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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Actress and tour guide Kathryn Chesley specializes in donning period costumes and portraying Sarasota's most influential women -- Mable Ringling, Marie Selby, and Bertha Palmer -- and telling the story of the Sarasota and how each of these women and their unique contributions helped to make the city what it is today.
The past comes to life in an informative and entertaining way on this historical 90-minute city trolley tour led by costumed guide, Kathryn Chesley, as she plays the parts of Mable Ringling (wife of John Ringling), Marie Selby (wife of William Selby and Philanthropist), or Bertha Palmer (Rancher and Developer) on alternating tours.
Find out what Sarasota was like 100 years ago through the eyes of each of these impactful women during the time they lived here. See the historical places in Sarasota and learn about its key development.
Each week’s air-conditioned tour features a different leading lady founder and focuses on her unique contributions to Sarasota.
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Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Departure Point
1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
Return Details
1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
Sarasota, Florida, Verenigde Staten Travel throughout the downtown Sarasota area.
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 3-11. No children under 3. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
PLEASE NOTE: Video, audio and film recording of any performance by patrons is strictly prohibited.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
ruthb00
11 Mar 2023
Great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot of Sarasota history. Highly recommend.
Judy F
13 Jan 2023
This was a great tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. She was well versed with Sarasota history and development along with current city issues.
Tourists would get a nice tour of Sarasota and its heritage.
Kendra C
30 Mar 2022
What an extraordinarily entertaining way to learn about the history of the city of Sarasota! Kathryn was so knowledgeable and witty. The 90 minutes absolutely flew by and the information was remarkable. Personifying Mabel Ringling and speaking in the first person made this tour and all of the info come alive for us. I would do this again in a minute!
This tour in
Florida
is organized by
Discover Sarasota Tours
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