This year we are excited to offer EXPO attendees the opportunity to participate in a number of off-site tours to experience the unique attractions and mobility options within Palm Beach.
All tours will be held on Thursday, June 13.
Tours are non refundable, name changes will be allowed of provided prior to Monday, June 10. Below you will find more details on each offering:
Alert! Some tours overlap. Please check the times and locations carefully to ensure you can attend. Thanks!
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Price: $50.00
Max capacity: 20
Join us on a culinary journey through the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach! Dive into the vibrant flavors of South Florida, uncover hidden culinary gems, and explore the city’s rich history – all in one unforgettable gastronomic adventure. This isn’t just a food tour – it’s your ticket to tasting the true spirit of West Palm Beach. You’ll visit 5 restaurants in 1 day, learn about and try incredible tropical fruits, feel the ocean breeze as you bite into a mouthwatering fish taco and taste the best key lime pie in town! If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and dive fork-first into an authentic foodie adventure, there’s no better way to do it than with us. Food Tourism is a top-trend in travel, join us for a food tour and find out what all the buzz is about!
Note: Please meet at the tour desk in the lobby of the Hilton at 10:45 a.m. This tour will be plenty of food for a large lunch. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk between the 5 restaurants. One cocktail is included in the journey, additional cocktails are available for purchase.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Price: $45.00
Max Capacity: 20
Palm Beach is home to many of the wealthiest and most famous people in the world and is equally rich in history and architecture. Delight in a 120 minute partially-narrated and entertaining Intracoastal Waterway Sightseeing cruise of the beautiful Palm Beaches aboard Visit Palm Beach’s 50′ Catamaran ‘Hakuna Matata’! This excursion gives you the opportunity to see & hear about the mansions of the world’s most rich and famous along with their equally impressive mega-yachts. Also enjoy up close views of the riches of a different kind, as you cruise past some of the Palm Beach’s beautiful barrier islands full of tropical flora and fauna that also call the Palm Beaches home. Enjoy all of the above in a relaxing environment that allows you to move about, take photos and enjoy the comfortable breezes. Beautiful 120 minute boat ride for all ages. Beverages available for purchase onboard.
Note: Please meet at the tour desk in the lobby of the Hilton at 11:30 a.m. No outside food or drinks allowed onboard the Hakuna Matata Catamaran.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $0.00
Max Capacity: 25
Join Palm Tran's bus maintenance and operations staff to tour their transit facility located in downtown West Palm Beach. This tour will include in-depth discussions around Palm Tran’s daily bus operations and maintenance routines. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
Note: Please meet at the tour desk in the lobby of the Hilton at 10:30 a.m.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $0.00
Max Capacity: 20
Brightline is a high-speed train service that operates in Florida, with stops in Miami, Aventura, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. If you are staying around the Miami or Ft. Lauderdale area, you can get to West Palm Beach in just about an hour. The area around the Brightline station in West Palm Beach is pedestrian-friendly, so you can easily explore it on foot. Join Brightline staff to tour their West Palm Beach facility located centrally in West Palm Beach. This tour will include in-depth discussions around Brightline’s daily rail operations. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
Note: Please meet at the tour desk in the lobby of the Hilton at 10:30 a.m.
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and its members believe that mobility is a basic human right. From work and education to life-sustaining health care and human services programs to shopping and visiting with family and friends, mobility directly impacts quality of life.