Circus Secrets of Venice Trolley Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Led by guide, Bob Collins and focuses on the rich history of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Venice. On this 90-min trolley tour, you’ll explore the landmarks, stories, and key points of interest of Venice circus history. The tour includes a 30-min stop at the Historic Train Depot and Ringling Train Car Museum, where you’ll will depart the trolley and hear from docents about these two significant historical venues.
A donation will be made to the Venice Area Historical Society for their partnership in providing docents that teach guests about the train depot and circus train car.
Experience a full day of fun on our Venice City Sightseeing Tour at 10 AM & Circus Secrets of Venice tour at 1 PM!
Tours depart from the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce – 597 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285.
Complimentary water will be provided.
ALL guests must be ages 10+.
Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
Tour ticket includes FREE Parking!
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
1927 Historic Venice Train Depot
Learn about the Circus Side of Venice with tour guide Bob Collins, by visiting key city landmarks and hearing stories of the colorful cast of circus characters, showmen, and performers who called Sarasota County home.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Options
Circus Secrets of Venice
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Learn about the Circus Secrets of Venice, Florida with tour guide Bob Collins - on The Greatest Tour on Wheels!
Air-conditioned Trolley
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Circus history in detail
O1083ZLconniem,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good broad review of the history of the circus in Venice. Bob, our guide, did a nice job explaining everything in detail. We especially enjoyed the time spent at the historic train station and circus car.
Amazing circus tour
crossbowwhipstunts,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great and informative tour about the circus history in Venice. It was fascinating! Our tour guide Bob was amazing.
Great circus memories
59trishh,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Venice Circus tour was interesting and informative. Our tour guide, Bob, really knows the circus history well and relates it in an enthusiastic way. There are not many circus remnants still remaining, but Bob brings a lot of it to life through memories. The circus train car is also fun to visit as is the train station. Venice is a beautiful town that still has some Florida charm of yesteryears. Well worth your time.
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