Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour

5.0 (3 reviews) Tampa, USA
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Duration55m - 1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Ybor city was built by Cuban, Spanish, Italian and Jewish immigrants looking for a better life. Go at your own pace. the tour never expires. This is a Smart Phone Guided Walking Tour App Location Aware Tour.

Why take this tour?
- Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires.
- Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready.
- Listen again after taking it in person.
- Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmosphere.

It was here, in the town built by the world’s largest cigar factory, the people found freedom, hope and prosperity.

On this solo walking tour, you’ll discover Ybor’s Cuban, Jewish, Spanish and Italian past. You’ll see the historic buildings, the best and most historic restaurants, learn why the chickens run free, how the people of Ybor helped Cuba fight for independence, see the land owned by Cuba, hear about the Cubano’s immigrant history, and learn the story of its people.

What's included

  • the tour never expires and you can listen to the virtual tour after the on location tour
  • Tour on our Walking Tour app
  • go anytime and at your own pace
  • no food, water, entrance fees or in person guide.

What to expect

  1. The Cuban Club
    Pass by
    The tour starts outside of the Cuban club, you'll learn it's history.
  2. Pass by
    We will walk along old Ybor Square building, the largest Cigar factory at one point, and hear how it made Tampa famous.
  3. Jose Marti Park
    10m
    We will stop at Jose Marti Park and hear the story of the Jose and how he became the Apostle of Cuban Independence
  4. Pass by
    We will stop outside the Ritz, the famous club, and learn it's history.
  5. 10m
    We will walk through Centro, one of the most popular spots in Ybor City, and see shops and hear it's story.
  6. 10m
    The tour walks through Centennial Park, you'll learn about why the chickens are allowed to run free (legally) and the immigrants that came here.
  7. Ybor City Museum State Park
    Pass by
    The tour stops outside the museum and you'll hear the history of the houses and cuban bakery.
  8. Pass by
    The tour stops on the sidewalk of 7th street and you'll learn the history Jewish immigrants that came here looking for freedom. This area used to be known as “Princes of 7th Avenue".
  9. 5m
    The tour ends at the oldest restaurant in Florida, and the best Cubano in all the land.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside of the Cuban Club, you'll hear about Jose Marti, and how the Cubans were united by this club.

End point

The tour ends at the famous Columbia, the best place, and oldest, to get a Cubano. You'll learn the history of the Cubano, and how immirants from many countries came to make it.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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