There’s nothing wrong with being a tourist in your own backyard, especially a backyard packed with cool stuff like the state of Florida. With that being said, Nothing helps you discover more about where you live than a good local tour and the Sunshine State has its fair share. Some are clearly better than others, so here are a few we think every Floridian should do at least once.

Merritt Island Bioluminescence Tour Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Titusville | 321-268-2655 In the cooler months, the comb jellyfish here are known to light up when disturbed, putting a beautiful bioluminescence show for kayakers on this tour, which costs $38. Photo via A Day Away/Facebook
Florida Caverns Tour 3345 Caverns Road, Marianna | 850-482-1228 Take this 45-minute tour and witness dazzling formations of limestone in one of the few dry caves in a state park. Tours are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Photo via Visit Tallahassee/Facebook
Chocolate Kingdom Tour 9901 Hawaiian Ct., Orlando (also located in Kissimmee) | 407-705-3475 These 45-minute tours through a cacao tree greenhouse, a chocolate museum and a bean-to-the-bar factory are one of the few things perfect for date nights and field trips alike. You can even customize your own chocolate bar by the end if you’re feeling peckish. $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids. Photo via International Drive Orlando/Facebook
A self-guided tour of the Dali Museum 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | 727-823-3767 Observe and admire the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s art at your own pace. The best part about this one is, because it’s self-guided, once you pay the $24 admission fee, it’s free. Photo via pch2nd/Instagram
Everglades Airboat Tour 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale | 954-434-8111 Catch a glimpse of an alligator in the wild as your airboat sweeps over the blades of grass in this protected and iconic part of Florida. Did you really live in or visit Florida if you didn’t see the Everglades? Children are $18, adults are $29. Photo via evergladesholidaypark.com
Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery Tour 111 Busch Drive, Jacksonville | 904-751-8117 Details of state-of-the-art brewing technology as well as a crash course on the history of Budweiser (and complimentary tastings) make up this comprehensive brewery tour. $10 for adults, $5 ages 8-20, free for younger kids. Photo via Elise Gills/Instagram
Wild Dolphin Cruise 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa | 813-273-4000 For 75 minutes, you can explore the abundance of wildlife that thrives in the Tampa Bay region, including their Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The tour is $39.95 if you buy online, and that price includes admission to the Florida Aquarium. Photo via flaquarium.com
Jungle Queen 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | 954-462-5596 The Jungle Queen hosts a variety of sightseeing tours to choose from. Morning tours, dinner & show tours and evening sightseeing tours make up just a few attractions in the Jungle Queen’s catalog. $25 for adults, $14 for kids. Photo via Tia Florida/Facebook
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour Kennedy Space Center, SR 405, Titusville | 855-433-4223 Behind the gates of America’s space exploration programs lie the restricted areas, launchpads and the Vehicle Assembly Building responsible for our most historic missions. All in our great state. Daily admission is $40 for kids, $50 for adults. Photo via Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex/Facebook
Littlle Havana Food Tour 1000 5th St., Miami Beach | 786-942-8856 Take in Cuban culture through food on this 2 ½ hour tour that will let you feast on picadillo empanadas, sip mojitos, and indulge in guava pastries as you learn about the history and culture of a vibrant neighborhood. $59 for adults and $49 for children. Photo via biginexcursions/Instagram
Miami Pirate Duck Tour 1680 Washington Ave., Miami | 305-623-2637 Duck tours are perfect for people who want to experience Miami by land and by sea. These boat/bus hybrids will take you on a 90 minute tour of some of the best tourists spots Miami has to offer, including Star Island. $30 for adults and $20 for children. Photo via Miami Pirate Duck Tours/Facebook
Millionaire’s Row Cruise 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami | 305-379-5119 For 90 minutes, take in the fresh air and sunny, luxurious views of Biscayne Bay with a guided tour of Downtown Miami, Fisher Island, South Beach and the homes of the rich and famous. $19 for kids, $27 for adults. Photo via Irene Carter/Facebook
