Experiences
Original ybor city food tour
Iconic ybor: Cuban sandwich history tour
Iconic ybor: Cuban sandwich history tour
4 Cultures - 1 City:
Weekday and Weekend Afternoons
4 Food Stops
1 Coffee Tasting
$89 per person
3 hour walking history tour with multiple stops inspired by the cultures that built Ybor City: Cuba, Spain, Germany, and Italy. Walk the brick streets and hear the stories of Tampa's most historic neighborhood.
Local guides will take you to neighb
4 Cultures - 1 City:
Weekday and Weekend Afternoons
4 Food Stops
1 Coffee Tasting
$89 per person
3 hour walking history tour with multiple stops inspired by the cultures that built Ybor City: Cuba, Spain, Germany, and Italy. Walk the brick streets and hear the stories of Tampa's most historic neighborhood.
Local guides will take you to neighborhood eateries as they use the food to tell the stories of the cultures that shaped Ybor City, the Cigar Capital of the World! Visit historic landmarks and see the beautiful architecture that makes Ybor the most unique neighborhood in Tampa.
Iconic ybor: Cuban sandwich history tour
Iconic ybor: Cuban sandwich history tour
Iconic ybor: Cuban sandwich history tour
Tampa’s most iconic neighborhood — one cup, one story, and one sandwich at a time. Weekday Mornings
Cafe con Leche
90 minute walking tour
Cuban Sandwich
Columbia Restaurant
$65 per person
2 hour experience. Sip café con leche, stroll the historic brick streets of Ybor City, and discover the immigrant cultures that helped shape Tampa before e
Tampa’s most iconic neighborhood — one cup, one story, and one sandwich at a time. Weekday Mornings
Cafe con Leche
90 minute walking tour
Cuban Sandwich
Columbia Restaurant
$65 per person
2 hour experience. Sip café con leche, stroll the historic brick streets of Ybor City, and discover the immigrant cultures that helped shape Tampa before enjoying a Cuban sandwich lunch at the legendary Columbia Restaurant.
The Original Ybor City Historic Walking Food Tour
3 Hour walking history food tour - $89 per person
What to Expect
• A guided walking tour through Ybor City’s historic brick streets and neighborhood eateries
• 4 Food tastings and 1 coffee tasting - including the iconic Cuban sandwich and nods to Spain, Cuba, Germany and Italy with flavors and stories about the cultures that shaped Ybor City
• A relaxed, easy walking pace with plenty of stops along the way
• Stories of Ybor’s immigrant roots, cigar workers, and local businesses woven throughout the tour
• Time to eat, walk, listen, and explore — without feeling rushed
Iconic Ybor: Cuban Sandwich and History Tour
2 hour walking history tour with cuban sandwich lunch - Weekday mornings - $65 Per Person
Quintessential Ybor Flavors and Places
Discover the flavors, history, and culture that made Ybor City one of Tampa’s most iconic neighborhoods.
This relaxed 2-hour walking experience begins with a traditional café con leche before exploring the brick streets, historic landmarks, and immigrant stories that shaped Ybor City into the Cigar Capital of the World. Along the way, your guide will share the history of the Cuban, Spanish, Italian, and German communities whose traditions helped define the neighborhood — and inspired one of Tampa’s most famous foods: the Cuban sandwich.
The experience concludes with a Cuban sandwich lunch at the legendary Columbia Restaurant, a true Ybor City landmark and Florida’s oldest restaurant.
Perfect for guests looking for a shorter, approachable experience that still captures the heart of Ybor City through history, architecture, culture, and cuisine.
What to Expect
What’s Included:
Guided walking tour of historic Ybor City / Traditional café con leche / Cuban sandwich lunch at Columbia Restaurant / Historic landmarks and architecture / Stories of Ybor’s immigrant cultures and cigar industry / Small-group experience
What to Know:
Approximately 2 hours / Easy walking pace / Please wear comfortable walking shoes / Tour operates rain or shine / Vegetarian options may be available upon request / Alcohol not included but available for purchase at partner locations / Recommended for ages 10+ same price all ages /
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