Ybor City
Ybor City
Ybor City

Ybor City Tours and Tickets

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Ybor City has been known for over a century as Tampa's Latin Quarter. Founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez-Ybor as a cigar-manufacturing center, the neighborhood is now one of Florida's most distinct areas, thanks to its diverse immigrant communities and vibrant culture.

  • Tampa, Florida, 33602

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Veronica_J, Nov 2023
Greta tour
Very informative walking tour of Ybor City. Learned so much interesting history and got to see a lot of Ybor. Come hungry because on this tour it’s so much food. It was good. In the end we got a free cigar at our last stop!
Katiuscia_P, Nov 2023
The food is worthwhile
Kristie was a great and enthusiastic guide. She made our 4 people group feel special and kept us engaged. The food on this tour is 100% worthwhile. Soooo delicious. Highly recommend
Nancy_J, Nov 2023
Great learning experience
Our tour guide was Joe. He gave us such an interesting tour full of historical facts. His devotion to the area was infectious and his knowledge of the prominent people in Ybor history was thorough.
James_B, Oct 2023
Charlie is awesome
Please only book this if you get Charlie. Such a knowledgeable story teller, that will keep you engaged and informed of the deep history Ybor City has to offer. Highly recommend for any locals, or if you're from out of town.
People Also Ask
Q:Is Ybor City worth visiting?
A:Yes, Ybor City is worth visiting if you’re in Tampa. The neighborhood feels like a historic little nook in a big modern city, with quirks you won’t find elsewhere. Think neighborhood chickens walking the sidewalks, Cuban art and history, fantastic food, and a buzzy nightlife scene.
Q:How can you tour Ybor City?
A:There’s a wide choice of Ybor City walking tours, as many say that the best way to experience the neighborhood is by foot. Visitors to the area can choose from history tours that showcase Ybor’s cigar-manufacturing past or food tours that showcase Ybor’s signature bites, like the classic Cuba sandwich.
Q:Can you walk with alcohol in Ybor City?
A:Although Ybor City feels like New Orleans, it’s not. So, no, you can’t walk with an open can or bottle of alcohol in Ybor City. The neighborhood is part of Tampa, and in Tampa, it’s against the law to have open containers—that includes alcohol—on the street.
Q:What is special about Ybor City?
A:In the late 1800s, Ybor City became a cigar manufacturing town. This led to large numbers of immigrants arriving to work in the world’s so-called Cigar Capital, and these people brought with them a vibrant mix of culture that’s still thriving in the neighborhood today.
Q:What is the best street in Ybor City?
A:Seventh Avenue is where life happens in Ybor City, and visiting the neighborhood will always have it on its list. Also known as La Setima, the street is home to most of the city’s cigar shops, along with cafes, nightclubs, and live music venues to party the night away.
Q:Is Ybor City walkable?
A:Yes, Ybor City is walkable, and walking is often said to be the best way to experience this vibrant area of town. Most activity centers around the main thoroughfare of 7th Avenue, and the must-visits like Ybor City State Museum and the historic district are within a leisurely amble.