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Wander Ybor City after dark with a guided, equipment-backed ghost hunt that mixes local history with hands-on paranormal tools. This two-hour, 18+ walking tourstarts and ends at SpookEasy Lounge and visits the cigar factory, Jose Martí Park and a historic church gravesite.
Wander Ybor City after dark with a guided, equipment-backed ghost hunt that mixes local history with hands-on paranormal tools. This two-hour, 18+ walking tourstarts and ends at SpookEasy Lounge and visits the cigar factory, Jose Martí Park and a historic church gravesite.
The tour begins as the streetlights of East 7th Avenue flicker on and the air cools over Tampa’s old cigar-row — a chorus of footsteps and low voices threading between brick buildings. You gather at SpookEasy Lounge, a ramshackle bar that doubles as the tour’s haunted home base, clip a detector to your belt and let the night guide you toward the original cigar factory, Jose Martí Park, an old Baptist church gravesite and other dimly lit corners where stories hang heavy.
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Operated by SpookEasy Tours · Tampa, Florida
The tour begins as the streetlights of East 7th Avenue flicker on and the air cools over Tampa’s old cigar-row — a chorus of footsteps and low voices threading between brick buildings. You gather at SpookEasy Lounge, a ramshackle bar that doubles as the tour’s haunted home base, clip a detector to your belt and let the night guide you toward the original cigar factory, Jose Martí Park, an old Baptist church gravesite and other dimly lit corners where stories hang heavy.
Ybor City grew from late 19th-century cigar factories founded by Vicente Martínez-Ybor and a mosaic of Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant communities; those smoky industrial bones set the scene for the neighborhood’s folklore. Geologically the area sits on Tampa’s flat coastal plain — the ground won’t surprise you with sudden climbs, but the historic streets and cobblestones demand steady footing. The culture is tangible: cane shops, small cafés, and a bar scene that keeps pockets of local memory alive. Expect a mix of oral history, archival details and hands-on use of EMF meters and ghost-hunting gear provided by the operator.
Practically: this is a two-hour, public walking tour (ages 18+). Wear sturdy shoes for uneven sidewalks and cobblestone, bring water and a charged phone, and plan for low light — headlamps help but the group moves mostly by streetlight. Tours are wheelchair-accessible in parts, but call ahead about specific mobility needs because of older surfaces. Book in advance, cancel 24 hours prior for a full refund, and know that the experience pairs local history with a theatrical, equipment-driven investigation rather than guaranteed supernatural contact.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for people in average walking condition; requires standing and walking up to two hours on uneven sidewalks.
No — the operator requires participants to be 18 or older for this interactive paranormal experience.
Yes — the tour supplies basic paranormal investigation equipment for group use during included stops.
Parts of the route and transportation options are wheelchair accessible; call ahead to discuss specific accessibility needs due to uneven historic streets.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; tours may cancel for bad weather or low bookings.
Ybor City began as a late 1800s cigar-manufacturing neighborhood founded by Vicente Martínez-Ybor and became a cultural hub for Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrants.
Respect historic buildings and private property during investigations, carry out any trash, and avoid disturbing greenspaces or wildlife when moving between stops.
SpookEasy Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The tour begins as the streetlights of East 7th Avenue flicker on and the air cools over Tampa’s old cigar-row — a chorus of footsteps and low voices threading between brick buildings. You gather at SpookEasy Lounge, a ramshackle bar that doubles as the tour’s haunted home base, clip a detector to your belt and let the night guide you toward the original cigar factory, Jose Martí Park, an old Baptist church gravesite and other dimly lit corners where stories hang heavy.
The tour begins as the streetlights of East 7th Avenue flicker on and the air cools over Tampa’s old cigar-row — a chorus of footsteps and low voices threading between brick buildings. You gather at SpookEasy Lounge, a ramshackle bar that doubles as the tour’s haunted home base, clip a detector to your belt and let the night guide you toward the original cigar factory, Jose Martí Park, an old Baptist church gravesite and other dimly lit corners where stories hang heavy.
Ybor City grew from late 19th-century cigar factories founded by Vicente Martínez-Ybor and a mosaic of Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant communities; those smoky industrial bones set the scene for the neighborhood’s folklore. Geologically the area sits on Tampa’s flat coastal plain — the ground won’t surprise you with sudden climbs, but the historic streets and cobblestones demand steady footing. The culture is tangible: cane shops, small cafés, and a bar scene that keeps pockets of local memory alive. Expect a mix of oral history, archival details and hands-on use of EMF meters and ghost-hunting gear provided by the operator.
Practically: this is a two-hour, public walking tour (ages 18+). Wear sturdy shoes for uneven sidewalks and cobblestone, bring water and a charged phone, and plan for low light — headlamps help but the group moves mostly by streetlight. Tours are wheelchair-accessible in parts, but call ahead about specific mobility needs because of older surfaces. Book in advance, cancel 24 hours prior for a full refund, and know that the experience pairs local history with a theatrical, equipment-driven investigation rather than guaranteed supernatural contact.