Tampa Riverwalk Private Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

5.0
(2 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Tampa's Riverwalk along the Hillsborough River in Tampa Bay.

We'll point out and tell you about the attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials & more that make up the beautiful Riverwalk.

Aside from the sights, you'll learn a bit about Tampa's history, the river and it's natural beauty.

Tour highlights include the Sparkman Wharf, The River Wall, Heroes Plaza & Historic Monument Trail, Sail Pavilion, Rivergate Tower & much more!

The tour also comes with fun location based trivia questions. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.

GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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What's Included

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Smartphone or tablet
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
**attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to reasons beyond our control

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour begins in the heart of downtown Tampa in front of the Florida Aquarium. It then takes you west along Channelside Drive to the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk along the Hillsborough River.

End point

Your tour ends at the historic Armature Works. Time for a well deserved break!

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The largest port in all of Florida is on your left as you make your way to the Tampa Riverwalk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    If you’re looking for family fun, music or good food, Sparkman Wharf will not disappoint!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    THE RIVER WALL. The medley comes together to create an abstract design that, at a distant glance, is intended to give the impression of actually being a river.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Cotanchobee … where the river meets the big land!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This memorial park stands in quiet and humble recognition of those brave souls who have given their lives in the name of freedom, safety and community service.

    Admission ticket free
  • Tampa Riverwalk (Pass by)

    HISTORIC MONUMENT TRAIL. As you continue walking along the riverwalk trail, you’re going to see some pretty spectacular marble and bronze statues scattered along the way.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We don’t really need to point this one out.. It's pretty obvious! Welcome to Amalie Arena, home to over 670,000 square feet of excitement!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    An incredibly unique 360-degree open-air, waterfront bar! A beautiful place to take a break, sit for a moment and simply enjoy all the excitement and action that’s taking place along the Riverwalk!

    Admission ticket free
  • 333 S Franklin St (Pass by)

    What if instead of going for a swim, paddling your canoe or kayak or hopping on a boat, you went for a bike ride down the river instead? We'll tell you all about it and you can decide!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not only is the building itself very impressive, but as you can probably see, the location is pretty fantastic as well offering guests a beautiful walk and lot’s of things to do.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This park is dedicated to the contributions the university, better known as USF, makes to the city of Tampa Bay. We'll tell you a bit about it and the university itself.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    There’s no denying, as we take in the spectacular skyline of downtown Tampa Bay, that this Riverwalk is breathtaking. But, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, Tampa’s natural beauty is pretty breathtaking, too!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This park was established to honour MacDill Air Force Base’s contributions to Tampa. It may seem pretty small, but its intention is big! We'll tell you why.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    HILLSBOROUGH RIVER....the snaking, twisting, curvy waterway we’ve been walking alongside flows through Florida from Green Swamp right into Tampa Bay.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Although designed to resemble a lighthouse, it’s become affectionately known throughout Tampa as.... we'll tell you!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The 4.5 acre garden originally showcased 5 separate pools, each with an island & palm tree.. how idyllic! Thanks to the “Friends of Kiley Gardens”, as of 2022, it’s being worked on to bring it more in line with the original vision.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The University of Tamps really is quite an interesting place with a very interesting history! If you want to explore the campus, you can cross the river at either of the bridges and take a look.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Ghosts of Plant Hall. Spooky footsteps echoing up and down vacant corridors, spectres gliding seamlessly through walls, sightings of the shadowy figure of a distinguished gentleman in a brown suit, the stories of hauntings are plenty!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stretching out to greet the Hillsborough River, like much of the Riverwalk, it uses Tampa’s breath-taking skyline as a dramatic backdrop to family fun and festivities.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Ybor, in historic downtown Tampa, just across the river from here, was established pretty much entirely by cigar manufacturers. We'll tell you about the Cuban influence still seen in this area today.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Welcome to the latest addition to the Tampa River Walk as of 2022. Hey if it’s a bit hot out, you can always head over to that giant yellow bucket full of water ... that should keep you refreshed and cool!

    Admission ticket free
  • Armature Works (Pass by)

    Take a step back in time to 1910, when streetcars were a familiar sight on Tampa streets. Perhaps you can imagine a little of the community’s excitement as this building first opened its doors. We'll give you just a bit of it's history and evolution to today.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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