All Sarasota Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

We are the only paddling outfitter with kayak access to this spectacular area in the clear waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, which means no crowds and more exclusive wildlife viewing opportunities! Wildlife-viewing here is outstanding! Our expert naturalist guides set the gold standard for hospitality in our beautiful corner of the world and are always very respectful of any wildlife encountered on the tour. While larger groups can easily be accommodated upon request, we always limit our tours to small groups and we are rewarded with a very relaxed and happy group of paddlers. This excursion is perfect for families, couples, groups, and individuals with any level of paddling experience. First-time paddlers are always welcome. If you are looking for an incredibly relaxed and memorable adventure during your visit to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, this is it!

US$71

US$79

Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities on the Coastal Island Kayak Tour!

Kayaking with coastal wildlife in Sarasota Bay

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$65

Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico

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1 hour

from US$95

We utilizes the newest technology and systems to provide anyone with a safe, soft, controlled parasailing experience. Our state-of-the-art vessel is built solely for your parasailing enjoyment and up to 12 people can go out on the boat for the excursion! You and up to two of your friends or family members can ride in the parasail together and share the moment – from a seated position on the back deck, you will feel the boat pull away as you almost imperceptibly lift up into the air. The Kevlar towline is reeled out from a winch so smoothly that it feels as if the boat simply leaves you while your view becomes increasingly more beautiful as you climb higher and higher, leaving the gravity-bound world below!

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota

4.6

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1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$99

Wade into paradise on our Sandbar Shelling excursion, where the turquoise shallows off Siesta Key reveal a world of sea treasures. Search for sand dollars, conch, and colorful shells on pristine white-sand bars surrounded by gentle waves and soaring seabirds. It’s a peaceful escape that blends beach-combing, exploration, and the quiet magic of the Gulf — ideal for families, couples, and anyone seeking a slower rhythm on the water.

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$550

Escape to Egmont Key, a secluded island paradise accessible only by boat! This private 3-hour excursion takes you to one of Florida's most unique state parks, where pristine beaches, crystal-clear Gulf waters, and fascinating history await. Spend your day swimming in turquoise Gulf waters, snorkeling among vibrant marine life, searching for shells along pristine shorelines, and spotting native gopher tortoises roaming freely across the island. Explore the historic 1858 lighthouse maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard and discover the intriguing ruins of Fort Dade, dating back to the Spanish-American War era. With approximately 2 hours on the island after a scenic 25-minute boat ride, you'll have plenty of time to create unforgettable beach memories. This is your private boat - bring up to 12 guests for the ultimate Egmont Key adventure! Perfect for families, nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone seeking an authentic Florida island adventure away from the crowds!

Private Egmont Key Excursion

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$900

Gliding through Sarasota’s mangrove tunnels on an easy, stable pedal kayak during a guided eco tour.

Lido Key Pedal Kayak Tour in Sarasota

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2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$74

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3 Hour Private Boat Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$585

Discover the island paradise like never before – zipping through the water on a Jet Ski! Embark on a thrilling journey around the waters of Anna Maria Island, guided by your expert team. You’ll navigate the serene backcountry, remote islands, and some of the most breathtaking natural wonders you’ve ever seen. Whether you’re flying solo or bringing along a friend, your state-of-the-art Jet Skis are ready to accommodate up to two riders. With top-notch handling, a silky-smooth ride, and unbeatable performance, you’ll see why AMI Dolphin Tours is the go-to for jet ski fun in Anna Maria Island. A highlight of your tour is a stop at the sandbar. Take a break, jump into the refreshing water, and soak in the beautiful surroundings. Keep your eyes peeled – you might spot a playful bottlenose dolphin or a local sea turtle!

Likely to Sell Out

Jet Ski Experience in Holmes Beach

1.0

(1)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$201

Discover the beauty of Sarasota's mangroves with a self-guided or guided kayak rental from Lido Beach. Perfect for all ages, our 2-hour kayak tours take you through calm waters and winding mangrove tunnels, allowing you to explore at your leisure. With no prior experience required, you'll receive a brief orientation to ensure a comfortable paddling experience. Enjoy the chance to spot local wildlife and learn about the unique ecosystem from our experienced guides. - Choose between single or double kayaks for your adventure - All necessary equipment including kayaks, paddles, and life vests provided - Ideal for families, beginners, and nature lovers - Explore hidden beaches and scenic coastal areas during your 2-hour Guided Tour

Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour at Lido Key

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2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$59

Explore the stunning Sarasota coastline with Tortuga Boat Adventures. Enjoy a private boat tour tailored to your group's needs, whether it's dolphin watching, sunset cruises, or sandbar adventures. With over 15 years of experience, Captain Brian and First Mate Christina ensure a family-friendly atmosphere filled with personalized service and local insights. Take in the natural beauty while spotting playful dolphins and manatees, and enjoy a peaceful day on the water. Perfect for families, romantic getaways, or group outings, these tours create unforgettable memories on the water. - Customizable private boat tours around Sarasota’s coastline - Family-friendly experiences with life jackets for children - Spot dolphins and manatees while enjoying the scenery - Tours range from 3 to 6 hours with convenient pickup options

Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise in Sarsota

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2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$450

Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?

Special Offer

4.8

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For something different than beaches, discover one of Sarasota's most unique communities on an insider’s tour of Pinecraft, an Amish vacation enclave right on the outskirts of town. Led by a guide with personal connections to the local Amish and Mennonite communities, learn about their roots in Florida, traditional customs, and beliefs. You’ll also have the chance to shop for handmade gifts and sample famous pie at an Amish cafe.

US$78

US$92

Amish Experience Trolley Tour: Bridges to Understanding

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1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$80

Likely to Sell Out

Circus Secrets of Sarasota

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from US$86

Parasailing Adventure in Anna Maria Island

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Destination and or Special Occasion Cruise

from US$119

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$595

Seabob Adventure in Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach Florida

4.8

(4)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$220

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island

4.4

(64)

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$65

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Psychic Sundays Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$86

Sarasota Architecture Tour

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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

from US$80

Special Offer

Amazing Anna Maria Island Scavenger Hunt

3.7

(3)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

What sets our 6 Passenger Gas Golf Cart Rentals in Anna Maria apart is the flexibility, service, and quality you simply won’t find everywhere else. We offer the latest model Yamaha, EZ-Go, and Panther carts, giving you premium performance and dependable power for exploring the entire island. Unlike standard “one-size-fits-all” rentals, you can choose from low-profile carts for easy access, lifted carts for higher ground clearance, or standard ride height for balanced comfort—so your ride truly fits your group’s needs. We also make your vacation effortless with free customer pick-up and complimentary gas top-offs if you’re running low and stop by our shop. That means less hassle, fewer interruptions, and more time enjoying Anna Maria Island. It’s reliable equipment, thoughtful service, and island-friendly convenience—all designed to make your trip smoother and more fun. Free parking on our lot when you rent!

US$23

US$29

6 Person Gas Powered Golf Cart Rental in Anna Maria

1 to 30 daysFree Cancellation

from US$175

Spend some time appreciating the artistic side of Sarasota during this public art tour. Did you know that there are more than 60 sculptures, murals, and monuments throughout the city? Hop on a trolley, or in a van for smaller groups, and cruise around to view them. Your group will roll through St. Armands Circle and other areas as your guided art expert tells you the history and tales of Sarasota’s art culture.

Join us at our Glass Studio in Sarasota for an immersive and creative glass art class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll have the opportunity to design and craft a stunning piece of art using a 12x12 or 11x14 frame. With access to over 200 types of shattered and tumbled glass, your artistic possibilities are endless. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the entire process, from conceptualizing your design to the final touches. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll find inspiration and support to create a unique and personalized masterpiece. By the end of the class, you'll walk away with a beautiful glass art piece ready to display in your home or give as a thoughtful gift.

from US$86

Special Offer

Siesta Key Glass Artwork Class

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Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

US$84

US$99

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What are people saying about Sarasota

Jennifer_B, May 2026

Worth IT !!!!!!!!

Dan and Becky were absolutely fabulous. The tour had a very specific grief cleansing goal to it for me, Becky prayed over me and shared not only her knowledge but her heart with me. Not just can help you learn to Kayak, that takes skill and patience then add the sea life explanations and light hearted spirit of it all. This tour ROCKED and so did Dan and Becky. Book TODAY you won’t regret it.

Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Derek_E, May 2026

Memorable

Good time, tour guide guy is cool. Easy going and knowledgeable. My 10 year old son wants to do it again when we come back next year. If you have a little one who enjoys checking out creatures on the beach or anywhere really, they will love this and you will too.

