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Victorian Christmas Serve & Stroll in Downtown Tampa

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Description

Is your group looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season and volunteer as a group this year? On this SerVacation Day Trip, you will enjoy a Volunteer Service Experience with Metropolitan Ministries or Salvation Army, a Scenic Boat Ride on the Hillsborough River including narration, Lunch on the Verandah of the Tampa Bay Hotel or dinner at a nearby restaurant, and the famous Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Plant Museum! Both daytime and evening events are possible. 130 years ago, railroad magnate H.B. Plant built the majestic Tampa Bay Hotel, overlooking the Hillsborough River & Tampa Bay, as a winter refuge welcoming wealthy families from the Northeast who wanted to experience the exotic beauty of Florida. Now it is your chance to re-discover it as well! Let us invite your group to take a step back into Christmas past, a simpler time, a slower pace, a Victorian Christmas! Experience the true meaning of Christmas by taking the time to give back, “Making Memories that Matter!”

Tour info

Duration
5 to 7 hours
Group Size
12 to 20 people
Price starts at
$85
Languages
English

Why take this tour?

Victorian Christmas Stroll at the H.B. Plant Museum

The Victorian Christmas Stroll is one of Tampa’s most beautiful and festive ways to celebrate the holidays and experience Tampa's history. With rooms decorated in the era of the time, featuring artifacts and exhibits showcasing the history, architecture, and exotic accommodations of the Tampa Bay Hotel, accentuated by the finest Christmas decorations and gorgeous lights, you can’t help but be merry!

 

Volunteer Service Opportunity at Metropolitan Ministries' Holiday Tent

Metropolitan Ministries, one of Tampa’s largest and most impactful charities, provides families in need during the holiday season with food for a full holiday meal at Thanksgiving and Christmas, along with toys for their children. Our tour group will be serving a 3.5 hr shift in the morning or afternoon at their Tampa Holiday Tent (located just up the Hillsborough River from the Plant Museum) where you will be helping to collect, organize, or distribute food and toys.

Included

  • Free Parking
  • Dedicated Tour Leader
  • Volunteer Service Opportunity
  • Boat Ride on the Hillsborough River
  • Lunch on the Verandah at the Plant Museum
  • Victorian Christmas Stroll
  • Support a Great Cause!

Things to know

Age Requirement

We require that all our participants are at least 10 years old.

What to Wear/Bring

Holiday Apparel. Comfortable Closed-Toed Shoes. No tank tops. You will be on your feet and doing moderate walking (about 1 mile) throughout the tour. Most of the day will be spent outdoors under cover but exposed to the temperatures. The volunteer experience requires closed-toed shoes and no tank tops.

Don’t have a group but would love to go on a particular tour?

Let us know using the request info or ask a questions form above which destination/s and we can add you to a list of families interested in a particular destination. When we have enough interest to reach the minimum number of participants, we will contact you to try and schedule a date that works for all parties.

Volunteer/Raise money for your charity!

Does your group already have a charity that you typically fundraise or volunteer for? We are happy to work with you and your team to incorporate a volunteer experience with another charity or if your schedule does not allow time for volunteering, we can help you to instead raise money for your charity of choice through a sightseeing trip.

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