Tampa History Cruise
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.
Inclusions
- History Cruise
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1450
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!
Pass By: Tampa Water Taxi Company, Harbour Island, Tampa, FL 33602
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!
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1450
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!
Pass By: Tampa Water Taxi Company, Harbour Island, Tampa, FL 33602
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 information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
sharpeibaby
July 2023
We chose a history cruise of the Tampa waterway for an afternoon sailing (12:30) extended tour. Although the guide was very communicative and informative, there are some things that we would change. Let's start with the dock area - look for "water taxi 3" not just a sign for dock 3. We were a ...
We chose a history cruise of the Tampa waterway for an afternoon sailing (12:30) extended tour. Although the guide was very communicative and informative, there are some things that we would change. Let's start with the dock area - look for "water taxi 3" not just a sign for dock 3. We were a little confused, especially since there was no boat there the first time we scoped it out. The boat itself was an old Navy diving boat - utilitarian with no comfort. The seats were hard, angled funny, and shallow. It made for an uncomfortable ride. The captain/guide gave a great overview of the area and provided water for us on a hot day. But the history was interspersed with features of the riverfront/waterfront improvements. It almost felt like an infomercial on the virtues of the riverfront area. As far as parking, Channelside garage is the closest one to the dock area. It is roughly 3 blocks away, and you'll need to pay for parking on top of your tour price. It is also used by the cruise passengers at the port, so you will be looking for parking along with everyone else. There is not much else in the area for food and drink unless it is more upscale.JRob0824
July 2023
Despite the heat that afternoon. Our overall experience was great. Our trip Captain greeted us with a smile and kept us informed on where the boat was located. Restrooms are located just in front of the meeting spot for the trip. He gave a lot of details regarding the areas history and notable si...
Despite the heat that afternoon. Our overall experience was great. Our trip Captain greeted us with a smile and kept us informed on where the boat was located. Restrooms are located just in front of the meeting spot for the trip. He gave a lot of details regarding the areas history and notable sights during the trip. He was very helpful with embarking and disembarking, especially with my 2 kids and 2 sets for parents / in-laws. Cold water bottles were provided during the trip, which was very helpful as far as staying hydrated. We would recommend this trip for anyone who wants to see a lot of sights and are not wanting to do a lot of walking. This goes for families with small children and older family members who just likes sightseeing without needing to hike all around town. Lol.Thomas_S
June 2023
The tour person was very informative and personable. Everything went good until I had to pay for parking at the parking garage. $50 to park vs $30 for the tour, ridiculous!
The tour person was very informative and personable. Everything went good until I had to pay for parking at the parking garage. $50 to park vs $30 for the tour, ridiculous!Cathy_D
June 2023
Tour guide was informative and friendly. But, the boat was jam packed and it was 90 out. We were all squeezed together like sardines. Someone even had to sit on the step. It was very uncomfortable.
Tour guide was informative and friendly. But, the boat was jam packed and it was 90 out. We were all squeezed together like sardines. Someone even had to sit on the step. It was very uncomfortable.Jill_L
May 2022
I booked this tour on Viator about 2 hrs before it was to start. I paid for parking and stood in the Florida sun for 30 minutes past when the tour was suppose to start before I finally found the phone number for the tour company. They informed me that they had told Viator early that morning that...
I booked this tour on Viator about 2 hrs before it was to start. I paid for parking and stood in the Florida sun for 30 minutes past when the tour was suppose to start before I finally found the phone number for the tour company. They informed me that they had told Viator early that morning that they weren’t running tours that day but Viator still sold me a ticket. They said Viator would issue me a refund I still haven’t received so now I lost the day, I lost the money I spent on parking, and I lost the cost of the tour. Don’t trust this company—it’s a scam.Robert_E
April 2022
Excellent boat captain. Very knowledgeable. Fun time. That's all I have to other than it was a worthwhile experience.
Excellent boat captain. Very knowledgeable. Fun time. That's all I have to other than it was a worthwhile experience.