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$51.27
Sarasota's BEST City Sightseeing Tour, a wonderful way to learn where to eat, shop and visit, and about Sarasota's interesting past, whether you are a longtime resident, a newcomer, or a visitor.
Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.
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* A traveler said: "Very I informative. The entire Staff was wonderful. I would Recommend it to Anyone who visits Sarasota."
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$55.00
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.
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* A traveler said: "Great tour of Mangroves. Tour Guide Jon was very knowledgeable and professional. Saw Manatees and many other local species of fish and fowl."
Electric Bike Siesta Key Sunset Tour
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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$66.15
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$66.15
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.
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* A traveler said: "My sales team of 8 ppl thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Great crew and the views were beautiful! I highly recommend this experience!"
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$55.00
The Lido Mangrove tunnels are such a special and unique ecosystem. Our guides will make sure you are confident on the water and will give tips to improve your paddling and the experience. During the tour, our guides will point out the wildlife and will do their best to find manatees and dolphins for the group to see.
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* A traveler said: "Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and remembered everyone’s name. We were lucky enough to see a manatee"
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$98.50
This tour is for you if you are looking for a unique food experience, a romantic night out, or to just have fun socializing with friends and family. This 3 hour walking tour of downtown Sarasota will immerse you an exciting and educational culinary experience.
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* A traveler said: "Noah and Levi were fun and informative! Leaned a lot enjoyed delicious food. Learned a lot about Sarasota. Would definitely recommend others."
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$51.27
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.
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* A traveler said: "History & philanthropy of so many kinds from the Ringling Brothers & Circus folklore/facts). Jam packed well-planned 90 minutes. Hand-outs."
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$450.00
per group
This unique boating experience will give your party the opportunity to see Siesta Key, Casey Key and Venice from a whole different perspective. Expect to see Manatee as they come up for air, Dolphin playing in the bay and fish jumping about. Keep yours eyes open for birds like Heron, Osprey and Swallowtail Kite! We’ll also pass many beautiful homes make a stop at the tiki and roam the beaches to shell! This trip is guaranteed to create a memorable experience! Come aboard, we look forward to having you!
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* A traveler said: "My family and I had a wonderful tour with Captain Justin! The highlight was the many dolphins we got to see playing close to the boat. Even with the Red Tide conditions, Justin made sure we had an enjoyable experience. 😉"
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$57.68
Hop on board our enclosed, air-conditioned haunted trolley tour for a spellbinding, interactive, narrated adventure! Hear stories about famous murders, visit spirited buildings, and explore unsolved crimes during this 90-minute air-conditioned nighttime tour. Sit back and listen as your Ghost Hostess brings the rich history of Sarasota to life on this spooky and fun tour—keep an eye out for surprise guests along the way! Tour includes complimentary beer or wine at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before boarding.
Ages 12+; young people ages 12-20 may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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* A traveler said: "The guest that appeared on the bus at different stops was a great actor. This was Certainly a wonderful theater production on a trolley."
Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals at Lido Mangrove Tunnels
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$35.90
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$35.90
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Our focus is on your safety and fun. Trained paddleboard and kayak guides will make sure the equipment is sized correctly for you and that you are comfortable and safe on the water. Before the rental, a short lesson and description of the area is included. We want you to make the most of your time on the water. Our guides will give a nature report as well---highlighting where to go to see manatees and dolphins as well as explaining a bit about the ecosystem.
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* A traveler said: "great experience, great staff, great scenery, great location! overall, it was a beautiful time, will not forget!"
Dolphin Sightseeing Tikibar Hopping Boat Tour
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$525.00
per group
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$525.00
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The tour is for up to 6 passengers onboard max, not per adult. Sightseeing, searching for dolphins and manatees along the way, describing the area we pass by and music that you choose will be played if you want.
BYOB, I provide a cooler with ice. I also have a bathroom onboard.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ONBOARD.
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* A traveler said: "the information our host gave us. she was enjoying to talk to and very kind. we all loved the ride. would definitely recommend"
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$57.68
See the BEST places to visit, shop, and dine through Sarasota’s historic downtown neighborhoods of Gillespie Park, Burns Court, Laurel Park, St. Armands Circle, and the Rosemary Design District as you watch the sun set on beautiful Sarasota Bay!
You’ll also see our world-class artistic and cultural organizations: The Ringling Museum, Ringling College, Asolo Theater, Selby Library, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Selby Gardens, Sarasota Opera House, Art Center Sarasota, and Sarasota Symphony Orchestra.
Learn more about the architects and developers who designed some of our most unique homes and buildings, like the Blue Pagoda, Crocker Memorial Church, and Splendida. Circus history, Amish culture, real estate development booms and busts, and colorful stories about Sarasota’s founders give you a true overview of Sarasota’s rich and amazing cultural history.
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Hop on board our enclosed, air-conditioned van or trolley to visit three local art galleries during your 90-minute tour. Each gallery will provide wine and appetizers while you browse. Each tour has a specific art medium or style focus, so book all four to experience all that Sarasota galleries have to offer! In between gallery stops, enjoy a public art neighborhood tour with artist and guide Jerome Chesley. Tour includes complimentary beer or wine at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before boarding! Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.
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$12.31
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Sarasota
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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$259.00
Price varies by group size
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$259.00
Price varies by group size
Our tours are unique because our guides love what they do, to share the beauty and highlights of Sarasota. They've lived in the area since they were born, or enough years to be considered a native. You'll have fun on this tour. Our guides are selected not just for their knowledge, but their personality. You'll find this private tour to be a great opportunity to learn, enjoy and maybe even make a new friend.
