I am not a huge history lover but my husband loves it. This tour was a present from me to him. Originally I thought I was going to take one for the team but it ended up being so enjoyable I am changing my mind about history. We both loved it! Highly suggest this activity. More

Lonnie is a great guide. Knowledgeable about the city's history and entertaining without being "cheesy". The tour lasts a couple of hours and is the best part of Ybor City. More

It's rare to find a walking tour that's informational without being dry, and also engaging without being gimmicky or "lightweight." Ybor City Historic Walking Tours manages both. Not only does Lonnie have an incredible depth of knowledge about Ybor City, spanning its entire fascinating history, but he has a rare gift for storytelling that brings it to life. We knew... More

We found the history of Ybor City to be quite unique and very interesting. The guide was knowledgeable and clearly had an affection for both the past and current Ybor City. The "planned community" aspect of it's history and the "cultural clubs" were particularly interesting. As we asked a lot of questions, the 1 1/2 hour tour was over 2... More

We really had a wonderful time with guide Lonnie and you can't beat the price. He was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide, who related a fascinating history of "Cigar City" as well as Florida and the region. His comments were very natural and genuinely delivered, unlike some such guides that seem to be on auto-pilot. We highly recommend this... More

Great tour! Lonny is phenomenally engaging. He brings the history and environment of Ybor to life. So very worth the cost and then some! More

This was a great find for us. We were looking for something historic in the Tampa area. We were ecstatic to find this tour with Lonnie and were expecting lots of people but got lucky with the weather being overcast and no one else showed up. We lucked out with a private tour, but I'm sure it would have been... More

Thank you Loni for a thoroughly enjoyable tour of Ybor City. My parents, husband and I loved learning about the history of the area.... I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in history and in having an enriching experience.....Very worthwhile! More

Wear comfortable shoes and, if it's hot, bring sunscreen and a hat. Ybor City is the Spanish section of Tampa. Lots of shops, entertainment (especially in the evening) and great Spanish restaurants especially the iconic Columbia Restaurant that dates back to 1905. Most people have no idea of the many histories that Ybor went through from the time it started... More