St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Overview

The Jungle Prada Tour is a historian-led guided tour of a pre-historic Tocobaga village site, including the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay. The Jungle Prada Site Complex is also thought to be the landing place of the 1528 Narváez expedition, the survivors of which walked from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 – 1536)!

We are located on the shores of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay, directly across from John’s Pass and Treasure Island. The privately-owned Anderson Mound has been lovingly preserved by the Anderson family for over 80 years.

You’ll meet peacocks (residents of the Jungle Prada Site since the 1950s), discover native plants used by the Tocobaga people, and explore a side of St. Petersburg, Florida you never knew existed!

City: St Petersburg

Sun 03 Nov

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Starting at $13.70

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Sun 03 Nov

Starting at $13.70

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What's Included

Parking available on-site

75-minute Historian led guided tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed on the site
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
The tour takes place entirely outdoors, and is limited to 20 people per tour. Reservations are required.

What To Expect

St. Petersburg

The Jungle Prada Site is the best-preserved American Indian site in Tampa Bay. The highlight of our 75-minute guided Florida history tour is a huge Tocobaga Indian midden mound and adjoining village plaza. Hidden away in the historic neighborhood known as Jungle Prada, the main mound consists of tens of thousands of ancient conch and whelk shells, and is more than 900 feet long! The subtropical jungle landscape here is populated by dozens of beautiful free-roaming peacocks! The tour and the locations are loaded with Florida history that is explained in a vibrant and engaging way. In addition to learning about the lives of the Tocobaga Indians, you'll also encounter the amazing story of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish conquistador who landed at the Jungle Prada with the 1528 Narvaez Expedition, and whose incredible journey of survival took him and three others from Florida all the way to the Pacific Ocean (1528 - 1536). If you are a Florida resident or a visitor interested in history and archaeology, the Jungle Prada Site Tour is a rewarding experience that will engage your mind and challenge your perceptions about the Sunshine State!

Jungle Prada de Navarez Park

Nearby attraction. Free parking attraction on site and close walk to site tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (234)

Mary_D

Jun 2021

Just fabulous!! David was excellent, so knowledgeable and a great speaker. Can not recommend this tour enough!!!! Beautiful gardens.

956donnieb

Jun 2021

This was a wonderful historical tour and journey into an ancient civilization. From fauna and floral to images of a civilization’s past, we were enamored with the history from an excellent guide. The personal and family historical connections to this paradise found is amazing. I would do it again. Listen carefully, as there are so many details to take away. 💯 recommend.

ChrissyP130

Jun 2021

Truly amazed and intrigued by the stories shared during this tour. I learned so much in the first 5-min intro about our FL history. I can’t believe that I hadn’t heard of the Tocobaga Indians when they were such a huge part of our history. I loved the details of the people and events surrounding the discovery, settlement and colonization of St. Petersburg from the earliest days of the 1520’s to the exciting stories of the 1920’s. David’s presentation made you feel like you were learning hidden secrets and seeing how it all comes together- how John’s Pass was named, claims to land, expeditions of the New World, famous visitors, and walking on each brick individually laid from the original road. Jungle Prada Tour would be a great field trip! My 13 yr old son (who was less than thrilled about going) really enjoyed it and smiled and laughed more than I’ve seen in awhile. My 7 yr old daughter especially loved the peacocks and chicks. Beautiful grounds and very kind and admirable family. I will recommend this tour to all of my friends and family and hope to get it on the list of field trips for the school where I work. Jungle Prada restaurant exceeded expectations- delicious food and a real PAC-Man arcade game. 🤩