Tarpon Springs Adventure, Benefiting Your Charity

Description

You may be from Tampa or have visited before, but have you ever taken the time to really dive into the history, culture, and adventure just to the west of us in Tarpon Springs? The village of Tarpon Springs has been known well over a century for its Greek culture and the many Greek-American families who for generations have called it home.

On this “Love Our Neighbor” single-day tour, you will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tarpon Springs sponge docks and sponge exchange, a sponge boat ride experience like no other, followed by an authentic Greek lunch, and as if that’s not enough, a coffee and pastry tasting!

Our tour starts at and our pricing varies from:
10:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | $79 Adults | $39 Kids (Ages 6-12) | $19 (Ages 5 and Under) |

Sponge Docks & Exchange
Sponge Docks & Exchange

Tour the Sponge Docks and the Sponge Exchange with a Tarpon Springs Native who grew up working on the sponge boats and is an expert on history and eco-tourism in Tarpon Springs!

Authentic Greek Lunch
Authentic Greek Lunch

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Greek Family Restaurant. You’ll be able to pick from grilled meats, Greek salads, gyros, seafood, and more. And don’t forget the highlight, the famous Greek Flaming Cheese.

Sponge Boat Ride
Sponge Boat Ride

Experience a sponge boat ride experience like no other.

Shopping and Tasting
Shopping and Tasting

Dive into some Greek pastries and enjoy authentic Cuban coffee.

Our guide will introduce you to the main exports that make Tarpon Springs famous and give you tips on purchasing them. You’ll also find out about some hidden secrets and novelty stores not to miss.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours 45 minutes
Group Size
12 to 35
Price starts at
$19
Languages
English
Meeting Point

735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Why take this tour?

Benefiting Your Charity

This tour includes all of the features of our Tarpon Springs SerVacation but does not include a volunteer service opportunity. You have the opportunity to hold a wonderful event for your members, supporters, clients, or friends all while raising money for that group or your favorite charity! 

This fundraising opportunity requires a group size of 20 or more guests. If your group’s registrants do not reach that size at a certain point, you can reschedule or we can even open the event to the public and expose your organization’s mission to even more people!

Included

  • Free Parking

  • Tour w/ native guide

  • Greek Cookies

  • Authentic Greek Lunch

  • Pastry & Coffee Tasting

  • Shopping Orientation

Things to know

Booking Rules and Ticket Insurance

1. We operate rain or shine assuming conditions are safe, the boat is running, and we have met our minimum number of guests to operate the tour. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel the tour and provide a prompt refund.

2. If the sponge boat ride becomes unavailable on this date, we r...

1. We operate rain or shine assuming conditions are safe, the boat is running, and we have met our minimum number of guests to operate the tour. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel the tour and provide a prompt refund.

2. If the sponge boat ride becomes unavailable on this date, we reserve the right to substitute a one hour eco-tourism dolphin nature boat ride with a naturalist.

3. All ticket sales are final. Tours cannot be exchanged, rescheduled, or refunded. But life happens! We offer ticket insurance for $5 per ticket which allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour with at least 24 hours’ notice, and we will reschedule or reimburse you for your full tour ticket price minus insurance fee. (public tours only)

What to bring

1. Water Bottle
Although water is available on the boat, we recommend that you bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

2. Strollers
Feel free to bring your strollers, they are welcome on the boat or you can leave them at the docks.

1. Water Bottle
Although water is available on the boat, we recommend that you bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

2. Strollers
Feel free to bring your strollers, they are welcome on the boat or you can leave them at the docks.

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