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Great personal experience with Gwen!
Had a wonderful experience with Gwen! She was very personable and made the tour fun! 100% would book this tour again!
Operator response
Thanks Lori, we are so glad you had a wonderful tour experience!!!!
Hemingway Food and Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $99 / person
- Location
- Key West, United States
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 111 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hemingway in Key West Tours
- Meeting point
- Please meet your tour guide OUTSIDE the front gate. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Description
This guided walking tour will take you to the real places that Hemingway lived, worked and played, including where he watched and refereed boxing matches, where he kept his boat the Pilar, the bookstore where his books were sold, his first apartment in Key West where he finished writing “A Farewell to Arms”. Along the way you will have three food samplings, before visiting where he took the train, fished and charted boats in the Key West Harbor, and finally where he spent a lot of time drinking- Sloppy Joe's. Numerous other historical sites that Hemingway frequented while he lived in Key West will also be visited on this incredibly authentic tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $99
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $69
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
In demand: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
You will meet your tour guide outside the front gate of the Hemingway House. Then a guided tour will take you to the real places that Hemingway lived, worked, and played, including where he watched and refereed boxing matches, where he kept his boat the Pilar, the bookstore where his books were sold, his first apartment in Key West where he finished writing “A Farewell to Arms”. Then you will enjoy lunch and a slice of key lime pie, before visiting where he took the train, fished and charted boats in the Key West Harbor, and finally where he spent a lot of time drinking- Sloppy Joes (the original and the second one). Numerous other historical sites that Hemingway frequented while he lived in Key West will also be visited on this incredible authentic tour.
Key West
This guided tour will take you to the real places that Hemingway lived, worked, and played, including where he watched and refereed boxing matches, where he kept his boat the Pilar, the bookstore where his books were sold, his first apartment in Key West where he finished writing “A Farewell to Arms”. Then you will enjoy lunch and slice of key lime pie, before visiting where he took the train, fished and charted boats in the Key West Harbor, and finally where he spent a lot of time drinking- Sloppy Joes (the original and the second one). Numerous other historical sites that Hemingway frequented while he lived in Key West will also be visited on this incredible authentic tour.
What's included
Included
Three food tastings (grilled chicken caesar wrap, bean salad with famous mango poppy dressing, and slice of key lime pie).
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
111 reviews
How it compares in Key West
- Starting price $99 is 35% above the typical $73 for tours of similar length in Key West
Excurgo comparison of 346 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hemingway Food and Walking Tour take?
Hemingway Food and Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Hemingway Food and Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $99 per person for this Key West experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Hemingway Food and Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
How much does Hemingway Food and Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $69, adults from $99. Infants go free.
Does Hemingway Food and Walking Tour sell out?
It can: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Hemingway Food and Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet your tour guide OUTSIDE the front gate. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hemingway Food and Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hemingway Food and Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 111 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hemingway in Key West Tours.
Reviews(111)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Scam
Paid 400 dollars for four of us to NOT SEE the Hemingway House; hilarious when we could have paid $19 dollars for a entry ticket with free tours inside which were more informative than the 2 hour tour; which we chose to do after. The boring Cesar wrap provided. False advertising again; not a good tour! There was one stop which was a small lunch provided. Broke locals ripping off tourists; do not recommend.
Operator response
Wow, these are the same guests who wrote the other bad review. Not sure how they got to write two reviews for one booking, but they pulled it off. They went on the tour, had a fun time and then requested a refund, which was denied by Viator, because the tour ran and they attended. Our tour description is very clear as to what we will do on the tour. It's unfortunate that there are such negative and conniving guests like this.
K
BEWARE! Long walking tour with basic lunch
This was a complete scam when my family and I did this tour and have since changed their description. The tour did not include going into the Hemingway house even though that was the meeting point as well as calling something a “food tour” no it was a walking tour with lunch a Cesar wrap and a piece of key lime pie. Food tours go multiple places and get history into the food. This is a local trying to rip off tourists.
Operator response
Wow!!! It's interesting to see how extortion works. So, these guests went on our tour and the report back from the guide was they had a fun time. After the tour, they tried to get their money back by filing a refund request. Their request was rejected by Viator because the tour ran and they attended the tour. Of course, we have not changed the tour description in 4 years, and it is a food tour because we have food on it. It's very unfortunate that we have to deal with guests like this, that try and take advantage of the system.
B
It doesn't include the...
It doesn't include the Hemingway house,however you tour many of the important spots in his life here.Guide is local and very knowledgeable. Lunch was delicious! So glad we did it!
Operator response
Becci, so glad you enjoyed our tour and the lunch!!!
B
Good overview of Hemingways time in Key West
Our tour guide Caleb was very knowledgeable about Hemingway & Key west - provided great info as we walked. Please note that the tour did NOT include entrance into Hemingway’s home.
Operator response
Thank you for your 5 star review of our tour!!!
F
Fun history
The tour guide was great. Knowledgeable and entertaining. Wear sneakers, its a long walk. It doesn't include admission to the Hemmingway house.
Operator response
Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed our authentic tour of Hemingways time in Key West.
T
Fantastic and fun
Caleb did a great job giving our group information on Hemingway and stopped for delicious food along the way too. Highly recommend!
Operator response
So glad you got to experience our fantastic and fun tour!!! Thank you!!!
J
Great time. We enjoyed the tour
Learned a lot and had a good time on this tour. Caleb was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide into the life of Hemingway.
Operator response
Thank you for the great review., we are so glad you enjoyed our tour!!!
C
Caleb was very...
Caleb was very knowledgeable about Hemingway and Old Town. He also shared a lot of information about Jimmy Buffet as an added bonus! For future tours, it would be great to know an ending point, as we had left our bikes all the way back at the Hemingway House.
J
Hemingway and the wild days of Key West
Our guide really enhanced our knowledge of Hemingway and his life on Key West. O had no idea how crazy the island was even back then and how Hemingway fit right in. Would definitely recommend to others.
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