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view of Key West Mallory square featuring a walking path made of bricks, a stand that reads 'Carmen Moo-randa's Florida Fruit Milkshakes' and the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum made of wood and with a lookout tower
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The Key West Walking Tour is a fun, entertaining and comprehensive tour of Key West’s Historic Old Town. Our guides share with you the island’s fascinating history beginning with the early days of wrecking, through the sponging and cigar making eras and the influence of the U.S. Navy. Hear about famous and infamous Key West personalities and discover the city’s unique architecture, flora and culture on this 90-minute adventure through the historic district.

Tour Highlights

The beauty of Key West can be found walking the streets. During your mile and a quarter stroll through old town, your guide will point out the blend of architecture, plant life and culture that make Key West unique.

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View Key West's blend of architectural styles.
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Join us for a fact-filled historical tour full of heartfelt stories, experiences and anecdotes about our island life!
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Walk among the island's lush, tropical plant life.
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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West Sculpture Garden

401 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Mallory Square

400 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West & Florida Keys Military Memorial

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Sponge Industry at the Sponge Market

401 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West Aquarium

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Custom House Museum

281 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Harry S. Truman Little White House

111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Truman Annex

201 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Conch Homes

Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

First Flight Restaurant

301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Audubon House and Gardens

205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Mel Fisher Treasure Museum

200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West Sculpture Garden

401 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Mallory Square

400 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West & Florida Keys Military Memorial

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Sponge Industry at the Sponge Market

401 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Key West Aquarium

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Custom House Museum

281 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Harry S. Truman Little White House

111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Truman Annex

201 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Conch Homes

Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

First Flight Restaurant

301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Audubon House and Gardens

205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS

Mel Fisher Treasure Museum

200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040, USA GET DIRECTIONS
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    • Shipwreck Museum in Key West
      Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum
      Feel the exhilaration as you climb 65 feet in the air to the top of the observation tower for panoramic views of Key West.
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    • Key West Sculpture Garden
      Key West Sculpture Garden
      A lasting tribute to the most famous and influential residents of Key West, the Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden is an oasis shared by all who live on the island.
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    • Mallory Square
      Mallory Square
      Witness one of the world’s most majestic settings at Mallory Square. Here’s where everyone comes to see, eat, shop and linger.
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    • Key West Military Memorial
      Key West & Florida Keys Military Memorial
      Walk through Mallory Square to encounter this intriguing venue. The Historical military Memorial details the military activities in Key West between the 19th - 20th centuries.
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    • Sponge Market
      Sponge Industry at the Sponge Market
      Located in Mallory Square, enjoy one of the best spots to shop in Key West.
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    • Key West Aquarium
      Key West Aquarium
      Come to the Key West Aquarium for an encounter with some of the world’s most mysterious and beautiful marine animals.
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    • Custom House Museum in Key West
      Custom House Museum
      For a bit of history and a look at how Key West got to where it is today, stop in at the Key West Museum of Art and History inside the Custom House.
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    • Harry S. Truman Little White House Key West
      Harry S. Truman Little White House
      A place where an array of leaders, legendary inventors, dignitaries, visionaries and many prestigious visitors were drawn to throughout its history, Key West’s Harry S. Truman Little White House holds a special place in the history of America.
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    • Truman Annex in Key West
      Truman Annex
      Explore the neighborhood that was once the former Naval Facility. Today, it's surrounded by historic sites, attractions and a myriad of restaurants and shops.
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    • Colorful Conch Homes in Whitehead Street
      Conch Homes
      Stroll down Whitehead Street and see the most colorful and beautiful homes in all of Key West.
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    • First Flight
      First Flight Restaurant
      Enjoy a delicious meal in the birthplace of Pan American World Airways.
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    • Audubon House in Key West
      Audubon House and Gardens
      Saved from being demolished in 1958, the 19th century Key West gem is a historic museum featuring the artwork of John James Audubon.
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    • Mel Fisher Treasure Museum
      Mel Fisher Treasure Museum
      At this nationally recognized research and archaeology institution, visitors can explore and touch some of the breathtaking artifacts that defined the famed treasure hunter’s life.
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On the Key West Walking Tour:

Hear about the first American settlers of Key West.

Learn how Key West became one of the richest cities per capita in the country.

Hear about the Great Fire of 1886.

View Key West’s blend of architectural styles.

Walk among the island’s lush, tropical plant life.

Tour Key West’s old waterfront, Navy and residential districts.

Learn of the role Key West played during the Civil War, Spanish-American War and both World Wars.

THINGS TO DO IN KEY WEST

Each year, thousands of visitors come to Key West to see the attractions, enjoy the magnificent weather and get their own taste of paradise, after all, there’s no place quite like it on earth.

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Tour Schedule

Where

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum – 1 Whitehead Street.

When

Seasonal: November – May.
9:30am.

Duration

90 minutes.
Reservations are recommended.

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Tickets

Make a reservation to obtain an eTicket for this tour where you will learn about the fascinating history of the island on your next Historic Key West Walking Tour.

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RSVP

Limited tour size. Reservations are recommended. Call (855) 623-8289.

Guests should wear comfortable shoes.

It is recommended that guests bring a bottle of water.

The tour is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

Guests need to check in fifteen minutes before departure time.

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