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Ybor City, Tampa

3.2
#11 of 228 in Things to do in Tampa
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A former industrial city of factories where immigrant workers rolled millions of cigars per year, Ybor City embraces its heritage. Take a guided tour to learn about the town's history, culture, and architecture, or to hear legends about ghosts, mafia, and mysterious secret alleyways. You can go shopping and tour museums and galleries, or study the architectural features of the area. Choose among many classic, international, and eclectic venues for nightlife. The visitor center, at the heart of the city, has maps, information, and local news. Use our Tampa online travel route builder to visit Ybor City on your trip to Tampa, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour
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FROM $8 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tampa Riverwalk a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Tampa Riverwalk a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Ybor City reviews

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  • By Kristin_S_Berlin
    Travel guides recommend this part of Tampa as being “similar to historic Cuba”, but we don’t get it – Parking costs are insane (starting at 15$ in November ’22, the pay machines wouldn’t accept our... 
    Travel guides recommend this part of Tampa as being “similar to historic Cuba”, but we don’t get it – Parking costs are insane (starting at 15$ in November ’22, the pay machines wouldn’t accept our...  more »
  • By CatM50
    Our visit was top-notch from start to finish. Wesley was a great waiter who shared many details about a variety of dishes. We totally enjoyed the red sangria prepared table side. The tapas were... 
    Our visit was top-notch from start to finish. Wesley was a great waiter who shared many details about a variety of dishes. We totally enjoyed the red sangria prepared table side. The tapas were...  more »
  • By pbaccash26
    Probably a beauty in it's hey day worn down and used appearing now hurt by Covid according to shop owners. Beautiful old buildins 
    Probably a beauty in it's hey day worn down and used appearing now hurt by Covid according to shop owners. Beautiful old buildins  more »
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