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Ybor City is one of the most historic and culturally unique neighborhoods in Florida, and this tour explores it through the foods and stories that built the district. Guests walk the brick streets of Ybor while visiting historic landmarks connected to the immigrant communities that shaped the neighborhood during the cigar manufacturing boom.
Along the way, tastings highlight the local flavors that became part of Ybor’s identity. By combining authentic local food with the history of the people who built the community, this experience offers a deeper look at one of Tampa’s most fascinating neighborhoods.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tours meet by the statue of Vicente Martinez Ybor at Centro Ybor, near El Centro Español de Tampa, Tap House Ybor and Jimmy John's (1600 E 7th Ave E-113, Tampa, FL 33605)
Itinerary
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1Jose Marti Park
José Martí Park is a small but deeply meaningful historic site in the heart of Ybor City. The park is dedicated to Cuban writer, revolutionary leader, and national hero José Martí, who played a key role in Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain. The land itself is considered Cuban soil and serves as a symbolic connection between Cuba and the Cuban immigrant community that helped build Ybor City. Today the park features a statue of Martí and historic markers honoring his legacy and the neighborhood’s Cuban heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Italian Club of Tampa
The Italian Club of Tampa was established by Italian immigrants who came to Ybor City during the cigar manufacturing boom. Built in 1918, the club became the center of Italian cultural life in the neighborhood, hosting celebrations, community gatherings, and social events that preserved traditions brought from Italy.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ybor City
Guests will visit the Ybor Factory Complex. It stands on the site of Vicente Martinez Ybor’s original cigar factory built in 1886. This factory helped establish Ybor City as the “Cigar Capital of the World,” employing thousands of cigar workers who helped transform the area into one of the most diverse immigrant communities in Florida.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Centennial Park sits at the heart of Ybor City and serves as a central gathering place surrounded by historic buildings and local businesses. The park honors the neighborhood’s immigrant heritage and provides a space where visitors can experience the culture, history, and lively atmosphere that define Ybor City.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Cuban Club
The Cuban Club is one of Ybor City’s most recognizable historic landmarks and a symbol of the Cuban immigrant community that helped shape the neighborhood. Founded in 1902, the club served as a mutual aid society providing healthcare, education, and social support to Cuban cigar workers and their families. The grand building hosted theater performances, community gatherings, and cultural events that helped preserve Cuban traditions in Ybor City.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This is the meeting spot for the tour. The statue of Vicente Martinez Ybor honors the founder of Ybor City and the entrepreneur who helped transform Tampa into the Cigar Capital of the World. In the 1880s, Ybor moved his cigar manufacturing operations to Tampa and established the community that still bears his name. Today the statue stands as a tribute to the vision and industry that created one of Florida’s most historic neighborhoods.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Walking Tampa's most Iconic neighborhood. Stopping along the way for history storytelling. Tour stops at 4 different local partners for food and coffee tastings tied to the immigrant cultures that helped build Ybor City. Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany. Local guides take you through the rich history of Ybor City and the different food stops give a nod to each of the 4 cultures. Come hungry--Leave knowing Ybor City
2 hours 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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