Private Key West History And Culture Southernmost Walking Tour

Private Key West History And Culture Southernmost Walking Tour

This private tour is a duplicate of our most popular walking tour - Key West Southernmost Walking Tour. The difference is that it will be only your group on a tour and you will get more of a personalized experience.

Key West is the southernmost island of Florida Keys coral cay archipelago. It is only two by four miles long and it might seem like it is nothing more than a perfect beach vacation town. But the island has a lot more to offer. It has a fascinating history that dates back to the age of exploration. And being only 90 miles away from Havana, Key West played one of the key roles in freeing Cuba from Spain.

Join us for a 1.5-hour adventure! Our tour is led by knowledgable local guides. As we walk through the streets of the old town, you will discover the history and culture of our island. Shipwrecking, sponging, cigar manufacturing, treasure hunting - it’s all about Key West!

What to bring and to wear:
Comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, 200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040-6516

You will learn the history of shipwreck salvaging in Key West and how Mel Fisher was able to recover 450 million dollars of Spanish treasure from the bottom of the ocean.

Pass By: San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-6553

You will learn about Cuban immigration to Key West and how it influenced local culture.

Pass By: Key West, Key West, Florida Keys, Florida

We will pass by Bahama Village, which is an original place of settlement of Bahamians that arrived to Key West in the early 1800s. You will find out why Key West locals call themselves Conchs and hear the fascinating story of Conch Republic's creation.

Pass By: The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040-7473

We will pass by Hemingway residence and you will learn why Ernest Hemingway chose to buy this house and what makes the pool there so special.