FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
What to Wear
Comfortable walking shoes and clothing (consider weather conditions). Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and anything that will make your wak enjoyable.
Children
Kids have a different rate and are welcome! Bring a stroller or anything that will make their walk enjoyable.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available and can be purchased in advance.
- No expiration date
- Options range from: $25, $50, $75, $100
What to Know
- Public bathrooms are available on all the walks.
- All tours include drinks, snacks, or lunch
- Most shops and restaurants prefer cash
Your Tour Guide
1972 – Arrived in Tarpon Springs
2000 – Earned degree in International hotel/tourism
Was a tour guide in South America
Cancellation Policy
- Individuals: Please call 24 hours prior to walk to cancel or reschedule
- Groups/Private: Written cancelation must be in 2 weeks prior to walk
Languages Provided
Translation throughout the walking tour can be provided.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese & Greek
Between The Opa And The Baklava You’ll Find Tarpon Springs A Community Steeped In Culture And Heritage.
Join Me For A Casual Stroll Back In Time!
We’ll Explore The History And Mystery (Along With Some Greek Secrets), which makes Tarpon Springs a One Of A Kind Community.
While I was born in the wilds of the Amazon my Tarpon Roots run deep. My father’s family hailed from two small islands in Greece, Halki and Symi. My Papou (grandfather) Dimitrios J Tsalickis was one of those sponge divers which made Tarpon famous and my YiaYia (grandmother) Maria is the mother of St. Michael’s Shrine, one of the major religious sights in our small town. My dad’s adventuring spirit took him to South America where he became a leading exporter of exotic animals and he specialized in providing nature tours along the Amazon in Colombia, Brazil and Peru. Both my parents taught me to be proud of my Greek lineage and revel in the uniqueness of Tarpon Springs.
On our walking tours, I share with you the best of both worlds: “old” Tarpon with it’s rich multi-cultural past along with a vibrant “new” Tarpon, a community which celebrates it’s Greek ‘old fishing (and sponging) village’ lifestyle. Come join me for a pleasant walk into our past!
