Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tampa Bay CityPASS®

• Tampa Downtown Helicopter Tour

• Tampa Romantic Helicopter Tour

Single-day tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay start at US$79.99 online or US$147.99 at the gate, on select days. The theme park is also included in combination tickets. For example, the Tampa Bay CityPASS® starts at US$149.95 and covers admission to five attractions.

Yes, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is worth visiting, especially if you're traveling to Tampa with kids. The theme park has roller coasters, family-friendly live shows, and a zoo that you can explore on a Serengeti-style safari—plenty to do for at least one day of your trip. If you plan to visit other Tampa Bay attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium or ZooTampa at Lowry Park, consider booking a sightseeing pass to save money on admission and time spent in ticket lines.

Per one customer who booked the Tampa Bay CityPASS®, "This is such a great value! Busch Gardens alone is over $100 to get in. Entry was easy, no issues with the app. The only activity that needed a reservation was the dolphin sightseeing tour (which was awesome! We saw a pod of nursery dolphins). This can easily keep you occupied for 3 days, depending on how long you spend at the aquarium and ZooTampa. I will definitely be referring my friends to this in the future!"

It takes the best part of a full day to walk through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, especially if you plan to stop at every attraction, garden, and animal exhibit. While exploring over two days is recommended, you can see the best of the park in just a day.

It costs US$30 to park for the entire day at Busch Gardens. You can guarantee your spot among the 5,000 spaces by pre-booking your parking on the park’s website, saving you time on the day of your visit. Annual Pass members receive a discount.

The best month to go to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is February when you’re almost guaranteed sunny weather without the risk of high humidity or hurricanes. This is also when the American school holidays have finished, so you’ll experience fewer crowds. Visiting during the week will mean less time waiting in line.

Yes, you can do everything at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in one day, but you’ll need to plan ahead. To maximize your time in the park, you should download the free app, which tracks ride wait times and helps you navigate. You could also buy a Quick Queue pass, that lets you sail past the lines and get straight on the rides.

No, seeing the animals at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay doesn't cost extra. You can take a train ride or walk through the Serengeti Plain section, which is home to zebras, giraffes, and ostriches. You’ll also find bright birds at Lory Landing and a macropod family at Walkabout Way.

Yes, you can take medium-sized backpacks into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, but they’ll be subject to a security check. You can use three lockers to store your bag—all-day lockers, ride lockers, and a locker that follows you through the park.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Tampa:

• Ybor City

• The Florida Aquarium

• Sunshine Skyway Bridge

• ZooTampa at Lowry Park

• Tampa Museum of Art

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Tampa.