Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Key West, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Rich in history and culture, Key West's Historic District demands to be explored in the company of someone who knows its stories. This small-group walking tour promises a far richer experience than wandering around alone. As you stroll through the scenic streets, your guide will fill you in on Key West's history, lore and legends.
- Walking tour through the streets of Key West's Historic District
- Learn far more about Key West than would be possible alone
- Enjoy a crowd-free experience on this small-group tour
- See famed landmarks and other places you'd likely miss
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Bike rack on site
- Ponchos provided if raining
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
- No restrooms
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 716 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
We meet at the Flamingo Boutique & Mimosa Bar. Please, upon arrival, go inside the store and check in.
End point
- Mary Ellen's Bar & Restaurant420 Appelrouth Ln, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Operating hours.11:30 am
Itinerary
Bahama Village (Pass By)
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum (Pass By)
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum (Pass By)
Green Parrot Bar (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Parking: There is a paid parking lot by fire station at 616 Simonton St
- Must be able to walk 1.4 to 1.8 miles at moderate speed in warm weather.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 254 reviews
Warren_K, Jan 2026
Alejandro was awesome! Key West is great. The tour was great. What made it extra special is that our guide, Alejandro, was amazing. He was fun, he was interesting, and he was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
I love this island and I happy to show its great history to all the people.
AJ
Barbara_S, Jan 2026
AJ was knowledgeable about the early Cuban and Bahaman cultures that contributed to the historic neighborhoods. He provided historic photos on a laptop computer as we walked. His knowledge of architecture helped understand the community growth. We do recommend this as a cultural experience.
Anne_K, Nov 2025
Great host - AJ took us all over the old town sharing lots of info on the area and the people that created Key West. Really enjoyed our time!
Frantzline_G, May 2025
great experience. We learned a lot from this tour, especially since it put a lot of things in context when exploring key west. We took a walk through bahama village before the tour and didn't even know about all the history it was hiding. There's a lot of reasons why Key west is the way it is (housing, street names, restaurants) and you learn all about it in the tour.
Bob_M, Mar 2025
Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable nice person highly recommend fun walk through the back streets of key west
Lucas_R, Feb 2025
This was a great way to learn about the vast and exciting history of Key West! AJ was super nice and encouraged any and all questions!
Mary_D, Feb 2025
Great tour and AJ was a fabulous guide!
He provided lots of history and fun facts regarding all aspects of the island. It was nice walking some of the less crowded streets and seeing the variety of some of the original homes.
I highly recommend this tour!
Alison_S, Feb 2025
We so enjoyed touring the Bohemian District with AJ. We so loved hearing about the history and current culture today. AJ is very knowledgeable and passionate to share. We are excited to come back to Key West and spend more time there. Thank you, AJ.
Renee_G, Jan 2025
AJ was a wonderful host! We are very happy with our experience and the knowledge he was able to share with us about the island.
Richard_R, Jan 2025
AJ and Leo did a great job providing some history and recommendations for dinner and drinks. Enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you so much to join us in the tour, we have a great time showing you our beautiful island.
Happy New Year.
AJ and Leo
Stephanie_R, Dec 2024
AJ was an excellent guide, he told the history of the island clearly, and was very engaging. Would highly recommend this walking tour.
Diane_M, Nov 2024
We really enjoyed our tour! AJ was an excellent guide and even after visiting Key West many times we learned more about its history. Great recommendations for restaurants too!
Thomas_C, Nov 2024
AJ provided an outstanding tour of Key West, making history come alive with his fascinating stories and deep knowledge of the area. He guided us through the unique architecture, the influence of different cultural groups, and the city’s rich heritage, all enhanced by photos, maps, and historical documents displayed on his tablet. Beyond the tour itself, AJ went above and beyond by helping us plan the rest of our trip, answering our questions about restaurants, must-visit spots, and how to navigate the island. For an authentic Key West experience, don't miss the chance to explore with AJ!
