Tampa Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Favourites Classics

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

On our walking food tour in Tampa, you'll enjoy a variety of classic bites.

From award winning Cuban sandwiches and deviled crab to handcrafted guava pastries from a critically acclaimed bakery, our experienced guides will take you through Ybor City, a vibrant neighborhood where history and modern culture collide in the best way possible. Originally founded by Cuban, Spanish, and Italian cigar manufacturers in the late 1800s, Ybor has held onto its roots while evolving into a lively hub for food, music, and art. Day or night, you'll see an eclectic crowd strolling past colorful murals, exploring century-old buildings or gathering in outdoor cafés under the soft glow of string lights. From the bustling 7th Avenue to its hidden alleys and parks, Ybor City exudes an old-world charm blended with a bold, contemporary edge that feels like a little slice of Havana right in the heart of Tampa.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

*Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.

*This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Water

Savory Deviled Crab Croquette — crispy, creamy, and full of local spice

Handcrafted Ice Cream — creamy, locally inspired sweet treat

Our Delicious Secret Dish — revealed only on the tour!

Avgolemono Soup — rich, tangy, and comforting Greek-style soup

Classic Cuban Sandwich — a Tampa favorite with bold flavors

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

What To Expect

We will meet outside of the museum for a tasty treat!

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Centennial Park

On the way to our first restaurant, we will stroll through this iconic park filled with historic statuary and home to Ybor City’s famous chickens. Afterwards, we lead you to a bite that has quite a bite itself!

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tampa Food Tour

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Tampa for only you and your group

Tampa Small Group Food Tour

Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Tampa in a group of 12 people or less!

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Never met a culinary tour I didn’t love!
elizabethbV6149AZ,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! The tour was interesting, Eugene was very knowledgeable about the local history. The food choices were a great variety, loved getting to try some alligator!!
Just book it, great experience!
melissacL769MV,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eugene was an amazing guide with so many nuggets of information about Tampa and the surrounding areas. My teenagers (16 & 17) even loved it. Great local foods to try and some wonderful history too!!!
Fun Food Tour in Ybor City, Tampa
janegZ9727UN,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I love to do food tours when visiting new cities. Secret Food Tours recently added a walking food tour in Tampa so we took advantage of it while we were there. The tour focused on the Ybor City district of Tampa, which as we learned has a rich cultural history influenced by migration from Cuba and the Mediterranean region of Europe. Ybor City is being revived by development, yet seems to be maintaining much of its original character. Lawrence Eugene, who was well versed in the history of the area, was our tour guide. We started at a restaurant for alligator tacos, then to a Greek restaurant for a lemon, chicken, rice soup. Our third stop was to a funky bar/restaurant for a deviled crabcake, and then for a Cuban sandwich. We finished off the tour with a dip of ice cream at May Day’s. In between stops, Eugene took us to see cigars being freshly wrapped, pointed out historical buildings and their significance, and described the folklore about the pirate, Jose Gaspar and his connection to the current Gasparilla parade. Overall, we had a wonderful time!! The only thing missing was a visit to the La Segunda bakery where the Cuban sandwich roll is created. Maybe next time!
Great tour!
r76530,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour by Eugene! We learned a lot of interesting facts about Tampa Bay / Ybor City area and tried delicious local treats. Thanks a lot!
A Culinary Treasure in Tampa
Garner W,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We totally enjoyed this food tour. Ybor City is an excellent backdrop for this kind of tour, with its variety of cultures and cuisines. The crab cakes and Cuban sandwiches were outstanding. Our tour guide was well-versed in the history of the area. Lots of fun!
Ybor City food tour
Global533722,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice to get a good sampling of food along with the history of the area - much of which I didn't know. Easy walk in a nice historic area.
Ybor City tour
Sightseer272731,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lawrence Eugene was a very knowledgeable tour guide. We learnt a lot about Ybor City and had some great food. Highly recommend!
Amazing History & Experience!
nathanwV2644ZG,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic experience we had with Eugene and Secret Food Tours! First of all, as an unashamed tourist and a lover of history, Secret Food Tours does such an excellent job of creating an experience where history comes alive through a very human, shared experience - FOOD! Did you know the impact of the Spanish-American War on Tampa? Can you name the invention that directly resulted in the 20th Century population bomb in Florida? Want to hear the comeback story of the Seminole Tribe in Florida? Time to book your tour! Ask for Eugene for your tour guide. He was knowledgeable, kind, and did a great job of giving us a real feel for Ybor and Tampa Bay at large. Highly recommend.
Good food and a lovely walk through Ybor City
verdesci,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great introduction to Ybor City and the variety of food that represented the mix of cultures. Our guide Eugene gave us an overview of the history of the area and the founding families of Ybor City. There were only 2 of us on the tour so it was very personalized. We stopped for alligator tacos, a Cuban sandwich, Greek chicken soup, deviled blue crab cakes, and ice cream! The Cuban at The Columbia was my favorite stop, but the alligator tacos and soup were great too. The crab cakes were my least favorite, I think they needed some sort of sauce. I really enjoyed the tour, parking was easy at the lot across the street from the museum (it was Sunday).