Paddle Lido Key, then taste your way through downtown Sarasota
5 hours
Guided kayak tour, food walk
Combine a guided kayak tour with a walking food tour for a full day of outdoor time and local bites in Sarasota. Start on the water at Lido Key, then head downtown on your own for restaurant stops and city history.
A minimum of 4 total guests is required to run the tour. Transportation and parking between the two tour locations are not included.
Gratuity for the food tour guide is not included (20–25% is recommended); beverages and alcoholic drinks are not included.
All sales are final. No refunds for cancellations requested 24 hours or less of tour time.
You transport yourself between the two tour locations. Transportation and parking are not included for either tour.
Arrive 30 minutes before the kayak tour. Plan to meet the food tour guide at 3:15pm for a 3:30pm start.
Bring a bathing suit, sunglasses, sunscreen, a towel, and water for kayaking. Bring a change of dry clothes and good walking shoes for the food tour. Bring an umbrella if rain is in the afternoon forecast.
190 Taft Dr, Sarasota FL
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