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Cats of Hemingway’s House
$19 self walking tour through Hemingway’s House provided a unique insight into Hemingway’s private home and gardens. I found several cats lounging and living their best life. The home had interesting memorabilia.
Hemingway Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 5min
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Key West, United States
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 15 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
- You will begin this guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony’s Saloon, 428 Greene Street
Description
You will begin this 65 minute nighttime guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony's Saloon outside front doors (428 Greene Street). You will then be taken to several of Ernest Hemingway's haunts around Old Town where he worked and played. You'll hear incredible stories of history and lore about Hemingway and Key West.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $69
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $29
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
In demand: 22 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Key West
You will begin this 65 minute nighttime guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony's Saloon (428 Greene Street). You will then be taken to several of Ernest Hemingway's haunts around Old Town where he lived, worked and played. You'll hear incredible stories of history and lore about Hemingway and Key West.
What's included
Included
You'll hear incredible stories of history and lore about Hemingway and Key West.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
15 reviews
How it compares in Key West
- Starting price $69 is close to the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Key West
Excurgo comparison of 347 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Tour take?
Hemingway Tour lasts about 1h 5min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Hemingway Tour cost?
Prices start at $69 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 Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 PM.
How much does Hemingway Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $29, adults from $69. Infants go free.
Does Hemingway Tour sell out?
It can: 22 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Hemingway 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 You will begin this guided walking tour by meeting your tour guide at Capt. Tony’s Saloon, 428 Greene Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hemingway 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 Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hemingway in Key West Tours.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Great walking tour
Great walking tour! Tour guide was very informative. We ended up at Kermit's for lunch and key lime pie. We got to meet Kermit too!
M
Hemingway was an interesting fellow
Great tour guide! She let us in on all the drama surrounding Hemingway’s life! The info stayed with me and the tour guide’s story of his death made me want to do some more research on my own about him. The house is nice, too. Such a prolific writer, a traveler, fisherman, boxer, and he had depression much of his life. And much more…
K
Peterman
This was an awesome tour we throughly enjoyed our tour guide Caleb who’s sense of humor had us in stitches. Great way to learn the history.
R
Scam
The operator cancelled our reservation so we had 0 experience. I have been trying to try and get a refund. But operator points at you and you point at them. Right now this all looks like a scam. Unless you can fix this
Operator response
THIS PERSON DID NOT TAKE OUR TOUR. We made every effort to accomodate him. When his tour was cancelled, we throughly explained to him 4 times the instructions on how to get a refund FROM VIATOR. He did NOT follow our instructions. We reached out to him again and explained a 5th time how to get a refund, he listened and got his refund from Viator. It's unfortunate that people like this are allowed by Viator to impune the integrity of one of the most reputable tour companies in Key West, without actually taking the tour.
P
It was cancelled so I...
It was cancelled so I have nothing to tell. If you try to book it, they will cancel it on you and try to push you to book the Hemingway food tour or Jimmy Buffet.
Operator response
This person unfortunately did not experience the tour. We never want to cancel any tour and every effort is made to accommodate every guest, including offering them free upgrades to other tours. But sometimes in life and the tour business things just don't work out.
L
Not worth it
Not worth it for what you get. Too expensive. $70 per person - did not even include the Hemingway houses.
Operator response
Lol, welcome to Key West! The home of some of the most expensive real estate in the United States, where you can rent a ROOM for $2,500 a month + utilities. The tour guides and the company have to live and survive in this environment so they can give you a tour. The Hemingway house is a seperate tour and not included in the tour description. If you had spent $20 more you could have had lunch, an alcoholic beverage, and a splice of key lime pie on our Hemingway Food and Walking Tour.
M
Love books and cats!!
Loved the walking tour of the house and grounds. . Our guide was so knowledgeable and loved seeing the 6 toed cats. My favorite spot was the writing studio of Ernest Hemingway. It’s a bucket list must do in Key West!
S
Morning Hemingway Tour.
We were given so many Hemingway pearls throughout the walking tour. It uncovered Key West in such a valuable way. Caleb's literary background made this experience higher level.
Operator response
♥️
R
Key West music
Great variety of music. Casey was a wonderful hostess. It was a fun first night in Key West and a great way to get introduced into the area.
Operator response
Thank you!!!!!! So glad you had a great time!!!
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