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Tours/Sarasota/Public Art Tour

Public Art Tour

4.9(19)Sarasota1h 30min
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At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$86 / person
Location
Sarasota, United States
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 19 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Discover Sarasota Tours
Meeting point
Behind the Breakfast House, just off Fruitville and Osprey.

Description

Sarasota has an outstanding collection of public art pieces. On this 90-minute tour aboard our enclosed, air-conditioned trolley, visit more than 50 of the city’s public art sculptures, monuments, and murals in charming neighborhoods and downtown Sarasota. Your guide, painter and public art expert Jerome Chesley, helps you see the city through new eyes!

Tour Options

Public Art Tour

Itinerary

Burns Court Neighborhood
Pass by

Learn more about Ringling's vision and sculptures in the Burns Court Neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota
Pass by

Admire Jorge Blanco’s “Bravo” on the roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota, Florida.

Bayfront Park
Pass by

Pass by Seward Johnson’s iconic Bayfront Park sculpture, “Unconditional Surrender,” a larger-than-life recreation of the famous photograph taken on V-J Day in Times Square.

Pass by

Visit the Rosemary Design District in Sarasota, Florida to catch a glimpse of all the recently installed murals along buildings and walls.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Public Art Tour take?

Public Art Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Public Art Tour cost?

Prices start at $86 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.

Can I cancel Public Art Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Behind the Breakfast House, just off Fruitville and Osprey. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Public Art 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 30 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(19)

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lindahH1383WR
April 1, 2024
Sarasota Public art tour so enjoyable

This is my 4th trip with them. Such a packed education on so, so many sculptures and murals. I went home and read more about them.

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Americansolo
March 29, 2024
Arts in the Arts City. My friends and I had a delightful and informative afternoon seeing all the treasures in town.

We had a delightful and informative tour around the streets of our hometown. Lovely murals and sculptures for our eyes.

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R9443QYcolleenm
February 11, 2024
Fun Friday

We saw some hidden treasure of artists. We didn’t complete the tour as we spent so much time in a few spots. Refreshments and snacks along the way We are happy we took thr tour and will recommend it to others

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J1215
March 3, 2023
You should take this tour!

We have been coming to Sarasota for many years but on this tour we discovered numerous murals, sculptures,etc. that we had never seen before! Very informative. Good guide!

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K9699RBjimw
March 3, 2023
Unrecognized Beauty

We have been in Sarasota for over twenty years as “snowbirds” and have never noticed in detail the public art in our city. While we may not always like or understand some of the sculpture, this tour helped us see all the beauty we have in sculpture and murals. All of these add up to be a critical ingredient in what makes Sarasota so special. Our guide and driver did a great job!

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C9511ZYvickil
April 15, 2022
Great experience

Jerome was a fabulous guide- enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and showed us a variety of arts all over Sarasota. A fun 2 hours. Highly reccomend. Vicki L

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JudyR37
March 6, 2020
Public Art tour in Sarasota

Sarasota is known for its support of the arts and riding in the trolley and getting to see so many amazing murals and sculptures throughout the city was SO interesting! We have vacationed down here for over 30 years and yet have missed seeing so much art!! I highly recommend this fun 2 hour tour.

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Deidre L
March 6, 2020
Public Art Tour

This narrated art tour aboard an antique trolley is the perfect way to see all the amazing sculptures, statues, murals, and buildings in beautiful Sarasota. The tour guide, Jerome Chesley, an artist himself, was the perfect guide to highlight the stunning pieces of art we saw on the tour. He was a wealth of knowledge. We came away with a new found appreciation of lovely Sarasota.

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srqwriter
March 5, 2020
Seeing my city with new eyes

I purchased this tour as a pleasant way to familiarize my boyfriend, who’s from Massachusetts, with Sarasota. I’ve lived here for 31 years, and this trolley took us down streets I’d never seen before! It also highlighted sculptures and murals I’ve driven by but never noticed because my eyes were on the road. Our guide was a pleasant man, himself an accomplished artist. His wife started this business. I can’t say he is a natural public speaker, but he did not make us suffer through corny jokes, which often happens on city tours. Plan to spend time in the business’s gift shop. You’ll find a lot of fun stuff. The driver, Siggy, was very safe and slow. We didn’t get thrown against each other as he was taking turns or going around the roundabouts. The trolley necessarily has big windows. The sun got to be too hot, so be prepared for a warm experience mid-afternoons. I suggest you book mornings if you can.

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kstark12
February 15, 2020
Fab Tour!

Our guide [Jerome/Jerry] and driver, Ziggy provided a fascinating and informative afternoon tour! Although we've visited Sarasota for several years we had no idea how much public art is positioned around the city! Loved the up close peak and informative narrative! Highly recommend the tour for anyone new OR familiar with Sarasota - you will witness art you've missed!

$86/ person
4.9(19)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesEN
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