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Reserve your spot today!
Depending on which Historic Walking Tours or Sightseeing Tours you select--Historic Downtown Plant City, West Tampa "Ciudad de Cigars," beautiful downtown Tampa, or the Latin Quarter of Ybor City--you will enjoy a fun-filled one and a half-hour walking tour while learning about some of the area's most interesting and historic sites. Gary G. DeSantis, Ph. D., US History 20th c., MA American Studies is your docent and guide to local history. Dr. DeSantis is a former lecturer at several state colleges and universities including: Florida State University, University of South Florida, Florida Southern College, and Hillsborough Community College. As a resident of Tampa for over thirty years, let him enthrall you with his comprehensive knowledge of local history.
Stroll the picturesque tree-lined streets of Plant City's Downtown Historical District. See how H. B. Plant's Railroad changed the course of West Central Florida and made his namesake the "Strawberry Capital of the World."
Visit the ethnic enclave of West Tampa and witness how entrepreneur Hugh MacFarlane lured cigar factories, along with Cuban, Spanish, and Italian workers to Florida's one-time fifth largest city.
Walk the streets of downtown Tampa and re-live local history from its Native American beginnings to Spanish explorers and to the founding of Fort Brooke in 1824 and beyond.
Step back in time and explore the multi-ethnic paella that is Ybor City--named for famed cigar magnate V. M. Ybor. Learn how this bustling factory town put Tampa on the map.
See the newest sites in Downtown St. Petersburg as well as reliving the days of old tourist destinations in the town once known as "the City of Green Benches."
Check out Downtown Bradenton and its connection from frontier Florida through the late-20th century.
Enjoy Historic Walking Tours and Sightseeing Tours of the Bay area's most memorable streets--whether Plant City, Tampa's Downtown, Ybor City, West Tampa, Downtown St. Petersburg, or Downtown Bradenton-- and have fun while learning about the area's past in an informative tour that will delight out-of-town guests as well as pique the curiosity of local residents. While this is a fun and informative walking tour, Dr. DeSantis is a trained and accredited historian dedicated to giving you an authentic social and cultural history of the area's past. Tours begin at stated starting time regardless of weather conditions. You are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella along with a bottle of water to hydrate yourself properly.
Tour begins @ McCall Park 100 N Collins St.
A tour of Plant City's downtown historic districts. Reservations required.
Tour begins @ McCall Park 100 N Collins St.
Tour begins @ Oaklawn Cemetery 606 E. Harrison St.
A tour of Tampa's downtown historic districts. Reservations required.
Tour begins @ Oaklawn Cemetery 606 E. Harrison St.
Tour begins @ Villa Bros. Park on 700 N. Armenia Ave. across from Fort Homer Hesterly Armory.
See West Tampa's once glorious cigar factories, stately multi-ethic clubhouses, and other local sites of historic value. This tour is offer...
Tour begins @ Villa Bros. Park on 700 N. Armenia Ave. across from Fort Homer Hesterly Armory.
Tour begins @ Italian Club 1731 E. 7th Ave.
Go back in time and discover the multi-ethnic enclave and neighborhood of Ybor City's cigar factories.
Tour begins @ Italian Club 1731 E. 7th Ave.
Call or e-mail to schedule walking tour of Downtown St. Petersburg
Tour begins @ Club Detroit 16 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Call or e-mail to schedule walking tour of Downtown Bradenton
Tour begins @ Downtown Bradenton Post Office 824 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
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Yes. Reservations are required. To make call 850-567-1009. You will receive a text or e-mail confirmation.
All tours cost $20 for adults; $10 for children 6-12; and FREE for children under 5 with a paying adult.
No. Cash only accepted; payable when the tour meets.
We tour in all sorts of weather. Make sure to dress accordingly and bring an umbrella.
Plant City tour meets at McCall Park 100 N. Collins St. Downtown Tampa tour meets in front of Oaklawn Cemetery 606 E. Harrison St./N. Morgan St. West Tampa tour meets at Villa Park 700 N. Armenia across from Fort Homer Hesterly Armory (currently JFF of Tampa). Ybor City tour meets in front of L'Unione Italiana 1731 E. 7th Ave. St. Petersburg tour meets at Club Detroit 16 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Bradenton tour meets at Downtown Bradenton Post Office 824 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
All tours are 90 minutes.
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