Top Sarasota Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

Learn about Sarasota’s history of gruesome murders, unexplained happenings, and supernatural events—and immerse yourself in the city’s spooky ambiance—on this haunted trolley tour. Grab a wine or beer, hop aboard the air-conditioned trolley, and set off as your costumed guide regales you with creepy stories. Discover the city’s most supposedly haunted landmarks as you go—and even witness reenactments of macabre past events.

Escape the mainland for half a day, and discover some of coastal Florida's most picture-perfect scenery, on this private, half-day boat charter. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and make your own way to the dock. You can spot manatee and dolphins in Heron Lagoon and Casey Key, see a historic swing bridge, stop at a tropical beach for shelling, pause at a tiki for drinks and snacks (own expense), and more.

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.

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.

Explore Sarasota's coastal scenery and mangrove forests from the water's edge when you book a private kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Pick between several daily rental times; make your own way to the departure point; and receive a brief introduction to your equipment, the region, and local wildlife. Then, you can set off and explore the sights at your own pace, and enjoy a workout at the same time.

Enjoy a relaxing boat tour, complete with stops at local tiki bars—and look out for wildlife as you go—on this two-in-one charter trip. Meet your guide at the marina, hop aboard your boat, and settle in: as you head out on the water, you can look out for dolphins, manatees, and more. In between, stop at tiki bars, where you can refresh with drinks and snacks (own expense).

Discover the best that Sarasota has to offer and see the city at its most photogenic on this sunset tour. Explore historic downtown neighborhoods and see top points of interest including the Ringling Museum, Selby Library and Gardens, and the Sarasota Opera House. End your tour by watching a beautiful sunset on Sarasota Bay and a better understanding of the coastal city.

Immerse yourself in the local art of Sarasota with this relaxed crawl through the neighborhood. You’ll hop on a trolley with fellow art lovers, but not before enjoying a beer or wine at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar. Your journey will whisk you to three different art galleries in the area, with the tour focusing on one specific medium or theme. Your guide will also tour you through public art spaces nearby when you’re between gallery stops.

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.

Cover more ground than walking tours while exploring much of central Sarasota on this 3-hour Segway tour. After meeting on the Boulevard of the Arts, follow your guide from historic downtown to the bayfront and eventually through St. Armand’s Circle and Lido Beach. Check out panoramic views of the city and bay from Island Park before heading back to the departure point.

Our tour at Liquid Blue Outfitters is unique thanks to the mangrove tunnels. Here we are not just kayaking in an open bay. We get to explore the winding waters under the canopy of the tunnels. They are home to all sorts of wildlife for an up close experience.

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.

We offer the Ultimate Adventure with our Glass Bottom Kayak LED illuminated Night & Sunset Tours! Our LED Sunset Tours start at 8pm and our LED Night Tours start at 9:30pm every night. We'll start by paddling through mangrove canals and then explore along mangrove shorelines and shallow grass flats. We'll look for various sea-life and seabirds as we paddle through a shallow harbor. We'll explore the underwater views with our custom high powered underwater LED lights as you look for fish, stingrays, crabs, shrimp and other sea-life as we illuminate the waters around us. The views of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge and The City of Sarasota Skyline is awesome! With literally nothing to do at night in Water Sports, our Glass Bottom Kayak LED illuminated Night & Sunset Tours are perfect for families, friends, large groups, or an unforgettable date night under the stars or at Sunset! Our kayaks have no drain holes so you can wear full clothing with shoes and even stay warm in the winter!

Fun, interactive murder mystery theater on the trolley! Someone has murdered the Circus Queen...and suspects abound among the circus folk on board. Everyone seems to have a motive. Wear a circus costume if you wish, find yourself among the suspects, and help our sleuths to solve the mystery!

Discover Sarasota's thriving nightlife scene—and enjoy cocktails, wine, and more—on this small-group, evening walking tour. Meet your guide in the city center, and head to your first stop: an award-winning cocktail bar. After your first drink, continue to five or six other venues, where you can enjoy nibbles, cocktails, wine, and craft beer; can mingle with locals and hear Sarasota history; and can even catch the sunset.

We truly believe that we live in PARADISE. How could we not? Every time we charter a tour we are surrounded by beautiful crystal clear waters, amazing wildlife, perfect weather, and unforgettable sunsets. At Sarasota Boat Tours, we can’t wait to share all these breathtaking sights and sounds with you! We are your best option for exploring the beautiful waters of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding areas. Our vessel is an amazing Sylvan Tritoon that provides you with a safe and comfortable ride, while allowing us to cater each experience to your group! Our charters are designed to keep you smiling from start to finish while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Discover the calm waterways around Siesta Key, just outside of Sarasota, on this small-group excursion. Choose a kayak or stand up paddleboard, whichever you are more comfortable with, for your journey. Then, follow your guide through the Jim Neville Marine Preserve observing mangrove islands and local wildlife while you paddle towards a secret beach.

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.

All tours are private, and we offer many options to customize each experience. This tour can be combined with a sunset cruise. Extended hours may be available if arranged in advance.

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.