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Before you go
Your trip to Tampa.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tampa – Florida Destination Tampa and Clearwater
How to get there
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Tampa International Airport (TPA) Tampa · 13 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before purchasing. TPA has car rental companies and ground transportation; from Orlando, the connection is by road.
How many days
Two or three days for the parks and an urban break between them.
When to go
For Tampa, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer from June to September, plan breaks for heat and rain. Hurricanes can affect the region between June and November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
A car makes it easier to reach the parks and continue to Clearwater or St. Petersburg; check parking and the return if you use a shuttle.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Tampa
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Morning
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Start with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with entry and transport already organized. Set priorities for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay according to the group's profile and requirements.
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Afternoon
Continuation of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Remain on the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay circuit and distribute the remaining areas after a break. The afternoon in Tampa stays dedicated to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, without another large distant visit.
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Late afternoon
Departure from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Complete the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay route at a comfortable pace and use the remaining time to return to your base in Tampa; confirm transport before leaving the entrance area.
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Evening
Rest in Tampa
After the day dedicated to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, keep the evening near your accommodation in Tampa, without adding another long road stage.
2 days in Tampa
Day 1
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Morning
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
In this 2-day plan, on day 1 of the 2-day Tampa itinerary, start with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; in the 2-day plan, arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay should respect the access reserved for that day 1 of the 2-day plan.
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Afternoon
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay circuit
In this 2-day plan, reserve the afternoon of day 1 for the remaining areas of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1
In this 2-day plan, conclude the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shift on day 1 and arrange the return to base in Tampa, leaving slack for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
In this 2-day plan, keep the night of day 1 near your accommodation in Tampa; the 2-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 2
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Morning
Adventure Island
In this 2-day plan, on day 2 of the 2-day Tampa itinerary, start with Adventure Island; in the 2-day plan, arrival at Adventure Island should respect the access reserved for that day 2 of the 2-day plan.
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Afternoon
Adventure Island circuit
In this 2-day plan, reserve the afternoon of day 2 for the remaining areas of Adventure Island; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2
In this 2-day plan, conclude the Adventure Island shift on day 2 and arrange the return to base in Tampa, leaving slack for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Adventure Island
In this 2-day plan, keep the night of day 2 near your accommodation in Tampa; the 2-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Tampa and start the visit?
TPA receives air arrivals; from Orlando, use the road.
How many days to set aside for Tampa?
Two days cover the parks; a third day reduces the rush.
How to get around during the stay in Tampa?
Transfers between the parks require local transportation.
Do Busch Gardens and Adventure Island fit in the same day?
A combined ticket does not eliminate travel time or the time needed at each park; two days allow you to better enjoy the different offerings.