Discover Tampa's historic Ybor City through a flavorful 2.5-hour food tour led by local guides. Dive into the neighborhood's rich history, hidden culinary gems, and vibrant culture in this unforgettable experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
This activity requires only light walking; no special fitness level needed.
Wildlife
History
Ybor City was founded in the 1880s, primarily by Cuban and Spanish immigrants who built a thriving cigar industry—one of the largest in the world at the time.
Conservation
Efforts in Ybor City focus on maintaining its historic architecture and supporting local businesses to ensure the district’s unique character endures.
Tampa Bay Tours
Discover Tampa's historic Ybor City through a flavorful 2.5-hour food tour led by local guides. Dive into the neighborhood's rich history, hidden culinary gems, and vibrant culture in this unforgettable experience.
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 involves moderate walking on uneven streets, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring a small notebook
Keep track of interesting stories and flavors; it’s a good way to remember your favorite spots.
Stay hydrated
Carry water with you, especially if visiting during warm months.
Arrive early
Get there a few minutes before start time to register and settle in.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy shoes are best for walking along the historic streets and cobblestones.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the outdoor walking portion.
Hat and sunscreen
Protection from the sun enhances comfort during the tour.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture the vibrant sights and moments along the way.