City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota

Overview

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.

City: Sarasota

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $61.64

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $61.64

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Masks are optional aboard our vehicles. We encourage you to wear your mask if you feel more comfortable on our tours. All guides have been fully vaccinated. For guests who wish to wear them, masks are sold at the Vintage Sarasota Gift Shop.

What To Expect

St. Armands Circle

On this air-conditioned City Sightseeing Trolley Tour, see the BEST places to eat, shop, and visit through Sarasota's historic downtown neighborhoods of Gillespie Park, Burns Court, Laurel Park, St. Armands Circle, and the Rosemary Design District. Tour-goers will 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, Sarasota Symphony Orchestra. Guests will 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 visitors a true overview of Sarasota’s rich and amazing cultural history.

The Ringling

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (422)

ght1145

Apr 2019

Had a wonderful time. Easy to get to the Trolley location. Leave time for Breakfast at the quaint restaurant behind the Tour Center. Steve McCallister was a great tour guide. A local, very knowledgeable and has lived in almost every old house in Sarasota. He is also an actor an has performed in many of the venues that he describes on the tour. Funny as well. The best thing about this tour is that you will see places that you want to go back and visit more in depth. Not only the museums educational institutions homes etc but the downtown restaurants and shopping in Lido. Take the tour you won't regret it.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Discover Sarasota Tours thanks you for this terrific review. I really appreciate your kind words about Steve who is FANTASTIC and also about the ambiance of the tour experience. Come back and see us!

Pat M

Apr 2019

Our guied was a native of Sarasota and shared a lot of personal history about the growth of Sarasota, he was well spoken and intertaining. We were never bored and the bus driver shared interesting things also. Really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

How fun for you---to see new places and learn new things!

knkalec95

Apr 2019

I recently participated in the City Sightseeing Tour and thoroughly enjoyed the excursion! We discovered places we never knew about, while riding on an open air trolley! The guide and driver were knowledgeable and friendly and made for a perfect morning riding around town. I'd definitely recommend to visitors and locals alike! I've been coming to Sarasota for almost 40 years and never realized there was so much to see. This overview was a nice introduction to places worth going back to and visiting in more depth. A lovely way to spend an hour and a half! No walking required! As a bonus, there is a little breakfast/lunch spot right behind the building, so I would suggest capping off your tour with lunch there!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

What a great review--thank you!