St. Pete's Wonderful Waterfront Walking Tour w/Monica Kile

UPDATE: Starting location is on the bridge to Demens Landing at 1st Ave South and Bayshore Dr. Southeast, in downtown St. Petersburg.

From its earliest years as a gritty working waterfront filled with ships and smokestacks to today’s glittering promenade teeming with tourists, St. Petersburg’s public waterfront reveals fascinating details of the city’s history. Learn how one man worked to transform it from a grubby rail and shipyard to one of the largest public waterfront park systems in the country and hear hidden stories about local landmarks like the Pier, the Vinoy, and the prettiest public restroom you’ll ever see.

You’ll also learn about things we don’t see anymore, like the waterfront’s segregated beach and the grand hotel that Hollywood blew up. Join us on a stroll from Demen’s Landing, through the Pier, and down to the Vinoy as Monica discusses the transformation of the bayfront and ponders what the next 100 years look like as buildings grow taller and more people discover this jewel of Tampa Bay.

Monica’s exhaustive knowledge of St. Pete history, paired with her passionate delivery, have made her a popular tour guide and speaker for more than 15 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Florida Studies and the faded eyesight of someone who has spent far too many years examining old newspapers.

Tour Details

This tour starts at 10:00am and will last two hours and cover two miles of flat terrain. We’ll provide a bottle of water for each guest. Tickets are $25 per person and limited to 25 attendees per tour time. UPDATE: Starting location is on the bridge to Demens Landing at 1st Ave South and Bayshore Dr. Southeast, in downtown St. Petersburg.