Ybor City began as a cigar-manufacturing town and grew into one of Tampa’s most distinctive historic districts. On this guided walking tour, guests will hear how cigar makers, factory workers, immigrant families, business owners, and social clubs helped shape the neighborhood that became known around the world for hand-rolled cigars.
Led by a History Center-trained docent, the 90-minute tour explores Ybor City’s brick streets, landmark buildings, and 7th Avenue corridor while connecting the neighborhood’s cigar industry to the people and places that shaped daily life in Ybor City. Along the way, guests will learn why Ybor City developed its own identity within Tampa and why so many of its historic buildings remain important today.
The tour begins at a new location: Parque Amigos de José Martí, or Friends of José Martí Park, 1303 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa, FL 33605. Participants will walk approximately one mile along public sidewalks and brick streets. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Guests may also want to bring bottled water.
Advance tickets are required, and space is limited to 25 guests. History Center members save 20% on walking tour tickets by signing in before checkout.
Celebrating teachers with FREE admission plus up to 3 guests. Registration required.
Please indicate below the total number (up to 4) in your party.
Please note that standard admission applies for additional guests.
For more information, please call (813) 675-8960.
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Home tours are free for History Center members. Sign in to your account using the link above.
Archives Awareness Week: July 12 - 18, 2026
Each July, the City of Tampa celebrates Archives Awareness Week, recognizing the importance of preserving Tampa’s history and government records. In 2026, we mark the city’s 139th birthday with a week of exhibits and programs hosted by local institutions.
The next installment of the Black History Book Club at Tampa's Black History Museum will be on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The club’s sessions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the charming Tampa's Black History Museum at 1213 Central Ave.. These enriching discussions will occur on the last Monday of February, April, June, August, and October, and the second Monday in December 2025.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food, poetry to politics. Free with registration, the History Center’s book group meets in person and via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome!