Celebrate Summer with Discover Sarasota Trolley Tours

Summer is officially here, and Sarasota Trolley Tours has many fun, interactive excursions to help you usher in this vibrant season. If you love sleuthing for clues, you’ll have a blast on the “Murder Mystery: Who Killed the Circus Queen?” tour. Jump aboard and solve the Circus Queen’s murder, while enjoying a musical performance.

This 90-minute fantasy tour visits several circus locations around Sarasota, while colorful characters join in to provide clues and entertainment for the guests. In the booking process, guests choose to be cast in a role, so please arrive early if you want to play a part. The cost of this tour is $52.99, plus a tax/handling fee.

If jump scares and eerie tales are more your speed, the “Haunted Sarasota” tour is the ideal option for you. During this 90-minute historical ride into Sarasota’s haunted past, you will hear stories of famous murders, visit spirited buildings and learn about unsolved crimes, all under the cloak of night. Sit back and listen as the entertaining Ghost Hostess, Lady Melody, brings the rich history of Sarasota to life—and keep an eye out for surprise guests as well. The cost of this tour is also $52.99, plus a tax/handling fee.

Discover Sarasota Tours also offers three other summer daytime tour options including an Architecture Tour, City Tour and Circus Secrets Tour. All tours also include free parking and wine or beer at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar. Nighttime theatrical shows are also available. Each tour will depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage which offers charming, whimsical Sarasota-themed souvenirs for all ages.

Location: 1826 4th St., Sarasota. For more information and to book a tour, call 941-260-9818 or visit DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.

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