PRIVATE Welcome to Key West Walking Tour

4.9 (22 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Southernmost Point in the Continental USA! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Welcome to Key West! Stroll through Old Town Key West with a long-time local, see & learn about the unique places you can visit during your vacation.

This is private tour is customizable, meaning you can request to adjust the meeting point to better suit your day, and even request what kind of stories you'd like to hear. Perfect for wedding party, couples, family & friends, bachelor/bachelorette, birthdays, reunion, corporate groups, and more!

**If it's too far or too hot to walk, you can hop on the Duval Loop bus with your guide** It's air-conditioned with several convenient stops throughout Old Town.

The best part about your own private tour is you can ask questions and customize the tour to your interests!

Feel free to include notes in your booking about:

what you want to know about Key West
points of interest you'd like to include
if you're celebrating an event
mobility challenges or other needs we can accommodate

Total distance about 1 1/2 miles.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Up The Keys Tours

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Friendly Knowledgeable Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Duval Loop bus with your guide for only $1 per person

Itinerary

Key West

2 hours

Walk with a local through iconic Old Town Key West.
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

Passing by

Your guide will show you where this extraordinary butterfly house is located. One of Key West's best attractions, your guide will tell you what it's like inside and what to wear to encourage the butterflies to use you as a landing zone.
Southernmost Point

10 min

Visit the Southernmost Point in the Continental United States! Your guide will take your picture in front of the marker and knows how to take the shot without standing in line!
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

5 min Admission not included

Walk to the home of Ernest Hemingway so you can later take an incredible tour of this historic landmark. Take a picture from the sidewalk & hear a few fun stories about Hemingway's life in Key West.
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum

5 min Admission not included

Your guide will show you where the best vantage point is to view and photograph the Key West Lighthouse. Learn the history and legends of the Key West lighthouses.
US 1 Mile Marker 0

5 min

Stop for two photos at this location! Heading South is the beginning of US Highway 1 and heading North is the End of US Highway 1. Find out why the road ends here when it really continues, and why South is the beginning and North is the End. (So confusing, but your tour guide will explain!)
Duval Street

30 min

Walk a few blocks on Duval Street and find some places you'll definitely want to come back to. Shopping, restaurants & bars, tattoo parlors, and more! The people-watching is world-class on this street!
Key West Historic Seaport

Passing by

Walk the docks and see the schooners, sailboats, fishing boats, mega-yachts, snorkel excursion boats, and sunset sail charter boats in the historic Key West marina. Find a variety of local seafood restaurants, happy hour locations, and learn the history and culture of this special part of Key West.
Duval Street

Passing by

Revel at world-famous Duval Street, the "Longest little Main Street in the World". It stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean! See famous bars, and maybe famous people too! Learn some history and hear stories while you sightsee and people-watch.
Key West Aquarium

Passing by

We'll show you where you can find the Key West Aquarium, our first tourist attraction.
Mallory Square

Passing by

Depending on the time you choose for your tour, we'll either experience the daily Sunset Celebration or we'll show you where the it takes place at Mallory Square so you can go on your own. See the world-famous Key West Sunset, browse & purchase local art on display, see amazing performances by local street performers.
Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Passing by

See the towering red brick building that was once the Key West Custom House. Learn about the building and some of the artifacts inside this unique museum.
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

Passing by

Walk by the Audubon House, see the tropical gardens from the sidewalk, and hear the story of how this historic Key West home came to be known as the Audubon House. If you like ghost stories, let your guide know & you'll hear all about the creepy haunting of this location.
Truman Little White House

Passing by

We'll show you where the Little White House is located so you can visit the place Harry Truman called home for over 150 days of his presidency. It is now a presidential museum full of artifacts and photos of Truman's everyday life in Key West.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

Passing by

See where you can find real Spanish Treasure! Your guide will tell you the captivating story of treasure salvor Mel Fisher and what you can find inside the museum.