Hemingway Experience: Key West's Literary Journey

Join The Hemingway Experience in Key West for a 4-hour guided tour with Cuban cuisine, boozy beverages, and exclusive stories about Ernest Hemingway.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - Take a guided tour of Ernest Hemingway’s residence, where he penned classics like “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Stroll through the beautiful gardens, meet his famous six-toed cats, and view the writer’s desk where his magic happened.
  • Kaya Island Eats - Delight in a complete Cuban meal featuring roast pork,…
What's Included
  • Ticketed entry into Hemingway’s Home and Museum
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The Hemingway Experience celebrates Key West’s most infamous author, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway, with a historical walking adventure retracing his steps on a “Bucket List” tour of Old Town. Our 4-hour guided experience stops at (6) locations, helping tell Hemingway’s story in Key West & Cuba.
Each ticket includes guided entrance into his famed Key West…

Location
The Hemingway Home and Museum
Whitehead Street
Please meet your guide in front of museum entrance. *Do not go to the ticket booth* Your tickets are only valid with the tour guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janis_h
Jan 12, 2026
The tour started promptly... - The tour started promptly on time. There is a LOT of walking. Every dish we had was delish! Hemingways home was a nice experience. However, I do think the guide lost track of connecting what we were doing to Earnest Hemingway. It was more of a Carribean Experience that started with Hemingways house.
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Amy_g
Jan 7, 2026
Great walking/eating/drinking tour - This is a great way to see a lot in Key West in a short time. Our guide, Danielle, was so fun and personable- she was like seeing the city with a friend
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Kvl
Dec 28, 2025
Hemingway in Key West - You should be prepared to walk a good bit, but Kyle was very conscientious about giving us sitting breaks along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It adds to the many other great experiences I’ve had with Viatour.
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Imissneworleans
Dec 26, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - Excellent Walking Food and Cultural tour. Our guide, Kyle, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. The amount of food and drink was just right. Not too much nor too little (very important on a food tour) and it was spaced out between food/drink and experiences, such as a cigar hand rolling place and the Hemingway House. The amount of walking was not too much nor too rushed. The stops were not rushed, nor too drawn out. I've been on dozens of walking food tours around the world and this one sits up there with the best ones.
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Janie_r
Dec 23, 2025
Christmas in Key West - We got to see jewel locations in Key West that we would normally walk past. Daniella was a great guide and became one with the group by sharing not only the history, but also the current events. I would do this tour again the next time in the Keys - - just to get caught up on the local news.
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Jacqueline_n
Dec 3, 2025
Wonderful Way to learn about Hemingway and Key West - More than we expected Our guide was wonderful Food was super Historical information exceptional Highly recommend!
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Rebecca_c
Nov 30, 2025
It was very educational... - It was very educational and the food was so good. Have a light breakfast and enjoy the tour. Kyle is the best!!
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Jodymr7170zf
Oct 15, 2025
Four hours well spent - What a great tour! Danielle was fabulous and so hospitable and we had the best time. Go hungry! Your lunch at 11 is big and don’t eat all the rice cause you’ll Have an even better shrimp taco at 12. The Cuban food was so good and served with Sangria. The taco is served with a “how to make a mojito” class and drink. Key lime pie and then rum tasting! Was so worth it for 4 hours! Can’t go wrong.
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Jeffhix
Oct 23, 2025
Probably more for someone that really is into Ernest Hemingway and not someone looking for a good deal on food and drink - Being completely honest… I had no prior interest in Ernest Hemingway prior to the visit and truly only booked it due to the opportunity to see the cats and do a little sight seeing. I would imagine for some people the cost of what the itinerary provides might not be worth it but it was a great way to see the area over the course of a few hours and I’d imagine would be a big hit for someone that enjoys having a few drinks. The tour guide was nice and accommodating to questions and requests and the people in our group were fine.
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Pamelakk9657zq
Oct 11, 2025
A Rainy Day in Key West - The tour was informative and entertaining but was more about Key West than Ernest Hemingway. After the tour at Hemingways house, the stops made for 3 different examples of cuban/ Florida food and cuban cigar rolling had little mention of Ernest Hemingway. The last stop was at Pilars Distillery where we did get some Hemingway history. Our guide Sharon was very hospitable and knowledgeable. All and all it was worth the time and money.
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From $185
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).