Tarpon Springs History Discovery Golf Cart Tour

A unique guided history tour of Tarpon Springs! This tour is the mini-version of our "Complete Golf Cart Tour of Tarpon Springs" focusing strictly on the history of the early settlement and founding of the downtown area and the Sponge Docks. The tour shares how and why Tarpon Springs became the first incorporated city in what is now Pinellas County by sharing the stories of some interesting people, seeing several restored preserved and restored buildings, and visiting some of the natural sites important to the city’s growth. Experience Tarpon Springs like the locals do in our street-legal golf carts equipped with all state required safety features, as well as upgrades for comfort and style.

Meeting Point

Parking lot for Craig Park & Tarpon Springs Bayou

100 Beekman Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

Tour cart will meet you in the parking circle near the Starburst art mural at Craig Park. Public parking available.

What to expect:

Duration: 45 minutes

Spring Bayou

Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

Site of the original city dock. Area known as the Golden Crescent. Lined with many historic Victorian style homes.

10 minutes

Safford House Museum

23 Parkin Ct, Tarpon Springs, 34689-3235, Florida

Restored home of one of the city's founders.

10 minutes

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

735 Dodecanese Blvd, , Tarpon Springs, 34689, Florida

Site of the working docks that quickly grew the economy of Tarpon Springs.

10 minutes

Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum

160 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

Part of the Historic Downtown District.

10 minutes

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center

101 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, 34689-3631, Florida

This building was the original City Hall.

5 minutes