Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
Overview
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1 hour
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Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted streets of Tampa with our thrilling ghost tour!
Guided by a local expert in both Tampa’s rich history and its ghostly lore, you'll explore a mile of the city’s most iconic and eerie locations.
Begin at the Tampa Theatre, a 1926 Mediterranean Revival marvel where the air is thick with whispers of unexplained noises and ghostly apparitions. Next, visit the Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, an opulent 1927 Spanish Revival and Art Deco blend, where reports of spectral encounters add an unsettling layer to its grandeur. Then, explore Le Méridien Tampa, a restored 1905 courthouse renowned for its neoclassical elegance and tales of haunting phenomena.
Though we can't enter private buildings, the atmosphere around you is thick with the lingering energy of those who once walked these grounds.
Join us for a night of thrilling tales and ghostly encounters that will haunt your memories long after the tour ends.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tampa Theatre
First stop is the Tampa Theatre, a stunning example of Mediterranean Revival architecture that has enchanted audiences since 1926. With its opulent interior, featuring ornate plasterwork and a faux-starlit sky ceiling, the theater is also known for its ghostly legends, including reports of eerie noises and spectral apparitions that add an intriguing layer of supernatural mystery to its storied past.
Once the tallest building in Florida, The Floridan Palace began construction in 1926 - this hotel held prestigious accommodations to cater to the upper class of society. It survived a world war, the Great Depression, and mafia conspiracies.... Hear the eerie tales of what still haunts the grounds today.
What‘s Included
Documented accounts of historic hauntings
Intensely researched true stories of haunted history
Professional and Courteous Guides
Gratuities
Food and Drink
Motorized Transportation
Options
Tampa Walking Ghost Tour
Duration: 1 hour
Extended Walking Ghost Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spooky history
Candy G,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Tides of Terror ghost tour gives a spooky retrospective of the nefarious and notorious characters known to Tampa and the historic architecture that houses these “ghosts.” The Tour guide was excellent!
Not sure. It was the one hour tour starting and ending at the Tampa Theater.
Cruiser51146763506,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I sent in two reviews. Sorry you didn't get them. The only reason I'm sending you yet another is, we had Angel as our guide. He was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, prompt and made the tour a very enjoyable experience. In other words, you have a keeper in Angel. Treat him well, he deserves no less.
We had our tour with...
Veronica M,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had our tour with Tyler, who was so fun, and knowledgeable! He is the perfect guide for this type of tour. The sites and stories were also great!
Good Pub Crawl
rebeccanall,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was the first tour our guide had given. While I would I have liked a few more ghost stories, the tour was interesting, and the bars were fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Tampa area. I know that with a few more tours under his belt, our guide will provide more haunted stories.
Very interesting
K2090PF,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex the tour guide was great and the stories are very interesting. He knows how to deliver a story in a good way, throws in jokes for amusement, and always makes sure everyone got the story. It was my first night ever in Tampa and the tour really helped me to get know the historical perspective of the city. Well done Alex!
Perfectly eerie and informational!
V9828EJleam,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a small group and an amazing time! Sean was an absolutely phenomenal guide - he was incredibly knowledgeable personable, and a great storyteller! It was the perfect mix of historical and eerie!
Ghost tours
Rhonda S,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Love the creepy stories of downtown Tampa. Our guide was amazing and I enjoyed the way she told the stories. See you next trip!!!
Good but it could be better
Carlos S,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was good my complaint is once you arrived the guide ask you you wanna do the extended tour it's 4 more stops for an extra charge, why not do the whole thing just charge the full price from the beginning
Though you don’t go...
Susan C,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Though you don’t go inside any of the stops, our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of each stop
Awesome Tour !!
brittanybH8977SR,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was amazing he was so detailed and he is super funny amazing personality that guy has . He made the tour an amazing experience. The stories were mind blowing.
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