Attractions: Centennial Park

This location-aware smartphone walking tour of Ybor City lets you explore the neighbourhood at your own pace. The tour never expires, so you may stop anytime for a drink or a meal, explore further, and continue when you are ready. The experience is delivered through a professionally produced app with high-quality narration and music to set the atmosphere, and you may listen again after taking it in person. As you move through streets shaped by Cuban, Spanish, Italian and Jewish immigrants, you will learn how the town grew around the world’s largest cigar factory and how its people found freedom, hope and prosperity. Along the way you will see historic buildings and some of Ybor’s most historic restaurants, learn why the chickens run free, hear how locals supported Cuba’s fight for independence, and even see the land owned by Cuba. The tour highlights the Cubano community’s immigrant history and the stories of the people who built this distinctive district.

In Tampa’s Ybor City, known as Cigar City, a self-guided audio tour lets you explore the neighbourhood at your own pace. You will follow narrated stops that explain how Ybor grew from a cigar-manufacturing hub into the diverse community it is today. As you move through the streets, the audio will place the scenes and stories in context so you can take time where you want and skip what doesn’t interest you. Along the way you will learn about the immigrant communities that shaped Ybor City and the role of mutual aid societies in daily life. You will savour the aroma of fresh Cuban bread and encounter the area’s culinary highlights, including the famous Cuban sandwich. The tour also uncovers the stories behind historic landmarks and shows how the neighbourhood balances preserving its heritage with embracing the future.

On this walking food tour in Tampa you'll taste a range of classic local bites, including award‑winning Cuban sandwiches, deviled crab and handcrafted guava pastries from a critically acclaimed bakery. An experienced guide will lead the way as you sample these dishes and talk about the neighbourhood’s culinary traditions. You will be taken through Ybor City, a vibrant area where history and contemporary culture meet. Along the way you'll learn that the district was founded by Cuban, Spanish and Italian cigar manufacturers in the late 1800s, and you'll see how those roots remain alongside a lively food, music and arts scene. Day or night you'll notice an eclectic crowd passing colourful murals, exploring century‑old buildings or gathering in outdoor cafés lit by string lights. From bustling 7th Avenue to hidden alleys and small parks, Ybor City offers an old‑world charm with a bold, modern edge that feels like a little slice of Havana in the heart of Tampa.