Top Key West Walking Tours

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.

Get a different perspective of Key West and visit some lively local spots at the same time during this haunted pub crawl tour. Take a journey through the streets of Key West as your guide regales you with scary stories. From eerie tales of possessed dolls to creepy encounters with the macabre, enjoy the entertainment as you visit various landmarks.

Key West is rich in spooky history but you need a local's insight to fill you in. This walking tour is focused on the island city's hauntings and ghost tales. As you visit notable spots such as St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Audubon House and Tropical Gardens, your guide will shed light on prominent figures and the dark history of Key West.

Taste your way through Key West's Historic Seaport on a gourmet walking tour with a local guide. You'll stroll from the docks into some of the most colorful neighborhoods in Key West, pausing to sample locally caught pink shrimp, spiny lobster, or other just-as-delicious non-seafood options, learning about Key West history along the way. Don't forget to save room for a refreshing glass of white wine and our famous key lime pie! Exploring Key West on foot is an ideal way to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

Explore Key West through the eyes of a local on a craft cocktail tour that stops at six off–the–beaten–path establishments for drinks and food tastings, from a historic mansion to a boutique hotel that was once a hospital. In addition to navigating for you, your guide uses the city’s bar scene to give you an overview of its history and culture. The tour includes five craft cocktails and two gourmet food tastings.

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.

Discover Key West through its most iconic dessert on a small-group walking tour of the Historic Seaport. Sample different styles of key lime pie and a cocktail while a guide shares local history and context. Combining tastings with storytelling, this experience offers a structured, engaging, and delicious way to explore Key West—perfect for first-time visitors and avid foodies alike.

Get ready to party in paradise on this guided, 2.5-hour Key West pub crawl. The beautiful island city of Key West is famous for its raucous bar scene. Visit some of its most popular and entertaining establishments, beginning downtown and then traveling to the historic seaport and back to busy Duval Street. Enjoy a domestic beer or mixed drink at each of the five locations and receive a free souvenir t-shirt to commemorate the event. Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate.

Discover Key West’s best live music with a local guide. Visit 4 music venues in two hours. The Ticket includes, drink discounts, digital guide for upcoming events, digital download of local artists music, and historical overviews of the venues and artists who have left their mark on the island. Learn from a local about the diverse music scene and creative island life that continues to inspire so many.

Explore an island paradise 70 miles west of Key West. Visit Fort Jefferson, a massive 19th-century coastal fort, and walk its brick walls while hearing stories about soldiers, prisoners, and shipwrecks. The tour even works on the ferry to this remote national park. Snorkel in clear blue water filled with coral, tropical fish, and sea turtles. Relax on sandy beaches and look for seabirds that nest only here. Stroll through the fort’s archways, climb to the top for ocean views, and learn how the fort defended the Gulf of Mexico. You choose what to do first—swim, explore the fort, or enjoy the beach. The tour works without internet, gives GPS directions for walking the site, and offers local tips you can keep forever. Download the tour, take the ferry or seaplane, and explore this unique national park at your own pace—where history, nature, and crystal-clear waters meet. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Swap the busy bars for Key West's best eateries on a walking tour through Old Town. Instead of searching for hidden shops, head straight to the places that serve the best island sweet and savory favorites such as Key lime pie and small-batch donuts while your guide shares stories of Key West’s colorful history.

Jimmy Buffett has left his mark on Key West since he arrived 50 years ago. If you have a passion for all things Buffett and Margaritaville, this walking tour is the best way to find the locations around Old Key West that inspired his songs. Your guide will also take you to the location of his first gig, some of his favorite watering holes, bars he played in and his recording studio.

Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway during a walking tour that focuses on food, culture, and history. Exploring Key West on foot means that you'll get a more intimate glimpse into the historic area, which is characterized by its charming bars and plethora of museums. Plus, you'll receive personalized attention as you explore in a small group limited to only 15 other travelers.

