Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour
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Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour

By Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour
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See the historic site of Fort Brooke, where Presidents Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor would fight the Seminoles in their military years. The beautiful “Plant Hall” where Henry B. Plant competed dollar for dollar with Henry Flagler for elegance. As well as the Hotel Floridan Palace, The Tampa Theatre, and many more. Come along a 90-minute stroll through the shade and learn why Tampa is one of the most unique cities in America.
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Ages 0-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 90–120 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Gift Shop
What's not included
  • Please bring your own water


Start:
  • 104 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
    We meet at Ft. Brooke Garage (Street car stop #11) in front of The YMCA Downtown. The Tampa Street Car is free to ride and is the perfect way to meet us for your tour.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 369692P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 369692P2

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    • 104 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
      We meet at Ft. Brooke Garage (Street car stop #11) in front of The YMCA Downtown. The Tampa Street Car is free to ride and is the perfect way to meet us for your tour.
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    Beverly W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    The guide was phenomenal! He was knowledgeable, articulate, and occasionally, humorous and animated! Having grown up in Tampa he was able to add his own experiences to the rich Tampa history. The tour was just the right duration, never hurried or not interesting. We will definitely consider more tours like this.
    Written November 9, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to see you again for another tour. Reach out anytime.
    Written November 10, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    kdogs8
    Saint Louis, MO26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We live in Lakewood Ranch (just south of Tampa), but decided to be tourists in our own city. We loved the history of Tampa tour with Elizabeth. She was very warm and knowledgeable and had some fun stories to share. We also discovered some new places we want to go back and see. Highly recommend for both tourists and locals if you want to learn some of the history of our area.
    Written December 6, 2023
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    M des
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Friends
    As a Tampa native, it is nice to see the interest in our great city.
    Very informative based on the history of Tampa. Our guide Elizabeth, did a great job of creating a visual of past events, that, will hopefully encourage more people to learn our history from humble beginnings to now! Take a tour learn some history!
    Written January 5, 2023
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    Mark L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    This is a great tour. I was particularly interested in the Woolworth's on Franklin Street where the sit-ins of 1960 took place, leading to the desegregation of lunch counters all over Tampa. (My play on the subject - "When the Righteous Triumph" - opens at Stageworks downtown on March 17). I was also fascinated by the stories of those great blues and jazz artists who performed in Tampa, and by the tales of the Tampa Theatre from its inception at the start of the talkie era in movies, to its various transformations up to the present. I hadn't known about the bolita system in Tampa, and the criminal subculture that kept it going for years, and I was impressed with the guide's mention of the Native Americans like Osceola who figured prominently in our Florida history.

    The walk was easy and comfortable. Highly recommended!
    Written January 4, 2023
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    Sherri M
    Newville, Pennsylvania, United States55 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dustin was knowledgeable about Tampa, especially the building history. I’d love to have more information about the entire history of the city and its vibrancy now - biggest industry, etc. Weather was lovely - he gave a great restaurant recommendation for dio - Modern Mediterranean!
    Written March 7, 2024
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    Christopher R
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Friends
    My favorite part of the Downtown Tampa Historic Tour
    Was learning of the historical significance of the Tampa theatre.The restoration and preservation of this building is a crowning jewel in Tampa History.
    Also learning of the bravery and integrity of those young African Americans who stood up for their rights with peaceful sit-ins at the lunch counter of what was then the downtown Woolworth store.
    As a musician, I was also delighted to see the memorial man-hole cover that relives that golden jazz and blues era by depicting the fabulous jazz artists that visited and delighted Tampa residents with their music.
    Written January 3, 2023
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    Vivian
    7 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Solo
    This walking tour was average. I was the only one on the tour which was somewhat awkward. Elizabeth was friendly & knowledgeable about Tampa history. She did struggle with names of individuals during her story telling. It lasted 60 minutes and was a casual pace.
    Written October 5, 2023
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    Hello, I apologize for the awkwardness of the 1 person tour. We offer them to anyone who would like to book, and sometimes that means just one ticket is sold. Come back again at a discounted rate and we will make sure you have a fantastic time. Give us the chance to make it right and I assure you it will be done.
    Written October 17, 2023
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    kathleendm24
    Fort Lauderdale, FL14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Couples
    This is a great tour that gives an overview of downtown Tampa with so many fun facts and stories, whatever opinion you originally had of Tampa will change entirely! Elizabeth was great, giving restaurant recommendations and answering our questions throughout! P.S this tour is dog friendly :)
    Written April 29, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Omar A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    I had a great time learning about the history of Downtown Tampa from our tour guide Elizabeth! The tour was informative and entertaining, filled with stories making it feel like a blast from the past. From the Tocobaga tribe to the mysteries of who killed JFK, Tampa has a rich history. I'm happy to have gone on this tour. 10/10 recommend. Thank you, Elizabeth.
    Written January 30, 2023
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    Early Childhood D
    Orange, NJ3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    This great walking tour is a must do when in Tampa! Our guide Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and excited to share all the interesting history of downtown Tampa. We had a great time learning so much about this beautiful city. Again, Elizabeth took extra time to answer questions from the group; she was fantastic!
    Written February 5, 2023
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