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Daytona Beach: First in Speed

Half day tour: Why it is "The World's Most Famous Beach"

 
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East Central Florida United States private tour, personal tour
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I Googled "The World's Most Famous Beach" and the first page of results was entirely Daytona Beach related. If the omnipotent internet says it is true, it begs the question. Why?

Welcome to the Central Florida coast city of "Big" Bill France, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Vince Carter. The city of Bike Week, Speed Week and Spring Break. A city that continues to push the limits of man and machine.

Let me show you this unusual place where technology meets nature. Besides the obvious sights that everybody needs to see like the Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier. I'll take you outside the tourist stops to show you life along the ocean's edge.

How often will you ever be in Daytona Beach? Make the most of your time. Come away with a greater appreciation of how physical geography combined with automotive technology to transform a sleepy beach town into "The World's Most Famous Beach".

If you have the time, please consider the full day tour. Book a Daytona Beach tour today!
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  Itinerary:
As a private driving tour, our itinerary is customizable to fit your needs and interests. There will be plenty of photo opportunities.

Here is the proposed route:

- Jackie Robinson Museum: The trials of the man who integrated baseball
- The Universities: Bethune-Cookman, Daytona State and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
- Daytona International Speedway: The World Center of Speed
- Casements: Winter home of John D. Rockefeller
- Daytona Beach Bandshell: Made completely from coquina
- Back to our starting point

Customize: You may elect to stay longer at a few locations, or crank up the tempo to get a grand overview of this region.

Weather: Rainy season is May through August. Showers typically occur in mid to late afternoon. We have many options to keep you dry and thoroughly engaged in your tour.
  Where and When:
Meet up location: Meet up location: In the Daytona, Ormond or New Smyrna Beach areas, I will come to your hotel. This 4:00 hour tour starts at 9:00 AM. I request that all participants be in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before start time.
I will be the gentleman holding a sign with the last name of a party member.
Alternative plan: If you are driving to the Daytona Beach area, I recommend that we meet at 103 East Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. It is the parking lot by Jackie Robinson Ballpark on City Island. Once across the bridge, please turn right, and park by the water way. The baseball park will just be to your south. Same time schedule as above.
End location: We will return to the starting point.
Duration: 4 hours
In Daytona Beach, we can get started at 9:00 AM any day of the year. We can adjust based on temperatures and precipitation.
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  Pricing:
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TOUR PRICE:  (duration 4 hours)
155 USD (for up to 6 people)
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  Estimated Local Cash Needed:
20 USD - Lunch, snacks, shopping and personal
  What's Included:
My services as your personal tour guide with start to finish transportation and printed materials for this tour.
Daytona Beach with a private tour guide.
  What's Extra:
Small admission fees are not included in these prices. Food is not included.
  Details:
Tour #: 11990
Tour Type: Youth and Family, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural
Transportation Method: This is a driving tour. I will use a late model Mazda Mini Van that is well maintained and sparkling clean. This is a driving tour. I will use a late model Mazda Mini that is well maintained and sparkling clean. I can accommodate 1 to 6 travelers. IF YOUR GROUP IS LARGER, I HAVE ACCESS TO A LATE MODEL VAN ACCOMMODATING UP TO 14 TRAVELERS. PLEASE MESSAGE ME AND ASK FOR A CUSTOM TOUR.
Activity Level: Light
Friendly: Yes.
You must enjoy walking short distances and be able to get in and out of my car.
Kid Friendly: Yes. Central Florida is the theme park capital and children are welcome. I have a lot to share and will make it fun and memorable for the younger tour members. We prefer children to be three years or older. Please, no infants.
In Florida, passengers under the age of five need to be secured in a government-approved child restraint or safety seat.
If needed, we have two child safety seats available for guest use. Please advise.
Language(s): English (fluent), Spanish (basic) explanation
Maximum travelers: 6
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"Jack provides a personal, informative tour. He is very accommodating and an easy personality to spend time with. The Da,..." [more]
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