Dive into the Past with What It Was Walking Tour's engaging Experience for Up to Four People at Up to 37% Off

What It Was Walking Tour
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Join a captivating 90-minute evening walking tour revealing African American stories in Downtown Tampa!

Ever wondered about the untold stories behind Tampa’s streets? Discover rich tales of African American history with this engaging walking tour. Wander through time as each step reveals another chapter from black history to beyond Reconstruction. Get ready for an evening packed with insights and cool breezes under the night sky.


What We Offer

  • Downtown Tampa Black History Evening Walking Tour for One
  • Downtown Tampa Black History Evening Walking Tour for Two
  • Downtown Tampa Black History Evening Walking Tour for Four

Good to Know:

  • Kids with an Adult are Free!

  • Tours are about 90-minute duration.

  • Tour length if approximately 1.5 miles.

  • Tours begin at sunset on Friday and Saturday nights; 6:30pm on Sunday nights for a unique start or end to your night out

  • Tour start & end location: Perry Harvey Park, 1000 E Cass Street Tampa, FL 33602 (at the jazz statues)

Tour Stops (Subject to change):

  • The location of the Z.D Greene’s Office
  • The location of the Richard Roach residence
  • Oaklawn Cemetery
  • The location of the Saratoga Saloon
  • The location of the Brumick Family Home
  • The location of the Pat Chapelle’s Saloon
  • The location of Lou Hunter’s restaurant
  • The story of Madame Fortune Taylor
  • The story of Dorcas Bryant
  • The location of Historic Black owned Franklin Street businesses
  • And, much more.

Why You Should Grab the Offer

This walking tour is unlike any other because it takes place in the enchanting evening hours when you can enjoy cooler temperatures while discovering untold stories of African American history in Downtown Tampa. It's the only evening history walk around town, giving you access to places and narratives often missed during typical tours. The experience is both interactive and immersive, bringing past events vividly to life as you wander through historic sites such as Madame Fortune Taylor's story or Lou Hunter’s restaurant location. With free admission available for kids when accompanied by adults, it becomes a family-friendly way to delve into local heritage together without breaking the bank. Supporting this black-owned, woman-owned business means contributing directly back into community empowerment efforts while enjoying your historical adventure.

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