Ondrej_N, Nov 2024
This was the best (out of five) tour we did in Florida over the past two weeks. Yes we lucked out today cause it was no other guests plus Alejandro brought an e-bike to carry us (extra treatment), but I think even with full group this experience feels more personal and we appreciated some exclusive access that you get.
Lee_E, Oct 2024
AJ was a great guide. Good explanations and easy to converse with
Really rounded out or trip lots of interesting facts
A_C, Oct 2024
Alejandro was a knowledgeable and fun guide! Took us to many important historical points of interest. We truly enjoyed our tour!
Cristina_D, Jun 2024
AJ did a great job walking us through KW, especially the original houses and giving us a glimpse into its history. He tried his best to keep us in the shade and AC as it was hot! The tour was about 2 hours/3 miles. Bring your walking shoes!
Colette_C, May 2024
We really appreciated Alejandro’s knowledge of the local Key West history and anecdotes. He supported his narrative with photographs on his IPad. The art and architecture of the region were also part of his presentation. Definitely informative!
Charles_s, Apr 2024
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The tour was very relaxing. Our guide gave us great places to eat.
Vincent_S, Apr 2024
AJ our guide was very knowledgeable and made it an excellent experience. Learned some great history about Keywest
Sherry_S, Apr 2024
My husband and I had an informative and fun tour of Key
West.Highly recommend this tour to learn interesting facts and get recommendations about the area.
Annette_J, Apr 2024
The tour guide was very knowledgeable- you should add this to your must see tour - he took us to off beaten sights
Paula_V, Apr 2024
This was our first visit to Key West and we highly recommend this tour! A.J. is such a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun tour guide! We learned so much about the history of Key West - he covered a myriad of topics, from architecture to religion to military history to environmental issues. This tour definitely has something for everyone - we particularly enjoyed learning about KW’s colorful political history and touring a few famous bars. Who knew we would have the opportunity to visit KW’s only surviving cigar factory and watch cigars being rolled by hand? And that the author Judy Blume owns a bookstore in town? We walked and talked for 2 hours - and it went by quickly because we saw and did so much! Note that this tour may be best for teens and adults.
Elaine_D, Mar 2024
AJ was a fabulous tour guide that took us through a walking tour of neighborhoods and history. From Bahamanian to Cuban, Ponce de Leon and the islands beginnings, trades, economic development and cultures, we all learned a great deal. Visiting the Cuban cigar making, Cuban history and influence at the museum, we also learned about the types of architecture and it was so interesting. I love all the chickens and roosters roaming around! AJ made it all fun. Recommend highly!!!
Stuart_J, Mar 2024
We go on walking tours in almost every city we visit. We live in FL and have been to Key West many times, but have never done a guided walking tour. We took the tour with AJ and it was great. The group was small and he was very accommodating even to latecomers who joined us mid-tour. He has lived in KW for 20+ years and knows a lot of history. He took us through neighborhoods, to famous landmarks and even through an old historical bar with ghost stories. It was great FUN! We highly recommend it for something different to do in Key West.
Jo_O, Mar 2024
Boring. Felt like I was in the alleys of key west before leaving group. The history of the houses was not all that interesting
Ann_T, Mar 2024
Our guide did a wonderful job teaching us the history of Old Town Key West. Only addition would be a bottle of water for the customers
Kimberly_K, Mar 2024
AJ was great. We learned so much , the small walking tour was a perfect way to see & learn about key west
Barb_K, Feb 2024
AJ had a wealth of Key West history at his finger tips. It was very interesting to hear of how Key West began and how it developed over the years. We visited many historic sites as well as fun places where it is happening now. It was a great review of the historical to the fun facts around Key West.
Kristy_B, Feb 2024
We have actually visited Key West before but hadn’t taken a tour. Alejandro was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Key West and the area and took us to places we never would have seen or known about. Now we need to go back to some of those spots and spend more time! Thank you for a wonderful experience
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