About this experience
Want to discover Hemingway's story in Key West? This tour is outside (no tickets to the Hemingway house) See the many sites he's linked to? Stop in his favorite bars for a drink? You are in luck. Our tour will begin at the Florida Keys Historical Military Memorial in Mallory Square and wind our way along storied streets and the favorite haunts of Hemingway himself, until we reach the iconic Hemingway Home and Museum and the towering Key West Lighthouse. You’ll see his bust, his favorite bar, the spot he first lived, where he ate and lived. And you’ll also hear the story of Key West along the way. Go at your own pace, stop anytime for a drink, and continue when you want. The tour never expires.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–1 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Want an alternative to group tours? This is it. Location Aware, hands free, audio tour of Key west
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
- Hemingway Themed Tour on our walking tour app in Key West
Not included
- No food or drink
- No admission it's all outside
- No Human guide, it's all on our walking tour app
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts at Mallory Square and at the Florida Keys Historical Military Memorial, this is close to the bust of Hemingway, you'll hear his story then be guided through Key West.
The tour ends outside Hemingway's home where you'll hear about his story here.
The tour stops outside the historic courthouse where you'll hear Hemingway's link and the buildings story.
The tour stops outside the historic and iconic Sloppy Joe's, this was one of Hemingway's favorite spots, you'll hear his story here and more.
You'll see mulitple spots on the historic street, what's Hemingway's link? Find out on the tour.
This historic spot is the site where Hemingway first lived when he arrived in Key West. Why did he come here? It was not on purpose. Find out on the tour.
This old spot has a link to Ernest, take the tour to find out.
Iconic and famous bar in Key west
Hemingway liked Boxing, and he did it here. Hear the stories of his adventures.
The tour explores the streets of key west sharing the stories and sites linked to the famous writer Ernest Hemingway.
Meeting and pickup information
- The tour starts at Mallory Square and at the Florida Keys Historical Military Memorial, this is close to the bust of Hemingway, you'll hear his story then be guided through Key West.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WalknTours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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