Murder Mystery Trolley in Sarasota: Help Solve the Crime

Read your lines and catch the killer on a moving stage

A 90-minute interactive murder mystery on a trolley departing from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage, where you help solve the crime by reading a script or wearing a prop among the suspects. Everyone participates, there's no passive watching, and you arrive 30 minutes early to get a complimentary drink at the Tiki Bar before boarding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Interactive murder mystery trolley tour

• Arrive 30 minutes before departure
• Board the Murder Mystery Trolley
• Receive your script and role
• Participate in solving the murder mystery
• Help sleuths identify the culprit

The experience

Ninety minutes on a trolley becomes a theater where you're part of the cast. The trolley leaves the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage with performers and passengers mixed together as suspects in the murder of the Circus Queen. You'll read lines from a script if you take a speaking role, or wear a prop and stay silent if you prefer: either way, you're helping the sleuths work through the clues and motives. There's no acting experience needed. The script does the work, and the performers guide you through it as the trolley moves.

Everyone on board has a reason to have done it. The setup is simple: you show up 30 minutes before departure, grab a complimentary wine or beer at the Tiki Bar, and then board an air-conditioned trolley where the mystery unfolds. The performers will tell you what to do and when to speak, so you're following along rather than improvising. Wear a circus costume if you want to lean into the theme, or come as you are: the script and the props carry the show.

Arrive within 5 minutes of your scheduled departure time, or the trolley leaves without you and your ticket goes back on sale. The trolley cottage is accessible by public transportation if you're not driving. Guests must be at least 12 years old to board the standard murder mystery. The operator runs separate family tours for children 3 and up if you're bringing younger kids.

What’s included

• Complimentary wine or beer at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before boarding.
• air-conditioned trolley.
• live guide in English throughout the 90-minute mystery.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 19:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 29 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Discover Sarasota Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared experience with other passengers and performers, so you're playing a suspect alongside strangers. If you want to participate actively and don't mind reading lines or wearing a prop in front of a group, it's straightforward and fun. If you prefer to watch rather than take a role, this format won't suit you, since everyone on board is expected to be part of the mystery.

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Top questions

What do I actually do on the murder mystery trolley?

You read lines from a script as a suspect in the Circus Queen's murder, or wear a prop and stay silent: the performers guide you through the mystery as the trolley moves, and you help the sleuths solve the crime. No acting experience is needed.

Can I wear a costume to the murder mystery trolley?

Yes, wearing a circus costume is encouraged and adds to the fun, though it's optional. Come in costume or regular clothes: either way, you'll be part of the show.

What's included before the trolley leaves?

You arrive 30 minutes early and get a complimentary wine or beer at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar while you wait for boarding. The trolley itself is air-conditioned.

What happens if I arrive late?

The trolley leaves at your scheduled departure time. If you don't arrive within 5 minutes of that time, your ticket will be resold and you won't be able to board.

Is there an age limit for the murder mystery trolley?

Guests must be at least 12 years old for the standard murder mystery tour. The operator runs separate family-friendly murder mystery tours for children ages 3 to 11.

Can I record the performance?

No, video, audio and film recording of the performance by passengers is strictly prohibited.