Our Tours
Historical walks through Downtown Tampa cover the rich history of Downtown from our history of pirates back to the lands original residents.
A walk through a gem in the heart of Tampa. Our walks through Historical Ybor City will cover the many faces of Ybor throughout the years. Stories abound from the strong immigrant presence and their contributions to Tampa as we know it today.
Bustling with the day-to-day of those still carrying on with the business of living, you may not catch the darker side of Downtown Tampa. On our walking ghost tour through Downtown, we bring you into that darker side and tell you the stories of those long since past the daily grind, even if they don’t know that.
Ybor City is positively alive with spirits and they’re dying to meet you. On our walking ghost tour through Historic Ybor City, we’ll take you through the streets and alleys pirates, the mob, and the founder of the Ybor City himself all called home…and still do.
FAQs
Where do I park?
Downtown tours leave from the front of the Tampa Theater on Franklin Street (we are not affiliated with the theater, it’s just our first stop). There’s parking adjacent to the theater on the corner of Franklin and Zack Street. There’s additional parking throughout Downtown including parking garages.
Ybor tours leave near Cigar City Cider and Meade on 15th street (we are not affiliated with CCCM, it’s just near our first stop). There’s parking nearby at the 15th Street parking garage and throughout Ybor.
**Parking will likely all be paid parking. Many lots are set up to pay by an app but some are cash only.
Refund Policy
Please see our refund policy here.
Is alcohol allowed on the tour?
Tampa does not allow alcohol to be carried in public except for some select areas that are NOT on our tour route. However, we will be near several bars and restaurants at the beginning and the end of the tours that you can visit before and after the tour. Anyone visibly intoxicated will be asked to leave the tour.
Can I book a private tour?
Private tours can absolutely be requested by emailing us at shadowsofhistorytours@gmail.com. Keep in mind, our tours are typically limited to 10 and if there are less than 10 in the party, the amount will still be charged for a full tour of 10 people. Private tours will allow more than 10 people if requested in advance.
Are tours cancelled due to weather?
Tours will run rain or shine. We will reach out to you if we need to cancel a tour for any reason.
Does the tour offer food/drink?
We do not. But we highly encourage you to bring water with you. It’s Florida and it will likely be warm. We do not wish for you to be the new ghost on our tour so please stay hydrated.
Can I take photos or video?
Photos are encouraged. Video is not allowed.