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Central Florida · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 15 Best Historical Tours in Central Florida

30 tours

Of the 30 historical tours in this guide, these 15 are the ones to spend money on. Prices, durations and the standout detail for each sit below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the rest of the trip.

Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour

Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour - Price and timing: what $89 buys you in real terms

1.Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,210 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Walk Tampa’s historic Ybor City for up to six tastings, guided by locals. Expect real neighborhood stories and filling portions for $89.

“Cindy, our tour guide, was very knowledgable and gave a great overview of Tampa and YBOR proper. Food was plentiful and delicious.”

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Tampa History Cruise

Tampa History Cruise - Boarding and the First Minutes: What the Start Feels Like

2.Tampa History Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 823 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A 90-minute Tampa Bay history cruise with live narration, pirate tales, and water and soda, starting and ending at PWT3 in Tampa.

“Very informative...lots of information about Tampa! The tour guide was experience and helpful with specific information about Tampa.”

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Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour

Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour - Guides matter a lot here, from Steve to Max to Charlie

3.Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Shared Ybor City historic walk in Tampa with a small group, Cuban Club ticket, and street-level stories for $35 in 1h45.

“This walking tour was wonderful! A great way to learn about history in and fun and interactive way, we had a blast. Highly recommend!”

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2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes

2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes - Price and value: $41.50 for a guided day-smoother

Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup

Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup - Old St. Augustine Village and St. George Street free time

1 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes

1 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes - Wildlife spotting from a pontoon, not from a parking lot

Village Food Tours Lunch & History Tour

Village Food Tours Lunch & History Tour - Historic Cocoa Village: the route that ties food to place

7.Village Food Tours Lunch & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

A small-group lunch and history walk through Cocoa Village in Cocoa Beach, with stops at historic landmarks and multiple tastings.

“Food was great and the host too. Good overview of the area, easy walking. Would highly recommend for all ages”

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St. Augustine: Guided History Walking Tour

St. Augustine: Guided History Walking Tour - Meeting Point and What to Expect in the First 10 Minutes

Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour

Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour - Stop 2: Tampa Theatre, 1926 Grandeur You Can Actually See

9.Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

A smart, easy downtown walk through Tampa’s grand campus, historic theater, waterfront park, and river views, guided in English.

“Great tour! We learned so much about Tampa’s history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of interesting and useful information.”

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Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience

Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience - The step-by-step distillery tour (and why it helps your tasting)

Historical Bicycle Tour of Dunedin

Historical Bicycle Tour of Dunedin - Start at Tükrō Coffee Shop: Simple Logistics, Friendly Setup

11.Historical Bicycle Tour of Dunedin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Pedal through Dunedin on a 3-hour, $65 small-group tour with landmark stops, a WWII amphibious tank, and sunset views.

“Enjoyed Hammock Park and the Chapel, seeing historic homes and structures and learning the history of the area.”

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St. Augustine: Dolphin and Wildlife Historical Boat Tour

St. Augustine: Dolphin and Wildlife Historical Boat Tour - Getting to Conch House Marina, parking, and finding the right boat

Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket

Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket - The Exhibit Storyline: American Wars in Chronological Order

13.Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Skip-the-line entry to Orlando’s Museum of Military History, with a 2-hour self-paced visit through American wars and artifacts.

“Take the tour!!! There are many exhibits and a tour guide will walk you through each one and give you details that the exhibits alone will not describe. Absolutely enjoyed and we were fascinated by the discourse of our tour guide Al. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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St. Augustine Sweets & History Walking Tour

St. Augustine Sweets & History Walking Tour - Meeting Peace, Love, and Little Donuts and Starting Easy

14.St. Augustine Sweets & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

St. Augustine sweet and history tour with a local guide, five dessert tastings, and an insulated goodie bag to take home, in 90 minutes.

“Our tour guide Alex was very friendly and knowledgeable about the the history of St. Augustine! He planned the perfect tour taking us to Savannah Sweets, Whetstone Chocolates, and le macaron and we came home with a tote full of decadent sweets! What a great experience! We highly recommend!”

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Wine Tasting Experience in Historic Ybor

Wine Tasting Experience in Historic Ybor - Check-In at 1600 E 7th Ave and What Happens Next

15.Wine Tasting Experience in Historic Ybor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Sip five wines in historic Ybor City with a guided sommelier, food pairings, and plenty of Q and A in Tampa.

“The wine tasting was great, the host was very knowledgeable. The portion of wine given to sample was a good amount and we sampled a myriad of different wines. You also get a discount on bottles of wine you want to purchase.”

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