Winter Park Mister Rogers Walking Tour

Welcome to our Winter Park neighborhood on this beautiful day! While many well-known celebrities have passed through this storied village over its rich history, probably no one impacted, and was impacted by, Winter Park more than Fred McFeely Rogers, lovingly known the world over to millions of people as the unforgettable host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for over 50 years now.
Come along on our Mister Rogers Walking Tour as we visit the heart of town where Fred and his lifetime sweetheart, Sara Joanne Byrd Rogers, fell in love while in college and spent many years later in life. You’ll learn the fascinating story of how this humble man from Latrobe, PA connected with Winter Park and began a lifetime ministry of service.

Walk in the same places that Fred and Joanne did through different seasons of their life, and then wrap your visit up with a one-hour boat tour of Winter Park, passing by some of the places that you visited by land and others further away from the walking tour!

Meeting Point

401 S Park Ave

401 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA

Tours which depart after 5:00pm or on Sundays originate from the benches in front of the City of Winter Park Administrative Building, located at 401 South Park Avenue (southwest corner of South Park Avenue and West Lyman Avenue), Winter Park 32789.

151 W Lyman Ave

151 W Lyman Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA

Tours departing before 5:00pm, Monday – Saturday meet in the lobby of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Building, located at 151 W Lyman Avenue, Winter Park 32789.

What's included:

• 1 Hour Cruise Along the Canals and Lakes of Winter Park.
• 90 Minute – 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in the Winter Park Footsteps of Fred Rogers.
• Legendary tales of Mister Rogers’ time in Winter Park as a student and humble TV celebrity.
• 10% discount for your next Original Orlando Tours adventure (valid for 30 days).
• Stories about Winter Park and Rollins College, important places to the Rogers.
• Earn SUNNY PERKS REWARDS.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Winter Park

Winter Park, Florida

On this fascinating Winter Park history tour, you’ll learn why this picturesque village became (and still is!) a mecca for wealthy businessmen, politicians, celebrities and their families over the years, as you wander along with the shops, restaurants, and historic buildings along Park Avenue, the thriving center of town. Wandering under the treed canopies and passing European-styled cafés, we’ll recount the personal stories of this Central Florida treasure and share the intriguing history behind the walls you see.

2 hours

Scenic Boat Tour

312 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA

After visiting a number of Mister Rogers' sites, this tour concludes with an additional boat tour of several Winter Park lakes and canals, including a cruise by Rollins College and the home that Fred lived in while he was a student at the school. You'll also see soaring mansions and native wildlife on this relaxing close to your tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included