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Highlights and Stories of Key West – Small Group Walking Tour

200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Slip on a pair of comfortable walking shoes and get ready for a walking tour around the best of Key West. Take a journey through the historic streets of Old Town Key West, accompanied by a local guide and a small group. This tour focuses on the history, legends, biodiversity, culture, and important landmarks that make the area unique. Some stops include the Audubon House, US 1 Mile Marker 0, and the Southernmost Point.

  • Take a walking tour of Old Town Key West with a local guide
  • Hear colorful stories about the history of Key West
  • Receive a full list of restaurant recommendations
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What To Expect

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Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House



Our tour starts outside the beautiful old Customs House building

• Admission Ticket Included

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens



We’ll stop outside the Geiger-Audubon house and discuss its unusual construction and the tremendous, legendary impact of the Geiger family on Key West history and fortunes.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Truman Little White House



We will walk past the Truman Little White House and learn about President Truman’s time in Key West and the historic events surrounding his Key West White House.

• Admission Ticket Free

Truman Annex Park



We’ll stroll into the beautiful Truman Annex Neighborhood, talk about the important history it played as a military base, and visit the beautiful Presidential Gates.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery



We’ll see the original Pan American Airlines office and learn about the birth of international aviation in the United States. We will stop outside the building for an opportunity to take photos and for your guide to share stories and the history of the location. We will not be going inside the building.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Banyan Resort



We’ll visit the largest Banyan Tree in Key West and learn about the unusual characteristics of these remarkable giants. We will stop for an opportunity to take photos and for your guide to share stories and the history of the location and the tree. We will not be going inside the resort.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Concha Key West



We’ll talk about the ghosts of the La Concha Hotel and the tragedies of its former rooftop bar.

• Admission Ticket Free

US 1 Mile Marker 0



We’ll stop for photos at the famous Mile Marker 0 – marking the beginning/end of Highway 1 which stretches 2,369 miles to Fort Kent, Maine. Your guide will share stories and the history of the location.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monroe County Courthouse



We’ll see the beautiful Monroe County Courthouse, visit the magnificent Kapok Tree, and learn about the Great Fire of 1886 that wiped out Key West for the second time. We will stop outside the courthouse and tree for an opportunity to take photos and for your guide to share stories and the history of the location. We will not be going inside the courthouse.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cornish Memorial AME Zion



We will discuss the history of freed slave, Sandy Cornish and the Cornish AME Zion Church’s role in Key West’s history. We will have time for photos outside the church. We will not be going inside the building.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Petronia Street



We’ll walk through the Old Bahama Village and learn its history. Then, we make our way down Petronia Street with its wonderful local restaurants and our top recommendations including the famous Blue Heaven where you’ll find the island’s best Key Lime pie. Then, we’ll stroll past rows of “conch” style homes and learn about the features of these home, the unique aspects of their history and construction, and how the word “conch” became synonymous with Key West.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum



We’ll stroll by the Ernest Hemingway House and discuss some of the history and legends of the home and Hemingway’s time in Key West. We will stop outside the property for an opportunity to take photos from a distance. We will not be going inside the property.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum



We’ll walk to the Key West Lighthouse and learn about its history, its original location, and its role in the Great Havana Hurricane of 1846 that wiped out Key West for the first time. We will stop outside the lighthouse grounds for an opportunity to take photos. We will not be going inside the grounds.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mansion On The Sea



We’ll visit the beautiful Southernmost House Hotel and learn about its rich role in our history and the many celebrities and dignitaries who have visited this beautiful spot. Here we will conclude our tour with questions and time for a cocktail or snack.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southernmost Point



We’ll see the Southernmost Point Buoy- marking the southernmost point of the Continental USA. We will stop to take photos and to discuss the history and other interesting features of the location.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional, friendly, and highly trained local guide
  • Rain Ponchos are provided if it's raining
  • Full list of our favorite restaurant recommendations
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Umbrellas if it is raining (rain ponchos are provided)

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
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