Leading Ladies of Sarasota

5.0
(7 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Actress and tour guide Kathryn Chesley specializes in donning period costumes and portraying Sarasota's most influential women -- Mable Ringling, Marie Selby, and Bertha Palmer -- and telling the story of the Sarasota and how each of these women and their unique contributions helped to make the city what it is today.

The past comes to life in an informative and entertaining way on this historical 90-minute city trolley tour led by costumed guide, Kathryn Chesley, as she plays the parts of Mable Ringling (wife of John Ringling), Marie Selby (wife of William Selby and Philanthropist), or Bertha Palmer (Rancher and Developer) on alternating tours.

Find out what Sarasota was like 100 years ago through the eyes of each of these impactful women during the time they lived here. See the historical places in Sarasota and learn about its key development.

Each week’s air-conditioned tour features a different leading lady founder and focuses on her unique contributions to Sarasota.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1826 4th St

Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Sarasota (Pass by)

    Travel throughout the downtown Sarasota area.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 allowed except on our family tours designed for children 3-11. No children under 3. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Video, audio and film recording of any performance by patrons is strictly prohibited.
Supplied by Discover Sarasota Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Trolley Tours
Likely to Sell Out

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 7 7 reviews
5 stars
7
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Likely to sell out
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}