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15 Best Historical Tours In Key West

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The 15 most popular historical tours in Key West. What each trip costs, how long it runs, and who takes you out.

15 Best Historical Tours In Key West

Key West Historic Seaport Food & Walking Tour - Stop-by-Stop: Eaton Street to Front Street’s Key Lime Pie Finale
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Key West Historic Seaport Food & Walking Tour

1.Key West Historic Seaport Food & Walking Tour

Taste Key West’s Historic Seaport on a 3-hour small-group walk with 5 tastings, white wine, and end-of-tour key lime pie.

Most Popular 5.0

“Do not snack ahead! The food choices represented the history of the city and were delicious. Mike, our tour guide drew upon his culinary background to share behind the scene insight on local fishing and the vast number of restaurants in the trade. Time and money well spent!”

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Key West Historic Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings - Five tastings that feel like Key West, not a sampler platter
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Key West Historic Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage - Stop 2: Bahama Village Stories, a Giant Pool, and Who Built It
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Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage

3.Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage

Small-group Key West walk through Bahama Village and historic spots, with Conch Republic lore and Hemingway-era context for $46.99.

5.0

“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.”

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Parasailing over the Historic Key West Seaport - The Flight Time You’ll Actually Feel: 8–15 Minutes Aloft
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Parasailing over the Historic Key West Seaport

4.Parasailing over the Historic Key West Seaport

Soar 8–15 minutes above Key West’s Historic Seaport with Sunset Watersports, see the Keys below, and optionally buy onboard photos.

4.5

“Take the trip even if you are afraid of heights! Everything about the trip was FUN!! The boat ride was fun! The guys were fun! The parasailing was fun! And the music was fun!! You won’t regret it!!”

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Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour - The shipwreck economy: seeing how Key West got its money
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Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour

5.Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour

Southernmost Key West small-group walk covers shipwreck wealth, Mel Fisher, Audubon House stories, the moved lighthouse, and a Southernmost photo.

5.0

“Great historical summary and tour of Key West! Our tour guide AJ was fun and had a great sense of humor and lots of knowledge about Key West!”

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Key West Historic Schooner When And If Sunset Cruise - Getting to Perry Marina: slip H16 and the “don’t get lost” tips
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Key West Historic Schooner When And If Sunset Cruise

6.Key West Historic Schooner When And If Sunset Cruise

Sail Key West at sunset on the historic schooner When and If. Help raise sails, spot dolphins and sea turtles, and enjoy beer/wine.

5.0

“Historic wooden schooner built by Alden yachts for Gen Patton in 1932. Captain and 2 woman crew were awesome and the sunset was beautiful! 2 hour adventure was perfect with a chance for everyone to participate in the tasks at hand...”

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Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West - 7-Mile Bridge storytelling: modern views with older rail history
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Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West

7.Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West

A half-day nature and history trip from Key West: Overseas Highway bridges, Bahia Honda, Key Deer Refuge, and a Blue Hole wildlife stop.

5.0

“We wanted the half day tour. Unfortunately, they did not have a driver and canceled the event on me that morning. We did not receive any notice about the the early arrival of 9 am and could not adjust our schedule.”

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Marathon: Historic 7-Mile Bridge Sunset Cruise - What the cruise feels like: calm water, room to move, and real comfort
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Marathon: Historic 7-Mile Bridge Sunset Cruise

Key Lime Pie Walking Tour of Key West Historic Seaport - Getting Set: Where You Meet and How the Walk Ends
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Key Lime Pie Walking Tour of Key West Historic Seaport

9.Key Lime Pie Walking Tour of Key West Historic Seaport

A 90-minute Key West Historic Seaport walk with three Key Lime Pie samples, maritime stories, and a Key Lime Cocktail stop.

5.0

“One of my and my wife's personal highlights of our trip to Key West. Our guide, Kim, took us along the waterfront for key lime pie samples and lots of great information on local history and culture, especially on the influence of the shipping and sponging industries. Kim was super friendly and could not have…”

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Key West Art History Private Tour - The 90-Minute Route That Turns Galleries and Shops Into Clues
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Key West Art History Private Tour

10.Key West Art History Private Tour

Private Key West art history walk with museum entry included, a local guide, and stops at local galleries and shops over 90 minutes.

5.0

“Excellent tour. We visited various art related sites which were very interesting. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable.”

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Key West Historic Private Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings - Stop 1: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and the treasure-hunter framing
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Key West Historic Private Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

12.Key West Historic Private Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

A 2.5-hour Key West private food tour with 5 tastings, iced coffee, museum and aquarium admissions, and an end at Mallory Square.

5.0

“Sharry was wonderful!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!! Her food choices were excellent, her tour knowledgeable yet comfortable and laid back, and it was so nice to stray from the beaten path a bit!”

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PRIVATE Key West Haunted History Walking Tour - Duval Street at Night: The Famous Strip Without the Total Chaos
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PRIVATE Key West Haunted History Walking Tour

13.PRIVATE Key West Haunted History Walking Tour

Private Key West haunted history walking tour with a local guide, haunted mansions and bars, and optional drink stops starting at 7:30 pm.

5.0

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and ensured our tour was fun and enjoyable. We enjoyed the stories. Good mix of history and ghost stories. Definitely recommend!”

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Cruise Through Key West's Black History Audio Tour - Price and value: $8 for a lot of route time
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Cruise Through Key West’s Black History Audio Tour

14.Cruise Through Key West’s Black History Audio Tour

Self-paced Black history audio tour in Key West: Higgs Beach graves, a Union fort, churches, conch salad, and key lime pie for $8.

5.0

“Fun opportunity. There are 18 stops. Best to rent golf cart. Easy to use. Lots of history to learn about on the island. You get to see the AMe Zion church. Teach about the cemetery which is the highest point on the island. Lots of cute things to learn. Clear voice to understand.”

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Key West History Audio Guided Walking Tour - The Main Walk: More Than a Mile of Key West Sights and Clues
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Key West History Audio Guided Walking Tour

15.Key West History Audio Guided Walking Tour

Self-guided Key West audio walk from the Custom House. Hear Hemingway, Sloppy Joe’s, Jimmy Buffett spots, and key lime pie lore.

5.0

“You can go at your own pace. If you want to stop and explore a certain spot, you can pause the tour. It's very easy to follow and give lots of good info!!”

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