Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Experience the unknown as we unravel the haunted history that still haunts our streets.

Brace yourself for a chilling journey through the eerie history of our haunted sites.

Ride the waves of Tampa’s haunted past on a tour where every tide brings a new terror.

Dive into Tampa’s darkest legends as the tides pull you closer to the unknown.

Where restless spirits rise with the tide—welcome to Tampa’s most chilling ghost tour.

Join in on the fun and come on an evening of spooky stories and history.

On our Tampa Terrors Ghost Tour, your guide will share stories from the beyond.

Ghosts of the past await as we navigate the dimly lit corners of our haunted landmarks.

Our guide tell chilling tales to a group of enthusiastic guests.

Come to be told the true crime history of these haunted stops

Our guests hearing thrilling tales on our Tampa Terrors Ghosts Tour

Discover the restless spirits that refuse to fade into oblivion on our haunted tour.

Our tour is full of haunted attractions that will be sure to scare and fright!

The stories told by our guides will make you believe in the afterlife.

Feel the hair-raising energy of haunted sites where the veil between worlds is at its thinnest.

Duration1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Overview

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

What to expect

Tampa Theatre
10m

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.
10m

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.
10m

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.
10m

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.
10m

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....
10m

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.

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

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.

Additional information

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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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