Top Tampa Outdoor Activities

Tampa is a city of many cultures, communities, and cuisines. Cruise around in a street-legal golf cart and discover local secrets, history, and culture from a local guide. Ride around multiple parts of the city where you’ll pass by the city's most expensive neighborhoods, historic Ybor City, restaurants, shops, and much more. All you have to do is sit back and relax as you enjoy the best of Tampa.

Many celebrity homes in Tampa can only be reached by boat. This Tampa Celebrity Homes Boat Tour takes you out on Tampa Bay to the canals near Davis Islands without having to rent a boat. Catch sight of famous folks’ homes, including baseball players, football players, and actors and actresses. Most tours also run into dolphins in the water as they cruise.

Explore one of Florida's most picturesque harbors on this Tampa history cruise that transports travelers back in time across stunning blue waters. See the real-life pirate ship known as Gabriella up close and take in views of million-dollar homes, popular museums, and the famous 'Plant Hotel' as you listen to expert commentary about the city's rich past.

Explore and learn about more than 9,000 sea creatures at the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. Marvel at bamboo shark or a sea star. Discover reef fishes, tortoises and more from Florida’s waters. Discover the wetland wildlife of Florida including alligators and river otters; investigate the Indian Ocean in the 'Journey to Madagascar' exhibit, and learn about the aquarium's conservation efforts. Access to Splash Pad, ideal for younger children, and a 4-D theater experience are included.

Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park for a family-friendly wildlife experience that includes native Florida animals as well as species from around the world. Check out the variety of habitats that are home to wildlife from Asia, Africa, Australia and more, where you can see apes, birds, tortoises, panthers, manatees, koalas… the list goes on. Plus, learn about endangered species and the zoo’s efforts in animal conservation.

Experience Tampa’s must-see tourist attractions — and enjoy considerable savings — on this exciting Tampa Bay CityPASS. Visit Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Then choose admission to 2 more attractions of your choice: Clearwater Marine Aquarium, The Tropics Boat Tours Dolphin or Sunset Cruise, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), or Glazer Children's Museum. This Tampa Bay CityPASS is valid for nine consecutive days from the first date of use. Transportation to and from attractions is not included.

Need an airport transfer to the downtown Tampa area? Forget the long lines associated with finding transportation from Tampa International Airport. Skip the taxis and shuttles and travel with confidence — and without worry — by scheduling for a private vehicle. Choose from a three-person sedan or a five-passenger SUV, then sit back and relax on the road from the airport to any Tampa, Busch Gardens, St Pete Beach, Brandon, Sun City Center or Clearwater accommodation.

This historic Ybor City food tour gives you a perfect introduction to the Tampa area by taking you to eateries to sample up to six food and drink tastings. A guide leads the way on foot telling you all about Ybor city history as you try food to see which restaurants you might want to go back to later during your stay in the city.

Cruise through Tampa's waterways at your own pace during this mini power boat adventure at Tampa Riverwalk. Explore the Hillsborough River or glide along Bayshore Boulevard in your 2-seater boat as you take in the views all around you. Choose your own path, from scenic routes to dolphin watching in Hillsborough Bay. With this tour you can enjoy the freedom to make your experience your own.

Discover the city of Tampa with ease as you explore on a Segway during this guided tour. Join a small group and glide through the streets of the downtown area. See the Amalie Arena, ride on the Tampa Riverwalk, follow the Hillsborough River to Curtis Hixon Park, and learn about the city from your tour guide.

Join us on a lively Tampa cocktail bar crawl on our brand-new street-legal golf cart! Perfect for locals and tourists alike, our crawl offers a fun-filled evening of sipping, socializing, and sightseeing around Tampa. Ideal for birthday parties, bachelorette trips, or a night out with friends, our curated list of trendy cocktail bars will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with unforgettable memories. Book your spot today!

Discover what skydiving feels like without the throw-yourself-out-of-a-plane part during an indoor experience in Florida. At iFLY Tampa, you'll "fly" inside a vertical wind tunnel, which mimics the free-fall of skydiving. Training is provided, and no experience is required.

Located just outside of Tampa on the pristine Old Tampa Bay, Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve offers the ideal getaway from the city. Explore the reserve with a zipline adventure on this tour, which includes 5 zipline cables, a 200-foot (60 meter) high suspension bridge, high ropes course, and more.

Learn all about Tampa’s history in one of the most fun ways around- by a street legal golf cart. Plus your local guide is a University of Tampa graduate, so they know their stuff about the city. Tour the university’s campus, walk along the Tampa Riverwalk, visit Channelside, and take plenty of stops for photos at landmarks along the way. Cover plenty of ground in your golf cart while breathing in the warm Florida air.

On this tour, you and up to five guest will get to experience and see the full essence of Tampa. We will travel along the iconic Bayshore Boulevard, visit Old Hyde Park and see century old craftsman homes. While passing through Channel side we will visit the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Sparkman Wharf. In Ybor City we will encounter the cigar rolling culture of the old city and new waterfront at Armature Works in Tampa Heights.

By booking a Zip Ride Brewery Tour, up to five guests are provided pickup, drop off and transportation between up to five Breweries. There are five Breweries in Ybor pre-selected, but riders have the option to modify their trip from a full list of location. All riders must be 21 years of age or older. This tour lasts 2.5 hours including pick up and drop off. This tour provides the transportation in a fun and unique way to see the City of Tampa and visit your choice of breweries.

Take a stroll around Tampa on a quest to find clues, solve riddles, and have a great time with this interactive scavenger hunt. You and your group will play directly on your smartphone via an app. Though this is a private activity, a remote guide will be available throughout the activity to help you if you get stumped on a clue. Take photos on your Wacky Walk and find items around the city to earn points.

At Busch Gardens Tampa, a 335-acre African-themed animal park, enjoy the ultimate family adventure. The park has one of the largest zoos in North America, with more than 12,000 animals. There are also exciting rides, live shows, restaurants, shops, and games. Experience fun and adventure for the whole family. Upgrade to include admission to Adventure Island Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark.

Discover the wildlife of both the land and sea by booking tickets that grant you admission to Zoo Tampa and the Florida Aquarium. Ideal for families who want to visit the zoo and aquarium, this package lets you do both in one day. Plus, by booking tickets to two attractions at once, you can save money and time as well as avoiding waiting in ticket lines.

You’ll find more than some of the best Cuban sandwiches when you explore Ybor City during this interactive scavenger hunt. Roam around this historic Tampa Bay neighborhood in search of clues, beginning in Centennial Park. Explore different landmarks as you complete challenges to earn points. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history, art, and culture of this unique area.

Approximately 3 million people go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico every year. The Gulf is one of the most ecologically diverse bodies of water, offering first-time fishers and expert anglers alike the chance to see sharks, dolphins and sea turtles. Each charter is customized to meet your desires. Fish for Redfish, Snook, Trout, inshore Grouper, Mackerel and dozens of other species in the beautiful waters of Florida’s Central Gulf Coast.

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Tampa to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Tampa?

Guarantee peace of mind (and an easy family vacation) when you book tickets for your favorite Tampa and Orlando attractions in advance. Just book your ticket to Adventure Island in Tampa Bay, or choose to bundle it with admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Aquatica Orlando (choose options upon booking).