Taste Sarasota’s food scene with chef-selected pairings and local stories
3.5-4 hours
Food samplers, paired drinks, guide
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.
Cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Product ID: FD7HN6
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.
State Street Garage outside the elevators, 1538 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236
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 is quite knowledgable. Enjoyed this tour very much.
Linda Gould
July 27, 2026
Christine is quite knowledgable. Enjoyed this tour very much.
Linda Gould
July 27, 2026
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