Old Town Key West Literary Walking Tour

Overview

Join us every weekend for the Old Town Literary Walking Tour, a stroll through downtown Key West, illuminating stories of writers that have called our island home. Inspired by David A. Kaufelt’s original literary walking tour, our new tour features the former homes and favorite haunts of writers, including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth Bishop, and Robert Frost, and highlights tales of our lesser-known local talent.

City: Key West

Thu 27 Feb

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Starting at $30.00

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Thu 27 Feb

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Tour escort/host

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Monroe County Public Library Key West Branch

Tour begins at the Key West Public Library

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (73)

Annie F

Jun 2017

Interesting, informative , accurate tour of many of the haunts and houses of the poets, novelists and song writers who have gained their inspiration in Key West. The guide was an author in her own right so she was well-versed and passionate about the subject pf artists in KW. We walked with the guide for about and haour and a half in the historic area of KW> She explained how the culture and location of Key West contributed to the writings of authors in Key West from Hemingway to Robert Frost to Tennessee Williams. there are other walking tours in Key West but this focuses on the authors who walked the area in the past and currently.

162wanderlust

Apr 2017

A fan of literature (aren't we all?), I was intrigued by this new walk in Key West, which combines true and fascinating tales of many of the writers and poets who lived in Key West with places significant to their lives and works. For example, the nondescript building - a garage decades ago, with an apartment above - where Hemingway and Pauline, his second wife, were to stayed overnight while awaiting delivery on a car. The car failed to arrive on time and Hemingway and Pauline were stuck there for weeks; meanwhile, Hemingway fell in love with Key West and wrote much of "A Farewell to Arms." The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, the group numbered about twenty, and the walk covered the center of Key West; the walk did not get down to the house where Hemingway lived, which, given the massive crowds down there, was a relief.

Catherine C

Apr 2017

Great idea for Key West! This tour is rich with renowned authors, literary history & stories. The tour takes you back in time up to the present with amazing insight all of the above. Worth the time and walk!