Things to do in Tampa
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Tampa: Golf Cart City Tour with Ybor & Riverwalk Stops★ 4.94 (1,558) · 1h 30m–2h
Top rated
Florida Aquarium Tampa: 11 Habitats & Interactive Tide Pool★ 4.29 (822) · 2h–3h
Best value
Tampa Harbor: History Cruise with Pirate Ship & Local Stories★ 4.23 (916) · 1h 30m
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Ziplining in Tampa: 5 lines over Tampa Bay★ 4.98 (822) · 2hUS$ 94View ›
Ybor City Walking Tour: Cuban History & Local Stories★ 4.93 (774) · 1h 45mUS$ 35View ›
1.5-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa★ 4.05 (682) · 1h 30mUS$ 31View ›
Tiki Boat Cruise Tampa: BYO Drinks on Hillsborough River★ 4.69 (404) · 1h 30mUS$ 60View ›
Tampa Sightseeing Tour in Street-Legal Golf Cart★ 4.90 (327) · 1h 30m–2hUS$ 45View ›
Tampa Escape Rooms: 4 Games & Cosmic Crisis★ 4.98 (238) · 1h 15mUS$ 42View ›
Small Group Tampa Sightseeing Bus Tour: Ybor City & Riverwalk★ 4.97 (185) · 2h 30mUS$ 45View ›Top rated (3)
Tampa: Haunted Ghost Tour Downtown, True Crime & History WalkYou’ll wander Tampa’s haunted streets after dark with a local guide sharing true crime tales and eerie legends—from the grand old theatre to former hotels touched by tragedy. Expect shivers as you listen for footsteps or catch strange scents on the breeze—and maybe find yourself watching shadows differently long after you’ve left.
Tampa Bay CityPASS: 5 Attractions & Save 55%You get one-time entry to five of Tampa's major attractions—your choice from Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, MOSI, boat tours, or the children's museum. The pass is valid for nine consecutive days starting when you first use it, and you save up to 55% compared to buying individual tickets. Present the pass on your phone or printed copy at each gate.Is it for me?Right for families or groups who want to see multiple Tampa attractions without buying tickets separately at each gate—the nine-day window gives you breathing room, and the 55% savings covers the cost of planning time you'd otherwise spend.
Tampa Celebrity Homes Boat Tour: Mansions & DolphinsA one-hour boat tour through Tampa Bay that takes you past the grandest homes on Davis Islands, including the largest residence owned by a New York Yankee. A live English-speaking guide shares little-known facts about Tampa's history and the celebrities who live there, and dolphins often join the tour as they hunt and play. Soda and bottled water are included; departures run at 12:30pm or 4:00pm.Is it for me?Pick the 12:30pm departure if you want the afternoon free after the tour, or the 4:00pm slot if you're exploring Tampa in the morning first. Either way, the guide's knowledge of the city and the dolphins that often appear make this a faster way to see the grandest homes than driving the islands yourself.
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Downtown Tampa Ghost Tour: Haunted Buildings & Crime HistoryA walking tour of Downtown Tampa's most haunted buildings, led by a guide who shares stories of murder, tragedy and organized crime history. The tour includes ghost hunting equipment at no extra cost and visits five sites, some from the outside and one interior stop at a historic hotel where you meet the spirits who extended their stay. The walk takes around two hours and covers streets with ballast bricks over a century old, a 1926 theatre, an 1860 church, and a former luxury hotel that once hosted celebrities and mobsters alike.Is it for me?If you're staying downtown or relying on public transit, the tour starts in an accessible area with transportation options nearby, so you don't need a car to reach the first stop. The interior access to the historic hotel and the ghost hunting equipment mean you're not just walking past buildings—you're stepping inside and actively searching for the hauntings the guide describes.
Ybor City Ghost Tour: Keys to the Most Haunted BuildingsThe Official Ybor City Ghost Tour is a guided evening walk through Ybor City's historic district with exclusive access to several haunted buildings, including Jose Marti Park and The Cuban Club (named by The Travel Channel the 4th most haunted building in America). You enter locked buildings with award-winning guides, carry ghost hunting equipment including EMF meters and motion sensors, and hear the stories of the murders, tragedies and characters that shaped the neighborhood. The tour runs 90 minutes and operates with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour leaves your day flexible—it fits into an evening without consuming the whole night, so you can explore Ybor City's restaurants and bars before or after. If you want to spend hours in a single location or prefer a daytime walking tour of the neighborhood's architecture and commerce, this is built around the haunted history and the equipment, not the broader district.
Ghost Hunters Paranormal Tour: Real Equipment, Real Haunted SitesThis is a fully interactive paranormal ghost hunting tour in Florida where you use real ghost-hunting equipment and apps to search for paranormal activity at genuinely haunted locations. The tour opens with spooky local history told at real haunted sites, then moves into hands-on ghost hunting with specialized equipment and signature phone apps you can take home. A live guide leads the experience, which runs about two hours and includes a free trolley ride after the hunt.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Florida without a car—the tour picks you up from a texted location and includes trolley transport, so you can ghost hunt on foot without needing your own wheels.
Tampa: ZooTampa & Florida Aquarium combo ticketExperience Tampa’s wildlife and sea life up close with admission to ZooTampa and The Florida Aquarium. Wander through lush habitats, watch animal feedings, and enjoy family-friendly attractions—all with one easy ticket. You’ll leave with new favorite animals and small moments you’ll remember long after your visit.
Ybor City Food and Culture Walking Tour with TastingsThis 3-hour walking tour of historic Ybor City explores Tampa's most culturally rich neighborhood through the foods and stories of the Cuban, Spanish, Italian and German immigrants who shaped it during the cigar manufacturing boom. A local guide leads you past José Martí Park, the Cuban Club, the Ybor Factory Complex and other landmarks while four food tastings at local partner stops connect each site to the communities that built the district. The tour meets at the Vicente Martinez Ybor statue and covers the brick streets on foot.Is it for me?The tour walks the brick streets for 3 hours with multiple stops, so it suits someone with a free afternoon and comfortable shoes rather than a quick hour-long visit. If you want to understand Ybor City's actual history instead of just passing through, the guide and the food tastings tied to each landmark are what make that understanding stick.
Indoor Skydiving in Tampa: 2 Flights with InstructorIndoor skydiving at iFLY Tampa puts you in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel for two separate 60-second flights with a certified instructor, after a training session that teaches you how to float safely in the airflow. No skydiving experience is necessary, and the entire session runs about 75 minutes. You take home a personalized certificate of achievement.Is it for me?The 75-minute session leaves room for other activities in your day, and the one-on-one instruction means you're not waiting for a group to progress — you fly at your own pace with the instructor adapting to your comfort level.
Tampa Airport to Clearwater: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at baggage claim with your name on a sign, skip the rental counter, and ride in a private car with a professional driver who's already tracking your flight. The 45-minute to 1-hour drive to Clearwater includes WiFi and luggage help, with the option to add a stop for snacks or bring a car seat for children. The price is fixed before you travel.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the rental counter and rideshare negotiation — the driver meets you at baggage claim and the price doesn't change based on traffic or time of day.
4 Hour Tampa Bay Fishing Charter with Local GuideYou’ll get hands-on with real Tampa Bay fishing—local guide, dolphins nearby, all gear ready to go. Perfect for families or anyone curious about Florida’s waters.
