• Jose Marti Park - José Martí Park is a small yet profoundly significant historic site located in the heart of Ybor City. This park is dedicated to José Martí, a Cuban writer, revolutionary leader, and national hero who was instrumental in Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain. The land is regarded as Cuban soil, symbolizing the connection between Cuba and the Cuban immigrant community that contributed to the development of Ybor City. Today, the park features a statue of Martí and historical markers that honor his legacy and the Cuban heritage of the neighborhood.
• Italian Club of Tampa - The Italian Club of Tampa was founded by Italian immigrants who arrived in Ybor City during the cigar manufacturing boom. Established in 1918, the club became the hub of Italian cultural life in the area, hosting celebrations, community gatherings, and social events that preserved Italian traditions.
• Ybor City - Visitors will explore the Ybor Factory Complex, located on the site of Vicente Martinez Ybor’s original cigar factory built in 1886. This factory was pivotal in establishing Ybor City as the “Cigar Capital of the World,” employing thousands of cigar workers who transformed the area into one of Florida’s most diverse immigrant communities.
• Centennial Park - Situated at the heart of Ybor City, Centennial Park serves as a central gathering place surrounded by historic buildings and local businesses. The park celebrates the neighborhood’s immigrant heritage and offers a space where visitors can experience the culture, history, and vibrant atmosphere that define Ybor City.
• The Cuban Club - The Cuban Club is one of Ybor City’s most iconic historic landmarks and a symbol of the Cuban immigrant community that shaped the neighborhood. Founded in 1902, the club functioned as a mutual aid society, providing healthcare, education, and social support to Cuban cigar workers and their families. The grand building hosted theater performances, community gatherings, and cultural events that preserved Cuban traditions in Ybor City.
• Vicente Martínez Ybor Statue - This is the meeting point for the tour.

The statue of Vicente Martinez Ybor honors the founder of Ybor City and the entrepreneur who transformed Tampa into the Cigar Capital of the World. In the 1880s, Ybor relocated his cigar manufacturing operations to Tampa, establishing the community that still bears his name. Today, the statue stands as a tribute to the vision and industry that created one of Florida’s most historic neighborhoods.

• Ybor City National Historic District - Walk through Tampa’s most iconic neighborhood, stopping along the way for historical storytelling. The tour includes stops at four different local partners for food and coffee tastings that celebrate the immigrant cultures that helped build Ybor City: Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany.

Local guides lead you through the rich history of Ybor City, and the various food stops pay homage to each of the four cultures.

Come hungry—leave with a deeper understanding of Ybor City.

• Walking Tour of Historic Ybor City
• Lunch

• Alcoholic beverages
• Guide Gratuities

Ybor City stands as one of Florida’s most historic and culturally distinctive neighborhoods, and this tour delves into its rich heritage through the foods and stories that have shaped the area. Participants stroll along Ybor’s brick streets, visiting historic sites linked to the immigrant communities that influenced the neighborhood during the cigar manufacturing era.

Throughout the tour, tastings showcase the local flavors that have become integral to Ybor’s identity. By blending authentic local cuisine with the history of the community’s founders, this experience provides an insightful exploration of one of Tampa’s most captivating neighborhoods.

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