Top Tampa Day Trips

Explore one of Florida's most picturesque harbors on this Tampa history cruise that transports travelers back in time across stunning blue waters. See the real-life pirate ship known as Gabriella up close and take in views of million-dollar homes, popular museums, and the famous 'Plant Hotel' as you listen to expert commentary about the city's rich past.

Private guided Day Tour of The city of Tampa. All the Grand highlights of the city. The guide serves as Driver, Tour Guide, and personal photographer. The largest group size is 4 and your booking party only. Enjoy the sunshine and history as told and shown by a Tampa native! The tour will show you all the historic sites. You can take a River taxi one way up The Hillsborough River, and add The Zoo, Aquarium, and or The Art Museum if you like.

Trade the busy streets of Tampa for relaxing inshore waters on a half-day fishing charter, which begins at a time that works for you. Leave your tackle box at home, as your exclusive experience comes with all necessary equipment, including rods, bait, and safety gear. Let your private captain lead you to the best fishing spots, where you can find tarpon, snook, sheepshead, pompano, and much more.

Manatees, Hippos, Ruins, and Mermaids! Escape the bustle and theme parks of Central Florida and venture to The Nature Coast. You will encounter mermaids, alligators, manatees, sponge divers, and more on this unforgettable excursion with your own very small group and personal photographer!

Journey to The Florida Hill Country. outside the theme parks and city lie a different world known as old Florida. Large rolling hills, orange groves, and historic monuments. You will have a personal photographer to create memories to last a lifetime.

See dolphins and other marine wildlife on a guided, 90-minute cruise along the bustling waters of Tampa Bay. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, then discover Tampa Bay’s fascinating ecosystem. Look for an abundance of wildlife that lives there — bottlenose dolphins, fish, birds, manatees, sea turtles and more — and learn how they thrive in one of the nation’s most diverse seaports, Port Tampa Bay.

At Busch Gardens Tampa, a 335-acre African-themed animal park, enjoy the ultimate family adventure. The park has one of the largest zoos in North America, with more than 12,000 animals. There are also exciting rides, live shows, restaurants, shops, and games. Experience fun and adventure for the whole family. Upgrade to include admission to Adventure Island Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark. ** SUMMER FUN - See the all new "Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular" with an explosive array of fireworks and exciting effects from dazzling lasers to graceful water elements and dramatic pyrotechnics every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening through Labor Day! **

Experience Tampa’s must-see tourist attractions — and enjoy considerable savings — on this exciting Tampa Bay CityPASS. Visit Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Then choose betwee the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) or The Tropics Boat Tours. This Tampa Bay CityPASS is valid for nine consecutive days from the first date of use. Transportation to and from attractions is not included.

Explore and learn about more than 9,000 sea creatures at the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. Marvel at bamboo shark or a sea star. Discover reef fishes, tortoises and more from Florida’s waters. Discover the wetland wildlife of Florida including alligators and river otters; investigate the Indian Ocean in the 'Journey to Madagascar' exhibit, and learn about the aquarium's conservation efforts. Access to Splash Pad, ideal for younger children, and a 4-D theater experience are included.

Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park for a family-friendly wildlife experience that includes native Florida animals as well as species from around the world. Check out the variety of habitats that are home to wildlife from Asia, Africa, Australia and more, where you can see apes, birds, tortoises, panthers, manatees, koalas… the list goes on. Plus, learn about endangered species and the zoo’s efforts in animal conservation.

Many celebrity homes in Tampa can only be reached by boat. This Tampa Celebrity Homes Boat Tour takes you out on Tampa Bay to the canals near Davis Islands without having to rent a boat. Catch sight of famous folks’ homes, including baseball players, football players, and actors and actresses. Most tours also run into dolphins in the water as they cruise.

Need an airport transfer to the downtown Tampa area? Forget the long lines associated with finding transportation from Tampa International Airport. Skip the taxis and shuttles and travel with confidence — and without worry — by scheduling for a private vehicle. Choose from a three-person sedan or a five-passenger SUV, then sit back and relax on the road from the airport to any Tampa, Busch Gardens, St Pete Beach, Brandon, Sun City Center or Clearwater accommodation.

This historic Ybor City food tour gives you a perfect introduction to the Tampa area by taking you to eateries to sample up to six food and drink tastings. A guide leads the way on foot telling you all about Ybor city history as you try food to see which restaurants you might want to go back to later during your stay in the city.

Discover the wildlife of both the land and sea by booking tickets that grant you admission to Zoo Tampa and the Florida Aquarium. Ideal for families who want to visit the zoo and aquarium, this package lets you do both in one day. Plus, by booking tickets to two attractions at once, you can save money and time as well as avoiding waiting in ticket lines.

Touring Downtown Tampa on a Segway it a great activity for tourists and resident alike. If you’re looking for things to do in Tampa, look no further.

Forget about fighting traffic and looking for a parking spot at the Tampa International Airport. Skip all the headaches associated with getting to the airport and travel with confidence by scheduling a private vehicle. Choose from a three-person sedan or a five-passenger SUV. Then sit back and relax as a professional chauffeur drives from any downtown Tampa, Busch Gardens, Saint Pete Beach, Brandon, Sun City Center or Clearwater accommodation to catch all the Tampa airport departures 24/7.