Wander the gaslit brick streets of Ybor City — Tampa's UNESCO-recognized Latin Quarter — with an expert local guide who unlocks hand-rolled cigar ateliers, century-old social clubs, and the bold, soulful flavours of Cuban-Spanish cuisine.
What to expect
The tour opens in a family-run cigar atelier where a master torcedor demonstrates the centuries-old art of hand-rolling a Cuban-seed cigar — and you leave with your own. From there, you meander to storied Spanish restaurants and Cuban bakeries for multiple tasting stops: Cuban sandwiches pressed to golden perfection, croquetas, strong café con leche, and house-made flan. Your guide weaves in the layered immigrant history — Cuban, Spanish, Italian — that forged this neighbourhood. The final stop is typically a glass of Spanish wine or a craft cocktail at an Ybor landmark bar.
Good to know
Ybor City is a 10–15 minute taxi or rideshare from the Tampa cruise terminal. Tours typically run 2.5–3 hours; check the morning departure time against your all-aboard. Wear comfortable walking shoes on the historic brick streets.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Tampa — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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