Taste of Downtown Sarasota- A Walking/Culinary Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Downtown Sarasota with a local expert, exploring history, culture, and culinary delights. Perfect for all occasions from birthdays to bachelorette parties. Book your adventure now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Our most popular tour and it often sells out! Guided by a local expert, you will walk & learn about the fascinating history, folklore, culture, famous founders & current residents, the food scene and current events. This is a great experience for locals, those that have recently relocated, tourists, corporate retreats, birthday, anniversaries, honeymoons & other celebrations and bachelorette parties! This is a group activity that requires a minimum of 4 guests-solos, couples, threes are welcome to join an existing reservation of 4 or more-pls inquire directly!


Tour groups of 10 or more are considered private tours-please call for booking. Our restaurant partners need plenty of advance notice for reserving tables for large groups. We are happy to personally work out the details on these experiences for you!

What You Get

Personal Tour Guide
Scenic Walk
Helpful insight into the lifestyle of this unique city, things to do, a relaxed and fun time!
Gratuities for your tour guide (recommend 10-20% of purchase price).
Alcoholic beverages not included
Parking fees or transportation-pls arrange for a ride if drinking alcohol

Good To Know

  • No smoking or vaping is allowed during a tour-some guests may have allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions
  • Please consult with your medical advisor-this is a walking tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Sarasota, Florida Relocation (Pass By)

This tour is for you if you are looking for a unique culinary experience, a romantic night out, or to just have fun socializing with friends and family. Our 3.5-hour walking tour of Downtown Sarasota is a combination of food, fun and folklore that intertwines local history, art, and culture, along with a few diverse sampler plates, creating a culinary journey to remember! Some treasures along the way: Miramar, 1st train depot, speakeasys, Orange Blossom Hotel, 1st skyscraper, and more!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

State Street Parking Garage, State Street, Sarasota County Florida, United States, US, 34236

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Taste of Sarasota
July 03, 2025
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Damon was a funny, informative guide. This tour was a fabulous way to see Downtown Sarasota and taste some of the locals flavors!! Due to the afternoon heat, it would have made more sense to eat in...read more

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We went to 3 restaurants...
June 24, 2025
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We went to 3 restaurants for small plates. We had an Italian, BBQ and Farm to Table places. Gelato for dessert. The food was all really good! In between walking to next stop ( not a long walk) our ...read more

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Come hungry! Lots of...
June 24, 2025
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Come hungry! Lots of delicious food and diverse restaurant stops. Enjoyed strolling from place to place and hearing about the history of the area. Fantastic experience. Book now!

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Excellent
June 22, 2025
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“I had a fantastic time with Christine—she was incredibly attentive, punctual, and communicated expectations clearly and precisely. The BBQ spot was definitely the highlight for me; the brisket and...read more

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Our guide was personable...
May 18, 2025
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Our guide was personable and knowledgeable. The food portions were a good size and tasty. It was a great way to learn about the area and experience the different types of food at each restaurant.

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