Explore the historic buildings which are preserved for 100+ years. Hear how Mr. Ybor built an industry town out of swampland. Discover the immigrants who found paradise in The Cigar City. Then hear the ghastly tales of murder, mayhem, heartbreak and mafia as you lock yourselves inside some of the most haunted buildings in America. Using ghost hunting equipment, you may make contact with the souls who roam the places they called ‘home’ in The New World.
Start your tour at Hotel Haya with a complimentary glass of sangria in our historic Las Novedades space. End back at Hotel Haya in our courtyard where you will enjoy a complimentary cigar to smoke or take home.
About Your Tour Guide, Max Herman:
Max Herman was born and raised in the Tampa area and has spent 20+ years in Ybor City. For over a decade he has built a reputation for himself with a passion for presenting the legends and hauntings of this National Historic Landmark District. You may often find him shaking hands with locals and sitting on the board of major projects in the town. With his ear to the streets and his heart in the history, Max is the perfect guide to show you what makes Ybor City so unique.
Timeline:
6:45pm: Meet in Las Novedades at Hotel Haya to kick off the ghost tour
7:15pm: Start your ghost tour of Ybor City
8:45pm: End back at Haya to wind down and enjoy a cigar