We welcome you to join us and find out for yourself!
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* A traveler said: "Daniel does a great hands on tour we actually got off his van and walked The Gardens of the Ringling Mansion saw The Secret Garden cemetery the Rose Garden sat out on the patio overlooking Sarasota Bay great Sunset location drove us through historic parts and art sections of Sarasota a wonderful tour more than you can see on a trolley tour"
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$51.27
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.
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* A traveler said: "The christian background of how the community of the Amish and Mennonite who formed The tour guide was very good. Understanding how to recognize know their differences."
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$51.27
Sarasota has an outstanding collection of public art pieces. On this 90-minute tour aboard our enclosed, air-conditioned van or trolley, visit more than 50 of the city’s public art sculptures, monuments, and murals in charming neighborhoods and downtown Sarasota. Your guide, painter and public art expert Jerome Chesley, helps you see the city through new eyes!
Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.
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$600.00
per group
Hop on the Tiki Bar Trail and become a Tiki Bar Connoisseur - VIP Style! Visit up to 3 to 4 Tiki Bars that call Sarasota home during this 5-Hr Private Land Tour. You can bring up to 6 people. Every Tiki Bar has a different look, a different vibe, a different water view and a different speciality cocktail, just waiting to be sampled. Cruise in style and comfort as we travel the tiki trail in a beautiful Cadillac Escalade Platinum. No worries about traffic, parking and we come right to where you are staying for pick-up and drop-off. Ali, a Sarasota native, will be your host and driver for this fun road trip. She knows a lot about the area and even adds in some fun history & sightseeing along the way. Water, Gatorade and Bottle of Champagne included in the Cadillac. Complimentary photographs of the group at each Tiki Bar also included. Only with Kokomo Charters will you find this one of a kind excursion!
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$128.00
Sunset food tours will cover the hidden gems of Sarasota. Offering food, drink, culture, history, and of course, memories, while savoring every bite.
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* A traveler said: "Noah was very interactive with the group. He was easy to listen to and had great stories to tell of many of the sights that we saw. The drink places were something we may not have tried. Thanks again."
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$50.26
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.
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* A traveler said: "This tour made me “seal the deal” ! I was looking for a beach vacation . As I found the site for Sarasota information , I read about the Psychic Tour, and that was it’! I could hardly believe a tour was offered with ALL The info I wanted to know about Sarasota ! I got all my answers and having an actual psychic on the tour was amazing! He had SO much knowledge, the tour was fantastic, will come back and take MORE tours with Discover tours"
Private Sunset Cruise in Sarasota
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$200.00
per group
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$200.00
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Get a chance to take a private sunset tour of the Sarasota area. Sarasota boasts a view of the the sunset out over the gulf, as well as a beautiful skyline and some pretty amazing homes.
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* A traveler said: "Will Smith is very personable knowledgeable guide. Would recommend bringing your own seat cushions. Mannerly and exhibits the highest courtesies to his patrons"
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$101.03
Come enjoy a culinary experience like you have never done before! On this 3-4 hour walking tour we will enjoy history, architecture and our local beach while stopping at 7 culinary locations on St. Armands Circle. We will learn how to cook with spices, sample fresh juice from an organic juice shop, try local tea's, taste specialty popcorns, and enjoy delicious local seafoods and authentic Italian foods along the way! We will end the tour with a French dessert favorite! We cannot do a tour of St. Armands Circle without a stop at Lido beach! As we stroll along the white sand we will learn about the local habitat and history of the area. In between stops we will be focus on local hot spots and important land marks, showing you the very best of St. Armands Circle!
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$89.00
Price varies by group size
We offer the perfect solution for those needing an easy way to get around on vacation or for those wanting to try out electric bikes before they buy! Great way to ride the areas many bike trails.We bring the bike to you! We have 10 rental bikes available, all electric, with throttle and pedal assist. Fresh air and exercise. All of our bikes are current model year. Pedal as much or as little as you choose.
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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$165.00
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$165.00
Join us for a fun filled day that begins with a magical kayak tour through the majestic mangrove tunnels of our beautiful Lido Key and ends with an exciting and educational culinary experience in downtown Sarasota. We will start our day as one of our expert guides takes you on a two-hour kayak adventure in search of dolphins and manatees and through Sarasota’s exotic Mangroves. Once you have finished kayaking you will make your way to downtown Sarasota where we will begin the walking food tour. You will have about an hour and a half to stroll around downtown Sarasota or enjoy Lido Beach before we start the food tour. During the food tour we will be walking to 4 or 5 different family-owned restaurants where we will be enjoying unique foods, stopping at local historical landmarks, and immersing ourselves in the local culture of our beautiful city. Get ready for a full day of food, fun, and adventure!
**Guests must provide their own transportation from the Kayak Tour to The Food Tour.
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Holly Jolly Trolley Tour
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$49.00
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$49.00
Step onboard our enclosed, air-conditioned Holly Jolly Trolley with guide Jenny Jingle for our special daytime holiday tour with cocoa, carols & Christmas stories of Sarasota. Visit city spots with Christmas story connections, hear about our Sarasota traditions during the holidays & sing along to your favorite Christmas songs. Includes FREE cocoa at the Trolley Cottage before the tour!
Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.
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