Step into one of Florida’s most historic neighborhoods on the Tampa Food Tour of Ybor City, a guided walking experience filled with bold flavors and rich cultural roots. Set in the heart of Ybor City, this tour highlights a mix of Cuban, Spanish, and Greek influences through classic local dishes like the iconic Cuban sandwich, deviled crab, and other regional favorites. As guests move through cobblestone streets and past century-old buildings, the area’s origins as a cigar-making hub come to life alongside its modern identity as a lively destination for food, music, and art.

This food tour offers a relaxed and engaging way to explore the neighborhood beyond typical tourist spots, with stories that touch on immigrant history, cultural traditions, and local legends. Between tastings, there’s time to take in the atmosphere of 7th Avenue, browse unique shops, and experience the energy that defines Ybor City today, all while enjoying a well-paced mix of savory bites and a refreshing sweet treat.

Tour Highlights:

•  Start with a unique Florida-inspired bite
• Visit a historic restaurant and try the iconic Cuban sandwich
• Sample deviled crab at a local favorite spot
• Learn about Ybor City’s history and cultural influences
• Enjoy a traditional Greek soup at a neighborhood diner
• Walk along 7th Avenue and explore shops and cigar makers
• End with handcrafted ice cream to cool off

Sample Tasting Menu:

• Cuban Sandwich
• Deviled Crab
• Avgolemono Soup
• Handcrafted Ice Cream
• A Delicious Secret Dish

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome
• Health limitations: There will be around 45 mins of walking but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. Total distance walking is about one mile. The guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children are welcome and those under the age of 2 are free. Strollers are welcome. 
• Individuals with disabilities: This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Dietary restrictions: Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, this tour is unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• What’s included: Multiple food tastings featuring local specialties along with guided historical and cultural insights
• Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times, as well as up to 12 other guests.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket
• Photo/ video: You can take your own photos.
• Gratuity: Gratuity is not included but appreciated.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Rain or shine the experience will be running
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes in advance
• Parking: Public street or garage parking is available in the area.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• What to bring:
  • Water bottle recommended
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Phones and cameras are allowed
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but restroom stops may be available during the tour

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.