Tampa Florida self-guided walking audio tour

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Start by downloading the app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Your journey begins along the Tampa Riverwalk, offering scenic views of the Hillsborough River and Hotel Tampa Riverwalk. Pass Kiley Gardens, a serene urban oasis, and uncover the maritime history of Port Tampa Bay.At The Port of Tampa, hear how it evolved into a vital shipping hub. Visit Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, blending recreation with Tampa’s history. Continue along W Cass Street into Ybor City, where you’ll discover Vicente Martinez-Ybor’s legacy and how this district became the world’s cigar capital.Stop at the Henry B. Plant Museum and Plant Park to explore Gilded Age architecture and Tampa’s transformation. Learn about the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, inspired by legendary pirate José Gaspar.Dive into the history of the Battle of Fort Brooke and Ballast Point, then visit the Old Steel Railroad Bridge, a relic of Tampa’s industrial past. Hear the stories of The Jolly Roger and Tampa’s pirate lore.This self-guided tour is ideal for exploring Tampa’s history, culture, and landmarks at your own pace.

Highlights

Wander the Tampa Riverwalk and admire views of the Hillsborough River
Visit the opulent Henry B
Plant Museum for Gilded Age history
Discover Ybor City's rich cigar-making heritage and vibrant streets
Experience the lively Gasparilla Pirate Festival and its storied traditions
Learn about Tampa's maritime history at the iconic Port Tampa Bay

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

Available in English

What's included

Audio-guided tour
Map. Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook

Not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation

Operated by

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

Important information

Know in advance: * This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one * Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person * After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite * Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps * This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists * The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere * Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms * This tour has no expiration date. You can use it on any trip, as many times as you like * This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service