Historic Ybor City Food and Culture Walking Tour
Overview
Ybor City is one of the most historic and culturally unique neighborhoods in Florida, and this tour explores it through the foods and stories that built the district. Guests walk the brick streets of Ybor while visiting historic landmarks connected to the immigrant communities that shaped the neighborhood during the cigar manufacturing boom.
Along the way, tastings highlight the local flavors that became part of Ybor’s identity. By combining authentic local food with the history of the people who built the community, this experience offers a deeper look at one of Tampa’s most fascinating neighborhoods.
What's Included
- Lunch Multiple stops with food tastings tied to the cultural history of Ybor City
- Walking Tour of Historic Ybor City
- Alcoholic beverages Alcohol is not included in ticket price but is available for purchase at partner restaurant stops.
- Guide Gratuities
Meeting Location
1600 East 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Jose Marti Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Italian Club of Tampa
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ybor City
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Centennial Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Cuban Club
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vicente Martínez Ybor Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ybor City National Historic District
2 hours 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Multiple stops with food tastings tied to the cultural history of Ybor City.
- Walking Tour of Historic Ybor City.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not included in ticket price but is available for purchase at partner restaurant stops.
- Guide Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historic Ybor City Food and Culture Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historic Ybor City Food and Culture Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool SWFL. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchMultiple stops with food tastings tied to the cultural history of Ybor City
- Walking Tour of Historic Ybor City
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcohol is not included in ticket price but is available for purchase at partner restaurant stops.
- Guide Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
