Downtown Sarasota Lunch Tour | Key Culinary Tours

Our tour transports you through a timeline that reveals the untold history of our Suncoast from its primitive beginnings to the present-day building boom.

Duration

3 Hours

When

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

About

It's time to experience an afternoon in beautiful downtown Sarasota while enjoying its rich history and amazing food!

Our tour transports you through a timeline that reveals the untold history of our Suncoast from its primitive beginnings to the present-day building boom. Your guide will share details and stories about the pioneers and wealthy trailblazers that spearheaded the discovery of Sarasota while you stroll its historic streets.

This is a perfect tour for you foodies and trivia buffs that are local or visiting Sarasota for the first time.

You will visit four restaurants each unique in its own way as you sample some scrumptious culinary delights. At the end of this three-hour tour, you will be filled with great food AND fun historical tidbits about Sarasota's downtown.

Attire: casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. (It's a leisurely walk of about a mile)

Includes: All food and restaurant gratuities are included in the ticket price. If you enjoyed your tour, tips are accepted and greatly appreciated by our tour guides.

Weather: We tour rain or shine.

Start Time: 12 p.m.

Where to meet: The Fat Chef Statue in front of Mattison's Grill & Restaurant at the corner of Main & Lemon Streets.

Parking: Free1 hr. parking is available in the City Parking Garage above Whole Foods Parking Garage. The entrance to this upper-level parking is on 2nd street between Whole Foods & Central Ave.

State St. & Palm Ave Parking Garages: please be aware that the City of Sarasota is now charging for parking after 1hr. The 2nd hour is $2, and it is $1 per hour after that at those locations.

Please note that all tours require a minimum of 4 people. This does not mean one party must book 4 individuals, but that our total headcount achieves the minimum. We will notify you if we have not reached this capacity and will always strive to accommodate our valued guests!