Top Sarasota Cultural Tours

Discover the best of Sarasota, Florida as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard your air-conditioned vehicle and see several points of interest including the Ringling Museum and College, Selby Library, and the Sarasota Opera House. While you ride, learn about the vibrant history and culture of the city from your guide.

The Greatest Show on Wheels! Our tour guide, circus historian Bob Collins, has loads of great stories about how the Big Top helped to shape Sarasota's quirky arts and culture scene. Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

For something different than beaches, discover one of Sarasota's most unique communities on an insider’s tour of Pinecraft, an Amish vacation enclave right on the outskirts of town. Led by a guide with personal connections to the local Amish and Mennonite communities, learn about their roots in Florida, traditional customs, and beliefs. You’ll also have the chance to shop for handmade gifts and sample famous pie at an Amish cafe.

See why Sarasota is often called "Sedona by the Sea," for its ley lines and unusual levels of psychic energy. Includes complimentary orange or pineapple mimosa at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before the tour. Our guide, Michael Newton-Brown, offers personal Tarot readings following the tour, for an additional fee. Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

Actress and tour guide Kathryn Chesley specializes in donning period costumes and portraying Sarasota's most influential women -- Mable Ringling, Rose Wilson, Marie Selby, and Bertha Palmer -- and telling the story of the Sarasota and how each of these women and their unique contributions helped to make the city what it is today.

Increase your chances of spotting manatees and dolphins during an eco-friendly kayak tour of the Lido Key in Sarasota. Ideal for lovers of nature and wildlife, this experience lets you escape the crowds on land and is suitable for both beginner and advanced paddlers. Plus, traveling in a non-motorized vessel means you’re less likely to scare away animals.

Immerse yourself in Sarasota's coastal mangrove forests, look out for dolphins and manatees, and practice your kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding skills on this immersive, small-group tour. After departing from Ted Sperling Nature Park, you'll paddle out on Sarasota Bay and can practice with your equipment. Then, head into the mangrove tunnels for your best chance to see local marine life.

Enjoy one of Florida's best beaches at sunset on an electric bike tour. With 5-level pedal assist and an on-demand throttle, the electric bike allows you to put in as much or as little effort as you want as you ride along Siesta Key. All experience levels are welcome. Booking in advance ensures you won't miss out on this small-group tour.

Discover the delectable highlights of Sarasota's thriving dining scene on this small-group, dinnertime tasting tour. Meet your guide in central Sarasota, and come with an appetite: you'll visit up to five local restaurants, and will enjoy enough samples to add up to a generous meal (alcoholic drinks additional expense). As you go, soak up the convivial atmosphere, and learn more about Sarasota's unique culture and culinary offerings.