Locally-Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in Street-Legal Golf Cart
by Ahoy Tours
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This locally guided Tampa sightseeing tour lasts between ninety minutes and two hours and takes place in a street-legal golf cart. A licensed local guide, who graduated from the University of Tampa, leads the tour and uses a microphone so all participants can hear the commentary clearly. Sunscreen and bottled water are provided, and there are scheduled bathroom breaks during the route. The tour begins at the University of Tampa campus, known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and its connection to the historic Plant Hotel. It continues through Hyde Park, a historic neighborhood with early 1900s craftsman and bungalow homes. The route then follows the Tampa Riverwalk, a 2.4-mile pedestrian path along the Hillsborough River that features public art, parks, and dining options. A twenty-five-minute stop is made at Channelside, the entertainment district home to Amalie Arena, Water Street, Sparkman Wharf, and the Florida Aquarium. The tour passes by Tampa Theatre, a restored historic movie palace. It also covers Bayshore Boulevard, a 4.5-mile waterfront street lined with homes and palm trees. Brief stops occur at Armature Works food hall and the Tampa Convention Center, which has a waterfront terrace. Additional highlights include José Martí Park, a Cuban territory park gifted in 1956, the colorful Tampa Mural downtown, and Ybor City, known for its unique architecture and cigar industry history. The tour pauses for ten minutes at Sparkman Wharf, a waterfront area with dining and live music. Other sights passed or briefly seen include the Tampa Bay History Center, Amalie Arena, King Corona Cigars Café, Ybor City Saturday Market, Port Tampa Bay, The Ritz Ybor theater and nightclub, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, and the Henry B. Plant Museum, which connects to the university’s Plant Hall. Throughout the tour, the guide shares local history and provides tips on dining and entertainment options in Tampa.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
The University of Tampa Campus
The tour stops for about 10 minutes at the University of Tampa, a private school downtown known for its Mediterranean-style buildings. Many campus buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. The campus centerpiece is the historic Plant Hotel, which is linked to the university's history.
10 min
Hyde Park
The route passes through Hyde Park, a historic neighborhood with craftsman and bungalow homes dating from the early 1900s. The area features tree-lined streets and notable architecture.
Tampa Riverwalk
The tour travels along the Tampa Riverwalk, a 2.4-mile pedestrian path beside the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The trail includes public art, fountains, parks, and several dining and entertainment venues.
Channelside
A 25-minute stop is made in Channelside, a waterfront entertainment district downtown that includes Amalie Arena, Water Street, Sparkman Wharf, and the Florida Aquarium.
25 min
Tampa Theatre
The tour passes by Tampa Theatre, a historic movie palace downtown known for its atmospheric architecture and restored interior.
Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore Boulevard is viewed as the tour passes along its 4.5-mile waterfront stretch. This street features large homes, palm trees, and views of Tampa Bay and the city skyline.
Armature Works
There is a 10-minute stop at Armature Works, a historic building converted into a food hall and event space in the Tampa Heights neighborhood.
10 min
Tampa Convention Center
The tour stops for 10 minutes at the Tampa Convention Center, a modern venue downtown with a waterfront terrace and advanced facilities.
10 min
Jose Marti Park
A 5-minute stop is made at José Martí Park, a small historic park officially Cuban territory since 1956, commemorating the relationship between Tampa and Cuba.
5 min
Tampa Mural
The tour pauses briefly to view the Tampa Mural, a large colorful public art piece on a downtown building featuring images of Tampa landmarks and historical references.
5 min
Ybor City
The route passes through Ybor City, an area known for its unique architecture, street art, and history related to immigrant workers and the cigar industry.
Sparkman Wharf
A 10-minute stop occurs at Sparkman Wharf, a lively waterfront area with outdoor dining, craft beer, live music, and views of the Garrison Channel.
10 min
Tampa Bay History Center
The tour passes the Tampa Bay History Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate museum on the Riverwalk displaying 12,000 years of Florida history through interactive exhibits.
Benchmark International Arena
Amalie Arena, a large indoor arena hosting NHL games, concerts, and major events, is viewed during the tour.
King Corona Cigars Cafe and Bar
The tour drives by King Corona, a historic café and cigar shop in Ybor City known for hand-rolled cigars, Cuban coffee, and sidewalk seating.
Ybor City Saturday Market
The route passes the Ybor City Saturday Market, a weekly open-air market with fresh produce, crafts, artisanal foods, and live entertainment.
Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest port and a key hub for cargo shipping and cruise ships, is seen along the route.
The Ritz Ybor
The tour passes The Ritz Ybor, a historic theater and nightclub in Ybor City known for live music and nightlife events.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Straz Center, a major performing arts venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and opera, is viewed during the tour.
Henry B. Plant Museum
The tour passes the Henry B. Plant Museum, a former luxury hotel now showcasing Victorian-era artifacts and the story of railroad magnate Henry B. Plant. The guide explains its connection to Plant Hall at the University of Tampa.
Meeting point
Meet under the “Hidden Springs” logo on the corner of Franklin St. and Henderson. Your guide will arrive appx 5 minutes before the start of the tour. There is private parking across the street, or city parking on N Franklin St.
