Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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.
Learn who Mel Fisher is and how his life long dream became a reality.
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.
You will learn about the history of the lighthouse and why it was moved from Southernmost Point to the current location.
Your Guide will share with you fun and amusing stories that took place when Hemingway lived in the house.
Final destination and a MUST HAVE photo in Key West!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(137)
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. AJ (Alejandro) could not have been more nice and personalble. We've never been to the Keys so this was perfect for us to get acquainted with the area, the history, even the energy. The walking pace was comfortable. His stories and anecdotes were enjoyable, and he answered all questions. Great way to begin the day.
Great tour! Very informative and interesting. Alejandro was a wonderful tour guide. He answered all our questions and knew a lot about the area. This tour is a nice way to see the area on foot.
What a great tour! So glad we followed the advice of fellow travelers and booked. Alejandro was so attentive, pleasant, and knowledgeable. He has such likability about him, and he made the tour very informative and fun. We are very experienced travelers, and we don’t treat these reviews lightly. 5/5 recommend!
Excellent tour! AJ was very knowledgeable and we learned so many new things about the history of the island and the people involved in making Key West what it is today.
AJ was wonderful, so friendly, and personable. He was very informative and kept a good pace, always finding a place to stop in the shade. He did well to keep up with our chatty sister group, but kept it fun, and light. We had a great time and learned so much. If you’re looking for a more personalized tour experience, I’d highly recommend!
AJ, Alejandro was an amazing guide. We loved the tour. A great combination of history, stories, and folklore. Highly recommended
We loved this tour. It was very entertaining and packed with tons of facts and tidbits about Key West. It was a great way to get an overview of the history, people and culture of Key West. Thank you!
AJ is a wonderful guide-professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and a lot of fun! We wanted to get to know the layout of Key West and get a taste of the island’s history. This tour was perfect on our first day. We took the 9am tour so it was still quiet and cool- very pleasant. AJ provided so much information -historical, current and had pictures on his iPad to give us visuals of the past as well. Money well spent. This is a must if you only have a few days, want a taste of island history and still have time for the beach! Thanks AJ for a great visit!!
It was my pleasure, I’m glad that you enjoy the tour, and that you for you review. AJ
AJ is a great tour guide. We learned a lot about the island. Well worth the time, especially if it is you first visit to KW..
It makes me happy to see that you like it and learn from the tour. AJ
AJ was a great tour guide! My wife and I loved the tour!
Thank you for the review and I’m glad you had fun! AJ
