Tampa History Cruise

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4:00 pm Tampa History Cruise

2 Adults x $30.77

$61.54

Approx Total

$61.54

Learn about how Tampa grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida, with 4,000 years of people living in this city. This tour takes you step by step through its evolution.

12:30pm Tampa History Cruise

2 Adults x $30.77

$61.54

Approx Total

$61.54

Learn about how Tampa grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida, with 4,000 years of people living in this city. This tour takes you step by step through its evolution.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
History Cruise
Soda/Pop
Bottled water

Parking
Transportation to/from attraction
Gratuities (optional}

Overview

One of the most picturesque harbors in Florida, Tampa Harbor abounds with history on all sides. The waterfront features museums, shipyards and million dollar homes. See the Pirate ship "Gabriella" up close, view the most beautiful building in Tampa "the Plant Hotel" and learn how Tampa became a city.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) behind the Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street. Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Henry B. Plant Museum (Pass By)

With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!
Tampa Water Taxi Company (Pass By)

With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Nebraska crew

Published on Jan, 2025

Guide was very knowledgeable and learned a lot about the buildings and area. Only complaint is that I’m short so I had to stand up a lot.

It was a great...

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a great experience. The host was very knowledgeable and hospitable. We got to see things that you wouldn't be able to see doing a tour on land.

Kenny G's Golf Trip

Published on Jan, 2025

Great Tampa cruise! Mark did a fabulous job narrating each historical part of our cruise! The weather was a cool 61° and breezy, but everything else was great!

Worth getting to know the bay

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was amazing. He was very detailed in giving us the history of the bay. He had great energy despite it being cold!

Great family fun

Published on Jan, 2025

I loved it the tour guide was great he really knew his history and kept us engaged. I highly recommend this to everyone wanting to learn more about Tampa.

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