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Excellent!
Excellent tour, very knowledgeable guide and worth the time, money and effort.
Operator response
Thank you! It was my pleasure sharing Tarpon Springs history.
Sponge Dock Stroll
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 25min–1h 30min
- Price from
- $52 / person
- Location
- Clearwater, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 54 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Krisula's Walking Tours
- Meeting point
- Monday thru Sunday, 10:30 am roundabout where the "Naiads" on the corner of Roosevelt Blvd and Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689If you reach Rusty Bellies Restaurant, than you have gone too far.Thanks
Description
You'll Stroll the World Famous Sponge Docks and learn about the thriving fishing and sponging industry. Taste authentic Greek pastries and coffee in a Bakery that is almost to 100 years old. Walk where the first sponge divers stored there sponges. All tours can be customized and/or private!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tarpon Springs
You'll stroll the World Famous Sponge Docks and learn about the thriving fishing and sponging industry. You'll immerse yourself into our Greek Culture which early settlers brought to this village by the sea. You'll end with "Conversation and Coffee" a brief respite, enjoying a "mud coffee" - a traditional dark roasted brew and a pastry, too!
What's included
Included
Greek Pastry/Coffee
Traveller Ratings
4.6
54 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sponge Dock Stroll take?
Sponge Dock Stroll lasts about 1h 25min–1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sponge Dock Stroll cost?
Prices start at $52 per person for this Clearwater experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Sponge Dock Stroll for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Monday thru Sunday, 10:30 am roundabout where the "Naiads" on the corner of Roosevelt Blvd and Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. If you reach Rusty Bellies Restaurant, than you have gone too far. Thanks. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sponge Dock Stroll offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(54)
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Amazing tour!
Krisoula, our tour guide, was an amazing tour guide! She grew up in those streets she was raised in that neighborhood. She knows the whole history. She’s fun and exciting and just showed us everything and told us about everything with such great enthusiasm and love and most of all pride! I recommend this tour to anyone who’s going to visit Tarpon Springs…you can’t go there and not have this tour!!
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Operator response
Thank you! Enjoyed sharing and waiting for your return.
H
A must do!!!!
This was an amazing tour of the historic Greek district led by an authentic member of the community. Her engaging stories brought the history to life as we explored her family's rich culture.
Operator response
Thank you! So enjoyed having sharing our Greek history.
S
Disappointment
This tour was shorter than advertised- being about an hour and 10 minutes. It consisted of walking approximately 2 - 3 blocks. It appeared that the owner/normal tour guide (of Greek descent) was not available to lead the tour so I feel that we missed out on a much richer tour. It was billed as “A Tour of the Docks” but we spent very little time at the docks. I feel that we may have been able to gain as much knowledge by reading a self guided tour brochure.
Operator response
Hello and many apologies for your experience. Please come back and I will personally treat you for a tour.
G
Walkabout the spongedocks
A fun day. Learned a lot about the Greek community and the sponge fishing commerce.
Operator response
Thank you for your visit to our little Greek community in Tarpon Springs!
M
A must take tour
Excellent tour guide! She knew so much history , fun facts and let us ask lots of questions. Interaction with several locals that she knew along our tour. Very special and endearing.
Operator response
Hello and Thank you! Come back and visit again, there is lots more to explore. Opa!
H
Immersion learning
Do not hesitate to take this tour without it we never wound have learned so much about the Greek immigration, the earlier years of their life here and immense knowledge about sponges! Our guide had deep family ties to the area and could bring memories of her childhood into the experience. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you! Happy that you all enjoyed yourselves, come back anytime.
W
Sponges, Greek life and personal tour.
It was so fantastic for us to get a personal tour of the sponge docks. Krisula was able to share her family’s experience in arriving in Tarpon Springs and making an impact. We had a grand time, drank strong, Greek coffee, and learned about the sponge industry. Highly recommend her anytime.
Operator response
Hello and Thank you! I so enjoyed being your guide to beautiful Tarpon Springs. Come back and we'll explore some more.
T
We had fun! Krisula was...
We had fun! Krisula was genuine, warm and knowledgeable. I am someone who wants to know the background of the people and the history of the region so I can really relate to what I am experiencing.
Operator response
Hello and Thank you! So glad that you enjoyed. Please come back and have some more fun.
A
Sponges
Krisula, was an amazing tour guide. She was so knowledgeable. She made the day fun sharing all her stories about the history of the town, her family and her life living and growing up in Tarpon Springs. The tour of the docks and touching all the specific sponges was fabulous😎
Operator response
Hello and Thank You! Enjoyed sharing with you the history and mystery of the Tarpon Springs.
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