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Electric Bike Siesta Key Sunset Tour
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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From
$66.15
From
$66.15
Enjoy one of Florida's best beaches at sunset on an electric bike tour. With 5-level pedal assist and an on-demand throttle, the electric bike allows you to put in as much or as little effort as you want as you ride along Siesta Key. All experience levels are welcome. Booking in advance ensures you won't miss out on this small-group tour.
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* A traveler said: "My sales team of 8 ppl thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Great crew and the views were beautiful! I highly recommend this experience!"
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$55.00
Increase your chances of spotting manatees and dolphins during an eco-friendly kayak tour of the Lido Key in Sarasota. Ideal for lovers of nature and wildlife, this experience lets you escape the crowds on land and is suitable for both beginner and advanced paddlers. Plus, traveling in a non-motorized vessel means you’re less likely to scare away animals.
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* A traveler said: "Great tour of Mangroves. Tour Guide Jon was very knowledgeable and professional. Saw Manatees and many other local species of fish and fowl."
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$55.00
The Lido Mangrove tunnels are such a special and unique ecosystem. Our guides will make sure you are confident on the water and will give tips to improve your paddling and the experience. During the tour, our guides will point out the wildlife and will do their best to find manatees and dolphins for the group to see.
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* A traveler said: "Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and remembered everyone’s name. We were lucky enough to see a manatee"
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$51.27
Sarasota's BEST City Sightseeing Tour, a wonderful way to learn where to eat, shop and visit, and about Sarasota's interesting past, whether you are a longtime resident, a newcomer, or a visitor.
Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.
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* A traveler said: "Very I informative. The entire Staff was wonderful. I would Recommend it to Anyone who visits Sarasota."
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$98.50
This tour is for you if you are looking for a unique food experience, a romantic night out, or to just have fun socializing with friends and family. This 3 hour walking tour of downtown Sarasota will immerse you an exciting and educational culinary experience.
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* A traveler said: "Noah and Levi were fun and informative! Leaned a lot enjoyed delicious food. Learned a lot about Sarasota. Would definitely recommend others."
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$51.27
The Greatest Show on Wheels! Our tour guide, circus historian Bob Collins, has loads of great stories about how the Big Top helped to shape Sarasota's quirky arts and culture scene.
Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.
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* A traveler said: "History & philanthropy of so many kinds from the Ringling Brothers & Circus folklore/facts). Jam packed well-planned 90 minutes. Hand-outs."
TreeUmph Adventure Course
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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$63.44
From
$63.44
Reserve your place in advance to save time on vacation and unleash your inner Tarzan with this ticket to the TreeUmph! Adventure Course in Bradenton. Enter the park and swing into action on the ziplines, ropes, bridges, and cargo nets between the pine trees, bonding with friends and family as you brave the challenges. Adults’ and childrens’ courses, full instructions, all equipment, and a choice of time slots are included.
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* A traveler said: "Everything was wonderful and fun except for the long wait from station to station. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Sarasota
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$259.00
Price varies by group size
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$259.00
Price varies by group size
Our tours are unique because our guides love what they do, to share the beauty and highlights of Sarasota. They've lived in the area since they were born, or enough years to be considered a native. You'll have fun on this tour. Our guides are selected not just for their knowledge, but their personality. You'll find this private tour to be a great opportunity to learn, enjoy and maybe even make a new friend.
We welcome you to join us and find out for yourself!
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* A traveler said: "Daniel does a great hands on tour we actually got off his van and walked The Gardens of the Ringling Mansion saw The Secret Garden cemetery the Rose Garden sat out on the patio overlooking Sarasota Bay great Sunset location drove us through historic parts and art sections of Sarasota a wonderful tour more than you can see on a trolley tour"
Half Day All The Way
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$824.00
per group
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$824.00
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Private Luxury Charter for up to Six Clients. You relax and we take care of the rest. All of charters include USCG Licensed Captains, USCG Documented Vessels, great safety equipment included Comfortable & Inflatable Life Jackets. We are fully licensed and insured.
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Dolphin Sightseeing Tikibar Hopping Boat Tour
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$525.00
per group
From
$525.00
per group
The tour is for up to 6 passengers onboard max, not per adult. Sightseeing, searching for dolphins and manatees along the way, describing the area we pass by and music that you choose will be played if you want.
BYOB, I provide a cooler with ice. I also have a bathroom onboard.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ONBOARD.
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* A traveler said: "the information our host gave us. she was enjoying to talk to and very kind. we all loved the ride. would definitely recommend"
Parasailing Adventure in Anna Maria Island
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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From
$95.00
From
$95.00
Get a different perspective of the Anna Maria Island on this adventure and feel at ease with a detailed safety briefing before your flight. This activity is suitable for all skill levels. You will enjoy the panoramic views and experience adrenaline-pumping thrills during this 12-minute parasailing ride. Relish the tranquility and privileged views before returning to sea level.
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Paddleboard Tour Through Lido Mangrove Tunnels
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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From
$55.00
From
$55.00
The Lido Mangrove tunnels are such a special and unique ecosystem. Our guides will make sure you are confident on the water and will give tips to improve your paddling and the experience. During the tour, our guides will do their best to find and point out wildlife. The area is home to beautiful seabirds, various fish and invertebrate species, as well as manatees and dolphins! We also have the best tour guides in the business. They know the area and the ecosystem and truly love to show it off. As we are one of the smaller companies that operate in the park, we keep all of our tours under ten vessels per guide.
