Top Key West Art & Culture Classes in 2026

Eat your way around Key West on a food tour of “mom and pop” eateries in the Old Town historic district. Taste seafood, Cuban cuisine, and delicious key lime pie. The walking tour route takes you off typical touristy streets so you can see Key West like a local, listening to insights about the city's food, architecture, and history along the way. Tastings are enough for a hearty lunch.

Discover the spooky side to one of the country's most haunted cities on a 90-minute walking tour. Listen to hair-raising local legends as you follow your guide down the hidden alley's of Key West. See where Robert the Doll lived, learn about Count Von Cosel, and keep your eyes peeled for the ghost at La Concha. Learn how to attract spirit activity with dowsing rods and how to capture it with your camera.

Get ready to spend a half-day soaking up the sun and enjoying Key West’s diverse ecology during this fun sandbar and mangrove tour. Discover the backcountry waters and secluded sandbars around the busy island, all while sipping on cold drinks. This guided kayak ecotour takes you into the mangrove isles to spot dazzling marine life before heading to a sandy beach to knock back a few alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.

Step into our light, island-chic fragrance lab on Duval Street to craft your own custom luxury perfume or cologne. Guided by an expert perfumer, you'll sample from a curated "organ" of over 300 premium oils, blend your signature scent drop-by-drop, and take home a full-sized 55ml bottle. Celebrate your creation with a complimentary Champagne toast in a beautifully air-conditioned sanctuary away from the Key West heat!

Experience Key West’s dark side on this fun yet frightening haunted bar crawl. Hear tales of known paranormal activity from your local guide and visit the most eerie bars in Old Town Key West – located in two haunted mansions and repurposed morgue. By the end of the 2‐hour tour, you’ll see ‘Bone Island’ in a different (and profoundly spookier) light.

Unlike traditional art classes, here you choose your own creative adventure. Located inside a charming boutique at The Shops at Mallory Square, this one-of-a-kind experience combines crafting, shopping, and the relaxed atmosphere of Key West. Guests can select from a rotating menu of hands-on projects, including pressed floral bookmarks, decoupage teacups and saucers, decorative birdhouses, seasonal crafts, and more. No two visits are the same. With new projects introduced regularly, there's always something fresh to create.

Skip the ordinary souvenir and create something that’s completely you. At the Petals & Vines Craft Café in Key West, choose your tote bag color, personalize it with your favorite patches, and finish with an optional ribbon charm. Enjoy a creative break with friends while your Art Tender helps bring your design to life. No experience needed, and you’ll leave with a tote ready for your next adventure. Reserve your spot today. Your $20 booking fee goes toward your craft!

Step into vibrant Key West for a scavenger hunt like no other! Guided by Tara, your upbeat game show host, you’ll embark on an interactive adventure filled with creative challenges, playful clues, and memorable moments. Connect with your group and the colorful island spirit as you solve tasks, capture fun photos, interact with locals, and discover hidden stories of Key West. This is an imaginative, lighthearted experience—perfect for all ages and backgrounds, whether you’re an explorer or an artist at heart. No bars or drinking stops, just teamwork, laughter, and discovery. Celebrate your unique journey together after the hunt! Bring your curiosity, and let Key West surprise you.

Unleash your creativity in the Florida Keys with a hands-on coconut painting workshop in Marathon FL Keys. Guided by a local artist, you will transform a real Florida coconut into a colorful, tropical souvenir to take home. All necessary supplies, including paint, brushes, and a cured coconut canvas, are provided in a relaxed, open-air setting. Whether you want to capture swaying palm trees, island sea life, or your own original patterns, this engaging artistic activity offers a fun and memorable way to celebrate island culture. Beautiful views and typically live music as you paint.