Taste local flavors at four restaurants while your guide shares Sarasota’s downtown history
3 hours
Food tastings, Gratuities
Explore downtown Sarasota on a guided lunch tour that blends local flavors with rich history. Visit four eateries as your guide shares stories of the city while you enjoy a leisurely one-mile stroll.
A minimum of 4 guests is required for tours to run. Tours proceed rain or shine. Wear casual attire and comfortable walking shoes.
Tickets are nonrefundable once purchased. Tours operate rain or shine unless impacted by severe weather. If the operator cancels, you may reschedule or receive a full refund. No-shows are charged in full.
The Fat Chef Statue in front of Mattison's Grill & Restaurant at the corner of Main & Lemon Streets.
Discover what we've curated for you
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.
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.
Melanie Doughty
March 30, 2026
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.
Melanie Doughty
March 30, 2026