Ybor City was once the cigar capital of the world, built by Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants whose flavours still define Tampa's food scene. On this walking tour, guests wander cobblestone streets past colourful murals and century-old cigar shops, learning the neighbourhood's pirate history and cultural stories along the way.
Five tastings bring Ybor City's story to life. The tour begins with a mysterious secret dish, an exotic Florida-only bite revealed only on the day of the experience. At one of Florida's oldest and most iconic Cuban restaurants, guests try a pressed Cuban sandwich piled with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. Tampa's beloved deviled crab follows, stuffed with spiced blue crab, paprika, and garlic, before a bowl of Greek avgolemono soup honours the city's Greek community and its tradition of hospitality. The tour finishes with a scoop of handcrafted ice cream, a sweet finale under the Florida sun.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group experience pairs food with the neighbourhood's layered history for a memorable afternoon in Tampa.
