Sarasota

Circus Secrets of Sarasota

Badge of ExcellenceSarasota, USA
Circus City Tour
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Sarasota has a history unlike most cities—one that’s embedded with tales of the circus and its special performers. Avoid guidebooks and book this Sarasota Circus Secrets History Tour led by a circus historian. Hear stories and commentary about the city’s performing past and its quirky art and culture scene, including tales of showmen and performers of the circus.
  • Guarantee your spot on this likely-to-sell-out tour by prebooking
  • Perfect for travelers short on time and who love history
  • A guide takes you to Sarasota sights as you learn about the city’s circus past
  • Bottled water is provided for convenience

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

      Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    St. Armands Circle (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
    • May occasionally run in "Vanna White," our air-conditioned high-top 9-passenger van
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    Not just for tourists, go even if you live here, you'll love it!
    Leslie_A, Feb 2024
    Bill was very informative and entertaining. The program was run very well and very professional. We learned a lot, and we live in the Sarasota area. My only suggestion is that since the seats on the bus are very uncomfortable, a chance to get up and walk around for 5 minutes part way through would be really beneficial.
    Circus lovers Delight!
    kara_b, Dec 2023
    Bob was amazing. His knowledge was so enlightening. Penny the store curator was a real peach. Great experience!!
    Fun
    MaryJoan_B, Mar 2023
    We learned a lot, it was very informative and fun. The narrator was full of information. We would recommend this to anyone.
    Good tour
    Mary_G, Mar 2022
    This would be a great tour if I hadn’t already gone on the tour of Sarasota. The tours are very similar, both are great but the overlap so it is not necessary to go on both of them.
    My Circus Secrets of Sarasota experience
    Frank_N, Mar 2022
    Various homes some of the circus owners and performers lived. Also information on Ringling’s colleges and Bob’s Restaurant. Tour guide Bob Collins was very knowledgeable and insightful.
    So much info - Wish I’d taken notes!
    Kathy_C, Apr 2021
    History & philanthropy of so many kinds from the Ringling Brothers & Circus folklore/facts). Jam packed well-planned 90 minutes. Hand-outs.
    Response from Host, Apr 2021
    The Circus Secrets Tour is a wonderfully fun and informative tour! Thanks for your review!
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