Iconic Ybor Cuban Sandwich and History Tour

5.0 (one review) 2 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

one review

5.0

Iconic Ybor Cuban Sandwich and History Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Iconic Ybor Cuban Sandwich and History Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Beat the Florida heat with this morning 2 hour experience in historic Ybor City. See all the landmarks, architecture, and historical sites and hear the stories of the immigrant cultures that built Ybor City. Learn how Ybor was essential to the development of Tampa. Enjoy neighborhood favorites, cafe con leche and have a delicious Cuban sandwich at the iconic Columbia Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Florida.

Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Likely to Sell Out Likely To Sell Out Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Ybor City Food Tours

Ages: Adults (3–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: Includes the history, cafe con leche, Cuban sandwich and the famous 1905 salad

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Alcohol is not included but is available for purchase at Columbia Restaurant
Not included: Guide Gratuity

Itinerary

Ybor City

10 min

After the short into, guests will be guided to the coffee tasting where you'll grab a delicious Ybor City cafe con leche and be on your way!
Jose Marti Park

10 min

Visit a little piece of Cuba in the heart of Ybor City and hear stories of Cuban patriot Jose Martinez, the apostle of Cuban Freedom during the days when Ybor City was known as the cradle of Cuban Independence
Ybor City

10 min

Short history intro at the meeting point inside the historic Spanish social club El Centro Espanol
Ybor City

10 min

Visit the original cigar factory built in 1886 by Vicente Martinez Ybor. It was the largest cigar factory in the world at the time. Still standing and still beautiful.
The Cuban Club

10 min

See the gorgeous Cuban social club. El Circulo Cubano! And hear more about Ybor's mutual aid societies.
Centennial Park

20 min

Check in with the roosters and see the gorgeous park and the cigar worker's casita homes.
Ybor City

5 min

See the majestic Italian social club on historic 7th Avenue
Ybor City

45 min

Last stop is the historic Columbia Restaurant. Founded in 1905, it is the oldest restaurant in Florida and a must visit in Tampa Bay. Guests will enjoy a Cuban sandwich and the signature 1905 salad.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tours meet by the statue of Vicente Martinez Ybor at Centro Ybor, near El Centro Español de Tampa, Tap House Ybor and Jimmy John's

End point

Tours meet by the statue of Vicente Martinez Ybor at Centro Ybor, near El Centro Español de Tampa, Tap House Ybor and Jimmy John's

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.