Sarasota Local Art Gallery Crawl

Overview

The 2nd Annual Art Crawl Trolley tour runs Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, & Apr 11, 2025. Book your boarding time (every 15 min) on one of 3 trolleys that visit 6 art district locations on a 45-min tour route in downtown Sarasota. Arts districts include: Main St. N. Palm, S. Palm, Burns Ct., Towles Ct. & Limelight District. Visit 20+ galleries & studios. This tour includes hop-on/hop-off transportation to all art gallery hub stops.

$5 from each ticket will be donated to The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

No guide will offer any tour content but staff & volunteers will direct you to all galleries & tell you about each district. Three trolleys run in rotation every 15 min from 4 PM – 8 PM. If you are unable to catch one of the trolleys back before 7:45 PM, you are welcome to take an Uber or walk back to the Trolley Cottage.

Before you board, browse our Trolley Cottage Gift Shop & enjoy complimentary beer/wine. ALL guests must be 21+.

City: Sarasota

Mon 28 Apr

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What's Included

Enjoy a complimentary wine or beer or water at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before boarding. Participating galleries may also provide wine and light bites.

Free parking

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be 21+. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
Our air-conditioned trolleys take guests to several hub stop locations to visit galleries and studios.

What To Expect

Burns Court Neighborhood

One of six art hub stops on the Art Crawl Trolley Tour. Visit several galleries and studios, then hop on the trolley and go to the next hub.

Towles Court Artist Colony

One of six art hub stops on the Art Crawl Trolley Tour. Visit several galleries and studios, then hop on the trolley and go to the next hub.

Sarasota

Visit Main Street, one of six art hubs on the Art Crawl Trolley Tour. Visit galleries, then hop back on the trolley for the next stop.

The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

The Bazaar is part of the new Limelight District and features Creative Liberties gallery, Palmer Modern Gallery and several studios as well as Hamlet's Eatery Food Truck and Bar.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (30)

laurajjd

Mar 2025

I went on the Art Trolley Tour with a few friends, although we were all local residents the tour highlighted areas we hadn’t been to. It was well organized, fun, and interesting to visit lots of galleries around town. Tammy and her crew made the experience easy and enjoyable, we even learned some history of SRQ. I had family visit for the holidays and they did the Christmas tour and loved it too. I highly recommend the trolley or those visiting SRQ and for locals who want a new perspective and a fun adventure! I’ll definitely be back for a different tour.

Trek34123820816

Mar 2025

Very organized and very professional. We were pleasantly surprised!!! Definitely going to do another one. Excellent

susanwK1626NP

Mar 2025

Receptionist advised we start at stop #6. We boarded the trolley and proceeded to #6. We viewed the art then grabbed the next trolley . It took us back to the cottage at 6:45 where were were told the last trolley just left . I was under the impression the last trolley returned at 7:45 to the cottage. One stop and pd full price. We also did not spend an extraordinary amount of time. Maybe 15 minutes. Disappointed.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

I was the reservationist. I told all guests that there were six stops on the tour and that 4 trolleys ran every 15 min. The last route left at 7 so you had 4 trolleys coming the final hour to bring you back. If you asked where to eat then I would have said downtown or at stop 6 since all galleries closed at 7. There were volunteers at each stop to give you information as well. The print gallery guide also tells you this. We had 150 very happy people on this tour most of whom visited all six stops with no issue or chose to spend time at 2-3 of their choice. You decide how you want to spend the night so I’m not understanding why you would not have left during the two hours you must have stayed at stop 6 because a trolley came every 15 min on its 45 min loop. I’m sorry but the info was clear and reiterated by 4 tour guides on each trolley and all volunteers at each stop.