Central Florida · TAMPA BAY & YBOR CITY TOURS
74 tours
Ybor City was built by Cuban and Sicilian cigar workers and still eats like it, while the Riverwalk and the bay handle everything else Tampa does well. Here are the 15 trips worth the drive across I-4: food walks, history cruises, zip lines and aquarium tickets, priced and timed.
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.”
Deluxe street-legal Tampa golf cart tour from Harbour Island with small-group stops at Ybor City, Bayshore Boulevard, and the Tampa Postcard Mural.
“We are Tampa natives and still loved the tour. Our guide was lovely. She accurately explained the history at each location while navigating with ease.”
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.”
Guided ziplining over Tampa Bay with 5 lines, a 200-foot suspension bridge, and a rappel, in about 2 hours from Oldsmar.
“Brett and Hannah were extraordinary, loved the whole experience. My one recommendation would be that you don’t have to pull up on the handles, they’re just for steering.”
Downtown Tampa visit to the Florida Aquarium with otters, sharks, stingray touch, and a Coral Reef Gallery, 2 to 3 hours.
“My husband and I decided to visit the aquarium. We were really impressed. We experienced the hands on experience with the rays. Very exciting even for the 55+ crew. They also have a jellyfish interactive. We were there at the daily opening and some of the inhabitants were being fed. Yet another unexpected experience. Exhibits were clean and the animals didn’t disappoint. It was as if they were following the script during the entire visit.”
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!”
A 1.5-hour narrated cruise in Tampa Bay to spot dolphins and manatees, plus soda and water, from the Tampa Bay History Center.
“Lots info on dolphins and area. Only saw a couple of dolphins fins. Not the guides lack of trying. Nice ride.”
Cruise the Hillsborough River on a Tampa tiki boat. BYOB floating tiki bar, Bluetooth music, coolers, and skyline views.
“So much fun! We had a blast enjoying the music, sipping cocktails, and chatting with the captain. An amazing experience at a very reasonable price.”
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay all-day access with top coasters and a huge African-themed zoo, plus optional Serengeti Safari and multi-park upgrades.
“Seamless - Recd tickets on app within seconds. On both days showed tickets on my phone and entered within seconds at both parks. Loved the parks”
Ride a deluxe electric golf cart through Tampa for 2 hours, hitting waterfront, Ybor City, arts districts, and Bayshore with a local guide.
“Brenda was our guide and local knowledge was informative & fantastic - it’s a fabulous way to get a quick and fun orientation of the area, TEN STARS”
Street-legal Tampa golf cart tour with an expert local guide, photo stops, and a smooth downtown loop. Small group, great value.
“The weather was great. The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and was happy to answer all of our questions. He was quick to offer suggestions of other things to do in Tampa.”
Cruise Tampa Bay near Davis Islands for celebrity homes, dolphin chances, pirate ship stories, and real Tampa history on a small 1.5-hour boat tour.
“Hard seats…diesel smell…more tour of Davis Islands and Derek Jeter’s house…boat is very old with no restroom or handicap access”
Tampa Bay CityPASS is a $149 9-day mobile ticket with prepaid entry to Busch Gardens, the aquarium, ZooTampa, and more.
“Minimum parking fee $32. Nothing but roller coasters and a small collection of African animals and birds. Don’t recommend for seniors.”
Sunday Ybor City food tour with 4 to 5 tastings, cafe con leche and Cuban sandwich, plus history at Jose Marti Park.
“Sarge was a wonderful tour guide and shared the rich history of Ybor. The food was fabulous. Loved all of it. Bring a doggy bag there is a lot of food to consume and you might want to take”
Haunted Tampa Booze and Boos in Ybor City: a 2.5-hour ghost-and-pub walk with a costumed guide, drinks for purchase.
“Our tour guide was the best! She had us laughing and all were having a great time. Would do it again.”