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* A traveler said: "Great staff and especially our tour guide “Sam” was very knowledgeable and professional. We had to stop the tour at a half of the tour time because the bad weather. But we enjoyed so much!! We will go back to the tour again when I visit Sarasota 😃"
Earlybird/Morning Parasailing above the Gulf of Mexico
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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From
$84.00
From
$84.00
YOLO is the longest owner operated Parasail business in the area. Family values that makes your enjoyment their priority
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* A traveler said: "This crew is unbelievably professional & understanding. My wife experienced some issues while sailing & the crew was absolutely amazing in making sure she was okay & they were very discreet about giving her the care she needed. We felt safe from beginning to end & would recommend Yolo to anyone, especially those who are hesitant about parasailing. We couldn't have asked for more. These guys & gals know what they're doing & you feel it at every step."
Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals at Lido Mangrove Tunnels
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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$35.90
per group
From
$35.90
per group
Our focus is on your safety and fun. Trained paddleboard and kayak guides will make sure the equipment is sized correctly for you and that you are comfortable and safe on the water. Before the rental, a short lesson and description of the area is included. We want you to make the most of your time on the water. Our guides will give a nature report as well---highlighting where to go to see manatees and dolphins as well as explaining a bit about the ecosystem.
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* A traveler said: "great experience, great staff, great scenery, great location! overall, it was a beautiful time, will not forget!"
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$94.00
At YOLO Adventures, experience the thrill of a lifetime by soaring above the Anna Maria Island and Gulf Coast parasailing. Gentle takeoffs, water dips when requested and smooth landings are always provided by our experienced USCG licensed crew. You’ll get to see AMI and Cortez, FL from a whole new perspective!
Parasailing is a fun and safe family activity for all ages, that everyone will remember for a lifetime. Give your vacation that extra boost of excitement today. Come fly with us!
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4-Hour Private Inshore Fishing Trip in Sarasota
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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$500.00
per group
From
$500.00
per group
Looking for an adventure that really showcases what the waters of Sarasota have to offer? Captain James Gibson is an inshore fishing fanatic, and he can’t wait to introduce you. A local fisherman, Capt. James specializes in targeting Floridian-famous fish such as Snook, Redfish, and the mighty “Silver King” (Tarpon) as well as other species like, snapper, grouper and trout.
Capt. James was born and raised on the west coast of Florida, and has been fishing the waters of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay for over 15 years. He’s passionate about inshore fishing, and loves nothing more than sharing this passion with other anglers. No matter your age or skill level, he’ll help you discover your love for fishing Florida’s shallows!
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* A traveler said: "My wife and I took 4 hr inshore excursion. Weather wasn’t great but the fish didn’t care. Both of us caught our limit of red snapper with a few grouper as a bonus. Wish we had done it earlier in the week so we could have booked again."
From
$89.00
Price varies by group size
We offer the perfect solution for those needing an easy way to get around on vacation or for those wanting to try out electric bikes before they buy! Great way to ride the areas many bike trails.We bring the bike to you! We have 10 rental bikes available, all electric, with throttle and pedal assist. Fresh air and exercise. All of our bikes are current model year. Pedal as much or as little as you choose.
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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$165.00
From
$165.00
Join us for a fun filled day that begins with a magical kayak tour through the majestic mangrove tunnels of our beautiful Lido Key and ends with an exciting and educational culinary experience in downtown Sarasota. We will start our day as one of our expert guides takes you on a two-hour kayak adventure in search of dolphins and manatees and through Sarasota’s exotic Mangroves. Once you have finished kayaking you will make your way to downtown Sarasota where we will begin the walking food tour. You will have about an hour and a half to stroll around downtown Sarasota or enjoy Lido Beach before we start the food tour. During the food tour we will be walking to 4 or 5 different family-owned restaurants where we will be enjoying unique foods, stopping at local historical landmarks, and immersing ourselves in the local culture of our beautiful city. Get ready for a full day of food, fun, and adventure!
**Guests must provide their own transportation from the Kayak Tour to The Food Tour.
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$12.31
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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$10.00
Use our app to explore Sarasota in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Sarasota.
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Explore Sarasota with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
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$20.00
per group
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$20.00
per group
Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Sarasota to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Sarasota?
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Sarasota Inshore Fishing Charters
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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$434.81
per group
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$434.81
per group
Secure a private fishing trip in Sarasota Bay on your ideal date by prebooking this private charter. Meet your captain, board your well-equipped boat, and fish the backwaters with instructions and equipment provided. Enjoy the scenery and peace; fish for tarpon, trout, and other species in the coves and canals; and let your captain advise on keeping or releasing catches. A choice of time slots gives you useful flexibility.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sarasota by Crazy Dash
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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$10.00
From
$10.00
In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Sarasota, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our easiest and most casual scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Sarasota.
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Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota
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Regular temperature checks for staff
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From
$425.00
per group
From
$425.00
per group
Looking for an adventure that really showcases what the waters of West Florida have to offer? Captain James specializes in targeting Floridian-famous fish such as Snook, Redfish, Trout and the mighty “Silver King” (Tarpon). Captain James can also cater the trip to your preferences. You can spend the entire day fishing or mix it up with some sightseeing.
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