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 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!
What‘s Included
History Cruise
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Parking
Transportation to/from attraction
Gratuities (optional}
Options
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.
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.
Reviews
819 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of the Tampa Bay area by water!
Grace G,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day on the water Our guide, Mark, was great tour guide! I took my family that was visiting from Ohio. It was a great tour of the Tampa Bay area from the water side!
Take this tour.
Vacation468324,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cruise. Our guide imparted so much Tampa history knowledge, I did not want the cruise to end. If you take one Tampa tour, make it this one.
Book it!
Kate B,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Take this cruise—it’s a great time! The guide was wonderful and we learned so much about Tampa and its history!
Learned about Tampa
Relax789144,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and insightful. Met my expectation. Guide had a great personality. Not too much trouble finding it.
Fantastic history and local facts tour!
660valerab,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide knew all kinds of facts about the history and who lived in various homes! He talked with us the whole time and we learned so much!
Excellent Tampa Bay History Cruise!!!
270stephent,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was extremely knowledgeable and conversational...continuous narration for 1.5 hours. Strong command of facts, dates, names, some "stories behind the facts". Explored several waterways/canals and learned about people, buildings, businesses, and residences.
Great tour!
Scott H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's exactly as advertised. A great way to spend some time on the water, and learn a little something about the history of Tampa.
Great way to see Tampa Bay
Nathalie L,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect length in time, great way to see the waterways throughout Tampa. Mark, our guide was fantastic. Cool to learn more about the history of Tampa, see the islands and real estate!
It was fun and...
Candy G,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was fun and informative. Guide was great. The engine was a bit loud and it made it hard to hear very well.
Detailed Tour of Tampa by Water
ctvabeachbm,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very comprehensive tour of the Tampa area. The captain provided detailed descriptions of almost every area we passed, and a lot about the history of the city. This tour is a very good value!
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