Pay the extra money for the guided tour. It is well worth it to go upstairs and see the bedrooms. The guides are very informative and obviously love the history of this beautiful mansion.

If you have 3 hours, don't miss the Ringling Art Museum and the Ringling Circus Museum. The mansion is small, but beautiful. The circus museum was a fascinating look at a part of American history long gone. If in Sarasota, don't miss it.

Did I forget a bit over the top? Ca d'Zan may suggest a case of AAPD: architectural associative personality disorder, but nothing suffers much for it, including an audience. It's not quite whimsical yet yet somehow hints of elegance. It's as is if the Ringlings wanted to live in a somewhat elegant three ring circus complete with unique trapping all... More

The docents are very knowledgable about the Ringling Family mansion that has become a public museum.

It is an interesting house with a view to die for. I wish the docents had known a little more about the items in the butlers pantry.

Very scenic interesting addition to any trip to Sarasota. We are members and stop in any time we are in the area.

this is a very cool tour in the former home of the Ringlings. It's a fun history lesson for all ages. I loved the clothing hanging in their closets, the dishes they used, the furniture is like nothing I have seen. Great thing to do on a hot summer afternoon.

If you travel to Sarasota Ca'd'Zan is a must see.Spend a least half a day visiting the museums,art galleries and the grounds.However the star of this show is the house itself, so make sure you take a guided tour of this magnificent piece of architecture .

One of the most beautiful private residences of the rich and famous I have ever visited and I've seen a few. The construction details, setting and furnishings were amazing. I just wish I had the time to take the docent led tour. We did see quite a bit of the home on the standard tour. However, we spent a few... More