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    Taste Downtown Sarasota on a Historic Lunch Tour

    Eat your way through historic downtown Sarasota with four restaurant stops

    4.8 stars• 105 reviews
    From$118/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Includes

    Food, restaurant gratuities

    Highlights

    Stroll downtown Sarasota on a guided lunch tour that pairs local history with tastings at four different restaurants. Learn stories about Sarasota’s pioneers and trailblazers along an easy walk of about a mile.

    • Sample dishes at four unique downtown restaurants
    • Explore historic streets on a leisurely 1-mile walk
    • Hear a timeline of Sarasota history from your guide
    • Start at 12 p.m. at the Fat Chef Statue by Mattison’s Grill & Restaurant
    • Join tours running Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

    What's Included

    • Food tastings
    • Restaurant gratuities

    Things to know

    Tours require a minimum total headcount of 4 guests. Guide tips are optional; suggested $5 to $10 per person. City parking may have charges after the free period depending on the garage.

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are nonrefundable unless you purchased Safety Net Protection at booking. With it, cancel with at least 24 hours' notice for a full refund (minus ticketing fee and safety net fee). Tickets are transferable with notice. No-shows are charged full price. Full refund or reschedule if operator cancels.

    FAQs

    Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

    Plan for a leisurely walk of about 1 mile.

    Yes. The tour runs rain or shine unless severe weather impacts the tour.

    Experience provided by Key Culinary Tours
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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    105 reviews•Google Maps

    The overwhelming majority of guests rave about their experiences with guides like Michelle, Rocky, Troy, and Taven, who clearly know how to make these tours entertaining and educational. Michelle gets particular praise for her restaurant selections and photography skills, with one guest even converted from hating guacamole to loving it after her recommendations. The variety is impressive too, from culinary walks through downtown Sarasota and Venice to shark tooth hunting adventures and spooky ghost tours. Guides consistently earn kudos for blending local history with food experiences, making the tours feel authentic rather than touristy. There have been occasional hiccups with communication and timing issues, though the company appears responsive when concerns are raised. A couple guests on specific tours felt the value didn't quite match their expectations, particularly regarding portion sizes or the guide spending too much time on personal stories. But these experiences seem to be outliers. Most groups, whether couples or parties of twelve, come away genuinely thrilled with what they discovered about the area and where they ate, often planning to book another tour before they've even finished the first one.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We did the Anna Maria Island tour with Susan and had a wonderful time. Susan was a great host, sharing so much interesting information about the island’s history, architecture, nature, and more. The food choices were delicious and perfect for the vibe of the island. I highly recommend for anyone’s visit to AMI.

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    Melanie Doughty

    March 30, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We did the Anna Maria Island tour with Susan and had a wonderful time. Susan was a great host, sharing so much interesting information about the island’s history, architecture, nature, and more. The food choices were delicious and perfect for the vibe of the island. I highly recommend for anyone’s visit to AMI.

    Photo of Melanie Doughty

    Melanie Doughty

    March 30, 2026

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