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Self-Guided Podcast Tour: How Tampa Built a Pirate Empire

New2 h 11 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Self-Guided Podcast Tour: How Tampa Built a Pirate Empire

About this activity

Step into early 20th-century Tampa, where hotel magnates, newspaper editors, and railroad promoters pulled off the ultimate marketing stunt. They invented a bloodthirsty Spanish pirate named Jose Gaspar, gave him fake diaries, and turned him into the city's patron saint. On this offbeat walking journey along the Hillsborough River, explore how a Gilded Age hotel, steel-hulled pirate ships, and the world's longest continuous sidewalk were built to serve a completely fictional character.

- A 4.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 131 min

- Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory

- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals

- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • ✓Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • ✓Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • ✓Precise navigation between the stops
  • ✓Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet outside the Henry B. Plant Museum at the historic Tampa Bay Hotel on W Kennedy Blvd. From the main Tampa transit hub, take local transit toward the museum and walk the final stretch. Check current connections; there is no waiting guide.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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