsets for safe, fun and informative tours. Reservations required.
Tour Keewaydin Island – 423 Bayfront Place, Naples 239.774.0061 – extremefamilyfunspot.com
Take the Bayfront Cover Runner to explore beautiful Keewaydin Island. Enjoy island music, friendly captains and padded swivel seats for 360 views along the way. Departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only.
