Guided Kayak & Food Tour in Sarasota
Paddle Sarasota Bay, then taste your way through downtown
Duration
7.5 hours
Includes
Kayak tour, walking tour, bites
Highlights
Pair a guided paddle through Sarasota Bay's mangroves with a culinary exploration of downtown Sarasota. Enjoy time on the water, local flavors and insights into the city's culture.
- Paddle through mangroves around Lido Key and Sarasota Bay
- Watch for dolphins and manatees along the water
- Meet local artisans during your culinary exploration
- Discover Sarasota cuisine, history and culture with local guides
Itinerary
Guests will meet at 190 Taft Dr (S. Lido Key Park) at 11:30am for check-in and safety & equipment meeting. Water tour concludes around 2pm. Guests can change/refresh in their hotel or AirBnB, or a public restroom at the Lido Beach public pavilion. Please do not eat anything substantial before the food tour but stay hydrated. It is recommended to bring a water bottle with you! Guests will meet at 1538 State St at 3:20pm for walking food tour check-in. Please make arrangements for parking/safe transportation. That address is a paid public parking garage. First restaurant seating is typically at 3:30pm. Guests will enjoy small plates and shared appetizers, at scheduled stops along the walking tour. Guests will learn the historical significance of the art in downtown, folklore and facts about our founders and dine in some of Sarasota's fave spots. Time permitting, guests often drop in on a couple of other fun spots that highlight the culture and lifestyle of Sarasota, too!
What's Included
- Kayak and life vest
- Dry bag for camera, keys and phone
- Water
- Local guides
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before kayak departure
- Arrange your own transportation between the kayak and food tours; transportation and parking fees are not included in the listed price
- Share any dietary restrictions before the tour
- Food-tour guide gratuity is not included; 20–25% is customary in the USA
- Beverages are not included
- Not recommended for children
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable after purchase. If the four-person minimum is not met, management may refund tickets.
FAQs
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.
Meeting details
Ted Sperling Nature Park, 190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
