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By Paradise Food Tours
Price is AU$175 per adult
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Overview

  • Why choose between a wildlife park, a history walk, or a gourmet meal? Our “Experience Bonita” tour combines the very best of Old Florida into one seamless, high-end afternoon. This is the only tour in Southwest Florida that pairs a farm-to-table organic tasting at the historic Shangri-La Springs with a private, curated walk through the legendary Everglades Wonder Gardens.

    Led by an expert storyteller, you’ll wander under moss-draped oaks in Riverside Park, meet rescued flamingos and alligators, and enjoy the vibrant live-music vibes and bold flavours of Sugarshack City centre. With small groups (max 12) and all admission fees included, we provide a stress-free, insider’s look at the charming “healing waters” and hidden culinary gems of Bonita Springs.

Activity location

  • Shangri-La Springs
    • 27750 Old 41 Rd
    • 34135-5605, Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shangri-La Springs
    • 27750 Old 41 Road
    • 34135, Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

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Bonita Springs FL Food & History Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$174.74 x 1 AdultAU$174.74
Total
Price is AU$174.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Generous tastings at each stop, water and dessert
  • Exclusions
    Alcohol is available for purchase to guests 21+ with valid ID.
  • Exclusions
    Drinks are available for purchase.
  • Exclusions
    Guide service charge are always appreciated.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travellers with difficulty walking or stepping up/down
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Shangri-La Springs

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We begin our journey at the breathtaking Shangri-La Springs, a 1921 wellness retreat and the site of our first culinary experience. You’ll dine at the resort’s acclaimed restaurant, Harvest & Wisdom, featuring a "farm-to-table" tasting prepared with organic ingredients pulled directly from the on-site gardens. After our meal, we’ll explore the property's medicinal springs and walk beneath the canopy of the massive Mysore Fig tree, discovering how this site became the "fountain of youth" for early Florida travellers.

Sugarshack Downtown

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Our second stop brings us to the high-energy, local-favorite Sugarshack City centre. Famous for its "Sugarshack Sessions" that have garnered millions of views online, this iconic outdoor venue is the pulse of the Bonita Springs music scene. You'll enjoy a curated tasting of their bold, signature dishes while taking in the vibrant atmosphere of the open-air stage. Your guide will share how this backyard-style venue transformed into a world-renowned music destination right here in Old Bonita.

Bonita Springs Riverside Park

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Located along the banks of the Imperial River, Riverside Park is the cultural heart of Old Bonita. We will stroll through this picturesque park, shaded by moss-draped live oaks, to see the historic Liles Hotel and the charming artist cottages. Your guide will share stories of the early pioneers and the river's importance to the town's development. It’s a perfect, breezy spot for a historical deep dive between our culinary tasting stops.

The Wonder Gardens

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the nostalgia of a 1930s Florida roadside attraction at the Everglades Wonder Gardens. This botanical paradise is home to rescued flamingos, alligators, and vibrant tropical birds. We’ll walk the jungle-like pathways and cross the famous swinging bridge. It’s a unique opportunity to capture iconic Florida photos and see the state's incredible wildlife up close—a true "hidden gem" tucked away in the centre of city centre.

Location

Activity location

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    Shangri-La Springs
    • 27750 Old 41 Rd
    • 34135-5605, Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shangri-La Springs
    • 27750 Old 41 Road
    • 34135, Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

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