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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
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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, & 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.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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