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Key West Conch Republic Tiki Pedicab Experience by Kokomo Cabs

5.0 (71 reviews)2 h 30 minKey WestCulture & historySightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:10 am, 4 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 20 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
8:20 am – 11:10 am
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Key West20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 10 min to the start point
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:50 am.
  4. 11:00 am
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 11:10 am
    Back at the gangway4 h 20 min before all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All 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 2 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 11:10 am — 3 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 12:10 pm 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 about average in length (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

You will sit and relax on our spacious and comfortable tiki bike as your private guide/driver takes you on a pleasant ride around the enchanting streets of Old Town and Historic District. Experience its amazing architecture and historic sites as you learn the rich history, culture, and folklore of our beautiful island of Key West.

First-row, Historic, Cultural and Fun, the only VIP experience tour in Key West.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Your own private tour guide and driver

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Key West Cemetery
    As we pass by the cemetery you will learn its history and the story of the Key West first settlers buried there, and gosht stories around the island haunting places.
    Pass by without stopping
  2. 2
    Key West Historic Seaport
    Learn the rich history of the Key West historic seaport harbor.
    10 min
  3. 3
    The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    Learn the story of Hemingway in Key West and the untold secrets of his days on the island.
    Pass by without stopping
  4. 4
    Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
    Learn about the shipwrecking industry, pirates, and treasure hunting in Key West.
    10 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Your guide will meet you at the The San Carlos Institute at 516 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040 Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of the building.
Your guide will meet you at the The San Carlos Institute at 516 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040 Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of the building.
From the cruise pier
About 10 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

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.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Florida Keys Ventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $229 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
2 h 30 min
Typical Key West call: 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

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