Tampa Bay, FL: Ybor City History Walking Tour

Sponsored by Hopkins Tampa Bay

Join fellow alumni and friends for a walking history tour of Ybor City. The rich history of Ybor encompasses manufacturing, immigration, organized crime, and revolution; Teddy Roosevelt marched his Rough Riders here and walked the streets of this industry town with José Martí, the leader of Cuban independence.

Now one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida, Ybor City’s unique history will come alive as you enter the buildings preserved in time for over 100 years. Learn why being a cigar roller was a job of pride and fortune, hear the stories of revelation sparked by the independent Cubans, and enter the only sovereign land in America as your guide unlocks the gates to a whole new world.

The tour is 90-mins long, but will be the best part of your day. 

Registration includes your tour fee. We will gather at Tampa Bay Brewing Company prior to the tour for drinks and food, which are not included in the registration fee. 

The walking tour begins around 5:30 pm. 

A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events. If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.      

While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. 

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