Tours & Activities in Sarasota

Prepare for 2.5 hours of exhilarating Efoil & Seabob action in Sarasota. An adventure for the whole crew awaits.

We are Sarasota Counties leading water sport activity company. All new top of the line equipment. We offer a 90 minute jet ski rental through Sarasota Bay. TIME RESERVATION REQUIRED. MESSAGE AFTER BOOKING TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Skyway Fishing Tours as you reel in the catch of the day during their inshore and offshore fishing trips in the stunning Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

We offer guided tours with kayak for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Explore the beauty of Florida's waters both during the day and at night. During the day, travelers can enjoy the crystal clear waters and vibrant marine life, while the night tour provides a unique and thrilling experience of paddling under the starry sky Night Kayak Tour. Experience the charm of Florida's waters in a completely new light with our captivating turns at the night of led lights kayaks. As the sun and darkness get, it embarks on a trip that immerses you in the tranquility and mystery of the night world. Refer through the serene paths, guided by the soft glow of the moon and the stars above. Listen Experts will guarantee a safe and unforgettable experience, sharing their knowledge of local ecosystem and pointing out hidden wonders along the way.

Make memories on the water as you soar above the sea on the motorized eFoil. Enjoy the sites and the water in a way you never have before.

This premium private charter service is unlike any other private boat charter in the Sarasota market. Our 37' open bow Sea Ray has a gigantic footprint and we can take up to 13 guests. The boat has comfortable Sea Dek flooring, a large walk in bathroom with air conditioning, 32" Samsung TV and a huge bow with teak tables. It is also a very heavy, stable boat. This charter is specifically a 2.5 hour sunset cruise. We will pick you up approximately 75 minutes prior to sunset an drop you off approximately 45 minutes after sunset. Your specific pick up time will be listed on your confirmation email.

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. Our level of service is second to none. We can offer longer term rentals at a very creative price structure.

If you are looking for premium luxury, comfort, style, roominess and a ride that cuts through the water with ease, look no further because you won’t find it anywhere but here! Our 37’ Sea Ray is massive compared to all the other private charter options available. It’s your day, make it the best! All of our charters are custom! We handle everything from amazing “boating with friends” to bachelorette parties, tiki bar hopping, days at the sandbar, dolphin watching, shelling even memorial services at sea! Based in downtown Sarasota, the possibilities are truly endless!! We can head north and explore all the way to Passage Key and Egmont Key, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, City Island and Lido Key. OR we can head south and explore Siesta Key, Casey Key and even Venice. The stops along the way are endless. As a premium provider, provisions can be delivered to the boat in advance of your charter. Advertised pricing is for 6 guests, but we can accommodate up to 13 guests.

Explore a different cuisine on each tour by visiting three local restaurants for small bites and dessert with your tour guide, a local Sarasota foodie and restaurant expert. Meet restaurant chefs and owners as you learn more about each cuisine. Tour includes complimentary beer or wine pairing at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before boarding! Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

"Experience the Ultimate Adventure: – Your Gateway to Unforgettable Fishing Excursions!" Embark on a thrilling adventure with as you reel in the catch of the day during their 4-hour inshore fishing trips in the stunning Sarasota Bay. Experience the angler's paradise on Anna Maria Island's Bean Point with 6-hour trips, where you'll have a chance to hook impressive game fish against the backdrop of breathtaking coastal scenery. Dive into the depths of the Gulf of Mexico's fish haven during' 8-hour fishing excursions, exploring the 1, 3, and 7 Mile reefs, where the sea comes alive with a diverse array of marine species waiting for you to make your biggest catch yet.

Welcome aboard our private 20 Ft. center console Fishing & Tour boat. Have Captain DJ guide you around Anna Maria Island, Egmont Key, Passage Keys, sandbars and surrounding waterways. You can enjoy a wide range of activities including fishing, snorkeling, Dolphin and Manatee sightseeing, shelling in areas only accessible by boat. We offer 4 hour boat tours also.All trips include fuel, life vests, snorkel masks, bottle water and snacks Adventures picks up daily at the North Boat ramp, Bradenton Beach, Fl


Nothing comes close to feeling like you’re on a real life magic carpet ride till now. Our Flite Board experience caters to water lovers of all skill levels and interest. Rather a beginner or an extreme water sports enthusiast we promise an unforgettable experience. It’s as simple as jumping on and pressing your Bluetooth hand throttle. Let us show you an adventure that you’ll want to check off the bucket list.

Experience and explore backwaters of the Sarasota Bay! Always a short distant and boat ride to great fishing in Sarasota Inlet and Lido Key. Enjoy fishing one of the most popular areas in Sarasota, with a unique ecosystem, found right near downtown. Fishing is great all year round, and there is such diversity of areas that even on windy days there are plenty of places to fish. Among the Bay, you can fish one of the many barrier islands, and hundreds of miles of backcountry water shoreline, making this a trip to truly enjoy. When you are visiting Sarasota, FL, our visitors also enjoyed Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or the Siesta Key Rum Distillery. You can also visit the many history museums such as The Ringling.  Booking with confidence on TripAdvisor, it makes this charter an easy, reliable and enjoyable decision. Reserve Today to get hooked up!

With Beach Bum Charters you will see the area from a unique perspective as well as get the best guides around!

