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    Gourmet Food Tour of Sarasota

    Taste Sarasota’s food scene with chef-selected pairings and local stories

    4.9 stars• 63 reviews
    From$254/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3.5-4 hours

    Includes

    Food samplers, paired drinks, guide

    Highlights

    Explore Sarasota’s dining scene on a guided walking tour of curated flavors and beverage pairings. Hear local stories from an area expert as you visit participating venues.

    • Discover Sarasota’s history, arts, and culture with an area expert
    • Explore downtown Sarasota, Rosemary District, or St. Armands
    • Follow engaging commentary between short seated dining stops
    • Connect with fellow diners and ask questions during the experience

    What's Included

    • Individual sampler plates
    • Signature cocktail, mocktail, wine, or craft beer pairing
    • Sales tax
    • Server gratuity
    • Guided walking tour with an area expert

    Important details

    • Ages 21+ only
    • Requires walking between venues on public sidewalks
    • Arrive promptly for reserved restaurant seating
    • Sign a customary tour waiver
    • Do not smoke, vape, or use THC products, including while walking outdoors
    • Food and drink options are selected by each venue; alternatives carry an additional charge not included in the listed price
    • Dietary accommodations depend on advance disclosure, and extensive restrictions may not be suitable
    • Allow for parking and transportation fees not included in the listed price
    • Expect tour-guide gratuity not included in the listed price; a minimum 20% is recommended

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

    FAQs

    No. Only partner venues participate, and each venue selects the food and drink offerings for the tour.

    Yes, within reason, if you disclose your needs when booking. Food is pre-selected by each restaurant, and they may accommodate allergies and other concerns (for example, gluten or pescatarian). If you have many restrictions, this experience may not be a good fit.

    Yes. You must be 21+ to join. Your ticket includes alcoholic beverages, and there is no price adjustment for non-alcoholic.

    Meeting details

    State Street Garage outside the elevators, 1538 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236

    Experience provided by Sunset Food Tours - Sarasota

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    Adult Dining Experience w/ Paired Beverages

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    My wife and I experienced a great food tour in Sarasota yesterday. All three restaurants were excellent. Our tour guide Christine was personable, knowledgeable and paid great attention to details before and during the tour.

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    Frank Pomarico

    June 19, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My wife and I experienced a great food tour in Sarasota yesterday. All three restaurants were excellent. Our tour guide Christine was personable, knowledgeable and paid great attention to details before and during the tour.

    Photo of Frank Pomarico

    Frank Pomarico

    June 19, 2026

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