Taste of Downtown Sarasota : Local Food, History & Culture Tour

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94% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

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4.7

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Recommended by 94% travellers

94% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.7 (225)

Recommended by 94% travellers

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Location

Florida

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Location

Florida

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

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4.7

•225 reviews

US$119.85 per guest

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Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Available TomorrowSpots available tomorrow. Book now to secure your place.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Experience Sarasota as the locals do! Taste of Downtown Sarasota offers insight, meet & greets w/ some locals, perhaps a surprise visit with Sarasota's tiniest residents, and other gems that only the locals know! Guided by a local expert, you will walk and learn fascinating facts, folklore, culture, famous founders and current residents, the food scene & speakeasy spots. Sarasota offers the charm of bygone days, with incredible architecture from the early 1900s. with a vibrant downtown comprised of small, locally-owned restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. This tour offers comfortable seated tastings w/ generous portions, that allow guests to connect & chat. Guests often exchange numbers and hugs at the end of the tour. Winner of Best of Florida and SRQ Local Readers contests, this is a memorable experience that even the locals enjoy. It's a fantastic way to support several local Sarasota businesses. Sunset Food Tours was founded in Sarasota over half a decade ago.

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

History of the city, landmarks, popular spots & art/culture

Personal Tour Guide

Scenic Walk

Sampler plates/tax/server gratuity at each stop

Private tours available-inquire

Helpful insight into the lifestyle of this unique city, things to do, a relaxed and fun time!

Gratuities for your tour guide (recommend 15%-25% of purchase price). Will be added to private tours

Beverages not included (water IS)

Parking fees or transportation-pls arrange for a ride if drinking alcohol

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Sarasota, Florida Relocation

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, & surprise stops along the route. Sunset Food Tours won the Silver Award in the 2026 Best of SRQ and was the Regional Winner for Guided Tour Services in the 2025 Best of Florida contests. This tour is an immersive experience into the Sarasota lifestyle-both historically and current. Seated food stops in air-conditioned restaurants loved by locals, is what sets us apart from food tours that provide quick bites while walking.

This tour is for you if you are looking for a unique culinary experience, a romantic night out, or t…

Meeting Point

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

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Meet at the State Street Garage entrance next to Comida, on the sidewalk. Parking will need to be paid when you park either through the QR code, or through the ParkMobile app, (recommended). We are not affiliated with the parking garage or ParkMobile. Parking should cost $5-$8.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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LenaSeptember 2026 • Viator

Enjoyable experience...

Enjoyable experience throughout downtown. Definitely planning to come back and dine in the restaurants we talked about. Learned a lot of new information about this city even though Ive been here before.

Response from ViatorSeptember 07, 2026

Thanks a million for discovering Sunset Food Tours and convincing your family that this would be a great adventure. I truly enjoyed meeting you all and I hope you keep in touch!!

Venture588937August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful Food Tour

Great small food tour. Even as a local, I learned several things about Sarasota. Good variety of food and large portions. Come hungry!

S3350MLbarbarasAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Learned a lot about Sarasota and enjoyed all the tastings

Wonderful experience. The guide was amazing.

155kerstinpAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Seven out of five stars. Highly recommended!

We give seven out of five stars for the tour. Christine was an excellent hostess, with great knowledge. You can tell she lives and loves the neighborhood. We had a great time. Many thanks to Christine. You're just magical.

Response from ViatorAugust 17, 2026

Ein ganz herzliches und aufrichtiges Dankeschön an Sie beide. Es war mir eine absolute Freude und Ehre, mein Sarasota mit Ihnen zu teilen! Sollte es mich jemals nach Hamburg verschlagen, würde ich mich von ganzem Herzen freuen, wieder mit Ihnen in Kontakt zu treten. Bitte genießen Sie jede verbleibende Minute Ihres Urlaubs im wunderschönen Florida. Sie sind in Sarasota jederzeit ein überaus willkommener und geschätzter Gast!

Bridgette_HAugust 2026 • Viator

Foodie & Art

I always go for a food tour in cities visiting and this one did not disappoint. My guide Colleen was very knowledgeable about Sarasota and the restaurants picked (Toastique, Classico and El Comida) were excellent choices. The food was delicious. Our group also did an unexpected art activity on the tour. I would highly recommend the tour and Colleen.

Response from ViatorAugust 14, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this great feedback of your experience! Colleen is an invaluable human being!