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Tampa Clear Kayaking Glow Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 26% in Tampa

11 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Tampa
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Paddle Tampa’s Hillsborough River in an illuminated clear kayak, passing city landmarks and watching for wildlife after dark.

About this tour

See Tampa come alive after dark on a 120-minute paddle along the Hillsborough River. In an illuminated clear kayak, the water glows beneath you as the city’s landmarks shine against the night sky. A knowledgeable guide shares stories of Tampa’s history and culture along the way.

Paddle past Armature Works, the Straz Center, and the University of Tampa, keeping an eye out for otters, dolphins, manatees, and birds. Tandem kayaks, lights, paddles, seats, dry bags, and safety equipment are provided. Each person must weigh no more than 250 lbs, and each kayak has a 425 lb limit. Bring water, ideally in a reusable bottle. The meeting point is across the parking lot from Rick’s on the River, by the shipping container next to Freedom Boat Club.

Choose this Tampa Clear Kayaking Glow Tour for a fresh perspective on the river and its nighttime scenery. Reserve your paddle and discover the city by water.

Highlights

  • Paddle the Hillsborough River in illuminated clear kayaks
  • Admire Tampa landmarks, including the Straz Center and the University of Tampa
  • Hear stories about Tampa’s history and culture from a knowledgeable guide
  • Look for otters, dolphins, manatees, and birds along the river

What's included

Included

  • Safety equipment, including life jackets and whistles
  • Tandem clear kayaks, lights, paddles, seats, and dry bags

Not included

  • Reusable water bottle and water
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Weight limit: 250 lbs per person and 425 lbs per tandem kayak
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Meeting point: Across the parking lot from Rick’s on the River; look for the tour logo on the shipping container next to Freedom Boat Club

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

What is the weight limit?

The limit is 250 lbs per person and 425 lbs per tandem kayak.

What landmarks will we see?

The route passes Armature Works, the Straz Center, and the University of Tampa.

What wildlife might we see?

You may see otters, dolphins, manatees, and birds along the river.

What should I bring?

Bring water; a reusable water bottle is suggested.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.86 from 11 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 26% in Tampa means it ranks in the top 26% of tours in Tampa by this score.

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