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Sightseeing City Tour: Explore Tampa's Art Scene
5.0
35 Ratings
Tampa
Explore Tampa’s vibrant art, history, and scenic views on a small group city bus tour. Discover Ybor City and more in comfort.
Explore Tampa’s vibrant art, history, and scenic views on a small group city bus tour. Discover Ybor City and more in comfort.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Straz Center for the Performing Arts - Visit this venue to experience Tampa’s finest performing arts.
- Tampa Museum of Art - Catch a glimpse of “Laura with the Bun” as you pass by the Art Museum.
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - Enjoy the stunning views, splash pads, and seating available at the park.
- Central Avenue - Discover…
- Straz Center for the Performing Arts - Visit this venue to experience Tampa’s finest performing arts.
- Tampa Museum of Art - Catch a glimpse of “Laura with the Bun” as you pass by the Art Museum.
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - Enjoy the stunning views, splash pads, and seating available at the park.
- Central Avenue - Discover Tampa’s unique African American history along this street and the surrounding neighborhood, lovingly known as “The Scrub.”
- Glazer Children’s Museum - An ideal spot for children to learn something new and expend some energy!
- Sparkman Wharf - Explore the offerings of the shipping container community. Enjoy a meal, dessert, or a refreshing drink. You might even see a large cruise ship docked here!
- Tampa City Hall - Observe a local and historic landmark in Tampa.
- Bayshore Boulevard - Discover one of Tampa’s most beautiful neighborhoods, featuring large, well-maintained homes and breathtaking views of the bay. Walk along one of America’s longest continuous sidewalks and see the Gasparilla Pirate ship.
- Tampa Postcard Mural - Stop for a quick photo opportunity with one of Tampa’s best backdrops.
- Channel District - A vibrant entertainment hub in Tampa, filled with fantastic restaurants, hotels, rooftops, the Aquarium, and more!
- Ybor City - Immerse yourself in the rich history and learn why Tampa is known as the Cigar Capital of the world.
- Tampa Heights - Tampa’s oldest suburb, featuring great spots like Armature Works and creative artwork by local artists on several buildings.
- Tampa Theatre - A community landmark dating back to the early 1900s, still hosting various events and screenings of both new and classic films.
- Tampa Riverwalk - Stroll along the Riverwalk, where you’ll find more dining options, a splash pad for kids, and opportunities to join a boat tour or water taxi.
- Armature Works - A fantastic indoor/outdoor space offering a food hall and entertainment for all ages, available to visit at the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Parking fee
- Gratuities
- Parking fee
Additional Information
The Sightseeing City Tour offers an intimate experience in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus, accommodating up to 12 passengers. Participants will discover Tampa’s vibrant local art scene, delve into the historic African American neighborhood known as the Scrub, explore the renowned Cigar Capital, Ybor City, and enjoy continuous views of the Bay….
The Sightseeing City Tour offers an intimate experience in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus, accommodating up to 12 passengers. Participants will discover Tampa’s vibrant local art scene, delve into the historic African American neighborhood known as the Scrub, explore the renowned Cigar Capital, Ybor City, and enjoy continuous views of the Bay. We are delighted to assist you in exploring our wonderful city.
Location
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
West Fortune Street
Parking is available at the hotel for $20. $15 of that can be used toward a food credit at the hotels restaurant Gaudin Kitchen & Bar **Restaurant hours: 7-11a & 4p-11p** Otherwise there is hourly street parking available. Uber or Lyft is always a great option as well.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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Luis_m
Mar 16, 2025
Outstanding tour - Outstanding guide who is very very knowledgeable and very informative. I would highly recommend this tour. You will not only enjoy it , you will also appreciate Jamal positive attitude and his enthusiasm.
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C2540odmarieb
Mar 15, 2025
Good tour overall. - It was easy to book the tour. Tour was good. It wasnt’t a big group so it was easy to go to places. Jamal was accomodating and very knowledgeable.
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Thomas_v
Mar 15, 2025
Golden Rich History of Tampa & Ybor City.. - We didn’t know Tampa & Ybor city had this golden rich culture and history even after living in a Tampa suburb for 22 years. Our tour operator, Mr Jamal opened our eyes and ears wide - and excited. He is simply the best in what he does. We had one of the best 2 and a half hours of our life time!
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Spencer
Mar 14, 2025
An excellent experience!!! - The tour guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. We learned a lot and were very pleased. He took his time and answered all of our questions.
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Ray
Mar 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Bus tour - excellent tour, very good driver, explained things very well, fun to be with. highly recommend.
about 2 hours, well worth the cost
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Journey04467135522
Mar 8, 2025
Worth Your Time and Money! - Even though Jamal recently launched this company, you wouldn’t know it. So don’t skip it because it doesn’t have hundreds of reviews yet. He has done his homework to learn the history of this great city. His tour combines culture, history, and must see sites, all in the safety and comfort of his air conditioned mini bus. I learned so much on this tour! Jamal also does private shuttle pickups. As a female, I felt completely safe alone on this tour and would recommend to female groups and solo travelers, families, and seniors visiting the area… really anyone wanting to know where to go, what to eat/drink, and what makes Tampa special. Thank you Jamal and best of luck with your new business!!
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Lisa_s
Mar 8, 2025
Had an amazing time on... - Had an amazing time on this tour!! Jamal was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and took his time to give history lessons. I would definitely recommend him.
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C8658ajjamesb
Mar 6, 2025
Small bus tour - This tour is excellent the driver was very good he knew all about the city of Tampa,I would definitely recommend this tour my wife and I enjoyed it
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Travelike
Mar 6, 2025
Great Introduction to Tampa - For our first morning in Tampa we took the Small Group City Bus Tour to orient ourselves to the city. We couldn't be more pleased. Our tour guide/owner was knowledgeable, personable and answered all of our dumb questions with grace and charm. We saw the Riverwalk, Ybor City, the Port, a cigar rolling store, the famous Tampa mural, Heights Public Market, The Jackson Rooming House and all points in-between. He explained the histories and back stories of the statues, buildings, murals, hotels, bridges, causeways, and more. If you park at the hotel, you get a discount at the restaurant which we used for breakfast. Highly recommended.
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Timothy_l
Mar 6, 2025
Tour Guide was very... - Tour Guide was very knowledgeable of the area and happy to answer questions along the way. Food and drink as well as entertainment suggestions along the way.
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