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Sarasota: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingPaddle Little Sarasota Bay past manatees, dolphins and birds through mangrove tunnels. 2-hour tour with life jacket and carbon fiber paddle included. Small groups.
- 2,805 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlifeGuided kayak tour through Sarasota's mangrove tunnels and bay with wildlife spotting, paddle lesson and Coast Guard life jacket included.
- 1,325 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight PassStart from quiet Turtle Beach on Siesta Key, paddle Sarasota’s mangroves, spot manatees and dolphins, and reach a hidden sandbar: guided tour with all gear included.
- 1,153 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Recommended (7)
Sarasota: City Trolley Tour & Ringling Museum with Selby Gardens
- 1,027 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Sarasota: Clear Kayak LED Night Tour & Shell Collecting
- 643 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting
- 635 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
Myakka: E-Bike Safari & Canopy Walkway with Wildlife Stops
- 511 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
Anna Maria Island: 2-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & Wildlife
- 418 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 2h
Top rated (10)
Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & GuideGolden hour paddling near Anna Maria Island, dolphins swimming close, stories from local guides, and sunset views. Includes kayaks, dry bags, and all gear.
- 163 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 13
Kayaking Robinson Preserve mangroves: Observation tower includedKayak through Robinson Preserve mangroves in Sarasota with a guide, paddles and life jackets included.
- 142 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 30
Pedal Kayak Tour Sarasota: Hands-Free Paddling in Sarasota BayPedal kayak tour in Sarasota launching from Bird Key Park with ACA-certified guide, dry bags included: pedal instead of paddle.
- 168 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shellsPaddle to a shallow island in Sarasota and snorkel among fish, starfish, conchs and sand dollars. Masks, snorkels, kayaks and life jackets included.
- 266 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 17
Pinecraft Amish Culture Tour: Trolley with Quilt Shop & PieGuided trolley tour of Pinecraft's Amish and Mennonite communities with stops at Alma Sue's Quilt Shop, Der Dutchman restaurant for pie sampling.
- 224 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- Thu
- 10:00
Parasailing Bradenton Beach: 400 Feet & 10-12 Min FlightFly 400 feet above the Gulf of Mexico at Bradenton Beach with Sea Rocket. 10-12 minutes airtime, optional water dips, USCG-licensed captains, free parking.
- 258 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 5
Murder Mystery Trolley in Sarasota: Help Solve the CrimeSpend 90 minutes on a murder mystery trolley in Sarasota where you help solve the crime: read lines, wear props, and work with performers to catch the killer.
- 101 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Mon, Sat and Sun
- 19:30
Taste of Downtown Sarasota: Food, History & Culture TourWalk Downtown Sarasota for 3.5 hours with a local guide, stopping for seated tastings at locally-owned restaurants while learning the city's history.
- 231 reviews
- 4.74★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
- Tue–Sun
- 15:30
Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangroves & Midnight Pass BeachPaddle through mangrove tunnels and wading bird habitat to a boat-only beach near Sarasota. Includes kayak, life jacket, and dry bag. 2–3 hours from Turtle Beach.
- 113 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Siesta Key Clear Kayak LED Night Tour & Shell CollectingNight kayaking in Siesta Key with LED lights. Tandem clear kayaks, shell nets, and chances to spot manatees and dolphins. Includes life vest and paddle.
- 268 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Lowest price (10)
Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour Sarasota: See dolphins belowPaddle a clear kayak through mangrove tunnels near Sarasota for 2 hours with a guide, life jackets and all gear included, spot dolphins.
- 31 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 1h 30m–2h
- start times · Mon–Sat
- 3
Kayaking in Sarasota: Wildlife encounters, private launchKayak through Sarasota Bay between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with a naturalist guide.
- 48 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Mon–Sat
- 2
Glass Bottom Kayaking: Anna Maria Island Clear KayakPaddle a completely clear kayak on Anna Maria Island and watch starfish, conchs and manatees through the hull below you: no snorkel gear needed.
- 91 reviews
- 4.47★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- Every day
- 10:00
Anna Maria Island Kayaking: Clear Bottom Glass KayakPaddle a 100% clear kayak on Anna Maria Island for 1 hour 15 minutes, searching for manatees, dolphins and starfish with a full view of the ocean floor below you.
- 302 reviews
- 4.52★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Anna Maria: Spot dolphins and manateesPaddle a pedal kayak through mangrove forests and narrow water trails in Anna Maria with a live guide, all gear included.
- 33 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Clear Kayak Snorkeling at Robinson Preserve, BradentonPaddle a 100% clear kayak through Robinson Preserve's mangrove swamp and sand bar near Bradenton with a local guide. See fish, turtles.
- 61 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focusedKayak or paddleboard through Lido Key's mangrove tunnels on a fully private tour from Ted Sperling Park.
- 85 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Venice City Sightseeing Trolley Tour: History & LandmarksNinety-minute trolley tour of Venice, FL departing Tuesdays through April at 10 AM from the Chamber of Commerce. Explore neighborhoods.
- 17 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Sarasota: Circus History Tour & Ringling Bros. LandmarksStep into Sarasota’s circus past with a 90-minute tour led by a former Ringling Bros. insider, exploring hidden landmarks and stories. Includes bottled water & AC vehicle.
- 79 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Sat
- 13:00
Haunted Sarasota Trolley Tour: Ghost Stories & Local MysteriesNighttime trolley tour through Sarasota's haunted buildings with live guide, ghost stories and local crime history: includes complimentary beer or wine before boarding.
- 86 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Sarasota at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Sarasota: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting, US$ 59 (2h, 4.96★ · 2,805).
- Top rated: Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlife, US$ 65 (2h, 4.95★ · 1,325).
- Best value: Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight Pass, US$ 59 (2h, 4.88★ · 1,153).
Of the 53 experiences: 51 with free cancellation, 49 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 43 bookable last-minute.