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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $61.64

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $61.64

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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)

margaretwN3552UN

Jul 2022

My husband and I took this tour on July 2, 2022. It was fantastic--full of information and very entertaining. We loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone. We have lived here for 5 years and learned so much. We would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know about Sarasota's fascinating history and be thoroughly entertained at the same time. Our guide was Steve McAlphabet, who is a Sarasota native. Before the tour began, he took song requests and entertained us by playing the guitar and singing on the front porch of the Trolley Cottage. The Discover Sarasota Tours owner came out and gave us a very warm and friendly introduction before the tour began as well. The gift shop is full of all kinds of circus memorabilia, books about Sarasota, and cute gift items for all ages. There's nothing not to like about this tour.

sskroll

Jun 2022

This is probably the best way to see Sarasota to get to know the area. Our tour guide, Steve mixed in personal info with what we were seeing but that just added to the whole tour. Well worth the money. Plenty of parking and easy to find. There is also a neat vintage gift shop that is a must do. Very nice staff and TJ was an excellent driver. We plan to go again for one of their other tours as they seem to have quite a choice.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks so much for this fun review!

StaceyG222

Jun 2022

The tour was enjoyable. It provided my group with present and past information. Would recommend to others.