Top St Petersburg Art & Culture

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

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.

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.

Experience the thrill of driving a speedboat across the crystal blue waters of Tampa Bay on this sightseeing tour. Hop on board an F-13 mini speedboat and get ready for adventure. Follow a trained guide in a separate boat with a two-way communication system installed to talk back and forth. Check out the beautiful Florida coast and look for pods of dolphins and other wildlife swimming below or gliding down and around from above.

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of downtown St. Petersburg - without breaking a sweat - on a 2-hour Segway tour. With a morning, afternoon, and evening start time available, you can easily fit the well-rounded excursion into your itinerary. After a brief training session, follow your guide to the Pier, Salvador Dali Museum, Vinoy Park Hotel, and beyond. Along the way, enjoy ample opportunities to take photos and ask questions.

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.

See the perfect sunset over the Gulf right from St. Pete Beach. We take a leisurely cruise through the residential canals, where you get to see the homes and the mansions. We always see dolphins too! Our small-group tour leaves one hour before sunset, 7 days a week. All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 persons per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us. Our boats are all Social-Distance compliant.

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning in St. Petersburg, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Sapphire' yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or the climate-controlled cabin inside. Either way, the view is spectacular. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

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.

Cruise into the sunset aboard this small-group boat trip. You'll hop aboard the WildSide, an 18-passenger catamaran, and head out to sea, passing by beautiful coastal houses along the way. Your captain will narrate part of the experience. Best of all, you're welcome to bring your own drinks, and there will be a cooler and ice on board to keep things fresh.

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.

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.

The state of Florida is rife with a history stretching back at least 900 years. Take a guided tour of the Jungle Prada Site in St. Petersburg to uncover Native American history as you walk through the 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’re looking for a Florida adventure on the water, but don’t want to have to plan out a daring activity yourself, leave it up to this Madeira Beach Parasail Flight. You’ll go out on the water aboard a boat with a group, and then take to the skies on a parasail. Plus, GoPro and photo packages are available (for an additional cost).

Speed past beaches, skylines, and wildlife on this Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure from St. Pete. Take in the views and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins that are known to reside in the area. Listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the ride and enjoy the scenery as you zip around. This short tour easily fits into most schedules and is ideal for families with children.

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.

Shell Key Preserve is home to 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of natural space, which can be easy to get lost in if navigating alone. This Shell Key Preserve Small-Group Clear-Bottom Kayak Tour takes you in the intimate setting with a small group and guide to lead the way through the protected waters and it mangrove tunnels. Plus, your kayak is clear, so you can see what's swimming under you as your go.

While in Treasure Island, see the beautiful area without getting caught in the crowds on land. This Treasure Island Sailing Experience lets you go on a small-group cruise around either the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay. You can bring your own drinks as a cooler is provided for cruiser goers to use, or you can enjoy the included soda and bottled water.

Getting acquainted with a new city can be difficult—it can take so much time and effort researching or picking up guidebooks. Avoid the stress of figuring it all out on your own by prebooking this St. Petersburg Segway Tour. This Segway tour takes you through the downtown area with a guide as you pass by popular spots like the Dali Museum, Vinoy Park, and Gizella Kopsick Arboretum.

The St Pete History and Heritage Biking Tour provides a great chance to learn all about St. Petersburg's history from its founding to today. The biking tour allows guests to see unique parts of the downtown area while receiving unique insights from a knowledgeable tour guide about the city. Not only will guests learn interesting facts and tidbits about St Pete, but they will also enjoy a beautifully scenic biking tour. Plus, beverages and lunch are also included along the way. It's a wonderful and fun way to get to know all St. Petersburg has to offer while learning all about the city's rich history.

On the Hidden Gems Foodie Tour, we will take a casual bicycle ride throughout the downtown St Petersburg area while stopping at several destinations for food and wine pairings. This will include 3 different stops for pre-arranged tastings. Each of the cafes and restaurants not only provides tasty offerings but also provides a good sense of our community's culture and entertainment. Plus, with an expert guide, guests will learn a great deal about all downtown St. Petersburg has to offer. Bicycle rentals are included with the tour as are helmets and a souvenir water bottle. We also will enjoy a beautifully scenic route while seeing the sights around downtown. This includes St Pete's beautiful waterfront where the tour starts and ends as well as various points of interest in between our destinations.

St. Petersburg's downtown is a great place to explore by bicycle. In addition to world-class entertainment and dining, downtown St. Pete (DTSP) has several art museums (including the Dali and MFA), hundreds of murals, and some picturesque neighborhoods. The area also boasts sporting events as well as a wonderful craft beer scene. For those who want to enjoy a scenic overview of the downtown St. Pete area, this casual guided bicycle ride is perfect!

Whether you’re just visiting or call our paradise home, a Bay Area Info Tour is a must-see adventure. Bob, your local expert offers semi-custom and semi-private tours in a luxury mini-van. Choose from 2 totally different four-hour tours of North & South Pinellas County or 2 two hour tours or a downtown St. Petersburg 1 hour tour. A fun-filled tour of history, information & sites, never a dull moment! Add this unique experience to your list of must-dos of Tampa Bay.

Utilizing the motorized pedal-assist, these e-bikes allow our explorers to go longer distances with a more leisurely effort. We can explore more of the beauty of Tierra Verde, Shell Key Wildlife Preserve, and historic Fort DeSoto Park.