Private Golf Cart Tour - The History of St. Petersburg
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Tour the historic streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, with a fun and engaging guided golf cart ride. Discover the city's charm as you learn about iconic landmarks such as the Million Dollar Pier, Snell Arcade, and the Vinoy Resort. This unique experience brings local history to life, making it perfect for both visitors and locals alike. Enjoy a comfortable ride while soaking in the rich stories behind each landmark, and get ready for a delightful journey through time. - Guided golf cart tours showcasing St. Petersburg's history - Visit numerous iconic sites throughout the area - Perfect for both locals and visitors looking to explore the city - Comfortable and engaging way to learn about St. Pete's charm
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Start Location: The St. Pete Pier Welcome aboard! Your ride begins at the iconic St. Pete Pier, the modern continuation of a historic tradition. The original Million Dollar Pier (1914–1967) once stood here, drawing tourists from across the nation. From this point, you'll travel through the rich history of downtown St. Petersburg and the charming Old Northeast neighborhood
This waterfront city park is located on the site of the first railroad pier in St. Petersburg, built by Peter Demens.
Snell Arcade & Central Avenue (4th Street) Snell Arcade & Central Avenue (4th Street) Look up as we pass the Snell Arcade (built 1926), a Mediterranean Revival beauty developed by C. Perry Snell. Snell played a pivotal role in shaping St. Pete's architectural identity and was the developer behind the Old Northeast neighborhood we'll explore next.
As we return toward downtown, we’ll pass Mirror Lake, once a popular swimming hole. This area houses some of St. Pete’s earliest civic buildings: - Mirror Lake Library (1915), funded by Andrew Carnegie - City Hall - St. Mary’s Church (1920s), a downtown landmark
The Vinoy Resort is an historic Mediterranean Revival-style hotel that opened in 1925 as the Vinoy Park Hotel. Over the years, there have been reports of ghost sightings and other supernatural events at the hotel.
Historic Old Northeast & Round Lake Winding into the tree-lined streets of Old Northeast, enjoy a look at well-preserved Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and Mediterranean-style homes. This neighborhood, developed starting in the 1910s, is one of St. Pete’s most cherished historic districts. Highlights include: - Round Lake Park - Brick-lined streets - Grenada Terrace (notable for its stone gates and formal design)
As we cruise past North Straub Park, note the elegant waterfront landscaping. This park is part of a visionary plan by Charles Roser and William Straub, who helped preserve the bayfront for public use. The nearby Museum of Fine Arts (opened in 1965) symbolizes St. Pete’s cultural growth.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
St. Petersburg has a lot of history and character, and Chris knows it all. He took us on a 90-minute tour in a luxury golf cart, showing us all the cool neighborhoods and explaining the city's history. An excellent way to get to know this charming city.
Great way to get oriented to the best of St. Pete, enjoy the sights and learn a little history. Great way to cover the miles in comfort! We enjoyed Chris as our guide!
Chris was very knowledgeable and extremely proficient in driving in busy traffic. Very informative, interesting, and relaxing experience.
Really good way to learn the history of St. Petersburg and Chris was very knowledgeable. There are so many hidden gems in the city. Taking the golf cart was such an easy way to get around.. I would highly recommend this trip.
He was very informative and welcoming. He picked us up promptly. The tour was great especially because it alowed us to see and learn alot about the city in a short time we had.
Tour was well informed and enjoyable. Very friendly
Excellent! Ask for Cameron!!
Very interesting tour about the history of St. Petersburg. Chris was a knowledgeable tour guide. The golf cart was very comfortable.
Informative and fun way to tour Saint Petersburg! We were able to learn, appreciate and understand the city’s history and geography in way we would have not discovered on our own.
Very enjoyable and informative! Chris was a wonderful guide!
