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Leading Ladies of Sarasota

By Discover Sarasota Tours
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • 1826 4th St
    • 1826 4th Street
    • 34236, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1826 4th St
    • 1826 4th Street
    • 34236, Sarasota, Florida, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Sarasota (Pass by)
Travel throughout the downtown Sarasota area.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES1826 4th St
    • 1826 4th Street
    • 34236, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1826 4th St
    • 1826 4th Street
    • 34236, Sarasota, Florida, United States

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