Five food stops, Tampa history, and trivia along the waterfront
3 hrs
Five food stops, dessert, trivia
Explore Tampa's waterfront through five food stops, from Cuban-inspired bites to dessert. Discover quirky local history and put your knowledge to the test with trivia along the way.
Full refund available with at least 72 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: 6ZH6SX
Food substitutions may be available for dietary restrictions, but cannot be guaranteed at every stop on the food tour.
Use nearby public garages, including Channelside Parking Garage, Garrison Parking Lot, and East Cumberland Garage, about a 5–6 minute walk away. Metered street parking is also available throughout Water Street.
Red Mesa Mercado
Jimbo brings serious energy to these tours, and it shows in how consistently people rave about him. Personable, funny, and genuinely knowledgeable about the local area, he has a talent for making a group of strangers feel like old friends within the first stop. Reviewers repeatedly mention how he takes time to connect with each person individually, shares stories about local history, and introduces guests to the restaurant staff at every stop. The food itself covers serious ground, with past tours featuring everything from alligator and crab to organic pizza, Hawaiian bites, and homemade gelato. Portions are described as generous but well-paced, so you leave full without feeling wrecked. The variety across stops seems intentional, giving guests a real cross-section of local flavors rather than more of the same thing. The trivia competition at the end is a recurring crowd favorite, especially for groups who enjoy a little friendly competition. Tours run across multiple areas including St. Pete, Clearwater, and Tampa, so there are options depending on where you're based. Experienced food tour travelers consistently say this one ranks among the best they've tried, and first-timers tend to leave already planning a return visit. If you're bringing a group, even better. Jimbo seems to thrive with a lively crowd.
This was such a fun tour! Beth, our guide, made this so fun and brought so much depth to the experience; the food was AMAZING!!! Wonderful experience... Can't wait to return to Clearwater ♥️
Antoinette Bittle
August 27, 2026
This was such a fun tour! Beth, our guide, made this so fun and brought so much depth to the experience; the food was AMAZING!!! Wonderful experience... Can't wait to return to Clearwater ♥️
Antoinette Bittle
August 27, 2026
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