Are you brave enough to lock eyes with the world's most haunted object… in the dark? Don't get stuck on a crowded trolly, step behind the velvet rope with us and investigate Key West's greatest mysteries and darkest legends. Located within a museum named one of America’s 10 Most Haunted Destinations, join us at the historic Fort East Martello for an eerie evening centered around the chilling legend of Robert the Doll. This isn't just a story—it's an encounter. Your night begins with a 30-minute guided ghost tour through the shadows of the Civil War-era citadel, where you’ll learn the dark history of the site. Then, settle in for a 30-minute seated experience directly with Robert. We will separate the terrifying facts from the folklore and discuss the latest activity surrounding the doll.

The Hemingway Experience celebrates Key West’s most infamous author, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway, with a historical walking adventure retracing his steps on a "Bucket List" tour of Old Town. Our 4-hour guided experience stops at (6) locations, helping tell Hemingway’s story in Key West & Cuba. Each ticket includes guided entrance into his famed Key West home. Then eat, drink, and explore the island on foot through “Papa’s eyes”, feasting on Cuban cuisine (& 3 boozy beverages) while your knowledgeable local guide impresses with interesting stories & amazing fun facts. The adventure takes you behind the scenes of a 3rd generation family run cigar rolling factory, and into the newly remodeled Social Club at Hemingway Rum Co. for his favorite drink made with his family company’s premium rum. Then finish with a slice of our famous key lime pie! After the tour, you’ll receive a collection of exclusive recipes, recommendations on restaurants, attractions, entertainment, and cultural offerings.

Capture the memories of your holiday in Key West with a private photo shoot with a local professional photographer. Enjoy a unique photo experience and discover some Key West’s most photogenic beaches, along with its hidden gems, and receive 45 fully edited photos within just days of the shoot.

Don't let the trolley take you for a ride. We're the only ghost tour in Key West where you'll walk the dark halls of historic Fort East Martello with authentic ghost-hunting equipment and meet Key West's infamous haunted doll, Robert. USA Today named us one of America's 10 Most Haunted Destinations, and Thrillist calls us "The Creepiest Place in Florida." See for yourself, but be warned: we actively engage spirits, so our hunts are not for everyone. We're family-owned by real Key West locals, and our Google satisfaction rating is 4.9. Our owners opened the first ghost tours on the island and wrote Ghosts of Key West, Haunted Key West, and the biography of Robert the Doll. Book VIP here for the two-hour ghost-hunting adventure, which includes an additional hour hunting ghosts on your own after the guided tour. (Book General Admission tickets on our site for the one-hour guided tour only). There are dozens of ghost tours in Key West. See why people are dying to get into ours.

Key West has no shortage of ghost tours, but most typically only tell you stories about local ghosts. This tour amplifies the excitement by featuring a ghost hunt. As you visit various haunted locations around Key West, you'll make use of ghost-hunting equipment such as dowsing rods, EMF meters, a spirit board, and more. This tour is for guests ages 16 and up; children are not admitted.

From local shrimp to the perfect Key lime pie, Key West dining is a food-lover’s dream, but finding authentic flavors can be a challenge in a town packed with touristy restaurants. Discover the very best bites on a gourmet tour that samples a little bit of everything, exploring Key West’s charming neighborhoods, colorful characters, and history along the way.

See St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The Oldest House Museum and Garden, Casa Antigua, and more on this guided walking ghost tour of Key West. Explore a side of the city most tourists will miss with the help of your guide, who’s there to tell you and the rest of the group spooky stories about the sights you see.

This tour goes beyond the typical Key West history walk by connecting the island's people, cultures, architecture, plants & wildlife. Led by a passionate local guide, you'll discover how nature, history & community shaped Key West into the unique place it is today. With a small-group setting, you'll enjoy a personal experience filled with stories, insights & local knowledge that most visitors never hear.

Explore the streets of Key West on this guided small-group walking tour. As you wander through Old Town, discover the history and culture of the island, which includes tales of shipwrecks, cigar manufacturing, and treasure hunting. Stop at popular attractions such as the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Southernmost Point, and Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.

Explore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated, hop-on, hop-off trolley tour. Visit more than 100 points of interest among Key West’s top attractions, with an expert guide who takes you through the history of the city. Enjoy free admission to the Sails to Rails Museum for extra sightseeing fun.