Top Sarasota Art Tours

Enjoy one of Florida's best beaches at sunset on an electric bike tour. With 5-level pedal assist and an on-demand throttle, the electric bike allows you to put in as much or as little effort as you want as you ride along Siesta Key. All experience levels are welcome. Booking in advance ensures you won't miss out on this small-group tour.

Discover the delectable highlights of Sarasota's thriving dining scene on this small-group, dinnertime tasting tour. Meet your guide in central Sarasota, and come with an appetite: you'll visit up to five local restaurants, and will enjoy enough samples to add up to a generous meal (alcoholic drinks additional expense). As you go, soak up the convivial atmosphere, and learn more about Sarasota's unique culture and culinary offerings.

Escape the mainland for half a day, and discover some of coastal Florida's most picture-perfect scenery, on this private, half-day boat charter. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and make your own way to the dock. You can spot manatee and dolphins in Heron Lagoon and Casey Key, see a historic swing bridge, stop at a tropical beach for shelling, pause at a tiki for drinks and snacks (own expense), and more.

This lesson provides everything beginners need to go parasailing above Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island: all parasailing equipment, safety instructions, and a motorboat with an experienced crew. Meet at the Bradenton Beach Marina, get harnessed up, and parasail in groups of two or three on approximately 10-minute sessions.

Immerse yourself in the local art of Sarasota with this relaxed crawl through the neighborhood. You’ll hop on a trolley with fellow art lovers, but not before enjoying a beer or wine at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar. Your journey will whisk you to three different art galleries in the area, with the tour focusing on one specific medium or theme. Your guide will also tour you through public art spaces nearby when you’re between gallery stops.

Spend some time appreciating the artistic side of Sarasota during this public art tour. Did you know that there are more than 60 sculptures, murals, and monuments throughout the city? Hop on a trolley, or in a van for smaller groups, and cruise around to view them. Your group will roll through St. Armands Circle and other areas as your guided art expert tells you the history and tales of Sarasota’s art culture.

The Christmas Carol Trolley: Letters to Santa is a 90-minute fun-filled downtown holiday music and lights tour for the whole family with a Christmas carol sing-along, holiday stories, jokes, and trivia, and a charming tour of Sarasota’s downtown neighborhood lights. Special holiday entertainers jump onboard during the tour to share real Letters to Santa and sing your favorite songs! Kids can enjoy a soft drink, while adults sip wine/beer while browsing through our Trolley Cottage Gift Shop full of fun holiday gifts and other treasures before boarding.