Tarpon Springs
Sponge docks and the largest Greek community in the US
Tarpon Springs is home to the largest Greek community in the U.S., rooted in a century-old sponge-diving trade. The sponge docks along the Anclote River are the heart of it — Greek bakeries and tavernas, working sponge boats, manatee kayak tours, and dolphin cruises. A genuinely distinctive day out.
Things to do
GetYourGuideTarpon Springs Sponge Dock Stroll
From $52, mid tier
1.5 hours
A guided stroll through the historic Greek sponge docks — the heart of Tarpon Springs.
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GetYourGuideClear Kayak Eco-Tour with Manatee Viewing
From $63, mid tier
2 hours
A see-through kayak eco-tour along the Anclote River with a good chance of spotting manatees.
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GetYourGuideEvening Dolphin Cruise with Refreshments
From $29, budget tier
Rated 4.7(126)2 hours
A relaxed evening cruise with dolphin sightings and refreshments as the sun sets over the Gulf.
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GetYourGuideTarpon Springs Ghost & History Tour
From $40, budget tier
Rated 4.7(9)1.5 hours
An after-dark walking tour through Tarpon Springs' haunted history and true-crime lore.
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GetYourGuideI Came, I Saw, I Greeked: Culture Experience
From $151, luxury tier
2.5 hours
A guided Greek-culture experience through Tarpon Springs — food, history, and the sponge-diving legacy.
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GetYourGuideTarpon Springs Flyboarding Experience
From $200, luxury tier
2 hours
Strap into a water-jet flyboard and hover above the Gulf on this adrenaline-filled session.
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GetYourGuideTarpon Springs Midtown Mosey
From $52, mid tier
1.5 hours
A local-led amble through Tarpon Springs' Midtown — shops, history, and hidden corners beyond the docks.
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Hellas Restaurant & Bakery
Greek, mid tier
The heart of the sponge docks: gyros, moussaka, and lamb souvlaki, plus a bakery case full of baklava.
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Mama's Greek Cuisine
Greek, mid tier
A nearly 50-year sponge-docks tradition serving classic family recipes and fresh Greek seafood.
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