J.C. Newman Haunted Basement

This Halloween season, step into the eerie world of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company’s 115-year-old El Reloj cigar factory, where history and horror collide in an unforgettable Haunted House experience. On October 16, 17, and 18, we are unlocking a part of the factory that has been sealed for decades: the mysterious basement where something terrible once happened.

In the heart of Tampa’s Ybor City National Historic Landmark District, the El Reloj cigar factory stands as a testament to over a century of craftsmanship. But beneath the bustling three floors where millions of cigars are rolled and thousands of visitors walk, lies a secret—one that has been buried for generations.

Years ago, an unspeakable event occurred in the factory’s basement. Desperate to protect the factory and its workers, the Newman family sealed it off, never to return. Since then, the factory has thrived, yet whispers of what lurks underground still haunt those who dare to listen.

Now, for a limited time, the doors to the basement will creak open once more. Dare to descend and face the darkness that has been hidden for so long. What evil awaits beneath the surface? Find out—if you’re brave enough.


Date: October 16, 17, & 18
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tour Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Start Time: Guests reserve their preferred start time
Location: J.C. Newman Cigar Factory, Tampa, FL
2701 N 16th St, Tampa, FL 33605