City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota

About this activity

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. Guests will travel in our air-conditioned trolley.

Itinerary

1. The Ringling · pass by

   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.

2. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · pass by

   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.

3. Gillespie Park · pass by

   Learn about John Hamilton Gillespie who introduced golf to Sarasota.

4. Sarasota Opera · pass by

   See the distinctive homes of many area cultural organizations, including the Sarasota Opera, which is supposed to be haunted!

5. Burns Court Neighborhood · pass by

   Visit the Burns Court neighborhood, featuring Mediterranean Revival style architecture.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.

Cancellation policy

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

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