St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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The Jungle Prada Site History Tour is a historian-led walking tour of a private seaside garden and featuring the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. The Jungle Prada Site Complex is also thought to be the landing place of the 1528 expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez, the survivors of which walked from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 – 1536). The privately-owned Anderson Mound has been lovingly preserved by members of the Anderson family for over 80 years.
You’ll meet wild peacocks, discover native plants used by the Tocobaga people, and explore a side of St. Petersburg, Florida you never knew existed!
Safety Statement:
Due to the historic nature of the property some surfaces are uneven. Please watch your step and use caution on the paths. Other potential risks include all those that naturally arise from walking through heavily wooded or natural areas.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed on the site
Due to the historic nature of the property some surfaces are uneven. Please watch your step and always exercise caution. Other potential risks include all those that naturally arise from walking through heavily wooded areas.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. Petersburg
The Jungle Prada Site is the best-preserved American Indian site in Tampa Bay. The highlight of our 75-minute guided Florida history tour is a huge Tocobaga Indian midden mound and adjoining village plaza. Hidden away in the historic neighborhood known as Jungle Prada, the main mound consists of tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells, and is more than 900 feet long! The subtropical jungle landscape here is populated by dozens of beautiful free-roaming peacocks! The tour and the locations are loaded with Florida history that is explained in a vibrant and engaging way. In addition to learning about the lives of the Tocobaga Indians, you'll also encounter the amazing story of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish conquistador who landed at the Jungle Prada with the 1528 Narvaez Expedition, and whose incredible journey of survival took him and three others from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 - 1536). If you are a Florida resident or a visitor interested in history and archaeology, the Jungle Prada Site Tour is a rewarding experience that will engage your mind and challenge your perceptions about the Sunshine State!
Jungle Prada de Navarez Park
Nearby attraction. Free parking attraction on site and close walk to site tour.
What‘s Included
Parking available on-site
75-minute Historian led guided tour
Transportation to/from attraction
Please bring water to stay hydrated in the Florida summer.
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St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour
Reviews
599 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Historical education tour fantastic
philliprH5585SD,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family, five adults, one 13 yr old and one 16 yr old, did the tour with David Anderson. Understand this is a history tour not an entertainment park. David is great and has a real passion for the history of this location. If you want to be educated listen well and you will learn something new. All of us enjoyed our time. I bought the book on the travels of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish explorer of the New World, and one of four survivors of the 1527 Narváez expedition. Short read and very interesting.
Great piece of St. Petersburg history
Flyer591064,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with a lot of very interesting history! And we got to climb to the top of the mound! And see peacocks. Well worth it.
Great Tour!!
TigerCub15,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing tour with a great local historian. You will learn about the land, the Tobago Indians who lived there, and its history going much farther back. David is third generation of the family that owns and protects this site. He is an incredible wealth of knowledge and is very personable. We live here and had no idea of this site. Out out of town guests were amazed. Well worth the money and time.
Very special place - a must see.
DeborahF973,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was outstanding! David is a gem. He provided well researched information, family anecdotes, and interesting historical and archeological insight into this exceptional destination. The Anderson family has been stewards of this site for generations - lucky for us all.
David and the Prada
Myra A,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was an amazing expert at Florida history! He took just the two of us on a detailed tour of the St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site. It was so beautiful, and he sure had a lot of information about Florida and the Seminoles as well as its exploration from even before the 1500s. It was so good, and David was so nice. The peacocks were an added bonus.
Unusual Place
Sylvia K,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating site with lots of history. The guide packed in stories and information non stop while we walked the grounds. And the peacocks were in full display.
Great Tour!
Steve D,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative! Our tour guide David was excellent! We learned a lot about the history of the area . We were even lucky enough to see dolphins, which was an unexpected bonus.
A must do activity in St Petersburg
horsesofcourse,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The historic Jungle Prada tour is a must see/must do activity in St. Petersburg. As a career museum professional, I can’t recommend it more highly. The tour is just the right length at 75 minutes. David, the owner and tour guide/operator, is spectacularly well informed. He is the third generation of his family on this property with a history that goes back a thousand years. This is obviously a passion project for David and his enthusiasm shows. The history of the Tocobaga Native Americans in the Tampa Bay area from AD 900-1500, the Spanish exploration and St Petersburg of 1920s and 30s are all at his fingertips. In addition, he is incredibly knowledgeable about the native plant life and archeological exploration of this Native American site. A perfect morning and highly recommended activity.
Jungle Prada
Patricia K,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David as our tour guide was so knowledgeable. This is a family owned historical site and his passion was very evident. Tour was 90 minutes and worth every penny!
Great historical tour
Sheryl m,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David is so very informative and entertaining. A wonderful history tour made even more interesting by the fact that this land is owned by 3 generations, David being the grandson. This was our second visit, so we could share with our son.
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