Book a Private Group Tour or Charter!
We offer Group Options for daytime or nighttime tour themes or let us create a Custom Experience for you!
Private Group Tours can accommodate up to 30 people. You are renting out the whole trolley for a private group tour for one all-inclusive price.
Private Group Tours include a 20% discount off of single ticket prices.
The total prices below are all-inclusive and include all handling fees, tour guide, driver, cast member gratuities where applicable, and FL state sales tax.
Please email Tammy at [email protected] to book your group tour or get more information or download the brochure!
For Small Group Tours of ten or more, please select For Small Group Tours of ten or more, please select your tour on the All Tours page and book directly through our website using
Promo Code TEN to save 10% off your tickets (ten or more purchased on one card)
Large Private Group Tour
Rates & Booking Options
Large Group Daytime Tours
- For up to 30 people: $1,601.34 (Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Daytime Tours include:
- City Tour (Daily all year)
- Architecture Tour (Wednesdays all year)
- Leading Ladies Tour (Wednesdays Nov-April)
- Circus Secrets Tour (Saturdays or Mondays all year)
- Public Art Tour (Mondays, Nov-April)
- Amish Tour (Thursdays, Nov-April)
Special tours that include lunch can also be booked: Circus Secrets + Lunch, Art Lover’s Trolley + Lunch.
Nighttime Group Tours
Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?
- For up to 29 people
- Includes complimentary water, soda, beer or wine at our Tiki Bar before boarding.
- Group bookings for this tour are only offered on Thursday or Saturday nights.
- $1,713.68 (Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Sing-Along Trolley
- For up to 29 people
- Includes complimentary water, soda, beer or wine at our Tiki Bar before boarding.
- Group bookings for this tour are only offered on Tuesday or Friday nights.
- $1,918.25 (Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Sunset Cabaret:
- For up to 30 people
- Includes complimentary water, soda, beer or wine at our Tiki Bar before boarding and drinks and drink at 99 Bottles Craft Beer & Wine Bar
- $1,704.06 (Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Bar Bites
- For up to 30 people
- Includes complimentary water, soda, beer or wine at our Tiki Bar before boarding and drinks and food at bars/restaurants
- $1,704.06 (Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Holiday Group Tour Options
Haunted Sarasota Tour
- For up to 31 people
- Includes complimentary water, soda, beer or wine at our Tiki Bar before boarding.
- $1,818.95 (Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Tinsel Town Trolley
- For up to 29 people
- A Tropical Holiday tour featuring, Caroling Down Main Street, Neighborhood Lights, Live Cast Performances & a Cocoa Bar before boarding!
- $1986.73(Includes tour tickets, tax, fees and guide and driver gratuities.)
Booking Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Deposits:
- If you are booking more than > 60 days in advance, a $500 deposit is required to reserve your tour.
- If the date of your tour is in less than < 60 days, the full amount will be charged to reserve your tour.
- If you are booking a Lunch Bunch or other tour with food, then a deposit of $1000 is required
- If you are booking a private tour in February or March, then the full amount of the tour is due at time of booking. This is our high season and all tours sell out.
- If you are booking a tour with food/drinks/custom tour, the full amount is due at the time of booking.
- The balance on tours with a deposit will be charged the remaining balance 60 days prior to your tour.
Cancellations:
- If you need to cancel your tour, 50% of this deposit is refunded if you give us at least 60 days’ notice or we will move you to a new date or give you a credit for the full amount of the deposit at any time of cancellation.
- No refunds are offered for tours cancelled with less than 60 days’ notice.
To book, please email your desired date, tour theme, and number of people to: [email protected].
Lunch Bunch Group Tour
Looking for a Tour + Lunch Option for your Group?
Our Lunch Bunch Tour for groups of up to 30 people includes a daytime tour ticket and prix fixe lunch at one of our VIP partner restaurants. All-inclusive group fee is $2,885.34. Deposit of $1,000 is due at the time of booking.
Amish Experience: Bridges to Understanding
Our Amish Experience Tour: Bridges to Understanding Lunch Bunch Tour includes the USA Today award-winning BEST Buffet in the Country dining, your selection of pie, and time for shopping at Carlisle Gifts.
- Der Dutchman (with shopping at Carlisle Gifts Sarasota) – Lunch includes the full buffet, beverages, and a variety of slices of their famous pie pre-set on your table. Plus, get 20% off your purchase at Carlisle Gifts!
City Sightseeing Tour, Circus Secrets of Sarasota, Leading Ladies of Sarasota, Architecture Tour or Public Art Tour
Each of these Lunch Bunch Tours include your choice of appetizer, main course, and dessert. Tax, gratuity and transport to and from restaurant are included. These Lunch Bunch Tours run from 10 AM-12:45 PM (Arrival 9:30 AM, Tour 10 AM-11:30 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and return to Trolley Cottage by 12:45 PM).
- Clasico Italian Chophouse
This is a set price delicious lunch included with your ticket. It starts with family style appetizers for the table and then you can order off the lunch menu featuring salads, sandwiches, flatbread and more. Water, soda, lemonade, and iced tea, tip, tax are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the group rate more than an individual ticket?
The total Large Group Tours rates include handling fees, tour guide, driver and cast member gratuities (where applicable), and sales tax. Large Group Tours include a 20% discount off of the single ticket prices plus these additional fees.
When do private group tours run?
Daytime group tours run the day of their tour. Nighttime shows run on their regular nights or on the day of your choice.
What is cost savings for booking a full private trolley?
Guests will save 20% off of individual ticket rates and the private tours are all-inclusive (ticket, tax, and gratuity are included).
Can you pick our group up?
Yes, if you are within a 15-min drive we can pick your group up and return you to your home location for an additional fee that covers the additional drive time.
Can we add a lunch option onto our morning tour?
Yes, we have a Lunch Bunch option available for most morning tours that includes a prix fixe lunch. Please ask about adding this option for your group.
Do you have a nonprofit rate?
We do not have a nonprofit rate but we can remove tax from your order if you provide us with a 501 (c) (3) letter from the IRS.
Can you accommodate wheelchairs?
No, I am sorry but we cannot accommodate any wheelchairs on the trolley. People who can walk up the steps or be helped up are welcome to enjoy our tours where there is no walking or hopping off. Walkers and wheelchairs are stored in the gift shop during the tour.