Featured Partners
Original Orlando Tours has worked with, and highly recommends, the following partners:
Corporate Partners
ICON Park
8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Whether you’re excited to try all of our amusement park rides or you’d rather sample cuisine from our dining establishments, there’s something for you at ICON Park. We’re proud to be a popular stop for tourists and locals alike, all looking for a place to enjoy the evening or a weekend with friends. As you narrow down which Orlando attractions you’d like to visit, be sure to keep ICON Park on your list.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Today, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is a community institution that actively supports economic success in our community. The Chamber unites business owners, community leaders and residents through unique events and programs. Whether the Chamber is providing educational opportunities, encouraging attendance at an event or advocating at City Hall, everything we do is with you, our members, in mind.
British American Chamber of Commerce
The BACC is a business network dedicated to connecting businesses and individuals. From our unique vantage point location with the large resident population of UK nationals and over 1.7 million visitors each year we can connect executives, businesses and the public.
The BACC champions our member’s ideas, interests, people and values. Through combination of high quality networking events and educational seminars we facilitate business communication and advocacy; and we help our members grow and sustain their relationships, influence and businesses.
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32839
The Mall at Millenia, Orlando’s luxury shopping destination, provides an unparalleled shopping experience with 150 stores, services and eateries, including 40 market exclusive stores. This stunning center features an array of luxury boutiques and in-demand brands, including: Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton Men’s, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Apple, Sephora, Ted Baker London, Abercrombie & Fitch, Under Armour, H&M, plus Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s department stores. World-class dining options include The Capital Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s, Brio Tuscan Grille and Earls Kitchen + Bar.
Eat and Play Card – Orlando
More than just a money saver: We don’t just help you save money – we can also help you navigate a new city. Places like Orlando and New York can often overwhelm people with choices: “where should we eat?”, “what should we do?” and “where should we go?” Eat and Play Card helps simplify those decisions by helping you short-list places to consider and rewards you in the process with some potentially huge savings. Why go to one steakhouse and pay full price, when you can visit one that’s equally as good, if not better, and save 20%?
Media Partners
TravelMag
At TravelMag we make travel our business, so that you can take pleasure in discovering off-the grid destinations from around the globe. Our writers offer fresh, unique perspectives in the form of travel essays and in-depth local guides that go beyond the guide book. Our mission is to fuel your sense of adventure, inflame your imagination, and inspire you to daydream, while providing all the information you need to make that dream a reality. All you have to do is pack your bags!
12 Fun Things to Do in Orlando
See The Sights Tours
See The Sights Tours is one of the fastest growing tour companies in London. Our team has over 10 years experience leading tours and arranging travel itineraries in cities across the world along with travelling to over 50 countries worldwide. With extensive knowledge on all aspects of the tourism industry, amongst our team we can lay claim to leading tours for large groups, international corporations and even celebrities!
We also set the highest possible standard for ourselves, our tour guides and in the way that we operate. We are constantly looking at ways to improve our business, offer new and exciting products whilst contributing to the overall travel community that we know and love.
In setting these high standards, we have built a team that is passionate about London, in providing a high quality tour experience and demonstrating an exemplary level of customer service every single day. We recognise just how lucky we are to work in the travel industry and the opportunity to live in one of the world’s great cities and we hope that, by taking a tour with us, you’ll love London just like we do!
Hotels
The Alfond Inn at Rollins College
300 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Alfond Inn at Rollins College is the choice in stylish boutique hotels in Winter Park, Florida that opened in 2013 and recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – Best hotel in Florida: 2014 – 2019.
Your choice in boutique hotels, The Alfond Inn showcases The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art for Rollins College, which is part of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. A member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX collection, The Alfond Inn has a AAA Four Diamond Rating.
The 112 room boutique hotel includes the award-winning Hamilton’s Kitchen restaurant, a pool and fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. It is 15 minutes from downtown Orlando and 30 minutes from Walt Disney World and Orlando International Airport.
Come visit us at The Alfond Inn so our friendly and knowledgeable hotel staff can show you why our boutique hotel offerings are the best in Winter Park, Florida.
Park Plaza Hotel
307 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The endlessly inviting Park Plaza Hotel is a European style retreat nestled in the heart of Winter Park’s chic Park Avenue district. Located directly on the avenue, guests are surrounded by an abundance of dining, shopping, history and culture. Personal service and genuine hospitality are the tradition of the Park Plaza Hotel. Each of the hotel’s 28 guest rooms and suites offers modern comfort and unique furnishings. Built in 1922, this boutique hotel has carefully preserved the simple elegance of Winter Park and serves as one of its most gracious landmarks.
Quality Inn and Suites Orlando
626 Lee Road, Winter Park, FL 32810
Surrounded by a selection of restaurants, our Quality Inn & Suites® Winter Park Village Area combines a convenient setting with dependable, friendly service. Our Orlando hotel offers inviting accommodations and many amenities, including free hot breakfast and free WiFi, so you’re sure to get more for your money. Just minutes away from Mead Botanical Garden and the Orlando Museum of Art, our hotel offers the value of spacious guest rooms with premium bedding, a flat-screen TV and a personal coffee maker. For those travelers who like to stay active, a seasonal outdoor pool is available, as well as a fitness center.
