Circus Secrets of Sarasota

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Sarasota, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Sarasota has a history unlike most cities—one that’s embedded with tales of the circus and its special performers. Avoid guidebooks and book this Sarasota Circus Secrets History Tour led by a circus historian. Hear stories and commentary about the city’s performing past and its quirky art and culture scene, including tales of showmen and performers of the circus.

Guarantee your spot on this likely-to-sell-out tour by prebooking
Perfect for travelers short on time and who love history
A guide takes you to Sarasota sights as you learn about the city’s circus past
Bottled water is provided for convenience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

St. Armands Circle (Pass By)

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 79 reviews

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Circus Secrets Tour

Suzanne_P, Mar 2026

The tour was very interesting and a lot of insight into the history of the Sarasota circus The tour guide was very interactive with the tourists and shared his experiences being involved in the Circus.

Not just for tourists, go even if you live here, you'll love it!

Leslie_A, Feb 2024

Bill was very informative and entertaining. The program was run very well and very professional. We learned a lot, and we live in the Sarasota area. My only suggestion is that since the seats on the bus are very uncomfortable, a chance to get up and walk around for 5 minutes part way through would be really beneficial.

Circus lovers Delight!

kara_b, Dec 2023

Bob was amazing. His knowledge was so enlightening. Penny the store curator was a real peach. Great experience!!

Fun

MaryJoan_B, Mar 2023

We learned a lot, it was very informative and fun. The narrator was full of information. We would recommend this to anyone.

Good tour

Mary_G, Mar 2022

This would be a great tour if I hadn’t already gone on the tour of Sarasota. The tours are very similar, both are great but the overlap so it is not necessary to go on both of them.

My Circus Secrets of Sarasota experience

Frank_N, Mar 2022

Various homes some of the circus owners and performers lived. Also information on Ringling’s colleges and Bob’s Restaurant. Tour guide Bob Collins was very knowledgeable and insightful.