Key West Ghost Tour: Uncover Haunted History
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Key West
Uncover the haunted history of Key West on this engaging and spooky 90-minute walking tour. Explore hidden lanes, hear chilling tales of ghosts, and visit haunted locations like the former residence turned restaurant. Perfect for the whole family!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Key West Ghost and Mysteries Tour - Check-in for the ghost tour is no later than 8:45 at the corner of Duval and Caroline Street in front of the Porter Mansion on the Duval Street side. There is a small booth just at the entrance to the property, at the beginning of the 300 block of Duval Street, and that is where you will do your check-in. At 9pm the guide will depart and walk you down Rose Lane for an introduction to the tour which includes some Key West history, terminology used when talking about different spirit sightings, instructions on how to take pictures, and general guidelines. Key West is Florida’s second oldest city and one of the most haunted locations in the country. From Rose Lane you will walk to the end of the block stopping at the Casa Antigua, Ernest Hemingway’s first Key West residence where he fell in love with Key West and wrote “A Farewell to Arms”. You will hear what happened in this interesting building and the ghostly story about The Watcher. The tour then moves up to Eaton Street to the Artist House where you will hear the story of the creepy, Robert the Doll and see where he used to live. Next the tour moves to Bahama Street where the oldest graveyard is located in back of Saint Paul’s Church. You are invited to use the dowsing rods at this point to try to engage spirit activity. Just past the graveyard is the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home. This stop is where the strange tale of Count Von Cosel and Elana is related. This story is stranger than fiction, but it’s all true and documented. You now will wind back around to the La Concha Hotel and hear what happened at the tallest building in Key West. It’s a ghostly tale, but not what you probably think. Next the tour moves to the Oldest House and Gardens to explore the grounds at the back of the house, and hear stories about the family who lived here and learn about the many ghostly sightings. This is the most active location on the tour and many guests get pictures on their cameras. Finally, the tour moves inside to hear the chilling tale of a prominent Key West family at their former residence. As the tour concludes, there is time for stories and picture sharing. The tour is interactive and questions are encouraged. The tour ends at 10:30 across the street from where it started.
What's Included
- Local guide expertise
- Professional guide services
- Inclusive of all taxes and fees
- No hidden charges; local taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the reasons behind Key West’s reputation as one of the most spectral sites in the nation on this 1.5 hour foot trip starting from the junction of Duval and Caroline Streets, led by your skilled tour guide and raconteur. Navigate mysterious avenues and uncover Key West’s often strange past, and listen to anecdotes about our most vivid phantoms. You’ll hear about the key characters including the eerie Count Von Cosel, the location of the magical Robert the Doll and his backstory, and be intrigued by the uncanny story involving The Watcher, and the phantasm at La Concha. You’ll step into the old dwelling of a notable Key West lineage, now turned eatery, and hear the spine-chilling saga of the apparition that resides there. You’ll get familiar with terminologies related to different ghostly forms and tips to efficiently capture these on your camera. A fascinating and thrilling activity for all age groups!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 30 people per booking
Location
Key West Ghost And Mysteries Tour
Caroline Street
We meet on the sidewalk on the corner of Duval and Caroline Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elisa_f
May 14, 2024
Great tour - Ted was awesome! He had our whole tour group engaged and was very thorough. Definitely recommend this tour for the history buffs!
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Familyfromnorth
May 11, 2024
Fun evening! - When you visit Key West it's always fun to do a ghost tour...I have gone on other tours and some have been fun, but I came back for the stories and overall experience with Southermost Ted! I was excited when I heard he would be our guide.....we did the tour a few years ago when our kids were younger and always compared any other tour we did with this one! Someone in our group got a great photo! It is definitely a fun way to spend an evening in Cayo Hueso!
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688toric
May 7, 2024
FUN, GREAT STORIES, AND HUMOR! - Fast Eddie was so funny, well informed, and very good at his job!! Someone give him a pay raise!! I 100% recommend if you’re interested in history, great stories, and walking around key West!
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Jessicap4880
Apr 23, 2024
Fun - Very informative. Fast Eddie was knowledgeable & great! Had a great time! I would say it's a good way to spend a couple of hours.
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Carolyn_e
Apr 20, 2024
Ted was great - Amazing !! Ted, our tour guide, was awesome ! He really knew his stuff ! He’s been doing this for a long time and has been on a bunch of ghost investigation sites! If you are big into ghosts this is the tour for you!
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Kristen_e
Apr 15, 2024
Best tour ever! Must-do in Key West - Such an amazing tour!!! And an amazing tour guide, I’m a ghost tour-lover and this one has been my favorite yet!
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Taylin_w
Apr 12, 2024
Fun and interactive! - Ted was a great tour guide! He brought every story to life, well versed in history of the town. The walk was not too far, very safe, but still covered a good amount of area. We had interactive “ghost hunting” activities that everyone got to be a part of. I attached 3 photos I took MYSELF of a weird square-ish orb that appeared in front of a building on the bottom left street as the spirits were out to play with us this night. Very cool as I have never caught something on camera!!!
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Ashley_m
Apr 12, 2024
We had a blast! - Our guide Ted, Southernmost Ted for the socials, was an absolute gem of a ghost tour guide! He made the experience truly something amazing and we absolutely walked away a little wiser because of him. Was the photo a camera error? Or luminous phenomena? The world may never know! What we do know: we had a blast
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Matthew_m
Apr 12, 2024
Fun Ghost Tour! - Southernmost Ted put on a great ghost tour. We got to see some fun haunted spots and learn a bit about the spooooky history of Key West
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Velvet_d
Apr 5, 2024
Great experience - The whole tour was great! Southernmost Ted was a great tour guide, and skillfully led us through Key West in search of haunted places and the spirits who may still be there.
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