Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
Back at the ship by about 10:25 am, 5 h 5 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 5 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 45 min. Latest sensible start: 12:35 pm.
- 10:15 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 10:25 amBack at the gangway5 h 5 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 45 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 10:25 am — 4 h 5 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 11:25 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
Meet The Locals, On Foot, At Eye Level
If you’re like us, you think of travel as more than just “going places.” You crave experience and discovery, not just monuments and museums. You want to understand what’s behind the touristic façade that most people never penetrate. That’s why the Southernmost Walking Tour is the best way to immerse you into the history and culture of Key West! When you’re on foot, the world can’t slide past you faster than you can absorb it. You’ll have time – and proximity – to get up close to the region’s culture and natural history.
Start your tour at the famous Cuban sandal factory - Kino Sandals before heading off toward the Southernmost Point of the continental United States. Along the way, our incredibly knowledgeable and well-connected local guides will show you the most popular landmarks and introduce you to local culture. By the time you’re finished, you’ll have a uniquely fun perspective of our tiny island!
Max 10 per group English
What's included
- Local Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Key West Shipwreck MuseumYou will see the Shipwreck Museum from the distance and your guide will explain to you how the shipwrecking industry made Key West one of the richest towns in the USA.
- 2Mel Fisher's TreasuresLearn who Mel Fisher is and how his life long dream became a reality.
- 3Audubon House & Tropical GardensBack in the day, Audubon House was owned by one of the most successful shipwreckers in Key West, however, it was named after famous American ornithologist. Your guide will explain to you why this happened and what other secrets and ghosts are living in the Audubon house.
- 4Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters MuseumYou will learn about the history of the lighthouse and why it was moved from Southernmost Point to the current location.
- 5The Ernest Hemingway Home and MuseumYour Guide will share with you fun and amusing stories that took place when Hemingway lived in the house.
- 6Southernmost PointFinal destination and a MUST HAVE photo in Key West!
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
We meet at the Kino plaza!
Your Tour Guide will meet you at the plaza in front of Lucy's Cafe at the plaza.
We meet at the Kino plaza!
Your Tour Guide will meet you at the plaza in front of Lucy's Cafe at the plaza.
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. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- 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
- Parking: If you come on a bicycle there is a bike rack where you can lock it. There is meter parking available for the cars on Fitzpatrick, Whitehead and Front streets. Plan accordingly so you arrive on time and have time to park.
- Must be able to walk 1.4 to 1.8 miles at moderate speed in warm weather.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Florida Keys Ventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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