Tampa History Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
One of the most picturesque harbors in Florida, Tampa Harbor abounds with history on all sides. The waterfront features museums, shipyards and million dollar homes. See the Pirate ship "Gabriella" up close, view the most beautiful building in Tampa "the Plant Hotel" and learn how Tampa became a city.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
History Cruise
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Parking
Transportation to/from attraction
Gratuities (optional}
What To Expect
Henry B. Plant Museum
With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!
Tampa Water Taxi Company
With 4,000 years of people living in Tampa on this cruise, you will learn about how this this city grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida. This tour takes you step by step through the evolution of the city and as you cruise along the waters, the history unfolds all around you. Your guides will divulge little known facts about this city and share them with you. Many locals have said "I have lived here all my life and never knew that about Tampa!" When you leave this tour, you will know more than locals! Learn more than you image possible about Pirates and their history in Tampa. See the Pirate ship “Gabriella” up close and be sure to ask your guide "what's a Pirate beard in Tampa?" You will be surprised at the answer!
Options
4:00 pm Tampa History Cruise
Learn about how Tampa grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida, with 4,000 years of people living in this city. This tour takes you step by step through its evolution.
12:30pm Tampa History Cruise
Learn about how Tampa grew from a Spanish outpost to the fastest growing city in Florida, with 4,000 years of people living in this city. This tour takes you step by step through its evolution.
Reviews
779 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Come and enjoy
Alla D,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour Amazing experience Tour guide was funny and informative Highly recommend One of the best tours
Tampa Bay Boat Tour
William B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time. The captain was a great historian and narrator all along our tour. The price was reasonable and well worth it.
Great guide and overview from the water
llbocage,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super knowledgeable guide provided a great overview of the history, development and key sights in the Tampa Bay area - terrific to see from the water
Great family visit on the water
ntschmitt,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was fabulous. The only issue was parking in the spot that was identified, yet the GPS didn’t help. We made it in plenty of time. The tour was fabulous and the fires presentation and knowledge of history and up to date happenings was excellant!
Excellent tour with Mark
elizabethrG4692EG,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was our guide and captain! This was truly the best boat tour I have ever had. He was knowledgable. Funny, informative and made this trip extremely interesting. He made Tampa the most interesting city in Florida so far! Loved this tour! Thank you so much Mark, you are awesome!
Tampa History Cruise
Stephen P,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great boat ride around the Tampa Bay harbor with informative local history. Great captain Mark who made the experience memorable.
Tampa History water cruise
davef331,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was great. Operator had lots of great history information about the city of Tampa. Was great that we did this vs doing a land tour because the perspective from the water was very different.
It’s was a nice ride and...
Linsey J,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s was a nice ride and learned lots of History about tampa. The captain was very nice, we ran a few minutes late and he waited for us.
Excellent tour of Tampa and its history
David C,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. This tour gave my wife and I new places to explore in Tampa as well as a great history lesson. The Captain was very personable, informed and accomodating.
Cancelled
J9334BHcatherined,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was cancelled a few hours before. No explanation !Very disappointing. We were looking forward to this excursion. We planned our day around this trip.
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