Explore the Upper Manatee River with an experienced guide that will create a fun and challenging day with breathtaking views of real Florida. The Upper Manatee River is a great example of what real Florida looks like. Take a step back into time and experience this jungle-like environment. There is an abundance of wild animals that call the river their home. Some of the animals spotted on the Upper Manatee adventures include manatees, turtles, bald eagles, deer, wild boar, alligators, bobcats, hawks, osprey and many many more.

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?

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.

Cruising on the Lift Efoil is a water adventure yet to beat! We provide excellent guidance and safety to get you flying over the blue waters of Sunny Florida. Our instructors can’t wait to give you an exhilarating experience that is a bucket list must.

There is a reason that the Mangrove Tunnels of Lido Key are a must-do experience when visiting the Gulf Coast. We launch from Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr Sarasota FL) which has clean restrooms, a rinsing shower, and shaded picnic tables. Our amazing local guides from Sea Life Kayak Adventures take you on a tour of Little Sarasota Bay, where you may see manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds and sea life...then finish up in the famous mangrove tunnels, a beautiful canopy that meanders thru an island. The tour usually goes around 2 hours, but we aren't on a strict schedule, so please allow for an extra half hour. We are located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes from Siesta Key, and a half hour from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton (add time for traffic during high season. We meet a HALF HOUR before our tours)

Our guided kayak adventure is the best of its kind in the area! Our expert guides are Florida Master Naturalists with vast knowledge of the local flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating local history! We get to kayak for a living! We never lose sight of that, and we show you our appreciation by keeping you safe, and making sure you enjoy our "office" as much as we do! We keep our groups small to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Our equipment is high quality, well kept, and safe.

Our expert guides make all the difference. Their passion and love for what they do comes out in every tour. We do our best to find our guests manatees, dolphins, native birds, and anything that might bring a smile to your face. Find out where Mote Marine started. Visit the hidden beach and search for sea shells and sharks teeth. This will be the highlight of your trip and we look forward to having you as our guest.

Please read entire description! Join us as we explore unique coastal ecosystems in Sarasota, Florida. Our tour at Liquid Blue Outfitters is unique thanks to our pedal drive kayaks. Our unique kayaks make the experience as easy as riding a bicycle. Our equipment is especially beneficial for those with shoulder and upper back pain. The seats in these kayaks keep the user elevated and in a more natural position for maximum comfort. Please call to inquire about bringing children on a tour. Our pedal kayaks are single seater kayaks. However, a clip-in seat can be added to each kayak for a small child. Contact us if you have specific questions regarding this. ATTENTION!! Liquid Blue Outfitters now launches from Bird Key Park in Sarasota, Florida. We DO NOT launch from our previous location in Ted Sperling Park. If you desire to launch from our previous location, contact us and we will get you set up with our affiliate in that park.

Touring beautiful Sarasota, FL on a Segway it a great activity for tourists and resident alike. If you’re looking for things to do in Sarasota, look no further.

Experience America's number 1 beach in an incredibly unique manner! Our electric bikes are top of the line and feature both a 5 level pedal assist as well as on-demand throttle so you can work as much or little as you desire. Great for folks of any age and experience level.

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle! We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands through a mangrove tunnel or two and alongside a bird rookery. We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then to a "secret" beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax. You may want to stay here all day. This location is home to all kinds of wildlife including manatees, dolphins, beautiful sea and shorebirds and lots of fish.

The Greatest Show on Wheels! Find out why Sarasota is called Circus City USA! Our tour guide, circus historian Bob Collins, provides the history of the circus in Sarasota by telling interesting stories about all the spots you will see. Spots include many hidden gems which have a circus connection. You will also learn about the showman who created the circus including John and Charles Ringling and their families.

We have been avid explorers of Myakka River State Park for the better part of two decades and have been operating tours for nearly 5 years so our knowledge and expertise of the park and it's wildlife inhabitants is unmatched! Our guides are also extremely proficient in photography so you will leave with plenty of great photo mementos at no additional cost! Perhaps what makes our experience the most unique is that our top of the line E-bikes allow you to choose how much effort you put into the ride. Put your assist level low and get some exercise or allow the bike to do all the work and see the entire park sweat-free.

Join psychic and tarot reader, Deni Dreazen on a metaphysical exploration tour of Sarasota. Visit Pixie Dust gift shop, experience a sound bath at the Crocker Memorial Church with sound healer, Kaylene McCaw, and then walk the labyrinth. Enjoy a mini tarot and spirit gallery reading along the route. Along the way, experience mini tarot and spirit gallery readings. Explore the tools psychics and mediums use and hear about the history of the tarot. You can also book an additional 15-minute personal tarot reading at the Trolley Cottage after the trolley tour. Only four (4) readings are available per tour. Includes complimentary orange or pineapple mimosa at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before the tour.

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!

Hop aboard our enclosed, air-conditioned van or trolley to learn about the vibrant Amish and Mennonite cultures here in Sarasota. Learn about the beliefs, traditions and differences between these two religious orders from our knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, Kendra Cross. Visit the Pinecraft community, a small working neighborhood that attracts many members of the Amish and Mennonite orders. Many families travel to this Sarasota haven during the winter months to escape the harsh weather in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and several other northern states. Slow down and enjoy the small pleasures in life on our tour of this rustic and charming neighborhood. Enjoy the tour stops at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, The Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Cooking Restaurant for a sample of their delicious pie!