Ghosts of Key West: Haunted History Walking Tour
Description
Discover a darker side of Key West on a 90-minute walking ghost tour through the historic streets of Old Town. Led by an engaging Ghost City Tours Ambassador, you'll uncover the island's haunted history at landmarks including St. Paul's Episcopal Church, The Artist House, Audubon House, La Concha, and Marrero's Guest Mansion. Along the way, hear stories of the people, tragedies, legends, and reported hauntings that have become part of Key West's history—including the story surrounding Robert the Doll. Designed for families, history lovers, and curious travelers, this after-dark walk blends documented history with the ghost stories that have followed Key West for generations.
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Step into the shadows of Old Town Key West on a haunted walking tour that chills to the bone. Begin your journey at River Street Sweets—where the sugar fades and the spirits stir.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church may be a place of worship by day, but as night falls, its shadowy graveyard and storm-battered walls tell a darker tale. Built atop old burial grounds and ravaged by hurricanes, legend says restless spirits roam the pews and the grounds—drawn by unmarked graves and unsettled history. Some visitors feel watched... others never return after dark.
Cursed, creepy, and cloaked in mystery, Robert the Doll sits behind glass in Key West—but don’t let that fool you. Locals whisper that he moves, changes expressions, and even causes misfortune to those who mock him. With button eyes and a sailor suit, he may look innocent—but legend says he’s anything but. Step too close, and you might just feel him watching...
Beneath the lush canopy of Key West’s tropical gardens stands the elegant yet eerie Audubon House—where whispers of the past still linger. Once home to shipwreck salvagers and surrounded by death, tragedy, and ghostly tales, the house is said to echo with unexplained footsteps and flickering lights. Some claim the spirits of the original owners never left… and neither will their secrets
Elegant on the outside, haunted within—La Concha Hotel hides a dark past beneath its polished charm. Once the tallest building in Key West, it’s seen its share of tragedy, from mysterious deaths to guests who checked in... but never left. Ghostly figures are said to wander the halls, elevators move on their own, and whispers echo in empty rooms. Stay too long, and you might just become part of the legend.
Behind its beautiful façade, Marrero’s Guest Mansion holds chilling secrets. Built by a grieving man for his lost love, some say her spirit never left. Guests report cold spots, flickering lights, and the feeling of being watched. Romantic… or haunted? You decide. But beware—once you stay, the spirits may never want you to leave.
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- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(139)
Great history of Key West! Guide was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the walking tour as you can immerse yourself in the story
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about Key West’s history and exploring it on foot. There’s something special about standing in the places where the stories unfolded, and we’re happy your guide helped bring them to life. Thanks for joining us!
We had the best time with our tour guide Andy! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Key West and really did his research to share incredible ghost stories, encounters he’s had personally and ones during his tours! We had a small group, which we loved, and he even showed pictures as he told his stories which made it so interesting! Would HIGHLY recommend Andy and Ghost City Tours! Thank you so much for thank the time to give us such an awesome tour!
Thank you for the incredible review! We’re so glad you had such a great time exploring haunted Key West with Andy. His passion for the history, research, and stories really comes through, and it’s wonderful to hear that his personal experiences and photos added even more to the evening. We’ll make sure Andy hears your kind words. Thank you for choosing Ghost City Tours and for the enthusiastic recommendation!
We had such a great experience on the walking ghost tour in Key West, with Rich! He was incredibly detailed when explaining the history behind each location and the stories of the reported ghost activity and reasons connected to the area. He made the tour both interesting and entertaining from beginning to end. Rich was also welcoming, and happy to answer any questions along the way. You can really tell he enjoys what he does. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Key West and looking for a fun and historical experience!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad Rich made your Ghosts of Key West tour such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to hear that his detailed storytelling, knowledge of the history and reported hauntings, and welcoming personality kept the tour interesting from beginning to end. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. Thanks for joining us and for the wonderful recommendation!
This little trip down Key West memory lane was informative, interesting, and fun. The guide was great.
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip through Key West’s haunted past and found the tour informative, interesting, and fun. It’s wonderful to hear your guide helped make the experience such a good one. Thanks for exploring with us!
While it’s nice to walk around and hear the stories, the enthusiasm from the guide was just average. For the more, not bad
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed walking through Key West and hearing the stories, though we’re sorry the guide’s energy didn’t fully meet your expectations. An engaging delivery can make a big difference on a storytelling tour, and we appreciate you mentioning it. We’re happy you still found the experience enjoyable overall and appreciate you joining us.
One of a kind experience offered by a wonderfully knowledgeable guide and a great spooky historical tour of Key West. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the spooky side of Key West and its fascinating history with such a knowledgeable guide. It’s great to hear the tour felt like a one-of-a-kind experience. Thanks for joining us and for the recommendation!
I was very disappointed in this Ghost Tour. We have taken many Ghost Tours in various cities including one in Key West several years ago. The guides are almost always actors or people with a dramatic flair about them. Our guide this time was stationed in the Navy nearby. His story telling ability was greatly lacking with no dramatic flair. The stories were too long and told in a monotonous tone. He also talked a lot while walking backwards where only the people at the front of the group could hear him. Also when he was a telling a story, he paced back and forth. Very distracting. We left the tour about halfway through.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re sorry this tour didn’t live up to the experiences you’ve had on other ghost tours. While every guide brings their own personality and storytelling style, we want our stories to be engaging, easy to follow, and heard by everyone in the group. Your comments about pacing, delivery, and speaking while the group was walking are especially helpful, and we’ll be sharing them with our team for coaching. We’re disappointed that the experience led you to leave early, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve.
Interesting and fun. Lathan was a knowledgeable, entertaining guide! Detailed stories and spooky facts. Highly recommend
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear you found the tour interesting and fun, and that Lathan made it such an entertaining experience. Detailed stories and spooky facts are exactly what we aim for. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 👻✨
Our guide, Lathan was great. The tour was very very interesting not only gost but also local culture. Nice. Fun, full of knowledge!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad to hear Lathan made the tour both fun and informative. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed learning not just about the ghosts, but also the local culture and history. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again in the future! 👻✨
That was the best ghost tour I've been on. Ki was so enthusiastic and entertaining! And very knowledgeable too. It was very interactive and fun.
Thank you for your feedback ! We’re thrilled to hear Ki made your tour unforgettable!
