TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour 6 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Sarasota
- 6 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels, then explore downtown Sarasota’s culinary scene on a guided kayak and food tour.
About this tour
Paddle through Lido Key’s leafy mangrove tunnels, then trade your kayak paddle for a taste of downtown Sarasota. This 390-minute experience brings together a guided coastal outing and an educational culinary tour for a full day of scenery and local flavors.
Check in for the kayak tour at 11:30 a.m. and spend noon to 2 p.m. exploring the mangroves. Afterward, make your own way to downtown Sarasota and allow time to change into dry, warmer clothes; public restrooms are available along the way. Check in for the food tour at 3:20 p.m. A representative from Sunset Food Tours will contact you after your booking is confirmed. The listed meeting point is 1538 State St, Sarasota, where garage parking is available on levels 3–6.
Your personal guide and all fees and taxes are included. Transportation between the two tours and beverages at food stops are not included. Choose this Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour for a day that pairs a peaceful paddle with a flavorful downtown experience.
Highlights
- Paddle through the mangrove tunnels of Lido Key
- Follow your kayak outing with a culinary tour in downtown Sarasota
- Enjoy a day that pairs coastal scenery with local food
What's included
Included
- Personal tour guide
- All fees and taxes
Not included
- Gratuities for tour guides; 10–20% of the purchase price is recommended
- Private transportation
- Beverages at food stops; available for separate purchase
Ratings on each provider
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4.33 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1538 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236; parking is available on levels 3–6 of the State Street parking garage
- Kayak check-in is at 11:30 a.m.; kayaking runs from noon to 2 p.m.
- Food tour check-in is at 3:20 p.m.
- Guests must arrange their own transportation between the kayak and food tours
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- Changing into dry, warmer clothes between tours is recommended; public restrooms are available nearby
- Service animals are allowed; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; public transportation is available nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour meet?
Meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1538 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236. Parking is available on levels 3–6 of the State Street parking garage.
When does the kayak tour begin?
Check in at 11:30 a.m. Kayaking runs from noon to 2 p.m.
How do I get between the kayak and food tours?
Guests must arrange their own transportation between the kayak tour and the downtown Sarasota food tour.
Should I bring a change of clothes?
Changing into dry, warmer clothes between tours is recommended. Public restrooms are available nearby.
Are beverages included at food stops?
No. Beverages can be purchased separately at food stops.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.33 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Sarasota
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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