Ybor City Immigrant Influence Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

The journey, in full

The tour starts outside of the Cuban club, you'll learn its history. We will walk along the old Ybor Square building, the largest Cigar factory at one point, and hear how it made Tampa famous. We will stop at Jose Marti Park and hear the story of Jose and how he became the Apostle of Cuban Independence We will stop outside the Ritz, the famous club, and learn its history. We will walk through Centro, one of the most popular spots in Ybor City, and see shops and hear its story. The tour walks through Centennial Park, and you'll learn about why the chickens are allowed to run free (legally) and the immigrants who came here. The tour stops outside the museum and you'll hear the history of the houses and Cuban bakery. The tour stops on the sidewalk of 7th Street and you'll learn the history of Jewish immigrants who came here looking for freedom. This area used to be known as “Princes of 7th Avenue". The tour ends at the oldest restaurant in Florida, and the best Cubano in all the land.