Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours

4.6
(136 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted streets of Tampa with our thrilling ghost tour!

Guided by a local expert in both Tampa’s rich history and its ghostly lore, you'll explore a mile of the city’s most iconic and eerie locations.

Begin at the Tampa Theatre, a 1926 Mediterranean Revival marvel where the air is thick with whispers of unexplained noises and ghostly apparitions. Next, visit the Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, an opulent 1927 Spanish Revival and Art Deco blend, where reports of spectral encounters add an unsettling layer to its grandeur. Then, explore Le Méridien Tampa, a restored 1905 courthouse renowned for its neoclassical elegance and tales of haunting phenomena.

Though we can't enter private buildings, the atmosphere around you is thick with the lingering energy of those who once walked these grounds.

Join us for a night of thrilling tales and ghostly encounters that will haunt your memories long after the tour ends.

What's Included

Documented accounts of historic hauntings
Intensely researched true stories of haunted history
Professional and Courteous Guides
Gratuities
Food and Drink
Motorized Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All Ghost Tours meet at the Old Tampa Theater at 711 N Franklin Street. Look for your tour guide who will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    First stop is the Tampa Theatre, a stunning example of Mediterranean Revival architecture that has enchanted audiences since 1926. With its opulent interior, featuring ornate plasterwork and a faux-starlit sky ceiling, the theater is also known for its ghostly legends, including reports of eerie noises and spectral apparitions that add an intriguing layer of supernatural mystery to its storied past.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Once the tallest building in Florida, The Floridan Palace began construction in 1926 - this hotel held prestigious accommodations to cater to the upper class of society. It survived a world war, the Great Depression, and mafia conspiracies.... Hear the eerie tales of what still haunts the grounds today.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Here is the site of the old Federal Courthouse, constructed in the late 1800s. It was here that a prolific Mafia gangster testified against his fellow criminals. While he wasn't murdered on the grounds - his spirit is still intimately connected. Find out more on this haunted trek through Tampa.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Many visitors report experiencing an uneasy feeling of being watched. Some say a young woman in a white dress lingers here and the ghosts of former Mayors. Hear the spooky tales of unexplained encounters.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    In the 1800s the Old Florida House Hotel stood here. During a severe epidemic of Yellow Fever, the hotel became a place of quarantine. The exact number of those who died at the old Florida House Hotel will never be known. One thing that is for certain is that they do not want to be forgotten about....

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    This creepy location has a way of harnessing negative energy and drawing in malevolent spirits. Innocent bystanders report hearing screams or the banging on boarded up windows when passing by. On some silent nights others have sworn to hear crying or a voice whispering for help. Listen to other eerie sightings and spooky haunts of this historic building.

    10 minutes 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
Supplied by Tampa Terrors By US Ghost Adventures

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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