Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
Overview
Meet The Locals, On Foot, At Eye Level
If you’re like us, you think of travel as more than just “going places.” You crave experience and discovery, not just monuments and museums. You want to understand what’s behind the touristic façade that most people never penetrate. That’s why the Southernmost Walking Tour is the best way to immerse you into the history and culture of Key West! When you’re on foot, the world can’t slide past you faster than you can absorb it. You’ll have time – and proximity – to get up close to the region’s culture and natural history.
Start your tour at the famous Cuban sandal factory - Kino Sandals before heading off toward the Southernmost Point of the continental United States. Along the way, our incredibly knowledgeable and well-connected local guides will show you the most popular landmarks and introduce you to local culture. By the time you’re finished, you’ll have a uniquely fun perspective of our tiny island!
If you’re like us, you think of travel as more than just “going places.” You crave experience and discovery, not just monuments and museums. You want to understand what’s behind the touristic façade that most people never penetrate. That’s why the Southernmost Walking Tour is the best way to immerse you into the history and culture of Key West! When you’re on foot, the world can’t slide past you faster than you can absorb it. You’ll have time – and proximity – to get up close to the region’s culture and natural history.
Start your tour at the famous Cuban sandal factory - Kino Sandals before heading off toward the Southernmost Point of the continental United States. Along the way, our incredibly knowledgeable and well-connected local guides will show you the most popular landmarks and introduce you to local culture. By the time you’re finished, you’ll have a uniquely fun perspective of our tiny island!
Inclusions
- Local Guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Key West Shipwreck Museum, 1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-6634
You will see the Shipwreck Museum from the distance and your guide will explain to you how the shipwrecking industry made Key West one of the richest towns in the USA.
Pass By: Mel Fisher's Treasures, 613 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-6554
Learn who Mel Fisher is and how his life long dream became a reality.
Pass By: Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, 205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-6522
Back in the day, Audubon House was owned by one of the most successful shipwreckers in Key West, however, it was named after famous American ornithologist. Your guide will explain to you why this happened and what other secrets and ghosts are living in the Audubon house.
Pass By: Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, 938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-7423
You will learn about the history of the lighthouse and why it was moved from Southernmost Point to the current location.
Pass By: The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040-7473
Your Guide will share with you fun and amusing stories that took place when Hemingway lived in the house.
Pass By: Southernmost Point, Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
Final destination and a MUST HAVE photo in Key West!
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Key West Shipwreck Museum, 1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-6634
You will see the Shipwreck Museum from the distance and your guide will explain to you how the shipwrecking industry made Key West one of the richest towns in the USA.
Pass By: Mel Fisher's Treasures, 613 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-6554
Learn who Mel Fisher is and how his life long dream became a reality.
Pass By: Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, 205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-6522
Back in the day, Audubon House was owned by one of the most successful shipwreckers in Key West, however, it was named after famous American ornithologist. Your guide will explain to you why this happened and what other secrets and ghosts are living in the Audubon house.
Pass By: Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, 938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-7423
You will learn about the history of the lighthouse and why it was moved from Southernmost Point to the current location.
Pass By: The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040-7473
Your Guide will share with you fun and amusing stories that took place when Hemingway lived in the house.
Pass By: Southernmost Point, Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
Final destination and a MUST HAVE photo in Key West!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Parking: If you come on a bicycle there is a bike rack where you can lock it. There is meter parking available for the cars on Fitzpatrick, Whitehead and Front streets. Plan accordingly so you arrive on time and have time to park.
- Must be able to walk 1.4 to 1.8 miles at moderate speed in warm weather.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
sandra_C
August 2021
My husband and I was very fortunate to have an outstanding guide to take us on this walking tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history. We were very lucky because it was my husband and my self, no one else showed up in this small group tour. Boy did we get a spec...
My husband and I was very fortunate to have an outstanding guide to take us on this walking tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history. We were very lucky because it was my husband and my self, no one else showed up in this small group tour. Boy did we get a special private tour. Our guide pointed out history facts then and now and the reason why Key West is a multicultural of many different people. The love that our guide had of his home time shined through his personal stories. You will feel like a local waking around knowing a little history of Key West, because of what you have learned of this tour. This tour company is 100 percent outstanding for first time visitors and I highly recommend Southernmost tour.Adriana d
July 2021
I loved this walking tour, AJ is very knowledgeable and super friendly. Great experience and what I liked the must is that he is bilingual, so he was very kind explaining me some stories in Spanish. He takes you to practically to the most interesting buildings and places in Key West.
I loved this walking tour, AJ is very knowledgeable and super friendly. Great experience and what I liked the must is that he is bilingual, so he was very kind explaining me some stories in Spanish. He takes you to practically to the most interesting buildings and places in Key West.751whitneyf
June 2021
Of course you have to go and get the iconic picture next to the Southernmost Point! Make this a morning stop to avoid the line!
Of course you have to go and get the iconic picture next to the Southernmost Point! Make this a morning stop to avoid the line!ElenaMartin_M
June 2021
Alejandro was very knowledgeable and friendly. Both my son and I appreciated seeing scanned old photos and documents describing the unique history of Key West.
Alejandro was very knowledgeable and friendly. Both my son and I appreciated seeing scanned old photos and documents describing the unique history of Key West.Eric_P
June 2021
AJ was a great guide. Very informative and personable. Even jumped a fence to get us some fresh fruit.
AJ was a great guide. Very informative and personable. Even jumped a fence to get us some fresh fruit.Karen_H
June 2021
Absolutely loved to learn the history of Key West. Great tour to start off your trip! We did it the first morning we were there
Absolutely loved to learn the history of Key West. Great tour to start off your trip! We did it the first morning we were there