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Climb the 88 stairs to the top of the Key West Lighthouse.
Explore President Truman's time in Key West during his administration at the Little White House
Start the tour in Mallory Square.
Kermit's Key Lime shop has traditional slices and frozen pie on a stick, amongst other goodies. All are delicious.
Visit the Hemingway House and get up close to some of the 59 cats on the premises. Most are polydactyl, six-toed felines descended from Hemingway's original pet.

Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West

By Knockabout Travel
Price is P 697 per adult
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Overview

Key West is famous as mainland America's Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But there is more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes.

Key West has an incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvaging wrecked ships and crews along the Great Florida Reef a few miles offshore, to the creation of the micro-state known as the Conch Republic. While in Key West, you will want to visit many of the sites that make the island distinct such as the Key West Lighthouse, the Hemingway House, the Little White House, and Southernmost Point.

On this tour, you will visit all of these and more, stopping for refreshments along the way at many of the island's signature restaurants and bars. You will hear stories of some of the island's more famous residents along with some lesser-known tales that have given Key West its unique place in American culture and history.

Activity location

  • Sloppy Joe's Bar
    • 201 Duval Street
    • 33040, Key West, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 10 Mallory Square
    • 10 Mallory Square
    • 33040, Key West, Florida, United States

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Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Thu 6:00-20:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 696.64 x 1 AdultP 696.64

Total
Price is P 696.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAudio Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedVoice Map Audio Tour App
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHeadphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOPTIONAL: Admission to Truman Little White House ($22.95)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOPTIONAL: Admission to Hemingway Home and Museum ($18.00)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOPTIONAL: Admission to Key West Lighthouse ($15.50)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are several museums located along the tour route. We will pass by the exteriors, describing them briefly. If you wish to learn more, you may purchase a separate admission from the museum directly.
  • Travel time is included in the duration of the tour

Activity itinerary

Mallory Square
  • 5m
This is the starting location for the tour. Here, you can enjoy street performers and visit the shops before starting the tour. If you are starting your tour in the morning, then coffee is available at nearby Cuban Coffee Queen.
Key West Shipwreck Museum (Pass by)
This is an optional visit for travelers interested in learning more about Key West's origins as a shipwrecking community.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum (Pass by)
We discuss treasure hunter Mel Fisher during the audio tour and for those who want to learn more, the museum has artifacts and a detailed account of Mel's story.
Capt. Tony's Saloon
  • 20m
Stop in for a drink, appetizer, or lunch and see some of the named barstools that have supported the backsides of famous customers, or the tree growing in the middle of the saloon as discussed in the tour.
Sloppy Joe's Bar
  • 20m
This optional stop is one of Key West's most famous restaurants. Stop in and check out some live entertainment and some food/drink.
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe (Pass by)
Kermit's sells Kery Lime Pies, but if you want a frozen treat during your walk, grab a frozen Key Lime Pie Bar on a stick.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
We discuss the Little White House as a presidential retreat during the Truman Administration. Tours are available for those who want to learn more about this location.
US 1 Mile Marker 0
  • 5m
Pass by the beginning of the longest north-south road in the nation, starting here in Key West and running to the Canadian border at Fort Kent, Maine. This location is a great opportunity for a selfie or group photo.
Margaritaville - Key West (Pass by)
Optional stop for Parrotheads who want to visit the first Margaritaville store/restaurant that started a business empire for singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the home of writer Ernest Hemingway, who lived here for nine years, writing several famous works inside these walls. The house has many six-toed cats descended from Hemingway's original pet that visitors can interact with. We discuss Hemingway's time on Key West during our walk, but tours of the home are available for those interested in learning more
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Walk the grounds of the lighthouse and learn about its first light keeper during our walk. Separate admission is available if you want to view the interior of the keeper's house and climb the 88 steps to the top for a bird's eye view of Key West and the Gulf of Mexico. Admission is free for active military.
Southernmost Point
  • 15m
This is the end point of our tour. The Southernmost Point Bouy is another great location for a selfie or group photo to commemorate your time in Key West.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSloppy Joe's Bar
    • 201 Duval Street
    • 33040, Key West, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE10 Mallory Square
    • 10 Mallory Square
    • 33040, Key West, Florida, United States

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