Sarasota, Florida: Guided Group Architecture Trolley Tour
4.9
(43)
🕑 1h 30m
Free cancellation
Discover some of the finest examples of Sarasota architecture and design in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle on this tour of the city. Hear about styles like Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern with the help of your local tour guide. It’s a great experience for locals and tourists alike to learn more about Sarasota.
Languages:
English
📍1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
🏢Operated by Discover Sarasota Tours
Highlights
- ✓Explore a side of Sarasota, Florida that most tourists miss
- ✓See the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota Art Center, and more
- ✓Make sure you book early, as this tour sells out weekly
- ✓Service animals are welcome
What you'll see & do
- ✓Travelers will learn about the Art Deco style, which first appeared in France during the 1910s, and flourished in architecture and fashion, through the 1930s. The Sarasota Municipal Auditorium is a fine example of Art Deco style. Visitors will also learn about the history of the Auditorium, built in 1938. The Art Deco Chidsey Library is also on the itinerary. The Chidsey Library opened in May 1941 as the City of Sarasota's first public library building.
- ✓The Burns Court Historic District includes houses (and some commercial buildings) that are fine examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture. Visitors will learn about the history and design of the Burns Court development in the mid-1920s.
- ✓The Sarasota Art Center represents the Sarasota School of Architecture, a particular movement in Mid-Century Modern architecture. The Blue Pagoda is another Mid-Century modern building on the tour. Designed by a founding member of Sarasota School of Architecture, Victor Lundy, this 1956 Japanese garden-inspired structure is a sight to behold near the bayfront. Built for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the structure features a Japanese blue glazed tile roof. Lundy wanted the blue tiles to reflect the nearby blue waters of Sarasota Bay.
- ✓Commissioned in 1959, the Center for Architecture in Sarasota is an example of Mid-Century Modern architecture. Visitors will learn about the construction and design of the building.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 76.00
Sarasota, Florida: Guided Group Architecture Trolley Tour
4.9
(43)
🕑 1h 30m
Free cancellation
Discover some of the finest examples of Sarasota architecture and design in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle on this tour of the city. Hear about styles like Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern with the help of your local tour guide. It’s a great experience for locals and tourists alike to learn more about Sarasota.
Languages:
English
📍1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
🏢Operated by Discover Sarasota Tours
Highlights
- ✓Explore a side of Sarasota, Florida that most tourists miss
- ✓See the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota Art Center, and more
- ✓Make sure you book early, as this tour sells out weekly
- ✓Service animals are welcome
What you'll see & do
- ✓Travelers will learn about the Art Deco style, which first appeared in France during the 1910s, and flourished in architecture and fashion, through the 1930s. The Sarasota Municipal Auditorium is a fine example of Art Deco style. Visitors will also learn about the history of the Auditorium, built in 1938. The Art Deco Chidsey Library is also on the itinerary. The Chidsey Library opened in May 1941 as the City of Sarasota's first public library building.
- ✓The Burns Court Historic District includes houses (and some commercial buildings) that are fine examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture. Visitors will learn about the history and design of the Burns Court development in the mid-1920s.
- ✓The Sarasota Art Center represents the Sarasota School of Architecture, a particular movement in Mid-Century Modern architecture. The Blue Pagoda is another Mid-Century modern building on the tour. Designed by a founding member of Sarasota School of Architecture, Victor Lundy, this 1956 Japanese garden-inspired structure is a sight to behold near the bayfront. Built for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the structure features a Japanese blue glazed tile roof. Lundy wanted the blue tiles to reflect the nearby blue waters of Sarasota Bay.
- ✓Commissioned in 1959, the Center for Architecture in Sarasota is an example of Mid-Century Modern architecture. Visitors will learn about the construction and design of the building.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 76.00