Ybor City Walking Tour 27.9608315, -82.4414402 WebformCreator (Bot) Thu, 05/14/2026 - 06:52 pm Event Status Scheduled When Sat, May 30 2026, 10 - 11:30am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Ybor City began as a cigar-manufacturing town and grew into one of Tampa’s most distinctive historic districts. On this guided walking tour, guests will hear how cigar makers, factory workers, immigrant families, business owners, and social clubs helped shape the neighborhood that became known around the world for hand-rolled cigars.Led by a History Center-trained docent, the 90-minute tour explores Ybor City’s brick streets, landmark buildings, and 7th Avenue corridor while connecting the neighborhood’s cigar industry to the people and places that shaped daily life in Ybor City. Along the way, guests will learn why Ybor City developed its own identity within Tampa and why so many of its historic buildings remain important today.The tour begins at Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL, in front of Jimmy John’s. Participants will walk approximately one mile along public sidewalks and brick streets. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Guests may also want to bring bottled water.Advance tickets are required, and space is limited to 25 guests. History Center members save 20% on walking tour tickets by signing in before checkout.WALKING TOUR TICKETSBest parking optionsCentro Ybor Garage: 1500 E. 5th Ave. (Access from N. 15th St or N 16th St)Ybor Lot 5: 1812 N. 19th St. (Access from N. 18th St. or N. 19th St.)Ybor Lot 3: 1701 N. 19th St. (Access from N. 19th St. or N. 20th St.)Click here for the full list of parking garages and lots owned by the City of Tampa. Get Directions1600 E 8th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 United States Header Image Display Random Photo Photo Group Events Off Type of Location Physical Address Event Attendance Mode In-Person (Offline) Event Neighborhood Historic Ybor Free/Open to the public? No Cost 25 Event Links Walking Tour Tickets via Tampa Bay History Center Event Collection Neighborhood Events Pre-registration Required Yes Contact Information Advance tickets are required, and space is limited to 25 guests. History Center members save 20% on walking tour tickets by signing in before checkout.