Experience a Psychic Sunday Tour 

Discover Sarasota Tours is offering Psychic Sundays Tours on select Sundays, 1-3 p.m. This 120-minute Psychic Sundays tour from Discover Sarasota Tours is led by local evidentiary psychic and tarot reader Michael Newton-Brown. Tourgoers will learn about Sarasota’s robust metaphysical community while they visit Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique on Main Street, experience a Sound Healing immersive experience with Kaylene McCaw at the Crocker Memorial Church, and walk the labyrinth at a local church. During the tour, guests enjoy a spirit gallery where Michael channels spirits for the people on the tour and then provides a personal mini tarot reading. Browse the Trolley Cottage Gift Shop for a range of metaphysical books, candles and gifts while you wait to board. Pineapple or orange mimosas are included in your ticket, as is free parking.

Tickets are $44.99 + tax/fees (and any add-ons). A limited number of private tarot readings are also available with Michael after the tour (a $30 add-on). Book tour tickets first at DiscoverSarasotaTours.com, then email [email protected] to reserve a reading spot.

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