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Tampa History Cruise

1 hr 30 min
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4.1/5
Product code: 10654P2
4.1 · 272 reviews
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$30.77
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About this activity

One of the most picturesque harbors in Florida, Tampa Harbor abounds with history on all sides. The waterfront features museums, shipyards and million dollar homes. See the Pirate ship "Gabriella" up close, view the most beautiful building in Tampa "the Plant Hotel" and learn how Tampa became a city.

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What is included

Bottled waterFood and drink
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adultsOther
Children must be accompanied by an adultOther
Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face coverinOther
Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar
Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
Gratuities (optional}Other
Guests will be seated in group sections only with there party.Safety other
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
History CruiseOther
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible
ParkingOther
Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Henry B. Plant Museum

    With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!

  2. 2
    Tampa Water Taxi Company

    With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard
Weather cancellation available

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure
0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Historic boat tour

2nd time this year! Just as good! Friends enjoyed it too! Captain is interesting, personable and obviously loves his work! Lovely time of day to tour Tampa Bay

Reviewed by Dianne_G - 2022-12-18
5/5

Fun Tour With A Knowledgeable Tour Guide

We had a really great time on the tour. Mark, our guide was excellent and he gave non-stop historical and current fact after fact, which we just loved. He was very friendly and personable. The boat was comfortable and we went throughout the Tampa waterways. We really thought this was a great value and we learned a lot. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Paul_G - 2022-12-14
5/5

Really good tour.

The guide was amazing. Super informative and engaging. My favorite part was seeing the Derek Jeter mansion and all of those on Davis Island.

Reviewed by dtaylor352 - 2022-12-14
5/5

Simply great, best cruse in Tampa

The tour boat captain was a very nice guy who made us feel like he cared a lot about the city and he enjoyed sharing the history. The cruse was truly informative and fun . He did a great job. We certainly would highly recommend this cruse

Reviewed by Bob_F - 2022-12-10
3/5

The captain was very...

The captain was very nice. The boat, not so nice. It was a beat up, old boat with no bathroom. Anything over an hour should mention if there isn’t a bathroom. The history/information was good.

Reviewed by Karin_F - 2022-12-10

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