Top St Petersburg Culture

The state of Florida has a history of human habitation stretching back at least 14000 years. Take a guided tour of the Jungle Prada Site in St. Petersburg to uncover Native American history as you walk through an archaeological site of the Tocobaga tribe. Learn about the ancient peoples and the Spanish conquistadors that landed in the area in 1528 and enjoy time roaming around the lush property.

If you want to explore the waters near St. Pete Beach at night, but are too intimidated to journey out on your own because the area is home to a lot of marine life, this tour is a great choice. This St. Pete Beach Glass Bottom Kayak LED Night Tour lets you go out with a guide who knows the area and its ecosystem well and who can easily lead the way even in the dark.

Get out on the water and see Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this kayaking tour. Ride in a clear kayak—which has the advantage of greater visibility of the underwater world. Along the way look out for coastal birds, marine life, and the beautiful mangroves. No need to worry about missing out on photo opportunities—the trip includes photo stops and a break at Shell Key to enjoy its beach and sandbars.

Explore St. Petersburg’s street art scene on a guided trolley tour curated by the organizers of the SHINE Mural Festival. This experience provides structured access to key murals with commentary explaining the artists, techniques, and stories behind the work. Traveling by open-air trolley allows you to cover multiple districts efficiently while gaining insight not typically available when exploring independently.

Look for dolphins around Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach on a cruise in the Tampa Bay Area. Continue into the Gulf of Mexico to visit Shell Key island, a wildlife preserve where you can snorkel, swim, or collect shells on the beach. Depending on the season, you might spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and a variety of seabirds. This family-friendly tour offers both a late morning and afternoon departure, making it easy to suit your schedule.

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

Take a relaxed sunset cruise launching from St. Pete Beach and view a different side of the city on this shared small group boat ride. Although it’s shared, the passenger count is kept low to create a semi-intimate experience as you cruise through residential canals to view local mansions. As you pass by Tierra Verde, you might see dolphins swimming near your boat. Bottled water is provided, as well as blankets in the cooler months.

Art, a local guide and tacos. That’s your kind of St. Pete adventure! Your Mural & Street Art + Tacos Tour brings a personal touch to exploring the city. The owner and your guide will take you through the Warehouse Arts District, Historic Kenwood and Grand Central in your electric tour cart. With just five guests per tour, there’s time to ask questions, share your favorite finds and enjoy the art together. You’ll discover around 40 murals, with 4–5 interactive stops for photos and stories about the artwork and artists. Then we’ll finish at a local taco spot! It’s that mix of a small group, a comfortable ride and a local connection that makes your tour special. Two hours. Saturdays only. Water provided. Tacos available for purchase.

Experience Florida's St Petersburg like never before on this entertaining 2-hour small-group guided Segway tour. Learn about the Sunshine City’s historic sites and Victorian homes on a loop around the city. See where the world’s first commercial flight took off from and hear about the history of the area’s former Tocobaga tribe, whose princess inspired the Disney story of Pocahontas. Guided Segway training, helmet and safety equipment, plus bottled water and an audio headset are included. This small-group tour is limited to seven people, ensuring personalized attention.

Searching for something to do in Sunshine City is easy and fun with this St. Petersburg scavenger hunt. There’s a national treasure hidden somewhere within this Gulf Coast city, and your team has to scour the streets to find it. Trivia questions, clues, and puzzles put you on the right track, but if you want to beat other teams playing across the country, you have to complete silly challenges for points while touring the city.

Whether you’re a local looking for a new way to exercise or a visitor who wants to discover Florida’s waterways, this private kayaking adventure in Tierra Verde is customizable to your desires. This experience includes all of the gear you need, including ocean kayaks, paddles, a safety vest, dry bags, and more. They’ll help you put together a unique tour through the local mangrove tunnels where you can spot plenty of aquatic and aviary wildlife.

Enjoy the Thrill of the open sea and the comfort of top class amenities, ideal for sunbathing, sightseeing or simply relaxing with your group exploring with stops like John's Pass Village , Egmont Key, Tiki Bay Island, Shell Key and more in St. Petersburg explore thousands of little boats cruise the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg's historic center day and night, while larger boats are among the best ways

If you're looking for a place to watch the sun set over Florida's stunning water, but don't want to just sit dockside, this Gulf of Mexico Sunset Cruise from Madeira Beach takes you out on the water to do just that. Bring your own alcohol (or non-alcoholic drinks) and enjoy the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

St. Petersburg, Florida has been reinventing itself since a Russian immigrant named its streets after his homeland in 1889. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll trace the city's transformation from a quiet railroad town into a cultural destination. The tour starts at the St. Pete Pier, a 26-acre waterfront park that replaced the beloved Inverted Pyramid structure in 2020 after nearly two decades of public debate. From there, you'll follow the bay south past Benoist Centennial Plaza, where pilot Tony Jannus took off on January 1st, 1914 – carrying St. Petersburg's mayor on the world's first scheduled commercial airline flight. The route continues south along Beach Drive, past the Museum of Fine Arts and the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, before ending at the Salvador Dalí Museum, whose hurricane-engineered glass structure houses the largest collection of Dalí's work outside Spain.

St. Petersburg is known for its marvelous beaches and spectacular sunsets, but this small-group tour explores a different side, focusing on food, art, and history. Walk through the streets of downtown, admiring city murals and learning about local history as you visit multiple locally-owned high-end restaurants. Plus, sample delicious cuisine while soaking up the vibe of St. Pete.

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Sightsee around Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida in comfort and ease—and discover more of its top landmarks than you could if you were exploring on foot—thanks to this time-saving street-legal golf cart tour. Learn all about the city’s culture and history from your guide with your small group of fellow travelers, and pick your guide’s brain about what to do and where to eat next.

Whether you have something big to celebrate or want to have something to remember your time in St. Pete Beach, this St. Pete Beach Photography Session is a great idea. It’ll book you time with an award-winning photographer, so you can get those picture-perfect snapshots done at sunset on the beach. Plus, this is a unique experience that lets you have up to 15 people in your photos.

St. Petersburg is packed with a rich art culture, but if you’re not familiar with the city, you may not know where to go to see the city’s art. Take this St. Petersburg Art Biking Tour and follow a guide who shows you more than 30 murals and talks art and a bit of food. You’ll ride at a casual pace with stops to admire murals and to taste some treats like truffles.

Ride your way around St. Petersburg with a local guide during this history and heritage biking tour with a small group. As you pedal around the streets of downtown, you’ll learn about the history of the city from its founding through the present day, see historic sites, and soak up the scenic views. Includes use of bike and helmet.

Hop on this small group bike tour for an overview of St. Petersburg, highlighting the art scene, DTSP, city murals, and its craft beer scene. You’ll meet your guide and group easily on 2nd Avenue, and then you’ll get on your bikes to start the tour. This is a small group tour, with just max 10, so it will still have an intimate feel.

Spice up any Florida vacation aboard an exciting dance cruise on Clearwater Bay. Beginning in Clearwater Beach, relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and listen to live music on board the elegant StarLite Majesty yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or select the air-conditioned dining cabin inside. Either way, the view is incredible and the party is just getting started. Upgrade to include a 3-course lunch; there are six delicious meals to choose from, plus a variety of beverages available to purchase.

We are an indoor, explorable world of playful immersive exhibits, featuring works by over 70 acclaimed artists from Florida and around the globe! Open 5 days a week, located just 5 minutes from Downtown St. Pete and Tropicana Field, in the heart of the Warehouse Arts district, along the Pinellas Bike Trail. Fairgrounds St. Pete is a great place to bring friends and family. We even offer field trips and group visits!