Jungle Prada Site Tour: Discover Tampa Bay History
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469 Ratings
St. Petersburg

Embark on a historian-led walking tour of the Jungle Prada Site, home to the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. Discover the prehistoric Tocobaga village and the landing place of Pánfilo de Narváez’s expedition. Encounter wild peacocks and native plants, and uncover the hidden side of St. Petersburg, Florida!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Petersburg - The Jungle Prada Site is the best-preserved American Indian site in Tampa Bay. The highlight of our 75-minute guided Florida history tour is a huge Tocobaga Indian midden mound and adjoining village plaza. Hidden away in the historic neighborhood known as Jungle Prada, the main mound consists of tens of thousands of ancient conch…
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What's Included
  • On-site parking available
  • 75-minute guided tour led by a historian
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attraction
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The Jungle Prada Site History Tour is a historian-led walking tour of a private seaside garden and featuring the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. The Jungle Prada Site Complex is also thought to be the landing place of the 1528 expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez, the survivors of which walked from Florida all the way to the Pacific…

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Location
1700 Park St N
Park Street North
Take Park Street to the Jungle Prada building (corner of Park Street N. and Elbow Lane N.). Drive past the JP Tavern heading towards Boca Ciega Bay. Look for our A-frame sign and orange cones in the gravel parking area on your left. The entrance gate is at the end of that parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Walter_a
Sep 16, 2024
Take the time to reflect on the past. - We arrived a bit early. David, our guide, welcomed us and introduced us to his upcoming program. Prior to our tour, we shared our interest in the tour’s land local history. We then entered the little museum containing artifacts found on the land once occupied by the Tocobaga. On the tour, David expertly presented many historical tidbits. David recounts numerous historic tales. Stories from early St Pete’s development to the archeological findings of the Tocobaga and an interpretation of how they likely lived on this land long ago. We encourage you to enjoy this tour as we did. As you walk the paths and climb to the top of the mound, imagine the people that lived so connected to the land. They literally shaped the land you will walk upon. The Tocobaga are long gone, but we of the present should appreciate and reflect on their history with this land.
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Susieque48
Sep 14, 2024
A Must Tour - The Jungle Prada tour was so well done. Very interesting with lots of history and information. The tour guide was excellent! Very enjoyable.
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70esmet
Aug 30, 2024
Loved our experience! - I really enjoyed my tour with David. He is super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic and is an amazing teacher, telling the story of the Native population from the area + the Spanish settlers who arrived there in a fascinating and engaging way. He also cares a lot about his visitors -- he checked every few minutes that my grandmother and I were doing okay in the heat! Can't recommend this tour enough, it's a really, really interesting site.
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Linda_i
Jul 29, 2024
Great tour - Our guide David was exceptional. So nice to do a tour when the person has a family history to the place. He was very nice, knowledgeable and funny. Everyone should do the tour!! It was nice to learn the history of the area. I see the peacocks going to and from work every day. We even shared our knowledge of the peacocks from Seville, when clearwater mall now stands. David's presentation was great, love the old photos he found. I hope that the property always stays in his family. All should visit the Jungle Prada tour and please donate. I always wondered about the area, as I grew up in Clearwater and we would drive to St Pete to visit family. I always passed by his family's place but actually did not know it existed until I move to S Pasadena
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Michellehb2551sl
Jul 29, 2024
Very interesting tour with tons of varied and interesting info! - David does a great job. Very knowledgeable. Infectious enthusiasm. Articulate and friendly. A great way to enhance your visit to gulf shore Florida!
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466terril
Jul 25, 2024
St. Pete hidden gem - I'm a St. Pete native who loves to learn about the history of my area. I do several local walking or biking tours per year and this has become one of my favorites!! David, who leads the tour, is a great story teller and is quite knowledgeable about the history of our area and the Southeast in general. The property itself is an amazing slice of old Florida filled with historical artifacts. Added bonus are the peacocks that inhabit the property and like to show off!
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Amanda
Jul 25, 2024
Great experience - Great experience. Very interesting. Guide was super friendly and knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions.
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Ali_p
Jul 25, 2024
Educational and Great Atmosphere - Highly recommend! Our tour guide was very conscientious of his audience, and a font of knowledge. This property is a true gem with so much important history. It is a privilege to see. Left with a refreshed respect for our land caretakers.
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399phillipb
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour! - The history of this property and the Tampa area was really interesting! David is a great host and tour guide. We had a great visit and would highly recommend!
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Ami778
Jul 11, 2024
A fantastic visit to "old" Florida. - Our 16 yr old granddaughter was visiting and we thought this would be an outdoor event she would appreciate. Well, were we surprised! The 3 of us were like sponges, so immersed in Brians' talk, walk and explanation through stories about old Florida, the Tocaboca Indians, old pottery, tools, plant identification, etc. It was a hot day but being under the canapy of old Florida foliage, we were comfortable. We would recommend this to everyone because there is so much to see and love and learn, and right on the cool bay waters.
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