Tampa offers very different ways to spend a few hours, from a guided ghost walk in Ybor City to a waterfront food tour and a private brewery ride by golf cart. The three options below help you compare the activity style, route, group setup, and confirmed inclusions before you book.
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Quick comparison of things to do in Tampa
Use this comparison to match the itinerary, traveler feedback, duration, and key features to your preferred travel day.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ghost walk | Travelers who want a spooky, walking-based experience with hands-on ghost-hunting gear. | ★ 5.0/5 | 36 reviews | Approx. 2 hr | Ghost hunting equipment is included. | View on Viator |
 Food walk | Travelers who want a lively walking outing centered on food tastings and casual group interaction. | ★ 5.0/5 | 25 reviews | Approx. 3 hr | Five food stops are included. | View on Viator |
 Brewery cart | Travelers who want a private, small-group brewery outing with transportation handled for them. | ★ 5.0/5 | 14 reviews | Approx. 2 hr 30 min | Private transportation is included. | View on Viator |
What each Tampa option includes
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
Compare if you want a walking tour with paranormal tools and a social group format.
Ghost Investigation Tours with Interactive Paranormal Experience
Best for: Travelers who want a spooky, walking-based experience with hands-on ghost-hunting gear.
This experience is a roughly two-hour ghost investigation in Ybor City, designed as a walking tour rather than a vehicle-based outing. Guests receive ghost hunting equipment and move through a set of haunted locations, including SpookEasy Lounge, the old baptist church gravesite, Jose Martí park, and other stops mentioned in the tour notes. The experience is not private, so other groups may be present. Refreshments may be purchased at two locations, but they are not included. It suits travelers who want an interactive, atmospheric activity and do not mind a shared tour setting.
Ghost Investigation Tours with Interactive Paranormal Experience
- Ghost hunting equipment is included.
- The route features several haunted Ybor City locations.
- The tour starts and ends at SpookEasy Lounge.
Compare if you want a walking route with included tastings and a more upbeat group style.
Tampa Riverwalk Street Food by the Bay 3 Hour Walking Food Tour
Best for: Travelers who want a lively walking outing centered on food tastings and casual group interaction.
This outing is a three-hour walking food tour in the Water Street and Riverwalk district. The confirmed inclusions are five food stops, and the tour description also notes a complimentary photo package and interactive trivia elements. The itinerary mentions the waterfront, the cruise port area, and Sparkman Wharf, so the route is focused on Tampa’s bayfront rather than a neighborhood pub crawl or vehicle tour. An optional alcoholic drink package is available for separate purchase, but it is not included. It fits travelers who want a social, energetic experience built around tasting, walking, and team-style participation.
Tampa Riverwalk Street Food by the Bay 3 Hour Walking Food Tour
- Five food stops are included.
- The route covers the Riverwalk and Water Street district.
- A photo package is included in the experience.
Compare if you want a private brewery itinerary with included transportation instead of a walking tour.
Customized Ybor City Private Brewery Tour by Golf Cart
Best for: Travelers who want a private, small-group brewery outing with transportation handled for them.
This brewery tour is built around private transportation by golf cart for up to five guests. The booking includes pickup, drop-off, and travel between up to five breweries, with a pre-selected list and the option to modify the route from a broader list of locations. The confirmed inclusions also mention a souvenir koozie, selected murals and landmarks for photos, and a licensed and insured driver. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and gratuity is excluded. This option works well for adults who want a more customized outing, less walking, and a brewery-focused itinerary in Ybor City and nearby Tampa areas.
Customized Ybor City Private Brewery Tour by Golf Cart
- Private transportation is included.
- The tour can visit up to five breweries.
- A licensed and insured driver is provided.
Choosing the right Tampa itinerary style
If you want a shared experience with a clear theme, the ghost walk and food tour both keep you on foot and focused on one part of the city. If you prefer a more relaxed format with transportation included, the private brewery tour gives you a smaller-group option with less walking and more route flexibility.
Ybor City haunted walking route
A guided walk through multiple haunted spots, beginning and ending at SpookEasy Lounge.
Riverwalk and Water Street walking route
A food-focused walk along Tampa’s waterfront district with listed tasting stops and scenic bayfront views.
Ybor City brewery route by golf cart
A private golf-cart route connecting your chosen breweries, with photo stops at selected murals and landmarks.
Before you book in Tampa
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Tampa booking checklist
- Check the group format before booking, since one experience is shared and another is private.
- Confirm which inclusions matter to you, because food, drinks, and transportation are handled differently across the three options.
- If you want a shorter or more structured outing, compare the route style as well as the duration before choosing.
Questions travelers ask about things to do in Tampa
Which of these Tampa experiences includes transportation?
The private brewery tour includes pickup, drop-off, and transportation by golf cart. The other two are walking-based experiences.
Which option is best if I want included tastings or gear?
The food tour includes five food stops, and the ghost investigation includes ghost hunting equipment. The brewery tour includes transportation and a souvenir koozie, but alcoholic beverages are excluded.
Are these tours private?
Only the brewery tour is described as private. The ghost investigation is explicitly not private and may include other groups, while the food tour is presented as a group-style walking experience.