Top Sarasota Self-guided 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.

Immerse yourself in Sarasota's coastal mangrove forests, look out for dolphins and manatees, and practice your kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding skills on this immersive, small-group tour. After departing from Ted Sperling Nature Park, you'll paddle out on Sarasota Bay and can practice with your equipment. Then, head into the mangrove tunnels for your best chance to see local marine life.

Sunsets in Sarasota are even more spectacular when viewed from the water. Join the Sharkey’s sunset and illuminated night tour to discover Sarasota’s waterways in a new light. You’ll slide into a glass bottom kayak that’s outfitted with LED lights. Paddle into the mangroves and grass flats, viewing marine life beneath you and astounding plant life around you. Use your lights to spot crabs, stingrays, shrimp and more.

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.

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.

Explore the Lido Key mangrove tunnels around Sarasota with ease with this kayak rental. Head to the Ted Sperling Nature Preserve and get a quick paddle lesson before heading off into the mangrove forest with your provided map. Gently paddle through the waters, keeping your eyes peeled for local wildlife like manatees, dolphins, starfish, and birds.

Wade out into the Gulf waters on a kayak or paddleboard rented on the shores of Siesta Key. This stunning beach looks fantastic from the water and your guides will help you see its best side. After a short lesson, they’ll provide you with maps of the area and point you in the right direction to possibly see dolphins and manatees. You can also borrow a dry bag so you can take your phone.

Explore the highlights and some of the lesser-known areas of Sarasota, all at your own pace, on this app-led Sarasota showdown scavenger hunt. You won’t be stuck following a tour guide or a large group tour. Instead, you and your personal group go on a detective hunt to solve clues and make your way up the leaderboard, while learning all about Sarasota at the same time.

While the sun soaked shores of Siesta Key draw in visitors, don’t forget that Sarasota’s city streets are just as warm and welcoming. Discover this city’s many art galleries, boutique shops, and cozy restaurants while you play this app-based scavenger hunt. Roam around the city in search of items, complete challenges, and answer trivia questions to earn points. Each player has a unique role, so everyone can complete their own interactive challenges.

Could you survive in Sarasota during a zombie apocalypse? Find out in this fun zombie-themed scavenger hunt game in downtown Sarasota. You and your group of “survivors” can explore the city on your own terms, playing this self-guided game via your smartphone. A remote interactive survival guide will be standing by to provide support as you hunt for clues and complete challenges. Play against other virtual teams to win the most points.

Whether you’re getting around town on vacation, taking a leisurely ride from home, or need an alternative way to get your errands and work done, you can rent an electric bike. The bike will be dropped off at your designated location throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Hillsborough Counties. A helmet, bike charger, and full instructions are all included. There’s a throttle and pedal assist if you want to exercise or you can just cruise.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Sarasota, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our easiest and most casual scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Sarasota.

Explore Sarasota’s incredible mangrove tunnels—on your own and away from the crowds—with this glass-bottom kayak rental. As you paddle the sandbars and hidden coves, you might spot dolphins, ospreys, and more, plus all the fish swimming beneath your kayak. With snorkel gear also provided, you’ll also get the chance to get in the water, creating your own adventure in this slice of exquisite Florida nature.

Use an app to explore Sarasota in this fun royal scavenger hunt! In Wacky Walks, you will compete in royal tournaments to determine a King or Queen throughout the game. The King/Queen will lead the team in finding items around the city and doing challenges for points. Take a photo of the item or completing the challenges through the app. The goal of the game is to keep your King/Queen title the longest and gain as many points as possible during your game. You can play for as long as you choose, in any area of the city you'd prefer. A remote host will be chatting with you throughout the game if you need help. Come play Wacky Walks in Sarasota today!

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

You'll use an app to explore Sarasota in this fun scavenger hunt! In 3Quest Challenge, the app will give you a list of things (given in riddle form) to find around the city. Solve the riddle and take photos of the items to collect points. You'll also do fun challenges for points as well. The items and challenges will be separated into 3 quests. Complete quest 1, quest 2, and lastly quest 3 in order to finish 3Quest Challenge. Set a time limit for yourself of 2 hours if you'd like to make the game a bit more challenging! You'll have a remote host during your game that will chat with you if you need help along the way! Can you complete all 3 Quests in Sarasota?

We strive to be sure your water adventure is one you can check off the bucket list. Seabobs are easy to use and it's fun for just yourself or to share with the whole crew. Cruise on top or under the sea. Seabobs have an easy to use throttle and speed settings. Explore the waters like you never have before.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Discover the magic of St. Petersburg aboard a luxurious private boat charter, accommodating up to 13 guests. Perfect for a range of activities—snorkeling, exploring local sandbars, island-hopping, or even a special proposal—our boat offers something for everyone. Features: Ample seating for relaxation and socializing Climate-controlled cabin that opens up for fresh air Sunbeds for soaking up rays Dining areas for meals on the water A smooth ride even grandma and grandpa will love A cozy estate room for naps Plenty of shaded spots for comfort Experience the epitome of nautical luxury on your next Key West adventure.

Our focus is on your safety and fun. Our trained paddleboard and kayak staff will make sure the equipment is sized correctly for you and that you are comfortable and safe on the water. Before the rental, a short lesson and description of the area is included. We want you to make the most of your time on the water. Our guides will give a nature report as well---highlighting where to go to see manatees and dolphins as well as explaining a bit about the ecosystem.