Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour

Experience Ybor City through a self guided walking tour on our location aware smartphone app, where the streets come alive with stories of Cuban, Spanish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants who built this vibrant neighborhood in search of freedom, hope, and prosperity. Explore the historic buildings, bustling streets, and remnants of the world’s largest cigar factory while enjoying top notch narration and music that captures the atmosphere of a city shaped by hard work, culture, and community.

Discover the rich immigrant history as you walk through Ybor’s past, seeing historic restaurants, free roaming chickens, land linked to Cuba, and sites tied to Cuban independence efforts. Learn the stories of the people who made Ybor City a cultural melting pot, uncovering traditions, struggles, and triumphs that shaped the neighborhood. This hands free tour allows you to go at your own pace, pause, explore, and revisit the stories anytime through the app.