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Take Tammy’S Trolley To Learn All About Sarasota

April 9, 2025

Take Tammy’s trolley to learn all about Sarasota

Discover Sarasota offers hassle-free tours of the city’s architecture, history and culture.

April 9, 2025 – Monica Roman Gagnier, The Observer

Want to learn more about Sarasota’s storied circus history? Fascinated by the town’s midcentury modern architecture? Intrigued by the Amish community in Pinecraft? Whatever your interest, Tammy Hauser’s Discover Sarasota Tours by trolley have got you covered.

You’ll find Hauser’s entertainment empire (just a little hyperbole here, folks) housed in a 1930s bungalow on Fruitville Road not far from the intersection with Washington Avenue.

It’s got free parking, a gift shop, a porch for waiting and Dolly the Trolley, Hauser’s air-conditioned “baby.” Discover Sarasota is also home to a troupe of tour guides and theatrical performers, many of whom have graced stages around town.

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Amish Experience: Bridges To Understanding

Learn about Amish & Mennonite cultures in Sarasota from tour guide Kendra Cross. Stops at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, The Carlisle Inn & Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Cooking Restaurant for a pie shooter.

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Psychic Sundays Tour

Learn about the psychic history of Sarasota. Discover Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, have a sound healing immersive experience, and walk a labyrinth. Add a tarot card reading to your tour!

FUN FOR ALL AGES!

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Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?

On this 90-minute interactive tour, solve the mystery of the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun, circus-themed theatrical show aboard the trolley.

Explore Sarasota Art

90 minutes
10+ ONLY
March, April, February

Public Art Tour

Hop aboard our air-conditioned trolley to see more than 50 pieces of public art in downtown Sarasota neighborhoods on our Public Art Tour led by painter Jerome Chesley.

Ghost Stories, Mystery Guests & Spooky Fun!

75 minutes
12+
October

Haunted Sarasota Tour

Step aboard the trolley for a thrilling and historical musical journey through Sarasota’s eerie past with Lady Melody & Mystery Spirits! Learn about Sarasota’s famous murders, haunted buildings, and unsolved crimes on this fun trolley tour. Keep an eye out for surprise guests along the way!

Sarasota's Founding Women

90 minutes
12+ ONLY
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Leading Ladies of Sarasota

An Historical City Trolley Tour led by one of Sarasota’s Founding Women: Mable Ringling, Marie Selby, and Bertha Palmer, as portrayed by actress and guide Kathryn Chesley.

Explore Sarasota Architecture

90 minutes
10+ ONLY
Nov-Apr

Architecture Tour

Hop aboard our air-conditioned trolley to learn about Sarasota’s distinctive architectural styles. Tours feature Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Mediterranean Revival buildings, homes, and structures.

POPULAR TOUR!

90 minutes
10+ ONLY
Year Round

Circus Secrets of Sarasota

Learn about the Circus Secrets of Sarasota by visiting key landmarks and hearing stories of the colorful cast of circus characters, showmen, and performers who called Sarasota home.

NEW TOUR

90 minutes
10+ ONLY
Jan-April

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