Historic Key West Walking Tour

From $80

Miniatures of Key West' Southernmost point buoy, mile 0, lighthouse and roosters with fun graphics overlay

See Old Town Key West on foot—taking in every bit of the wild, whimsical, and charming history of the island.

Hear about famous (and infamous) Key West personalities and discover the city’s unique architecture, flora and culture on this tour through the historic district. On foot, guides share the island’s fascinating history from the early days of shipwrecks, cigar-making, and the eventual influence of the U.S. Navy. Stops include the Sculpture Garden, Mallory Square, the Shipwreck Treasure Museum (which you'll tour at your own pace), and afterward, sample the island's famed conch fritters.

Energy Level

Duration

2.5 Hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Walking Tour of Key West’s Historic Old Town
Tour Mallory Square and the Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Discover the city’s unique architecture, flora and culture
Learn about the Key West founders in the Sculpture Garden
Sip refreshments and snack on fresh conch fritters

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time
The walking tour portion in Key West is approximately 1-hour
The museum portion will be explored at your own pace — it takes most visitors approximately 45 to 75-minutes start to finish
When all Sailors have finished at the museum, this will lead into the conch fritter sample portion of the tour
Sailors who finish at the museum and do not want to sample conch fritters with the group can explore independently — be sure to let your guide know

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Historic Key West Walking Tour

See Old Town Key West on foot—taking in every bit of the wild, whimsical, and charming history of the island.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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