Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Key West with this self-guided audio tour. Discover Hemingway’s paradise, hear stories of pirates and shipwrecks, and explore the vibrant culture of this unique island.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Key West with this self-guided audio tour. Discover Hemingway’s paradise, hear stories of pirates and shipwrecks, and explore the vibrant culture of this unique island.
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Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. - Notice the large red buoy directly ahead? It’s quite prominent, as it’s the last landmark before the ocean. This signifies the southernmost point in the Continental United States! Well, almost. Allow for some clarification.
NOTE: The tour spans over 100 miles, featuring more than 70 audio stories, and…
- Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. - Notice the large red buoy directly ahead? It’s quite prominent, as it’s the last landmark before the ocean. This signifies the southernmost point in the Continental United States! Well, almost. Allow for some clarification.
NOTE: The tour spans over 100 miles, featuring more than 70 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens - The Historic Cedar House is approaching on our right. It’s quite noticeable, given its name! Why is it called the Cedar House? Observe the house and the surrounding fence. Indeed, both are constructed from cedar. This is one of the few homes in Key West made entirely of cedar.
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The Kapok Tree - Ahead on the left is the renowned Kapok Tree. It’s the large one with wide branches extending straight from the trunk. Kapok trees are among the largest flowering trees globally, reaching heights of over 200 feet. They thrive in warm tropical climates and are considered sacred by many cultures.
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Zero Mile Art - The intersection ahead marks the start of US Highway One. Mile marker zero is just ahead on our left. We’ll be approaching from the back of the sign, so be sure to walk around to the front for a better view.
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Key West Pirates Well - For a quick detour to a pirate-themed attraction, turn right onto Caroline Street. This leads to the Captain George Carey house, home to the Pirates Well. The well is located just in front of the house.
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Captain George Carey House - On our right is the Captain George Carey House! Have you heard of the “Wreck of the German Brides?” It’s a true story! A shipwreck occurred nearby in the 1800s, and five German women survived. All were single, and each married a man from Key West!
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Truman Little White House - Look to the left. See the sign for Truman’s “Little” Whitehouse? It’s a short walk from here, so if you’re interested, follow the signs. If not, continue down Whitehead Street while I share some information about it.
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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens - On our right is the Audubon House and its lush tropical gardens. It’s hard to miss! Built in 1849, it was once the residence of Captain John Geiger, one of Key West’s wealthiest individuals.
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Capt. Tony’s Saloon - We’re nearing Greene Street, home to a notable Key West landmark: Captain Tony’s Saloon! The barstools here bear the names of celebrities who have visited. Want to drink at the same bar where Robert DeNiro, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Clint Eastwood once enjoyed a drink? This is the place.
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Sloppy Joe’s - On our left is the new location of Sloppy Joe’s. Time to clarify the history once and for all. As mentioned, this isn’t the original Sloppy Joe’s. But did you know that neither was Captain Tony’s Saloon? So where was the original?
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The Oldest House Museum & Garden - Believe it or not, that white house with the porch on our right is the oldest house on the island! Built in 1829, it was home to the prominent wrecker, Captain Francis Watlington, who lived there with his wife and nine daughters. Yes, you heard that right: Nine!
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Notice the large white church to our left? That’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, one of the area’s most stunning buildings. You wouldn’t know it by looking, but the church has experienced its share of tragedy and disasters over the years.
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San Carlos Institute - Remember the fire of 1886? The white building with three archways on our right is the San Carlos Institute, where that fire began! Today, it’s a museum, library, theater, and school. Oh, and an art gallery. It’s also recognized as one of Florida’s most beautiful landmarks.
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Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - Just ahead on our right is the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Here, you can observe over 50 butterfly species from around the world, along with gardens filled with flowering plants, exotic birds, and cascading waterfalls. It’s like a paradise within a paradise.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover stunning coastlines, intriguing history, and captivating wildlife with this self-guided walking tour of Key West. Learn about the renowned author Ernest Hemingway and how the island inspired his work. Listen to tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and calamities while admiring the lush tropical gardens and coastline. Then, wander along Duval Street,…
Discover stunning coastlines, intriguing history, and captivating wildlife with this self-guided walking tour of Key West. Learn about the renowned author Ernest Hemingway and how the island inspired his work. Listen to tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and calamities while admiring the lush tropical gardens and coastline. Then, wander along Duval Street, the vibrant core of Key West, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this unique island.
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.