End point
Meet under the “Hidden Springs” logo on the corner of Franklin St. and Henderson. Your guide will arrive appx 5 minutes before the start of the tour. There is private parking across the street, or city parking on N Franklin St.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Locally-Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in Street-Legal Golf Cart
by Ahoy Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This locally guided Tampa sightseeing tour lasts between ninety minutes and two hours and takes place in a street-legal golf cart. A licensed local guide, who graduated from the University of Tampa, leads the tour and uses a microphone so all participants can hear the commentary clearly. Sunscreen and bottled water are provided, and there are scheduled bathroom breaks during the route. The tour begins at the University of Tampa campus, known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and its connection to the historic Plant Hotel. It continues through Hyde Park, a historic neighborhood with early 1900s craftsman and bungalow homes. The route then follows the Tampa Riverwalk, a 2.4-mile pedestrian path along the Hillsborough River that features public art, parks, and dining options. A twenty-five-minute stop is made at Channelside, the entertainment district home to Amalie Arena, Water Street, Sparkman Wharf, and the Florida Aquarium. The tour passes by Tampa Theatre, a restored historic movie palace. It also covers Bayshore Boulevard, a 4.5-mile waterfront street lined with homes and palm trees. Brief stops occur at Armature Works food hall and the Tampa Convention Center, which has a waterfront terrace. Additional highlights include José Martí Park, a Cuban territory park gifted in 1956, the colorful Tampa Mural downtown, and Ybor City, known for its unique architecture and cigar industry history. The tour pauses for ten minutes at Sparkman Wharf, a waterfront area with dining and live music. Other sights passed or briefly seen include the Tampa Bay History Center, Amalie Arena, King Corona Cigars Café, Ybor City Saturday Market, Port Tampa Bay, The Ritz Ybor theater and nightclub, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, and the Henry B. Plant Museum, which connects to the university’s Plant Hall. Throughout the tour, the guide shares local history and provides tips on dining and entertainment options in Tampa.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
The University of Tampa Campus
The tour stops for about 10 minutes at the University of Tampa, a private school downtown known for its Mediterranean-style buildings. Many campus buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. The campus centerpiece is the historic Plant Hotel, which is linked to the university's history.
10 min
Hyde Park
The route passes through Hyde Park, a historic neighborhood with craftsman and bungalow homes dating from the early 1900s. The area features tree-lined streets and notable architecture.
Tampa Riverwalk
The tour travels along the Tampa Riverwalk, a 2.4-mile pedestrian path beside the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The trail includes public art, fountains, parks, and several dining and entertainment venues.
Channelside
A 25-minute stop is made in Channelside, a waterfront entertainment district downtown that includes Amalie Arena, Water Street, Sparkman Wharf, and the Florida Aquarium.
25 min
Tampa Theatre
The tour passes by Tampa Theatre, a historic movie palace downtown known for its atmospheric architecture and restored interior.
Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore Boulevard is viewed as the tour passes along its 4.5-mile waterfront stretch. This street features large homes, palm trees, and views of Tampa Bay and the city skyline.
Armature Works
There is a 10-minute stop at Armature Works, a historic building converted into a food hall and event space in the Tampa Heights neighborhood.
10 min
Tampa Convention Center
The tour stops for 10 minutes at the Tampa Convention Center, a modern venue downtown with a waterfront terrace and advanced facilities.
10 min
Jose Marti Park
A 5-minute stop is made at José Martí Park, a small historic park officially Cuban territory since 1956, commemorating the relationship between Tampa and Cuba.
5 min
Tampa Mural
The tour pauses briefly to view the Tampa Mural, a large colorful public art piece on a downtown building featuring images of Tampa landmarks and historical references.
5 min
Ybor City
The route passes through Ybor City, an area known for its unique architecture, street art, and history related to immigrant workers and the cigar industry.
Sparkman Wharf
A 10-minute stop occurs at Sparkman Wharf, a lively waterfront area with outdoor dining, craft beer, live music, and views of the Garrison Channel.
10 min
Tampa Bay History Center
The tour passes the Tampa Bay History Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate museum on the Riverwalk displaying 12,000 years of Florida history through interactive exhibits.
Benchmark International Arena
Amalie Arena, a large indoor arena hosting NHL games, concerts, and major events, is viewed during the tour.
King Corona Cigars Cafe and Bar
The tour drives by King Corona, a historic café and cigar shop in Ybor City known for hand-rolled cigars, Cuban coffee, and sidewalk seating.
Ybor City Saturday Market
The route passes the Ybor City Saturday Market, a weekly open-air market with fresh produce, crafts, artisanal foods, and live entertainment.
Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest port and a key hub for cargo shipping and cruise ships, is seen along the route.
The Ritz Ybor
The tour passes The Ritz Ybor, a historic theater and nightclub in Ybor City known for live music and nightlife events.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Straz Center, a major performing arts venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and opera, is viewed during the tour.
Henry B. Plant Museum
The tour passes the Henry B. Plant Museum, a former luxury hotel now showcasing Victorian-era artifacts and the story of railroad magnate Henry B. Plant. The guide explains its connection to Plant Hall at the University of Tampa.
Meeting point
Meet under the “Hidden Springs” logo on the corner of Franklin St. and Henderson. Your guide will arrive appx 5 minutes before the start of the tour. There is private parking across the street, or city parking on N Franklin St.
End point
Meet under the “Hidden Springs” logo on the corner of Franklin St. and Henderson. Your guide will arrive appx 5 minutes before the start of the tour. There is private parking across the street, or city parking on N Franklin St.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.