Locally-Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in Street-Legal Golf Cart
Description
Join us for an exciting and informative journey through the vibrant city of Tampa, guided by a Tampa native and University of Tampa Graduate. Your guide will bring you an unmatched depth of knowledge and passion for the city as you explore the city on our brand-new street-legal golf cart. Your guide will share Tampa's rich history and the city's plans for the future while stopping along the way for photo opportunities at our most iconic landmarks. We will provide true insider knowledge and leave you with the best-kept secrets of dining, entertainment and exploration, ensuring that your amazing experience in Tampa extends beyond the tour as well.
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The University of Tampa is a private university located in downtown Tampa, Florida. The campus is known for its beautiful Mediterranean-style architecture, with many of its buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The history of the University of Tampa is closely intertwined with that of the iconic Plant Hotel, which now serves as the centerpiece of the university's campus.
Hyde Park is our charming historic neighborhood featuring craftsmen and bungalow homes from the early 1900’s. Located on peaceful tree-lined streets, if you love architecture, this is sure to be a favorite portion of the tour!
The Tampa Riverwalk is a scenic pedestrian trail that stretches 2.4 miles along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, Florida. The Riverwalk offers stunning views of the river and the city skyline, and it's dotted with public art installations, water fountains, parks, and numerous dining and entertainment options.
Channelside is a vibrant entertainment district located on the water in downtown Tampa. Channelside is home to the Amalie Arena, the newly built Water Street & Sparkman Wharf, and the Florida Aquarium!
Tampa Theatre is a beautifully restored historic movie palace located in the heart of downtown Tampa. The theatre's atmospheric architecture and stunning interior design make it a must-visit destination for film lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike.
Bayshore Boulevard is a picturesque waterfront street that stretches along Tampa Bay for 4.5 miles. The boulevard is lined with stately homes, towering palm trees, and stunning views of the water and downtown skyline.
Armature Works is a historic building turned food hall and event space located in the trendy Tampa Heights neighborhood.
The Tampa Convention Center is a modern event venue located in downtown Tampa, the center is known for its stunning waterfront terrace and state-of-the-art facilities.
José Martí Park is a small, historic park in Tampa that is officially Cuban territory, gifted to Cuba in 1956 to honor the friendship between Tampa and the Cuban people.
The Tampa Mural is a vibrant and colorful public art installation located in the heart of downtown Tampa and is a perfect photo opportunity! The mural covers the entire side of a building and features a mix of iconic Tampa landmarks and images, as well as nods to the city's rich history and culture.
When passing through Ybor City, you will get to see unique architecture, street art, and learn about its history as a hub for immigrant workers and the cigar industry. Ybor City offers a glimpse into Tampa's past while showcasing its vibrant present.
Sparkman Wharf is a vibrant waterfront destination in Tampa featuring open-air dining, craft beer, live music, and scenic views of the Garrison Channel.
The Tampa Bay History Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum on the Tampa Riverwalk showcasing 12,000 years of Florida’s history through interactive exhibits.
Amalie Arena is a large, modern indoor arena in Tampa that hosts NHL hockey games, concerts, and major sporting and entertainment events.
King Corona is a historic Ybor City café and cigar shop known for its hand-rolled cigars, Cuban coffee, and relaxed sidewalk seating perfect for people-watching.
The Ybor City Saturday Market is a lively weekly open-air market offering fresh produce, local crafts, artisanal foods, and live entertainment in the heart of Tampa’s historic Ybor City.
Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest port, serving as a major hub for cargo shipping, cruise ships, and economic trade in the Tampa Bay region.
The Ritz Ybor is a historic theater and nightclub in Tampa’s Ybor City, known for live music, events, and vibrant nightlife.
The Straz Center is a premier performing arts venue in Tampa, hosting Broadway shows, concerts, opera, and other live theater productions.
The Henry B. Plant Museum is a historic former luxury hotel in Tampa that now showcases Victorian-era artifacts and tells the story of railroad magnate Henry B. Plant and the city’s development. Your guide will explain how this connects to Plant Hall at UT
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(312)
It’s one of the best tours I’ve taken. Our guide Jim was fantastic. He was enthusiastic about Tampa. I highly recommend this company tour guide. Jim was knowledgeable about the history and was worth the money. This is a legitimate company.
I highly recommend this tour to get to know Tampa! Alexander was full of knowledge, very kind, helpful, prompt and funny. I learned a lot about the history of Tampa and also places to go and see!
I love to take a tour on the first day of arriving in a city I have never been to before. The rain threatened to cancel the tour, but we timed it just right and avoided getting wet. Gina was great in making contact with us and giving instructions on where to park and where to meet up with her. She was even prepared with rain ponchos in case it did rain! Gina is extremely personable and is very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The tour covered a large area of many things you would want to see and know about Tampa. Ybor City was so interesting and I loved the chickens just roaming free. This tour was a wonderful experience and Gina gave us great ideas for experiences we want to make sure to make time for and also great food recommendations. Don’t miss out on this tour! It was excellent! Thank you Gina!
Amazing experience! Learned so much amount Tampa and the different areas. Definitely want to come back and explore Tampa. Got there early so had a drink at The Tea at Rialto, unexpected cute place. Afterwards we went into Hidden Springs Ale Works and had a drink, so good and friendly! Tampa is a friendly city! One suggestion, have clip on fans to put on golf cart for hot days. Book the golf cart, 100% worth it.
Jim was an awesome tour guide and this golf cart tour was one of the best tours we’ve joined. The golf cart is comfortable and the pace is perfect to take in the sites and history. Jim seemed to customize the tour for my history buff Momma. He provided so much information and we saw so much. This was a 5+ tour!
We have been to Tampa a few times. We were able to see areas we never knew about. Now we have more places to visit next ti.e we are here.
My tour guide was excellent, he gave sooo much history of Tampa.. Even though I was the only one on the tour he was sooo amazing with the way he explained and showed different spots to eat, drink and hangout.. it’s a 10 out of 10 will recommend and will do it again whenever im back in Tampa…
Nice way to see the highlights of Tampa in short amount of time. The golf cart made it feel more personal than a bus .Our tour guide was fantastic.
Thank you so much for joining us! We're so glad you enjoyed seeing Tampa by golf cart—it really is one of the best ways to cover a lot of downtown while still keeping the experience personal. We'll be sure to pass your kind words to your guide!
Our guide, Jim, gave us an excellent tour of downtown Tampa. We learned so much about Tampa's history and current happenings. We'll worth taking this tour!
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed learning about Tampa's history and neighborhoods. We hope you'll join us again the next time you're looking for fun things to do in Tampa!
Learned a lot about the city. Our guide Alex was informative with a sense of humor. It was a fun experience.
We're so glad you had a great experience with Alex! He has a knack for mixing local history with plenty of laughs, and we're happy that came through during your tour. Thanks again for choosing our Tampa golf cart tour!