Old Town Trolley Tour of St. Augustine 167 San Marco Ave, St Augustine | 904-829-3800 Over 500 years of British, Spanish and American rule can leave its mark on a city. In St. Augustine, the cultures converge near the Fountain of Youth, the oldest continuous European settlement in the United States. $52 for adults, $29 for children. Free for kids under 6. Photo via Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine/Facebook
Orlando Balloon Rides 44294 US Highway 27, Davenport| 407-894-5040 This holiday season, beat the view from any roller coaster and take a scenic hot air balloon ride of the The City Beautiful from $69 for kids and $165 for adults. Photo via Orlando Balloon Rides/Facebook
Palm Beach Segway Tour 330 Clematis St., West Palm Beach | 561-283-8818 For $75, you can ride along the West Palm Beach Waterfront and Palm Beach Island for 2 hours on a segway while getting interesting tidbits about the scenery and landmarks you’ll see on the way. Note, you must be at least 14 years old. Photo via AGuyOnClematis/Facebook
River Ventures Manatee Tours 498 S.E. Kings Bay Dr., Crystal River | 352-564-TOUR The crystal-clear waters of Crystal River form the perfect natural aquarium for you to swim with manatees in and impress your out-of-state visitors. $54 per person. Photo via kylegreene3/Instagram
Key Largo Snorkeling Tour 102840 Overseas Highway, Key Largo | 305-451-2220 You don’t have to go all the way Down Under to enjoy beautiful coral reefs. This tour offers a look at some situated just offshore of Pennekamp State Park. With fresh water rinse onboard and comfortable seating, this is snorkeling at its finest. $34 for adults, $25 for kids. Photo via Sundiver Snorkel Tours/Facebook
Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours 8045 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala | 352-351-9477 Witness lakes, cliffs, and massive canyons as you zip through the air on 9 different zip lines, while your guide gives you all sorts of tidbits about the area’s nature, wildlife and history. The full tour is $96, with a shorter version (only 5 zip lines) available for $59. Photo via The Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours/Facebook
WWE Performance Center: All Access 5055 Forsyth Commerce Road | 1-866-993-7467 Every 2 months or so, World Wrestling Entertainment opens up their training facility for a full day of behind-the-scenes experiences, including breakfast with the superstars and a complete tour of the facility, followed by the ability to help produce an NXT live event. Not for the money conscious though, as the exclusive experience will cost you $1499 a person. Photo via WWE Performance Center/Facebook
Air Force Fun Helicopter Tour 12211 Regency Village Drive | 407-842-1446 Get a unique perspective of Orlando’s most famous attractions including Epcot, The Orlando Eye, and SeaWorld as you fly on one of 6 available helicopter tours. Prices range from $25 to $125. Photo via airforcefun.com
Art Deco Walking Tour 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach | 305-672-2014 Spend an hour and a half admiring the notorious Art Deco architecture that has made Miami iconic in film and television while hearing about the city’s rich history. $25 per person. Photo via Art Deco Tours/Facebook
Hemingway Home Tour 907 Whitehead St., Key West | 305-294-1136 Experience the life of one of America’s most well-known authors as you tour his old home. While you’re here, make sure you look out for the almost 50 cats that live outside and inside, many with six toes, just as Hemingway’s had. The tour lasts 30 minutes and costs $13 for adults and $6 for children 6-12. Photo via English Literature/Facebook
Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boat Tour 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs | 352-261-5840 Get a unique viewpoint of the Silver River’s wildlife and vegetation through the glass bottom of a boat. Especially exciting are the tons of feral monkeys that can be seen on the tour, the largest wild population in Florida and one of the only places to see them. $25 for adults and $20 for youth and seniors. Photo via Recalculating./Facebook
Ybor City Historic Tour 1600 E 8th Ave., Tampa | 813-505-6779 Ybor City is considered a melting pot of cultural diversity. Highlights of the 2-hour $20 tour include visiting the only Cuban-owned land in the U.S. and learning the game of Bolita. Photo via Ybor City/Facebook
Mount Dora Ghost Walk 100 Alexander St., Mt Dora | 352-602-0783 Hear about Mount Dora’s most exhilarating (and often hilarious) ghost stories, urban legends and myths in this hour-long lantern-led tour. $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Photo via Visit Mount Dora/Facebook