Things to Do in Tampa: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Tampa? The golf-cart sightseeing tour (about $45–49) is the highest-rated way to cover downtown, the Riverwalk and Bayshore Boulevard in two hours, and the Ybor City historic walk ($35) is the one tour every visitor should take. Give yourself two to three days — day one for the Riverwalk, the Florida Aquarium ($40) and Ybor City, day two for Busch Gardens ($45) or ZooTampa ($52), day three for a dolphin or history cruise on the bay ($31) and a run out to Clearwater Beach or St. Petersburg’s Dalí Museum. Plenty is free: the 2.6-mile Riverwalk, Bayshore Boulevard, the TECO streetcar to Ybor, the Manatee Viewing Center in winter and Sparkman Wharf cost nothing. Below you can compare every Tampa tour and ticket by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.
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All experiences in Tampa — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Tampa?
By traveller reviews: the golf-cart sightseeing tour, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Tampa history cruise, the Florida Aquarium, the Ybor City walking tour, a dolphin sightseeing cruise, the floating tiki-boat bar, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, the Riverwalk and a beach day at Clearwater. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Tampa?
Two to three days: one for downtown, the Riverwalk, the Aquarium and Ybor City; one for Busch Gardens or ZooTampa; and one for a bay cruise plus Clearwater Beach or St. Petersburg. With more time add the Apollo Beach manatees, Tarpon Springs’ sponge docks or a Lightning or Buccaneers game.
What can you do in Tampa for free?
Walk or cycle the Tampa Riverwalk and Bayshore Boulevard, ride the free TECO streetcar to Ybor City and browse 7th Avenue, hang out at Sparkman Wharf and Armature Works, watch manatees at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach (November–April), explore Lettuce Lake Park’s boardwalk and the University of Tampa’s Plant Hall minarets, and spend the day on Clearwater or Fort De Soto beaches.
Do Tampa tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.