55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Ybor city was built by Cuban, Spanish, Italian and Jewish immigrants looking for a better life. Go at your own pace. the tour never expires. This is a Smart Phone Guided Walking Tour App Location Aware Tour. Why take this tour? – Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires. – Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready. – Listen again after taking it in person. – Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmosphere. It was here, in the town built by the world’s largest cigar factory, the people found freedom, hope and prosperity. On this solo walking tour, you’ll discover Ybor’s Cuban, Jewish, Spanish and Italian past. You’ll see the historic buildings, the best and most historic restaurants, learn why the chickens run free, how the people of Ybor helped Cuba fight for independence, see the land owned by Cuba, hear about the Cubano’s immigrant history, and learn the story of its people.
The tour starts outside of the Cuban club, you’ll learn it’s history.
• Admission Ticket Included
We will walk along old Ybor Square building, the largest Cigar factory at one point, and hear how it made Tampa famous.
• Admission Ticket Included
We will stop at Jose Marti Park and hear the story of the Jose and how he became the Apostle of Cuban Independence
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will stop outside the Ritz, the famous club, and learn it’s history.
• Admission Ticket Free
We will walk through Centro, one of the most popular spots in Ybor City, and see shops and hear it’s story.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The tour walks through Centennial Park, you’ll learn about why the chickens are allowed to run free (legally) and the immigrants that came here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The tour stops outside the museum and you’ll hear the history of the houses and cuban bakery.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour stops on the sidewalk of 7th street and you’ll learn the history Jewish immigrants that came here looking for freedom. This area used to be known as “Princes of 7th Avenue”.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour ends at the oldest restaurant in Florida, and the best Cubano in all the land.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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