City Sightseeing Tour

1 hour

City Sightseeing Tour

All Aboard! - This is The Classic Sarasota Trolley Tour

Duration

90 minutes in peak season

About

A perfect overview tour for residents or visitors wanting to know more about Sarasota’s history, culture, and things to do.

On this air-conditioned 90-minute City Sightseeing Tour, meander through Sarasota’s historic downtown neighborhoods of Gillespie Park, Burns Court, Indian Beach, and the Rosemary Design District while visiting historic spots and hearing stories about the Ringling family, Bertha Palmer, John Hamilton Gillespie and many more founders and influencers. (Due to traffic in high season the route may change.)

You will learn about the many attractions and things to do as well as restaurants and shopping. See our world-class artistic and cultural organizations: The Ringling Museum, Ringling College of Art and Design, Asolo Theater, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Selby Gardens, Sarasota Opera House, Art Center Sarasota, and Sarasota Symphony Orchestra.

Learn more about the architects and developers who designed some of our most unique homes and buildings, like the Blue Pagoda, Bidwell House, Crocker Memorial Church, and Splendida.

Circus history, Amish culture, real estate development booms and busts, and colorful stories about Sarasota’s founders give you a true overview of Sarasota’s rich and amazing cultural history.

Departure/Return Location

1826 4th Street in Sarasota
(behind The Breakfast House off Fruitville)

Arriving

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour leaves, to check in and visit our gift shop while you wait to board. Trolleys leave at your scheduled time. If you don't arrive within 5 minutes of departure time, we reserve the right to resell your ticket.

Parking

FREE on-site parking is available!

Things to Note

  • This is a non-stop tour and you should expect to be seated for the whole trip.
  • No coolers or personal alcohol are allowed on our tours. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the trolley.
  • Visit the Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, offering unique Sarasota merchandise while waiting to board.
  • We also offer group tours of 20 or more for any regular tour—or let us create a custom tour for your group!

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Things to keep in mind