Tampa History Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

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!

•Admission Not Applicable

Tampa Water Taxi Company

•Admission Not Applicable

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

4.23

753 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

495

119

The best day cruise in the Tampa area
Derrick D,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
There’s no better way to see the waterfront beauty of Tampa. Drenched in history and great views. I highly recommend this cruise.
Reference canceled trip-claim bad weather
Andrew M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The trip was canceled the day before the event. Claim bad weather-went to the location. Their was no bad weather on that day.
Tampa Bay finest
Margaret W,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful with one of my friend that had a disability. Was very patient with her. He gave a great tour and knew a lot of history of Tampa.
Great tour. Older teens...
L Y,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Older teens enjoyed it too. Great way to see Tampa and save your feet. History mixed with present day .
Tampa Bay tour
Carol C,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It’s was a nice tour with interesting facts and pretty views of the bay. Finding the meeting spot was a challenge and parking was a nightmare. The meet up spot is in a part of town with multiple one way streets and not much parking close by, so give yourself plenty of time to park.