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City Sightseeing Tour of Sarasota
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City Sightseeing Tour of Sarasota
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Get a comprehensive overview of Sarasota
- See more than you would on a walking tour
- Choose from several tour times to fit your schedule
- Get tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
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What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Departure & Return
1826 4th St , 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
This activity will end right where it started.Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
- OPERATED BY Discover Sarasota Tours
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the policy on sanitization during City Sightseeing Tour of Sarasota?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Fun Sightseeing Tour!
Robert_L
, Jun 2022
Good Time
Steve_S
, Jun 2022
It was a perfect day for...
Mimi_S
, May 2022
It was a perfect day for the tour, cloudy and humidity 😁. I booked this tour in the morning for an afternoon spot. It was the best use of my day, I learned a lot about Sarasota. Tour guide, Steve, was very entertaining kept the audience engaged. Overall, I enjoy every minute of it. Glad I did.
Do not hesitate!
Janice_P
, May 2022
Got to know Sarasota more...
MaryElizabeth_M
, Apr 2022
Nothing, just drove...
Donna_F
, Apr 2022
Best tour ever
Kevin_H
, Apr 2022
Insightful and Fun Tour of Sarasota
Richard_N
, Apr 2022
Disappointed
Cindy_P
, Apr 2022
We were excited to ride the trolley and see the sites, but it ended up being a jam packed Van and no trolley so we passed on the tour and no refund was offered. Very disappointing.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
We run these tours in the van or trolley and the vehicle is shown in the booking form so you can choose. But It is the same tour regardless of vehicle. Many people prefer the van because there is more interaction. I am not sure why you would not take the tour. But, we did offer you a credit for a future tour so you could have selected one running in the trolley. We cannot provide refunds since there was no way to resell your tickets when you arrive and change your mind.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Sarasota's remarkable and memorable stories
Alexander_K
, Apr 2022
My wife and I came to Sarasota for a few days. We chose the City Sightseeing tour to get familiar with the city and its history. We were so fortunate to be taken on the tour by Chris (a driver) and John McDonald (a tour guide). John is an enthusiast and passionate about what he does. His stories about Sarasota were remarkable and memorable. We fell in love with Sarasota. Thank you, Tammy (the owner), Chris, and John. We will come back to Sarasota to take more of your tours.
Worthwhile
John_A
, Apr 2022
Too much talk no picture opps
Elizabeth_M
, Mar 2022
I appreciated our guides historical knowledge but was overwhelmed with so much information. On hindsight, I would have preferred it if the experience was peppered with photo opps, the Unconditional Surrender Statue, for example. I was also a bit miffed that I had to drive back and take photos. I had assumed, incorrectly, that picture taking was part of the tour. My bad. As it was we didn’t even drive by the afore mentioned kissing sailor; something was said about too much traffic! This tour was not the
best use of my hard earned hundred dollars (approx. price for 2 tickets.)
Response from Host , Mar 2022
I’m confused about what you expected on a public art tour. There are more than 56 pieces of public art on this tour that change every week due to new installations and road construction. The Unconditional Surrender was moved last summer to a spot that is not accessible by vehicle as the guide explained. Photo oops are not something we stop for as the rest of the guests on our tours should not have to wait for one person who wants to take photos as we would get many complaints and waste a lot of time.
All pieces of art are easily googled with images available online. The point of the tour is the history and stories of the art and the artists which is quite interesting. I’m sorry you did not understand that.
Great Tour
Leslie_B
, Mar 2022
Your guide was awesome! Sad traffic prevented a drive around St Armand’s 😢 . I have seen “cartoon style” maps (designed such for an ad agency years ago) These could be given out to guests and sold or returned at end of tour. Gives a better overall perspective and a visual to follow.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Excellent Trolley Tour, narrator and driver.
Craig_W
, Mar 2022
Great tour
Nelson_A
, Mar 2022
Sarasota Tour of Fun!
Wanda_B
, Mar 2022
This was our first time to Sarasota and we wanted to see the town, well this is the place to come! From the moment we arrived to board the tour everyone was so nice. TJ was a great navigator around town while Steve kept us entertained with not only the sights around town but his own life stories about living in Sarasota. I don't think there is anything that man does not know. From the stories about the Circus and how it all began to the awesome places to eat ( The Columbia) we were impressed and kept saying to ourselves how much were enjoying the ride. If you are looking to learn about the area or just wanting to relax this is the tour. Fun without extreme exhaustion.
Steve was great! Loved...
Wendy_H
, Mar 2022
Highly recommended
trangn
, Mar 2022
Pat , The tour guide , was very humorous. He keeps the audience entertained all the time with short stories and fun facts . Highly recommended for first timers in a city. Should take this tour first few days of vacation to know where to visit the next few days
1 traveler found this review helpful
No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour.
Carolyn_W
, Mar 2022
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