Top Key West Arts & Design

Taste your way through Key West's Historic Seaport on a gourmet walking tour with a local guide. You'll stroll from the docks into some of the most colorful neighborhoods in Key West, pausing to sample locally caught pink shrimp, spiny lobster, or other just-as-delicious non-seafood options, learning about Key West history along the way. Don't forget to save room for a refreshing glass of white wine and our famous key lime pie! Exploring Key West on foot is an ideal way to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

Explore Key West through the eyes of a local on a craft cocktail tour that stops at five off–the–beaten–path establishments, from a historic mansion to a boutique hotel that was once a hospital. In addition to navigating for you, your guide uses the city’s bar scene to give you an overview of its history and culture. The tour includes five craft cocktails and two gourmet food tastings.

Discover the spooky side to one of the country's most haunted cities on a 90-minute walking tour. Listen to hair-raising local legends as you follow your guide down the hidden alley's of Key West. See where Robert the Doll lived, learn about Count Von Cosel, and keep your eyes peeled for the ghost at La Concha. Learn how to attract spirit activity with dowsing rods and how to capture it with your camera.

Discover an important part of Florida’s history with admission to the Harry S. Truman Little White House. This former naval base compound is now a treasured museum, open to educating the public about its past and present. See where President Truman retreated for rest and relaxation during his term in office. Learn about the notable people who visited, including Thomas Edison and Dwight D. Eisenhower. And listen to the stories told by those historians who not only know what happened here, but when and why.

Rich in history and culture, Key West's Historic District demands to be explored in the company of someone who knows its stories. This small-group walking tour promises a far richer experience than wandering around alone. As you stroll through the scenic streets, your guide will fill you in on Key West's history, lore and legends.

Relive the life of one of history’s most famous treasure hunters along with a wealth of exhibits on shipwreck archaeology with this admission to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. This Key West institution showcases a variety of treasures, both cultural and monetary, recovered from the treasure and slave ships that once plied the waters near the Florida coast. Check out the thought-provoking Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, then gaze in wonder at the magnificent gold, silver and jewels of the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries.

Discover a vital part of Florida’s history with admission to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Explore two floors of artifacts from shipwrecks spanning 400 years, featuring treasures from the Spanish fleets of the 1600 and 1700s. Visit the 65-foot lookout tower that offers a spectacular view of the island. Check out the variety of audio-visual displays, including a below-sea-level theater, while storytellers in period costumes bring history to life with tales of the wreckers and their daring rescues. It’s a fun and fascinating experience for the entire family.

Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway during a walking tour that focuses on food, culture, and history. Exploring Key West on foot means that you'll get a more intimate glimpse into the historic area, which is characterized by its charming bars and plethora of museums. Plus, you'll receive personalized attention as you explore in a small group limited to only 15 other travelers.

Naval history buffs and aspiring pirates alike are guaranteed to have a whale of a time at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Your admission also includes an audio guide, which offers in depth commentary on the museum’s many artifacts. Highlights include the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries, Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, and relics from the Henrietta Marie. You can even tour the museum's laboratory and see conservation firsthand.

A haunted adventure that is unusual and off the beaten path! The historic Key West Firehouse has a reputation as one of the more active haunted locations in the Florida Keys. Our historically accurate audio tours are researched and narrated by Ghosts of Key West author David L. Sloan and deliver a great mix of hauntings, strange crimes, history, and mystery. Our ghost tour explores hauntings on the grounds and inside the 4000-square-foot firehouse, still furnished with original artifacts. Both floors of the firehouse are air-conditioned, too, though often it's the ghosts providing the chills. This is one of the few family-operated ghost tours in Key West. Take a walk off the beaten path and see why this is the least-known and best-loved ghost tour in Old Town. The ghosts are dying to meet you.

Beyond Key West’s tiki bars and rum runners lies a fascinating history—best discovered at Sails To Rails Museum, right on Key West Bight. With interactive exhibits and rare artifacts, you’ll travel through the islands’ many eras, from “sponging” to turtling, cigar making, fishing, and more. You’ll even touch an entire bar of pirate silver, dating back 500 years.

Explore the literary highlights of Key West during this walking tour, inspired by David A. Kaufelt’s original literary walking tour. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the Old Town to the former homes and favorite haunts of writers that have called the island home, including Shel Silverstein, Tennessee Williams, and Robert Frost. Since this is a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.

Go City's Miami All-Inclusive Pass offers you the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami and South Beach. Choose between a 1, 2, 3, or 5-day pass to best suit your trip, and save up to 50 percent versus paying for individual attraction tickets. Each pass is good for two weeks from first use and gives you access to dozens of activities like a day trip to Key West, an Everglades airboat ride, entry to Miami Seaquarium, and more. Access your pass on a mobile device or print it at home and go. It’s that simple.

The Key West Museum Culture Pass is an excellent way to explore the rich cultural history of this vibrant city. With the pass, you can access four unique museums, each with its own fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Go beyond all of the Bars and drunk people to learn the “WHY” on how Key West became the home to many counter culture icons! Papa Hemingway, Jimmy Buffett, Tennessee Williams and more! This is Key West’s ONLY guided Art History Tour!!

Discover Key West’s best live music with a local guide. Visit 4 music venues in two hours. The Ticket includes, drink discounts, digital guide for upcoming events, digital download of local artists music, and historical overviews of the venues and artists who have left their mark on the island. Learn from a local about the diverse music scene and creative island life that continues to inspire so many.

Key West is the southernmost part of the contiguous United States and one sunny spot you’ll never want to leave. Maximize your time exploring the island’s land and waters with this combination tour. You’ll start with a morning or afternoon snorkel tour, boarding a catamaran and going to explore one of the world’s largest living coral reefs. Then, you’ll have a ticket to the Hop On Hop Off bus tour that lets you see the sites at your leisure.