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Public Art Tour

Guided 90-minute trolley tour aboard enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle with public art expert Jerome Chesley, over 50 works

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

Sarasota’s public art scene is on full display on this trolley tour. Aboard an enclosed, air‑conditioned trolley, you will visit more than 50 of the city’s public art pieces — sculptures, monuments and murals — spread across charming neighbourhoods and downtown Sarasota. The ride offers a comfortable way to take in a wide variety of works without walking between sites.

Your guide is painter and public art expert Jerome Chesley, who helps you see the city through new eyes. As you move through different parts of Sarasota, he will highlight notable pieces and offer insight into the artistic character of the city, so you can appreciate the variety of styles and settings where these works appear. This tour is focused on the experience of the city’s public art and the different ways it shapes neighbourhoods and the downtown area.

Why Visit

  • Painter-guide Jerome Chesley providing expert public art commentary
  • Enclosed air-conditioned trolley transport included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Accessibility

  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transit links nearby

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.

Not wheelchair accessible

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Discover Sarasota Tours

Location

Departure point

1826 4th St, 4th St 1826, Gillespie Park, Sarasota, FL, 34236
Behind the Breakfast House, just off Fruitville and Osprey.

End point

1826 4th St, 4th St 1826, Gillespie Park, Sarasota, FL, 34236

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