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- German
- English
Trace a multi-decade urban transformation along the Hillsborough River. From working shipping channels and military outposts to illuminated art museums and restored freshwater springs, experience how Tampa turned its back around to meet the water.
- A 4.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stops and 1 audio interlude over 150 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Plan your journey from your arrival point in Tampa to Sparkman Wharf. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
From Armature Works at Tampa Heights, plan your return to your departure point in Tampa using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Sparkman Wharf
The southern anchor of the Riverwalk, transforming former cargo terminals into a public waterfront dining and recreational plaza.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tampa Bay History Center
A 60,000-square-foot museum detailing the Hillsborough River's role in trade, Indigenous settlements, and military history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
A green park incorporating Indigenous heritage and the historic 19th-century military site of Fort Brooke.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The central civic green space of downtown Tampa, constructed on the former site of a massive indoor arena.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tampa Museum of Art
A contemporary museum featuring a distinctive perforated aluminum facade that interacts with river light.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Straz Center for the Performing Arts
An over-water boardwalk section engineered to bypass land constraints behind Tampa's main performing arts complex.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A five-acre park featuring the ecological restoration and daylighting of Tampa's historic freshwater Ulele Spring.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Armature Works
The northern terminus of the Riverwalk, featuring a 1910 streetcar repair warehouse converted into a public food market and community space.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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