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

Tampa, US
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Highlights

  • Explore Ybor City's rich immigrant history
  • Discover historic buildings and restaurants
  • Learn about the influence of Cuban, Jewish, Spanish, and Italian communities
  • Go at your own pace with a location-aware tour
  • Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with professional narration and music

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.

Meeting point

2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa, FL 33605 , United States

End point

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.

Meeting point

2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

The Cuban Club

The tour starts outside of the Cuban club, you'll learn it's history.

2

1300 E 8th Ave

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

We will stop at Jose Marti Park and hear the story of the Jose and how he became the Apostle of Cuban Independence

Duration 10 minutes
4

The Ritz Ybor

We will stop outside the Ritz, the famous club, and learn it's history.

5

Centro Ybor Station (#2)

We will walk through Centro, one of the most popular spots in Ybor City, and see shops and hear it's story.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Centennial Park

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.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Ybor City Museum State Park

The tour stops outside the museum and you'll hear the history of the houses and cuban bakery.

8

The Buchman

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

Columbia Restaurant

The tour ends at the oldest restaurant in Florida, and the best Cubano in all the land.

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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

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    Start outside the Cuban Club.
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    Don't miss the oldest restaurant, Columbia.
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    Try the famous Cubano at Columbia.
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    Pause for drinks at local cafes.
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    Visit nearby shops in Centro.

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