Ybor City Historic Walking Tour

United States

1h45

Guided visit

Experience description

Dive into the fascinating story of Ybor City on this 1-hour 45-minute, historical, guided, walking, or wheeling tour!

Explore the rise of Ybor City, from its humble beginnings as swampland to a booming center of cigar production. Learn about the immigrant tabaqueros ...
Dive into the fascinating story of Ybor City on this 1-hour 45-minute, historical, guided, walking, or wheeling tour!

Explore the rise of Ybor City, from its humble beginnings as swampland to a booming center of cigar production. Learn about the immigrant tabaqueros (cigar makers) who built this city, and the role it played in major historical events. You'll even hear tales of Teddy Roosevelt and Cuban revolutionary leader José Martí walking these very streets!

Led by our award-winning guides, this tour will bring Ybor City's unique history to life. It's the perfect way to understand the heart and soul of this vibrant district.

You can see prices and book your visit at the Ybor City Historic Walking Tour website.

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Transportation

    Transportation not included

  • Places

    Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

    Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

  1. Starting point: 1603 E 7th Ave, Tampa. We meet at the statue of Vicente Martinez Ybor at the 7th Ave entrance to Centro Ybor (7th Ave and 16th St.).

    Flexible

  2. 1

    Ybor City Historic District

    Flexible

  3. 2

    The Cuban Club

    20 minutes

  4. 3

    Ybor City

    1h30

  5. End point: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Flexible

Free

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

  • Cleaning measures

    Enhanced cleaning protocol

  • Safety measures

    Local authorities safety protocols followed by all staff members

  • Social distancing measures

    Social distancing measures in place

    What's included

  • Tour Guide

    What's not included

  • Ground transportation

Important information

  • Spoken language(s): English.

  • There is no restriction of any kind regarding this tour.

Policies

Cancellation and modification policies differ depending on the chosen activities. Please click here to check out the policies that apply to your selection.

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