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour

Teresa_M, Apr 2026

Beautiful sunset Cruise

Very enjoyable, the captain & first mate were very professional, informative and funny. They seem to enjoy their jobs and sincerely want their guests to have a good time and see dolphins. Recommend bringing a light jacket at least during this time of year.

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Monica_C, Apr 2026

We had an incredibly...

We had an incredibly enjoyable two-hour outing with our family and kids. The scenery was beautiful—we paddled through mangroves and saw some amazing wildlife, including a dolphin and even a manatee. It was also a great way to get some exercise while still feeling relaxed and immersed in nature. I shared a tandem kayak with my 13 year old son, which made it even more fun. There were a couple of slightly tricky moments navigating the narrower mangrove tunnels, but nothing we couldn’t handle—and it added a bit of excitement to the experience. Another review mentioned not to forget the sunblock—I second this! Our guide, Kenny, really made the trip special. He was knowledgeable, calm, and genuinely enjoyable to paddle alongside. Overall, a memorable experience we’d absolutely recommend.

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

Jacqueline_D, Apr 2026

This was my favorite part...

This was my favorite part of my whole vacation to Anna Maria Island. Seeing manatees in the wild was amazing, especially to see them so close To our kayaks. We followed two manatees to an island which was truly breathtaking. The guides were friendly, and made the experience awesome. Definitely recommend!!’

Siesta Key Epoxy Resin Workshop

Jennifer_J, Apr 2026

Wonderful art studio

This is a great experience with wonderful instructors that guide you through the process of creating your work of art. They have many options to choose from.. it’s a nice relaxing thing to do They have numerous options to choose from. It’s a relaxing activity that allows you to create a beautiful piece of art.

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarah_W, Mar 2026

Amazing and Beautiful fun!

Firstly- didn’t want to do this but fam did so I “tagged along”. SO GLAD MY GIRL ASKED TO DO THIS EXCURSION!!!!! My sincere apologies for not retaining our guides name (but he and his wife have a membership at the aquarium lol). SO MUCH FUN. Our guide was so informative and fun and laid back but professional and obviously comfortable in the waters he took us through. Including a shark tank?? Yep. Previously used for research now “hurracained”. Including a hidden beach?? Yep. SO AMAZING. Glittered with all kinds of shells and only accessible by boat or kayak or paddle board. We saw a fisherman catch a sheepshead fish (per our guide of course- I’d have NO CLUE) and our guide explained the unique dentation of this fish before the fisherman released it. Paddled through some clouds of jellyfish. Saw poisonous catfish. Shell hunted. DIDNT DIE Honestly even IF I were outdoorsy I don’t think we could’ve ever found the isolated/pristine/fascinating places our guide shared with us. GO WITH THIS EXPIDITION IF THEY HAVE AVAILABILITY!!!! BEST EXCURSION THIS LANDLUBBER HAS DONE. Never been in a kayak before. Ready to get one and Move to siesta key. Anyone got a beach tent I can use?

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Jason_J, Mar 2026

Great night excursion

We had some time on one of our nights and decided we would try the glass bottom kayaks. I will say getting the chance to kayak at night and see all kinds of living creatures is amazing. It was so peaceful on the water at night. There were a few night herons we were able to see and the experience of learning something new about sea life is great. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

Parasailing Adventure In Bradenton Beach & Anna Maria Island, FL

Natalie_M, Dec 2025

Family Fun

Highly recommend! We had a lot of fun and the service was great. From our 70 year old Nana to our 16 year old daughter we all had the best time. This is great for the whole family to experience and do together. We greatly appreciate how accommodating the crew was and the follow up email with places to eat after was a nice touch.

Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure

Andrea_R, Dec 2025

Awesome kayaking Tour!

Jordan was an awesome tour guide, knowledgeable, and knows the area well. He's funny and helpful too! . We saw dolphins and ducks in the open water. The ducks swam with and under our kayaks. They were super social and sweet. Navigating The man groves was super cool . Highly recommend this tour!

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

Brenton_T, Sept 2025

Dolphin tour.

Chad was outstanding in seeking and finding dolphins. We traveled to the sand bar and back seeing dolphins all the way. He was very nice and our tour had only 7 passengers making it easy to go from side to side of the boat. I highly recommend this 2 hour for the water excursion alone and we saw many dolphins and see birds along the way. Fist class team.