Experience Sarasota off the beaten path with Key Culinary Tours, offering vibrant walking food tours and spirited story walks through its historic neighborhoods. Savor local flavors while discovering hidden history and coastal culture.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires the ability to walk 1.5 to 2 miles at a leisurely pace with periodic stops.
Wildlife
History
Sarasota’s origins as a fishing village and passage for early settlers are reflected in its historic districts and local stories, including maritime shipwreck legends.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain Sarasota Bay’s water quality and protect coastal habitats benefit the region’s sustainable tourism and local fisheries.
Key Culinary Tours
Experience Sarasota off the beaten path with Key Culinary Tours, offering vibrant walking food tours and spirited story walks through its historic neighborhoods. Savor local flavors while discovering hidden history and coastal culture.
Key Culinary Tours is a Sarasota-based tour company that produces guided walking experiences combining local food, history, and storytelling. The company offers a range of tours in Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Venice, St. Armands Circle, and Bradenton, including food-focused tastings, farmers market visits, and themed walking tours that explore ghost stories, local characters, and regional history.
Guided experiences include short 75–90 minute ghost and history walks, mid-length two-hour neighborhood explorations, and three-hour culinary lunches and beach-area food tours. Tours feature curated tastings, local restaurants and bars, market samples, and historical stops along accessible walking routes. One named guide, Annie Silver, leads the Wild Women of Anna Maria Island experience and contributes local storytelling expertise.
Key Culinary Tours focuses on small-group, guided walks designed for visitors and residents seeking flavors and narratives tied to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Tours are appropriate for casual island attire and often encourage photography and interaction with local vendors. The company highlights specific themes—ghosts, gangsters, pioneering women, shipwrecks, and seafood culture—so guests can choose experiences that match interests.
Information about each tour includes duration and general content to help guests select the right option. Reservations are recommended because tours run on scheduled dates and many are limited by group size. Key Culinary Tours operates publicly listed, guided experiences in Sarasota and neighboring barrier islands, offering a mix of culinary sampling and local history for travelers. Safety, accessibility, and clear meeting-point information are provided with bookings to ensure comfortable, informative experiences for a wide range of guests daily.
Location
Sarasota, FL
Home base for all tours
Tour Durations
75–180 min
Short and longer tour options
Guided Tours
Local guides
Led by experienced storytellers
Tours Offered
11 tours
Variety of food and history walks
Reserve spots for food tours, ghost walks, and market strolls — guided small-group experiences often sell out.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
Most tours involve around 1.5 to 2 miles of walking at a casual pace on city streets and sidewalks.
Hydrate Often
Florida’s heat and humidity can be intense; bring water to stay refreshed during your strolls.
Bring an Appetite
Tours include multiple small food portions at several stops; come hungry but prepared to pace yourself.
Check Weather Forecast
Rain is common in summer; bring a light rain jacket or umbrella to stay dry during outdoor walking portions.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Ensures comfort during multi-stop urban strolls on varied pavement.
Reusable Water Bottle
Keep hydrated while navigating Sarasota’s humidity and heat.
summer
Light Rain Jacket or Umbrella
Protects against sudden Florida showers common in warmer months.
summer|spring
Sun Protection (Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen)
Shield yourself from extended sun exposure during daytime tours.
spring|summer|fall