Experience the beauty of downtown Jacksonville with our Progressive Culinary + Historic Tour and Enjoy stories of Jacksonville’s unique and incredible history.
- The night begins with a 3-course chef’s tasting at one of downtown’s finest restaurants. - Then take a journey through time from Jacksonville’s founding to our tragic fire to our iconic monuments today. - Enjoy the flavors of Sicily from downtown’s oldest restaurant! - Learn about Jacksonville’s oldest and most historic park. - Enjoy a tasting experience at one of downtowns most delicious and unique fusion restaurants. - Delight all your senses with an immersive dessert experience and tasting at one of America’s largest “Candy Mans...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tasting at 3 local restaurants
Guided Experience w/ Local Expert
Alcohol and Soda sold seperately
Meeting Points
Departure
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
We will meet inside the Hyatt Regency downtown. We will arrive 15 mins before the tour start time to check in guests.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the beauty of downtown Jacksonville with our Progressive Culinary + Historic Tour and Enjoy stories of Jacksonville’s unique and incredible history.
- The night begins with a 3-course chef’s tasting at one of downtown’s finest restaurants. - Then take a journey through time from Jacksonville’s founding to our tragic fire to our iconic monuments today. - Enjoy the flavors of Sicily from downtown’s oldest restaurant! - Learn about Jacksonville’s oldest and most historic park. - Enjoy a tasting experience at one of downtowns most delicious and unique fusion restaurants. - Delight all your senses with an immersive dessert experience and tasting at one of America’s largest “Candy Mans...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tasting at 3 local restaurants
Guided Experience w/ Local Expert
Alcohol and Soda sold seperately
Meeting Points
Departure
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
We will meet inside the Hyatt Regency downtown. We will arrive 15 mins before the tour start time to check in guests.
Return
Itinerary
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The Florida Theatre
The Florida Theatre is a historic 1,900-seat venue in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, renowned for its Mediterranean Revival architecture and rich cultural heritage. Opened in 1927, it has hosted legendary performances, including Elvis Presley's 1956 concerts . Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, the theatre continues to be a premier destination for diverse live entertainment
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville's riverfront features scenic Riverwalks along the St. Johns River, offering parks, public art, and skyline views. The Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks provide trails, green spaces, and access to landmarks like Friendship Fountain and Riverfront Plaza. Ongoing revitalization projects aim to enhance the area with new parks, trails, and recreational spaces.
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Jacksonville Main Public Library
Jacksonville's Main Library boasts a vast 300,000 sq. ft. space with art, events, and tech centers. Its fourth floor houses Special Collections, featuring the Lewis Ansbacher Map Room with over 240 antique maps, and the Memory Lab for digitizing personal archives.
30 minutes
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Jacksonville City Hall
Jacksonville City Hall occupies the historic St. James Building, a Prairie School masterpiece designed by Henry John Klutho in 1912. Originally built for the Cohen Brothers Department Store, it features a striking 75-foot octagonal glass dome. Restored in the 1990s, it now serves as a symbol of the city's architectural heritage.
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James Weldon Johnson Park
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville’s oldest public park, honors the civil rights leader with art, live music, food trucks, and civic events. It sits on a historic site of 1960s protests and serves as a vibrant downtown gathering space.
15 minutes
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Sweet Pete's Candy
Sweet Pete’s Candy in Jacksonville is a 23,000 sq. ft. Victorian candy mansion with 1,000+ candy varieties, handcrafted chocolates, a restaurant, rooftop dessert bar, and candy-making tours. It’s a fun, interactive destination for all ages and hosts events like parties and corporate gatherings.
30 minutes
7
Greenleaf/Jacobs Clock
The Greenleaf & Crosby Building, located at 208 N Laura Street in downtown Jacksonville, was built in 1927 in the Chicago School architectural style. Originally home to the Greenleaf & Crosby jewelry company founded in 1868, it’s now a local historic landmark. Nearby stands the iconic Jacobs Jewelers clock, a four-faced street clock made in 1901 by the Seth Thomas Clock Company. The clock originally stood in front of the Greenleaf & Crosby store after the Great Fire of 1901 and was moved to Laura and Adams streets in 1930. It remains a beloved Jacksonville landmark symbolizing the city’s resilience.
5 minutes
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Jacksonville
We will explore many other historic sites and murals!
