Key West Ghost Tours: Southernmost Shadows and Ghosts

3.9 (26 reviews)1 hKey WestCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 9:40 am, 5 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
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 1 h. Latest sensible start: 1:20 pm.
  4. 9:30 am
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 9:40 am
    Back at the gangway5 h 50 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 1 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 9:40 am — 4 h 50 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 10:40 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 349 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

Explore the eerie streets of Key West with Southernmost Ghosts on a captivating hour-long walking tour that uncovers the city’s dark past. Led by passionate storytellers, you’ll wander through historic Old Town, where every corner hides a ghostly tale. As you walk under the moonlight, prepare to be captivated by chilling stories of spirits from Key West’s history.

This tour visits nine to thirteen of the most haunted spots in Key West, where you’ll stand on the very ground where ghostly encounters have happened. While the tour doesn’t enter private buildings, just being near these haunted places is thrilling. Picture yourself standing by the historic Curry Mansion or the mysterious Casa Antigua, hearing the true, spine-tingling tales that have been told for generations.

Covering a mile of haunted history, this tour is perfect for history lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone curious about the supernatural. Southernmost Ghosts promises a night of unforgettable stories and lasting chills.

Max 35 per group English

What's included

  • Documented accounts of historic hauntings
  • Professional and Courteous Guides
  • Intensely researched true stories of history

Not included

  • Food and Drink
  • Motorized Transportation

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Curry Mansion Inn
    Now known as Amsterdam’s Curry Mansion Inn, the Curry Mansion is one of the most chilling stays in all of Key West. This picturesque historic mansion is filled with shadows and mystery, and a ghostly, weeping woman still walks the old rooms as a permanent guest…
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  2. 2
    Drive-by
    Hear the tragic stories of suicide, natural disaster and the strange occurrences that still haunt this historic site today.
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  3. 3
    Drive-by
    First built in the 1800's, this historic site has seen it's share of disaster and tragedy. Hear tales of the lonely souls who still haunt this historic building.
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  4. 4
    Drive-by
    Discover the tragic past that still lingers in this haunted historic mansion.
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  5. 5
    The Oldest House Museum & Garden
    Built in the 1800's the oldest home in Key West holds a tragic past full of trauma and heartache. Hear what souls still linger in the structure today.
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  6. 6
    Hard Rock Cafe
    Hard Rock Cafe is known worldwide, but this infamous haunt has earned a reputation all its own. Two worlds, modern and bygone, are linked by a haunted presence. Only guests of Southernmost Ghosts will learn the true story!
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Meeting point and getting there

Start point
All Ghost Tours meet across the street from The Amsterdam Curry Inn at 512 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040. The tour guide will be waiting OUTSIDE across the street from the inn.
All Ghost Tours meet across the street from The Amsterdam Curry Inn at 512 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040. The tour guide will be waiting OUTSIDE across the street from the inn.
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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Southernmost Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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