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Circus Secrets of Sarasota

Discover Sarasota Tours
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N3497LIsusans
62 days ago
I've lived in Sarasota 25 years, never though I'd take a tour of Sarasota but am happy I did. Bob is an entertaining, informative speaker having worked for the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey circus. The driver John was very pleasant, check-in was cordial, all making for a delightful afternoon.

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!

Departure Point

  • Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

Return Details
  • Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House

Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: St. Armands Circle
300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, Florida
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores
Sarasota, FL
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.
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • 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.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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