The 7 Best Cultural Tours in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast

July 28, 2021 Velvet Champine

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
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1. Miami & Florida Everglades Adventure Package

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We specialize in providing a private, high-end tour with amazing sightseeing and very intelligent interpretation. We combine the opportunity to learn and see all things related to the Florida Everglades as well as an in depth view of Miami and its unique facets. Our Jeeps make this tour Tons of Fun as we can easily do it safari style with the top down, or a comfortable ride with air conditioning in a brand new vehicle. Travelers that are looking to pack a lot into one day should consider this tour as it offers the best of both worlds. The Everglades portion is very popular and year after year we have proved that our knowledge of the area results in magnificent sightings of birds, alligators, and various mammal species. We are also the original Jeep tour company in Miami and have been backed by the park service which issues our permits and re-certifies our guides every two years. Once in the city, this tour is simply the best. We are able to showcase the city like no one else.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By NancyW891

Awesome jeep rental! Quick response to any questions, and extremely easy pick up and return of vehicle. So much better than doing a rental car and the jeep was super fun to drive with the top off! I would highly recommend and I would definitely rent a jeep again from this company!

2. Tiki Bar Hop in Style around Sarasota

Kokomo Charters
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Hop on the Tiki Bar Trail and become a Tiki Bar Connoisseur - VIP Style! Visit up to 3 to 4 Tiki Bars that call Sarasota home during this 5-Hr Private Land Tour. You can bring up to 6 people. Every Tiki Bar has a different look, a different vibe, a different water view and a different speciality cocktail, just waiting to be sampled. Cruise in style and comfort as we travel the tiki trail in a beautiful Cadillac Escalade Platinum. No worries about traffic, parking and we come right to where you are staying for pick-up and drop-off. Ali, a Sarasota native, will be your host and driver for this fun road trip. She knows a lot about the area and even adds in some fun history & sightseeing along the way. Water, Gatorade and Bottle of Champagne included in the Cadillac. Complimentary photographs of the group at each Tiki Bar also included. Only with Kokomo Charters will you find this one of a kind excursion!

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Exclusions: Tiki Bar Cocktails are not included in the tour price.

Reviewed By julz5582

This was a main highlight of our trip. Captain Aaron was so friendly and the trip was great. Our 4 year old wanted to see dolphins and he was able to get them to come up and jump and play.

3. VIP Private Day Tour of Best of Sarasota with Ringling, Jungle Gardens, & More

Globe Trekkers
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See the very best locations in Sarasota! from The Ringling Estate and Museums, The Jungle Gardens feeding flamingos, Climbing high above the Myakka River, and watching the Sunset at the beach. This is a small group tour, a maximum of 4. Guest will be able to customize the tour to meet their needs and wants. Your driver is also a professional photographer so you will get breathtaking pictures to last a lifetime!

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Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F

This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.

4. Circus Secrets of Sarasota

1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Discover Sarasota Tours
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The Greatest Show on Wheels! Our tour guide, circus historian Bob Collins, has loads of great stories about how the Big Top helped to shape Sarasota's quirky arts and culture scene. Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

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Reviewed By plan09

Jerome was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the art in the area. There was so much to see that we passed quickly by. I really enjoyed the tour but a little more time would have been appreciated. They took all precautions which made the van a little warm and stuffy behind a mask. This tour will give you a taste of some of the art and history. Do take time to visit the shop.

5. Amish Experience

1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Discover Sarasota Tours
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Hop aboard our enclosed, air-conditioned van or trolley to learn about the vibrant Amish and Mennonite cultures here in Sarasota. Learn about the beliefs, traditions and differences between these two religious orders from our knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, Kendra Cross. Visit the Pinecraft community, a small working neighborhood that attracts many members of the Amish and Mennonite orders. Many families travel to this Sarasota haven during the winter months to escape the harsh weather in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and several other northern states. Slow down and enjoy the small pleasures in life on our tour of this rustic and charming neighborhood. Enjoy the tour stops at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, The Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Cooking Restaurant for a sample of their delicious pie! Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

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Reviewed By plan09

Jerome was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the art in the area. There was so much to see that we passed quickly by. I really enjoyed the tour but a little more time would have been appreciated. They took all precautions which made the van a little warm and stuffy behind a mask. This tour will give you a taste of some of the art and history. Do take time to visit the shop.

6. Psychic Sunday Tour

1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Discover Sarasota Tours
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See why Sarasota is often called "Sedona by the Sea," for its ley lines and unusual levels of psychic energy. Includes complimentary orange or pineapple mimosa at the Trolley Cottage Tiki Bar before the tour. Our guide, Michael Newton-Brown, offers personal Tarot readings following the tour, for an additional fee. Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

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Reviewed By plan09

Jerome was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the art in the area. There was so much to see that we passed quickly by. I really enjoyed the tour but a little more time would have been appreciated. They took all precautions which made the van a little warm and stuffy behind a mask. This tour will give you a taste of some of the art and history. Do take time to visit the shop.

7. City Sightseeing Tour of Sarasota

1826 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA Discover Sarasota Tours
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Sarasota's BEST City Sightseeing Tour, a wonderful way to learn where to eat, shop and visit, and about Sarasota's interesting past, whether you are a longtime resident, a newcomer, or a visitor. Tours with fewer than 10 guests will travel in our air-conditioned 9-passenger van.

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Reviewed By plan09

Jerome was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the art in the area. There was so much to see that we passed quickly by. I really enjoyed the tour but a little more time would have been appreciated. They took all precautions which made the van a little warm and stuffy behind a mask. This tour will give you a taste of some of the art and history. Do take time to visit the shop.

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