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Well done.
Susan did a great job on our tour! She was very informative, pleasant, and prompt. All of the food was delicious, and we took home enough extra food to have another meal. Well done!
Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $153 / person
- Location
- Sarasota, United States
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Key Culinary Tours
- Meeting point
- Please meet your tour guide on the CORNER OF MAIN and LEMON AT THE FAT CHEF STAUTE, not inside Mattison's City Grille
Description
Guided walking tour of Sarasota's downtown food scene. Learn about the history of downtown Sarasota from a local guide. Sample enough local delights that you won't need that dinner reservation! See a different side of Sarasota as you traverse the streets and make new friends along the way.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $153
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:57 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
On this tour you will discover the delights of the downtown Sarasota food scene as you go on a leisurely walk with your personal guide! As you stroll to each of four carefully selected eateries, you will be entertained with local folklore, historical facts and stories where even we wonder~did that really happen? You will learn about our rich Ringling Brothers Circus history, the tension between the Native Indians and the Early Settlers; as well as how an unusual natural event derailed the first attempts at settlement; you will be introduced to our nationally recognized Street Art and Sarasota's first Brothel. Along the way, you may hear a ghost story too. This tour is an easy 3 hour walking tour. Each food stop is different (three savory offerings and one sweet) so that you can enjoy the ambiance and varied tastes of our restaurant partners! Our guides are fun and energetic. This tour will leave you filled with good food and dazzled by the interesting stories about our amazing town.
What's included
Included
Food Tastings
Gratuities to all the restaurant stops
Local Professional Guide
Not included
Gratuities to the Tour Guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at location stops or as an 'add on' to your tour.
Transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
7 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minor guests will not be served or sold alcoholic beverages
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour take?
Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour cost?
Prices start at $153 per person for this Sarasota experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet your tour guide on the CORNER OF MAIN and LEMON AT THE FAT CHEF STAUTE, not inside Mattison's City Grille. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Downtown Sarasota Dinner Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Key Culinary Tours.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
TERRIBLE !
TERRIBLE ! Absolutely a waste of time and money, We paid over $300 for two of us and I figure we had about $100 of very mediocre food. You will go first to a restaurant I would describe as one step above McDonalds where you will have a chicken taco. Then to an Italian restaurant (the only decent one we visited) where you will have an appetizer size portion of ravioli. Then on to ribs place where you will have a piece of dry corn bread and poor quality / small serving of pulled pork and mac and cheese. Then on to the fourth "restaurant" which is not a restaurant at all, just a tiny ice cream shop where you will be treated to a small serving of ice cream that you eat standing up. Our guide was fine, but the restaurants and food as compared to the price was a complete rip off. Definitely not "culinary" as advertised.
Operator response
Dear Rich, Thank you again for reposting this review, as mentioned prior, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience, especially since this tour is typically so well received by our guests. That said, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We followed up with your tour guide, Susan J., who mentioned that it appeared you were enjoying the food during the tour, even boxing some items to take home. She genuinely enjoyed having you as guests and always strives to provide the best possible experience, not only with food but the with the extensive history that pairs with your walking tour. She does wish that any concerns had been brought to her attention at the time, as she would have gladly worked to address them on the spot. Susan J. was disappointed and sad to hear of the review, especially that you made such a good connection with your backgrounds, and providing her with a good tip at the end tour. We’re sorry we didn’t deliver our usual five-star experience in this instance, and we would love the opportunity to make it right. Please feel free to contact us directly at info@keyculinarytours.com. Thank you again for your feedback—we truly value it.
R
Great time
Susan was a great guide- very informative and easygoing. 4 interesting food spots that were varied. Good time. Not too much walking.
Operator response
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your culinary tour! Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again!
B
Recommend!
Susan was our downtown Sarasota tour. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We were a small group but had excellent food and a fun experience. Glad we did it!
Operator response
Thank You so much for taking our food tour! We loved having you and we welcome you coming back to take any of our other food tours (in Sarasota or on Venice Island or in Anna Maria) or our non Culinary Tours (ghosts, history, scavenger hunts, sharks teeth tour). Fun people like you make our jobs so rewarding!! Thank you!
N
Food was delicious and...
Food was delicious and great stories from our guide. This is well worth it while visiting the Sarasota area.
Operator response
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us! Thank you for joining us. We hope to see you again!
C
Come hungry!
This was a fun tour to 4 different restaurants in downtown Sarasota. Our guide, Taven, was entertaining and informative as he led us to tastings at restaurants we had not yet been to during our many previous visits to Sarasota. The food samples were varied and quite tasty, as wells as very filling! We highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Thank You so much for taking our food tour! We loved having you and we welcome you coming back to take any of our other food tours (in Sarasota or on Venice Island or in Anna Maria) or our non Culinary Tours (ghosts, history, scavenger hunts, sharks teeth tour). Fun people like you make our jobs so rewarding!! Thank you!
D
Downtown Sarasota Food Tour!
Oh what a WONDERFUL evening spent in downtown Sarasota! Our guide, Taven, did an AMAZING job leading our group, giving us historical bits, and setting up each stop with some great commentary! The food, the drinks, the people, our guide…all added up to THE PERFECT EVENING!
Operator response
Thank You so much for taking our food tour! We loved having you and we welcome you coming back to take any of our other food tours (in Sarasota or on Venice Island or in Anna Maria) or our non Culinary Tours (ghosts, history, scavenger hunts, sharks teeth tour). Fun people like you make our jobs so rewarding!! Thank you!
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