Immerse yourself in Sarasota's celebrated farm-to-table food scene with a private culinary guide navigating the city's finest farmers' markets, artisan producers, and award-winning chef-driven restaurants.
What to expect
Your private culinary guide leads you through the Sarasota Farmers Market, introducing you to the chefs and farmers who supply the city's Michelin-level restaurant scene, with tastings of stone-fruit preserves, smoked fish dip, and artisan cheeses. The tour moves to a celebrated downtown restaurant for a curated chef's tasting with paired local wines or craft cocktails made with Florida spirits. You'll visit an independent olive oil and spice merchant for a guided tasting, then cap the experience with housemade gelato from a family-run creamery. The guide shares the culinary history and culture that makes Sarasota a genuine food destination.
Good to know
Saturday morning tours align with the full Farmers Market experience. The market and restaurant district are walkable from the downtown waterfront, 15 minutes from port. Book at least 2 weeks ahead; confirm dietary preferences with your guide.