City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
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
The Ringling
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.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Options
City Sightseeing Tour
Reviews
987 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trolley love
819candys,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, our guide was superb! Loved every minute!
Trolley fun !
Candy,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trolley and guide were the best ! I love all the recommendations! How down to earth and friendly our guide was ! Excellent
Great
andreagZ7033WY,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00All was fantastic as Steve was very knowledgeable about all the stops. Only bad thing was that that particular trolley broke down so my husband and I decided to walk back… but we stopped for an ice cream on the way.
Lots of fun!
jeffreyd590,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was great! Entertaining and informative. We would highly recommend it. A great orientation to the city.
Learned to love Sarasota.
Passenger560271,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Steve, a Sarasota native was entertaining and informative. Learned a lot about the history of the area as well as the stories that bring life to the community. It is a area alive with art and culture.
Fantastic way to see and learn about Sarasota: fun, informative, entertaining!
suekD7987SX,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience! Steve was absolutely the best: wonderfully entertaining, insightful, informative, funny (always remember 1926!) and oh-so-knowledgeable! A wonderful way to learn about Sarasota's past...present and...(with a touch of the) future!
Informative Tour
janethostetler,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve was excellent. Shared so much info in a fun enjoyable way. I have visited Sarasota many times, but learned many new facts & eager to visit places he suggested.
Next time I will go at night or during the winter.
E4425KJsusand,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Staff & tour were great! Bus was full. People on the tour were nice. I brought a hat and long sleeve shirt and wore long pants as I am usually cold on busses. However, I had to take my hat and long sleeve shirt off and roll up my pants and take the water they generously gave us and used it to pour on my legs, head and arms during the whole tour. As I was leaving the tour bus I noticed it was a lot cooler at the front of the bus. It was a very humid day. I would have been ok with the fee if my ride had been comfortable. The tour length was perfect.
Amazing experience!
Meander480982,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver John and guide Pat were great! So much information and entertaining! We will be back to take a different tour!
Great trolley tour of Sarasota
R9929XJsusanc,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our City Trolley Tour today was fantastic! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and engaging. We traveled miles around the city while he pointed out so many interesting landmarks, stories, and historical facts we would have completely missed on our own. His energy and sense of humor made the tour especially enjoyable. It was a wonderful way to see and learn about the city, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting. 🚋🌴
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