45 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
5 people
English
A unique guided history tour of Tarpon Springs! This tour is the mini-version of our "Complete Golf Cart Tour of Tarpon Springs" focusing strictly on the history of the early settlement and founding of the downtown area and the Sponge Docks. The tour shares how and why Tarpon Springs became the first incorporated city in what is now Pinellas County by sharing the stories of some interesting people, seeing several restored preserved and restored buildings, and visiting some of the natural sites important to the city’s growth. Experience Tarpon Springs like the locals do in our street-legal golf carts equipped with all state required safety features, as well as upgrades for comfort and style.
Site of the original city dock. Area known as the Golden Crescent. Lined with many historic Victorian style homes.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Restored home of one of the city’s founders.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Site of the working docks that quickly grew the economy of Tarpon Springs.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Part of the Historic Downtown District.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This building was the original City Hall.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free