Eat your way through Downtown Sarasota with local history and art
3.5 hours
Local guide, tastings, walk
Walk Downtown Sarasota with a local guide and make 3–4 tasting stops along the way. You’ll mix small plates with stories of Sarasota history, art, culture, and local folklore.
Children are welcome, but the tour is guided from an adult perspective and there are no discounted child tickets. Each guest must sign a tour waiver. Registered service dogs may be accommodated with prior arrangement; pets and non-service dogs are generally not permitted.
All sales are final. No refunds for cancellations requested 24 hours or less of tour time. If the minimum of 4 guests is not achieved, management reserves the right to refund tickets.
Bring sun screen, weather-suitable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella if it’s raining. Bring tour guide gratuities.
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
Children are welcome, but your guide speaks from an adult perspective. Discounted child tickets are not available because the food is designed for an adult palate.
Christine leads most of these Sarasota food tours, and she clearly knows her city inside and out. Guests consistently rave about her storytelling, local knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for Sarasota's history, art scene, and architecture. The tours cover three restaurant stops over about three hours of walking, and most guests leave full and happy, with the Italian restaurant being a particular crowd favorite. A handful of reviewers felt the restaurant selection could be more adventurous, and one noted that larger group sizes made the experience feel less intimate. These are worth keeping in mind, though the majority of guests had no such complaints and many said they were pleasantly surprised by how much food was included. If you're visiting Sarasota and want a fun introduction to the city that goes beyond typical sightseeing, this tour delivers on both food and local flavor. The combination of history, neighborhood highlights, and curated dining spots makes it a genuinely useful experience, not just a meal.
Christine gave awesome tour of Sarasota. We learned a lot about the city. Food stops were excellent! Great way to get to know the area
Katherine Nutile
February 26, 2026
Christine gave awesome tour of Sarasota. We learned a lot about the city. Food stops were excellent! Great way to get to know the area
Katherine Nutile
February 26, 2026