Ocala Walking Tours

Friday July 21- “Fireman’s Tales- The Great Fire” If you love the show Drunk History, then you are going to love this tour! Experience how Thanksgiving Day, 1883 changed the face of Ocala forever. Visit the original Fire bell, take a seat and a photo inside Ocala’s oldest fire truck, and walk the same path of the fire’s untimely destruction. July 21, 2023 tour begins at 9am, street level at the Ocala Downtown Hilton Garden Inn on the Square. Look for the Red Firetruck. Tour is approximately 2 hours. Saturday July 22- “Art & Zen” Spend a perfect Saturday morning filled with Art & Zen on July 22, 2023 @MAX (Magnolia Art Exchange) Choose your own adventure & start time. 8 AM Option*: Arrive early at the Art Park on the East side of the MAX for a gentle 45 minute Evolve Yoga Zen Flow at 8:00 am…then join us at the MAX at 9:00 am for the Ocala Walking Tours. 9 AM Option**: (2 hr) guided Ocala Walking Tours between two art galleries with a leisurely sculpture stroll on the west sidewalk of Tuscawilla park. We will experience art pieces, artist stations & hear the history and stories of the Old Union Station (MAX), gain behind the scenes access and entry, visit points of interest along the way, and explore The Old Coca Cola bottling plant (NOMA Galleries). Ocala Walking Tours’ guide will escort guests through the MAX at 9 am where you can quench your thirst with a complimentary beverage to take with you on the guided stroll. We will meander Northbound on the sidewalk from the Art Park towards the Reilly Arts Center and head west over the railroad tracks towards NOMA where a hot cup of coffee awaits. After exploring NOMA, we will head back to The Depot restaurant for a complimentary mimosa. Stay for lunch and finish off your relaxing morning with special menu items for purchase and open seating at The Depot. *Recommended $30 donation directly supports the MAX programming, instruction time of the Evolve Yoga instructor, and Ocala Walking Tours guide. **The guided tour is a leisurely 2k loop.