As a meeting planner for an annual conference I have made it a tradition to seek out a local tour guide to come to our meeting and speak for 30-45 minutes. It keeps the meeting fresh and allows those who don't get out of the hotel an opportunity to experience some local history. Lonnie showed up on time, was very... More

After having read a historic novel that was set in Ybor City (Live By Night, Dennis Lehane), combined with the great reviews here, my husband and I decided to take this tour. I was initially disappointed to discover that our tour guide was not Lonnie, as I'd read his great reviews here on TA. We got over that disappointment very... More

We took Lonnie's 11:30 am tour on March 13th thanks to the Trip Advisor recommendation. Lonnie was quite engaging and very informed about the history of Ybor City. His enthusiasm was easily transferred to the 5 of us on his tour. The walking tour was easily accomplished, with opportunity for sitting or leaning at different stops. Lonnie asked whether we... More

My brother (a Tampa local) treated my husband and I to this tour on our recent visit. He had been on the tour previously, and found it informative and entertaining. The morning of our tour we had the tour guide, Lonnie, to ourselves. He was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. It was apparent that he had a wealth of information beyond... More

My husdband and i had Lonnie Herman as our tour guide in Ybor City.We had heard of the tour thru Tripadvisor and felt comfortable with going.It was Fantastic! He was so enthusiastic about Ybor and he imparted that to all of us. With his "Panama" hat and his authentic looking Cuban shirt, he was perfect for the part as guide!... More

Ybor has gotten a bad name over the years as a place you don't go at night. I've heard all the stories too, but that's all changed now. The last two times I've been to Ybor have been fantastic, and I've never felt unsafe. Lonnie has done his research on this area and has a definite passion that shows with... More

The walking tour of Ybor City takes you through the cigar industry, Cuba Independance, Urban Renewal and architecture . We enjoyed our easy going walk through Ybor City with Joe. We learned a "heck of a lot" of interesting tidbits on life, love, greed and Florida history. We had fun and would do it again.

I read the reviews on trip advisor and saw all fives for Lonnie as the tour guide.  I was apprehensive when I saw our guide would be Greg.  I went on a tour of Ybor about eight years ago given by a native of Ybor and it was absolutely wonderful.    So with that said, I will give my review of... More

If you enjoy history and discovering new places this tour is for you. I was not familiar with Mr Ybor's city before this trip so this was a pleasant surprise. Lonnie, our tour guide, was very professional and knowledgeable. You can tell that he is passionate about Ybor and not just reading a script. Walking around the locations where Ybor's... More