Restaurants
310 Park South
310 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Established in 1999, 310 Park South makes its mark along Winter Park’s historic and lively Park Avenue. Enjoy a quick lunch while out shopping or a leisurely dinner with friends and family. We are open seven days a week and offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday. You will feel right at home with our cafe style seating, great food, extensive wine list and full bar. We are committed to serving only the highest quality and freshest foods, always prepared to your desired taste. Relax and enjoy our award winning “New American” cuisine and our professional service with a personal touch. Outside dining is available and reservations are always welcome.
In 2008 the addition of 310 Lakeside overlooking Lake Eola in downtown Orlando gave us many more ways to serve you. We are now your choice for weddings, special occasions, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, company events and more.
blue on the avenue
326 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
blu on the avenue is a seafood restaurant located in Winter Park, FL featuring fresh, made to order, sushi, seafood, brunch, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat for your lunch meeting, or if you want to spend a couple hours in the evening sipping cocktails and eating an amazing meal, blu on the avenue has you covered.
Our menus feature fresh seafood, sushi, salad, sandwiches, and entrees that are all made from scratch and fresh-to-order. Over 24% of our produce is purchased locally.
BoVine Steakhouse
319 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Bridge Restaurant
155 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Dolce Thorton Park
500 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
Ole Red Orlando
8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 @ ICON Park
More Than a Restaurant. We’re more than a venue and, hell, we’re more than a restaurant. Ole Red is THE full country experience that will get your ass and your taste buds boot scootin’ with what we like to call 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes, and signature drinks… all inspired by the boss man himself: Blake Shelton.
Just show up. You’re gonna love what happens next.
Sloppy Joe’s
8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 @ ICON Park
The official beginning of Sloppy Joe’s Bar, the famous and infamous Key West saloon, was December 5, 1933–the day Prohibition was repealed. The bar was destined to go through two name changes and a sudden change of location before it would become Sloppy Joe’s, seen by millions of visitors to Florida’s southernmost outpost. It was Hemingway, a favorite patron from the start, who encouraged its name change to Sloppy Joe’s. Today, the same authentic, relaxing, fun and friendly atmosphere that so many have grown to love lives on in every Sloppy Joe’s location.
Tin & Taco
8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 @ ICON Park
OUR MISSION: We want our people to enjoy life, be presented with great opportunities, and enjoy every single day. We want to make a positive impact in our community, by supporting causes that help the communities where we live and work.
OUR VALUES: We believe in only serving the best food, top quality and freshest of ingredients. We are real people with real values. We are proud of our hard working employees, who are family to us. We are always trying out new menu items to keep customers happy and coming back for more.
Umi Japanese Fusion
525 S Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Umi offers a unique twist to the Japanese cuisine found here in Central Florida. The chefs prepare each menu item utilizing meticulous methods starting from the preparation all the way down to the execution. Presented to you are bold dishes that express refinement and art. Let yourself be treated to a gastronomic dining experience and share dishes with your friends and family cooked from our authentic robata grill, kitchen and the sushi bar. Experience the Japanese and worldly flavors that have inspired the menu.
Specialties
The Ancient Olive
324 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Highlighted by its premium extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, this epicurean adventure includes tastings of its various specialty foods among an array of unique culinary gifts, all found in the ambiance of a fine art gallery. The tasting room At The Ancient Olive features 55+ premium single varietal and flavored extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. We have been awarded for our excellence in quality and education.
Avenue A Eatery
Winter Park Farmers Market
Freshly made Latin Inspired Vegan food with an incredibly authentic taste. #colomvegan Catering service and pop-ups throughout Central Florida!
Choulala Pastries
340 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Choulala propose to you the best traditional French pastry products. Ambassador of this inheritance, the famous Chou is celebrated throughout the year, in a multiplicity of salt or sweet variety.
Gelato-Go
513 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Our secret is the meticulous search of the best ingredients used in each of our recipes, imported from our homeland of Italy or fresh fruits grown by local farmers. We serve you a healthy and quality product which contain only natural and artisanal components. Taste our products is to feel the delicious & true flavors of Italy with less calories!
We’re eager to share our family traditions with you — and welcome you to the family, too.
iCafe Dé Paris
8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 @ ICON Park
Welcome to Orlando’s own French cafe, serving incredible coffee, authentic crepes, and French delights from morning till night.
le macaron
213 N Park Ave Suite I, Winter Park, FL 32789
Our true French macaron is made with the finest gluten-free ingredients, no preservatives and is about 80 calories each. Beyond the signature macarons, our menu includes gourmet chocolates, French gelato, classic French pastries, European style beverages and homemade candies. Some locations may also serve a variety of wine and sparkling wine.
Rocket Fizz
520 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shops are one-stop shops for all of your soda pop and candy cravings. There are thousands of bottled soda pops and candies from all over America, including some from other galaxies. The gigantic selection will launch you back in time to when you were a kid–even if you are over a hundred light-years old. And if you are a kid, don’t plan on growing up when you are inside of a Rocket Fizz store. Rocket Fizz is a lot of fun and nostalgic. There are hundreds of retro and gag gifts, and concert posters and movie posters, and tin signs too. The inventory is always expanding, just like outer-space. So if you want to have fun then fly on over in your space ship and cruise around a Rocket Fizz universe.
Attractions
Scenic Boat Tour
312 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through three of the seven lakes and two, narrow man made canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain.