Leading Ladies of Sarasota
Sarasota, USA
1 hour 30 minutes
Art & Culture
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Good for Groups
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Walking Tours
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Bus & Driving Tours
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History
What You Will Do
Actress and tour guide Kathryn Chesley specializes in donning period costumes and portraying Sarasota's most influential women -- Mable Ringling, Marie Selby, and Bertha Palmer -- and telling the story of the Sarasota and how each of these women and their unique contributions helped to make the city what it is today.
The past comes to life in an informative and entertaining way on this historical 90-minute city trolley tour led by costumed guide, Kathryn Chesley, as she plays the parts of Mable Ringling (wife of John Ringling), Marie Selby (wife of William Selby and Philanthropist), or Bertha Palmer (Rancher and Developer) on alternating tours.
Find out what Sarasota was like 100 years ago through the eyes of each of these impactful women during the time they lived here. See the historical places in Sarasota and learn about its key development.
Each week’s air-conditioned tour features a different leading lady founder and focuses on her unique contributions to Sarasota.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
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Sarasota
Travel throughout the downtown Sarasota area.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Discover Sarasota Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 allowed except on our family tours designed for children 3-11. No children under 3. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
- PLEASE NOTE: Video, audio and film recording of any performance by patrons is strictly prohibited.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Outstanding
2024-11-21
Bertha Palmer was outstanding in her deliverance of the story of the leading ladies of Sarasota. The trolley driver did a great job. The scenery was terrific. I have recommended it as a 10+ to a lot of my friends.
Perfect ladies day out!!
2024-04-07
There were 5 ladies who went on the Rose Wilson Leading Ladies of Sarasota Tour. We are all locals who have lived here for over 20 years. We all agreed that this was such a wonderful tour. The guide portraying Rose was so animated, engaging, and was a wealth of knowledge, not only about Rose & the history of Sarasota, but also took us to areas where we have never been before. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tour & all of us would go again to learn about the other historical ladies, but also to learn more, & see more of our home city. It was a great experience!!
It’s a Don’t Miss! Exceptionally good Guide.
2024-04-04
Totally engaging & worthwhile. Our Family enjoyed every minute. We can’t wait to schedule another Trolley experience. May do the Amish tour next.
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