Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour
Back at the ship by about 10:10 am, 5 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 20 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Key West20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 10 min to the start point
- 8:30 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:50 pm.
- 10:00 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 10:10 amBack at the gangway5 h 20 min before all aboard
- 3:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Key West call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 1 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 10:10 am — 4 h 20 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 11:10 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator lists a meeting point in town rather than at the pier, but Key West is small: anywhere in the centre is within about 10 min of the ships on foot or by a short taxi ride, so we count 10 min each way.
Among the 350 Key West shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 3 h); 85% of them fit a typical call.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Key West call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
This isn’t your average ghost tour. Key West Ghost and Mysteries is a locally owned and operated family business offering a small, intimate experience that lets you hear every story, ask questions, and truly connect with your guide. Along the way, you’ll not only hear eerie ghost tales but also discover fascinating Key West history and colorful local lore that bring the island’s haunted past to life.
Max 16 per group English
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Curry Mansion InnOnce home to Florida’s first millionaire, this grand Victorian estate is said to host intriguing lingering spirits.
- 2Stop 2Site of the famous Casa Antigua, the first home of Ernest Hemingway in Key West and one of the island’s most famous haunted locations.
- 3Stop 3Known as the former residence of Robert the Doll, whose eerie legend continues to fascinate and terrify visitors.
- 4Stop 4Dean-Lopez Funeral Home – A chilling stop where the horrifying story of Count Von Cosel comes to life.
- 5Key West TheaterThis historic building has endured both betrayal and fire, leaving behind more than just charred walls
- 6St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchExperience the graveyard at the oldest church in Key West, where restless spirits are rumored to roam beneath the moonlight.
- 7Stop 7La Concha Hotel. Hear the story of one of Key West’s most famous ghostly legends connected to this historic landmark.
- 8Stop 8Elegant and mysterious, this inn holds secrets from centuries past.
- 9Hard Rock CafeOur final stop, where history, and hauntings meet inside a former Victorian home with an eerie reputation. Many guests have had chilling encounters here and you’ll even have a chance to try your hand at using real dowsing rods to sense the energy that still lingers within these haunted walls.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
We meet on the sidewalk on the corner of Duval and Caroline Street.
On the corner that says The Abbey. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
We meet on the sidewalk on the corner of Duval and Caroline Street.
On the corner that says The Abbey. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
From the cruise pier
About 10 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Ends at
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 16 people per booking
- This is a family friendly experience. Please refrain from any heavy alcohol consumption or drug use.
Traveler reviews
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