The Grand Tour of Downtown St. Pete - A Walking Tour w/Monica Kile
This comprehensive tour winds you through downtown to see the most interesting bits of St. Pete’s history.
Location
204 2nd Ave S
204 2nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701Refund Policy
About this event
We’ll visit the most beautiful building, the oldest hotel, the World’s Largest Shuffleboard Club, and the hidden arcades, and learn how urban design has influenced our evolution. We will also see how African-American citizens built the city's infrastructure, but were then restricted from many places in the city that they helped build.
PERFECT FOR:
Tourists + Locals looking for an intro to St. Pete's history
THE DETAILS:
Most Saturday mornings • 2 hours • 2 miles
Tour Details
This tour starts at 10:00am and will last about two hours and cover around two miles of flat terrain. We’ll provide a bottle of cold water at the beginning of the tour that participants can carry with them. Guests also may enjoy half price on any drink from Kahwa Coffee either before or after the tour, with a voucher provided by your guide. Tickets are $25 per person and limited to 25 attendees per tour. Starting location is Kahwa Coffee at 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue South.
Frequently asked questions
We kindly request 48 hours notice of cancellation in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours of the tour start will be offered a credit to be used on a future tour. Please send an email to monica@ilovetheburg.com.
If you are unable to attend a tour at the last minute or are running late but still want to meet the group, please let Monica know by email at monica@ilovetheburg.com or by text or phone call at the phone number listed in your confirmation email.
Parking in downtown St. Petersburg can be tricky. Many meters have two hour limits, so we suggest one of the parking garages. The city lists them here: https://www.stpete.org/residents/parking___transportation/where_to_park.php
The tour moves at a steady pace, but Monica always waits for each tour member before beginning her remarks. Scooters and wheelchairs are welcome. If you have questions or concerns about mobility or accessibility, please contact Monica at monica@ilovetheburg.com
In the event of light or intermittent rain, the tour may be delayed up to 15 minutes. If inclement weather forces the total cancellation of a tour, guests have the option of receiving a credit for a future tour or obtaining a full refund. Please contact Monica if you are unsure about the weather.
Monica loves questions and comments before or after a tour. Please reach out to her at monica@ilovetheburg.com.