Key West’s Old Town Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.3 (31 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

See Key West’s top attractions from the Lighthouse to the Little White House at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Find out how the town nearly went bankrupt before reinventing itself as ‘The Conch Republic’ in the 1900s
Hear from producer Ed Owen, a seasoned Key West traveller and tour guide
Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home
This tour does not enter or include entry to any of the attractions mentioned en route

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smarphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Mallory Square

Passing by

The first stop on this self-guided audio tour is Mallory Square, home of the daily 'Sunset Celebration'. You'll hear about the sunset celebrations while you continue the tour.
Key West Aquarium

Passing by

This VoiceMap audio tour passes by the Key West Aquarium. While you walk, you'll hear about its history. Please note the tour does not include entry to the aquarium.
Key West Shipwreck Museum

Passing by

This VoiceMap audio tour passes by the Key West Shipwreck Museum. While you walk, you'll hear about what you can expect from the interactive exhibit space. Please note the tour does not include entry to the museum.
Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Passing by

The tour passes by the old Custom House. While you walk, you'll hear about the award-winning museum and official headquarters of the Key West Art & Historical Society that the building now houses.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

Passing by

The tour passes by the Mel Fisher Museum which celebrates the discovery of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck. You'll hear about the discovery while you walk.
Truman Little White House

Passing by

The tour passes by President Harry Truman's 'Little White House' where he spent 175 days of his presidency. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Capt. Tony's Saloon

Passing by

The tour passes by Captain Tony’s Saloon. While you walk, you'll hear about the man it's named after, former mayor Tony Tarracino, who was known as 'the conscience of Key West.’
Duval Street

Passing by

On this tour you'll walk along the longest street in the world, Duval Street, which takes you from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
Stop 9

Passing by

The tour passes by Sloppy Joe’s, the almost 100-year old eatery where Ernest Hemingway went to drink.
Stop 10

Passing by

The tour passes by The Bull, which contains Key West's only 'clothing optional' lounge, the Garden of Eden.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Passing by

The tour passes by St Paul's Episcopal Church. You'll hear a bit about the church while you walk.
Stop 12

Passing by

The tour passes by the tallest building in Key West, La Concha Hotel where Tennessee Williams stayed for ten years.
Stop 13

Passing by

The tour passes by the original Margaritaville store. You'll hear a bit about the store and its owner while you walk.
US 1 Mile Marker 0

Passing by

The tour takes you to the location of the 'mile marker zero' sign. You'll hear about what it means while you walk.
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Passing by

The tour passes by Ernest Hemingway’s former home where he wrote ‘To Have and Have Not’ about a Key West sea captain.
Stop 16

Passing by

The tour passes by the Key West Lighthouse. While you walk, you'll learn the 150-year-old Lighthouse was built inland rather than on the coast.
Stop 17

Passing by

The tour ends at the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. You'll hear why this location isn't actually the southernmost part of Key West before the tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. marker. On your way there, you'll have walked down the longest road in the world, Duval Street, which takes you from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]