Private Highlights and Stories of Key West Walking Tour in Key West booking from $185.00

Private Highlights and Stories of Key West Walking Tour

Overview

Key West Highlights and Stories Private Tour- “2020 and 2021 WINNER "Best Key West Walking Tour"

Join our award-winning guides for a wonderful, fun, and informative 2.5 hour walk through the historic streets of Old Town Key West. Our goal is for you to have a fantastic time as we bring to life the rich and colorful history, legends, points of interest, flora/fauna, and culture that make Old Town Key West unique and famous across the globe.

There's something for everyone to enjoy on this fascinating and story-filled look behind the scenes of historic Key West.

*Consistently ranked as the top “Highlights Tour” by Keys Tourism Association
*Voted Top Tour Guides of North America
*20+ years experience
*Our guides have been featured in leading publications including Gentry, Conde Nast, Frommer’s Travel Guide, Jetset, Hamptons, Travel Weekly, Private Islands, and USA Today.

We look forward to sharing Old Town Key West with you.

*Not recommended for people with impaired walking ability.

City: Key West

Sun 08 Jun

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What's Included

Professional, friendly, and highly trained local guide

Rain Ponchos are provided if it's raining

Full list of our favorite restaurant recommendations

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Our tour starts outside the beautiful old Customs House building

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 and John Audubon on Key West history and fortunes.

Harry S. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (7)

tinkuraod

Mar 2021

Richard was our tour guide to consecutive days and even though he said there will be some overlap of information it was very few overlap he makes it interesting lots of facts and native to Key West for three generations worth every minute of two hours.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed both of your tours with us. We are fortunate to have the best guides in Key West, and we are glad to know how much you enjoyed your time with Richard.

Louise_W

Mar 2021

Richard was so accommodating and waited on us to get one of our children bandaids and new shoes. He also is full of stories and so much information. Loved that he grew up in Key West and had personal stories of him and his family. He was the best. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn the history of key west. It is so very interesting. It was super!!!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

We are glad you enjoyed the tour. We are fortunate to have the best guides in Key West, and Richard certainly does a great job sharing his love of Key West with our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to Key West again soon.

CateG474

Mar 2021

Fantastic tour! Richard was knowledgeable, engaging, and very helpful with restaurant suggestions. We loved hearing about the city (first time there) and felt connected to its history. We would HIGHLY recommend spending time with Richard and learning about his hometown.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

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