Uncover Tampa's haunted history with a guided ghost tour through the city’s most storied streets. Discover tales of spirits, mobsters, and dark pasts shrouded in moonlight. Keep reading for all the spooky details.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, as it involves walking on flat terrain
Wildlife
History
Tampa’s history is layered with Native American roots, immigrant stories, and a past riddled with crime, all of which feed into its ghost stories.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes respect for historic sites and incorporates local preservation efforts to maintain Tampa’s vibrant cultural landscape.
Tampa Bay Tours
Uncover Tampa's haunted history with a guided ghost tour through the city’s most storied streets. Discover tales of spirits, mobsters, and dark pasts shrouded in moonlight. Keep reading for all the spooky details.
Founded to share Tampa’s layered past, Tampa Bay Tours offers guided walking, ghost, and culinary experiences in downtown Tampa and Ybor City.
The company leads the Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour, a 90-minute exploration of Native American history, influential industrialists, and civic landmarks. For guests seeking the supernatural, the Official Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour and the Official Ybor City Ghost Tour present chilling stories about yellow fever mass graves, Native American burial sites, mobsters, and other haunted places; Ybor’s ghost tour is award-winning and includes guide accounts of local paranormal encounters. The Ybor City Historic Walking Tour traces Seventh Avenue and the neighborhood’s Cuban-American heritage, including references to the only Cuban-owned land in America and accounts of organized crime. Food-focused visitors can take the Official Ybor City Food Tour, a 2.5-hour culinary itinerary guided by local experts that samples authentic flavors and highlights Ybor City as a National Historic Landmark District.
Tours describe historical events, cultural context, and local lore drawn from publicly available records and documented accounts. Tampa Bay Tours serves families, history enthusiasts, paranormal investigators, and food lovers visiting Tampa, Florida. Reviews and local recognition emphasize clear narration, reliable scheduling, and engaging guides for the award-winning and official tours. Reservations are recommended during peak tourist seasons. Booking, pricing, and exact meeting locations are available through the company’s public booking channels online.
Tours Offered
5
Historic, ghost, and food experiences
Typical Duration
90 min – 2.5 hr
Durations vary by tour
Award-Winning
Ybor Ghost
Ybor City Ghost Tour is award-winning
Locations Served
Tampa, FL
Downtown Tampa and Ybor City
Secure a spot on a historic, haunted, or culinary tour in Tampa — check availability and book through official channels.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour covers several historic sites on foot, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Bring a flashlight
A small flashlight can help illuminate dark corners and read vintage plaques at night.
Dress for weather
Florida evenings can be warm or rainy; dress in breathable layers and bring rain gear if needed.
Arrive early
Get a good spot and settle in before the tour begins—these tours fill up quickly.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes are crucial for walking through historic streets and uneven sidewalks.
Small flashlight
Helpful for illuminating dark corners or reading signs after sunset.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in layers to stay comfortable whether it’s warm, cool, or rainy.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your walk, especially in warmer months.