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Circus Secrets of Sarasota

Location Sarasota, Florida, USA
$85.61
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Circus City USA’s secret places and charming stories on this unforgettable tour! It is a tour of the circus history in Sarasota and provides a wonderful historical perspective of the impact the circus has had in our area.

Stop by circus landmarks with your engaging tour guide, Bob Collins (former marketing executive for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus), who tells stories about the colorful cast of circus characters, showmen, and performers who called Sarasota home.

Meander through historic neighborhoods such as Indian Beach, Payne Park, and Downtown’s Main Street to learn about the rich history of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, which moved its Winter Quarters to Sarasota in 1927.

Explore several remaining sites intimately involved in Sarasota’s circus history including John Ringling’s private rail car “Jomar,” the Little People’s Houses and many more circus “secrets” hidden in plain sight!

This 90-minute tour is a fun-filled adventure in Circus City USA!

Circus Secrets of Sarasota
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Learn about the Circus Side of Sarasota with tour guide Bob Collins - on The Greatest Tour on Wheels!
Trolley or Van: Air-conditioned!
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
Return details
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

  • Learn about the Circus Side of Sarasota with tour guide Bob Collins, by visiting key city landmarks and hearing stories of the colorful cast of circus characters, showmen, and performers who called Sarasota home. (pass by)
  • Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is a leafy bayside area home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases the global collection of the former circus magnate, as well as circus memorabilia. Adjacent Ca’ d’Zan is the couple’s opulent Venetian-style estate, built in the 1920s. (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must be 10+; no children under 10 allowed except on our family tours designed for children. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Circus Secrets of Sarasota

    Location Sarasota, Florida, USA
    $85.61
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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