Taste of Downtown Sarasota : Local Food, History & Culture Tour
Overview
Experience Sarasota as the locals do! Taste of Downtown Sarasota offers insight, meet & greets w/ some locals, perhaps a surprise visit with Sarasota's tiniest residents, and other gems that only the locals know! Guided by a local expert, you will walk and learn fascinating facts, folklore, culture, famous founders and current residents, the food scene & speakeasy spots.
Sarasota offers the charm of bygone days, with incredible architecture from the early 1900s. with a vibrant downtown comprised of small, locally-owned restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. This tour offers comfortable seated tastings w/ generous portions, that allow guests to connect & chat. Guests often exchange numbers and hugs at the end of the tour.
Winner of Best of Florida and SRQ Local Readers contests, this is a memorable experience that even the locals enjoy. It's a fantastic way to support several local Sarasota businesses. Sunset Food Tours was founded in Sarasota over half a decade ago.
What's Included
- History of the city, landmarks, popular spots & art/culture
- Scenic Walk
- Sampler plates/tax/server gratuity at each stop
- Private tours available-inquire
- Helpful insight into the lifestyle of this unique city, things to do, a relaxed and fun time!
- Personal Tour Guide
- Beverages not included (water IS)
- Parking fees or transportation-pls arrange for a ride if drinking alcohol
- Gratuities for your tour guide (recommend 15%-25% of purchase price). Will be added to private tours
Meeting Location
1538 State Street
Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sarasota, Florida Relocation (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please consult with your medical advisor-this is a walking tour
- No smoking or vaping is allowed during a tour-some guests may have allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-140784P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour 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.
- History of the city, landmarks, popular spots & art/culture.
- Scenic Walk.
- Sampler plates/tax/server gratuity at each stop.
- Private tours available-inquire.
- Helpful insight into the lifestyle of this unique city, things to do, a relaxed and fun time!.
- Personal Tour Guide.
- Beverages not included (water IS).
- Parking fees or transportation-pls arrange for a ride if drinking alcohol.
- Gratuities for your tour guide (recommend 15%-25% of purchase price). Will be added to private tours.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste of Downtown Sarasota : Local Food, History & Culture Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please consult with your medical advisor-this is a walking tour
- No smoking or vaping is allowed during a tour-some guests may have allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Downtown Sarasota : Local Food, History & Culture Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- History of the city, landmarks, popular spots & art/culture
- Scenic Walk
- Sampler plates/tax/server gratuity at each stop
- Private tours available-inquire
- Helpful insight into the lifestyle of this unique city, things to do, a relaxed and fun time!
- Personal Tour Guide
- Beverages not included (water IS)
- Parking fees or transportation-pls arrange for a ride if drinking alcohol
- Gratuities for your tour guide (recommend 15%-25% of purchase price). Will be added to private tours
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please consult with your medical advisor-this is a walking tour
- No smoking or vaping is allowed during a tour-some guests may have allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
