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A Brief History of Tarpon Springs – Guided Golf Cart Tour
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45 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
A unique guided history tour of Tarpon Springs! This tour is the mini-version of our "Complete Golf Cart Tour of Tarpon Springs" focusing strictly on the history of the early settlement and founding of the downtown area and the Sponge Docks. The tour shares how and why Tarpon Springs became the first incorporated city in what is now Pinellas County by sharing the stories of some interesting people, seeing several restored preserved and restored buildings, and visiting some of the natural sites important to the city’s growth. Experience Tarpon Springs like the locals do in our street-legal golf carts equipped with all state required safety features, as well as upgrades for comfort and style.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Located near the corner of Lemon St. and Ring St.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
This building was the original City Hall.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Site of the original city dock. Area known as the Golden Crescent. Lined with many historic Victorian style homes.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Safford House Museum
Restored home of one of the city's founders.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Site of the working docks that quickly grew the economy of Tarpon Springs.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Part of the Historic Downtown District.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests must furnish and install their own infant child seats.
Operated by ForeShore Gulf Carts
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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