Key Culinary Tours, Sarasota’s original food tour company since 2015, offers intimate, three-hour walking adventures through St. Armands Circle, Downtown Sarasota, Venice, Anna Maria Island, and more—led by certified local guides ...
The overwhelming majority of guests rave about their experiences with guides like Michelle, Rocky, Troy, and Taven, who clearly know how to make these tours entertaining and educational. Michelle gets particular praise for her restaurant selections and photography skills, with one guest even converted from hating guacamole to loving it after her recommendations. The variety is impressive too, from culinary walks through downtown Sarasota and Venice to shark tooth hunting adventures and spooky ghost tours. Guides consistently earn kudos for blending local history with food experiences, making the tours feel authentic rather than touristy. There have been occasional hiccups with communication and timing issues, though the company appears responsive when concerns are raised. A couple guests on specific tours felt the value didn't quite match their expectations, particularly regarding portion sizes or the guide spending too much time on personal stories. But these experiences seem to be outliers. Most groups, whether couples or parties of twelve, come away genuinely thrilled with what they discovered about the area and where they ate, often planning to book another tour before they've even finished the first one.
We did the Anna Maria Island tour with Susan and had a wonderful time. Susan was a great host, sharing so much interesting information about the island’s history, architecture, nature, and more. The food choices were delicious and perfect for the vibe of the island. I highly recommend for anyone’s visit to AMI.
Melanie Doughty
March 30, 2026
We did the Anna Maria Island tour with Susan and had a wonderful time. Susan was a great host, sharing so much interesting information about the island’s history, architecture, nature, and more. The food choices were delicious and perfect for the vibe of the island. I highly recommend for anyone’s visit to AMI.
Melanie Doughty
March 30, 2026