Florida Supreme Court
Visit Florida’s state capital and observe our elected officials in action. A guided tour of the Senate and House of Representatives is included, as well as a visit to the Old Capitol Building. From the top of the New Capitol, you will enjoy a view of the local area. This is a “must see” trip for students studying Florida history and government.
Take time during your visit to tour the local universities: the University of Florida, Florida State University, and Florida A&M University.
Recommended places of interest
Some of the great educational destinations of Tallahassee would include the Old & New Capitol Building, Florida Supreme Court, Florida History Museum, Mission San Luis de Apalachee, Governor’s Residence, Challenger Center, Florida Caverns State Park, Florida State University, Florida A&M University. Combine this trip with an Orlando area theme park on your return.
Multi-day, multi-destination package includes round-trip transportation by deluxe motor coach, tour escort, all admission fees to sites, all meals, and accommodations at nationally recognized hotels.
Teachers are complimentary based on ratio chosen by school.
We recommend that schools contact their legislators and the Governor’s office to schedule visitation appointments.
Florida House of Representatives Chamber
Sunshine State Standards
Sonshine Educational Tours to Tallahassee include interdisciplinary learning activities and experiences that align with Florida’s Sunshine State Standards, including the following:
Social Studies (SS.A.6.3.1) The student understands how immigration and settlement patterns have shaped the history of Florida.
Social Studies (SS.A.6.3.5) The student understands how Florida has allocated and used resources and the consequences of those economic decisions.
Social Studies (SS.C.1.3.5) The student knows the major responsibilities of his or her state and local governments and understands the organization of his or her state and local governments.
Customized tours to Tallahassee can also include:
Florida A&M University
Florida State University
Governor's Residence
Florida History Museum
Challenger Learning Center
Mission San Luis de Apalachee
Florida Caverns State Park
Florida Supreme Court
Old and New Capitol Building
The Forest From The Trees, by Greg Hoffman