Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours
Back at the ship by about 11:40 am, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 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 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
- 11:30 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 11:40 amBack at the gangway3 h 50 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 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 11:40 am — 2 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 12:40 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
Enjoy a taste of Key West on this 3-hour food walking tour, led by an expert guide. Along the way visit 5 locally-run “mom and pop” establishments in historic old town, dining on typical Cuban dishes, local seafood, and of course -- Key Lime Pie. Food samples are enough for a hearty lunch. Between tastings walk like a local, away from the touristy streets, as your guide shares insights about city history, food and architecture. This is a small-group tour, with a maximum of 12 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
Max 12 per group English
What's included
- Walking tour of Key West's Old Town covering 1.2 miles
- Friendly & knowledgeable local guide
- 5 Food tastings & 1 alcoholic beverage - totaling a hearty lunch
- Water included at every stop
- Exclusive in-store coupons
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1Please meet us at El Siboney, 900 Catherine Street.
- 2Stop 2Third Stop: The Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar
- 3Stop 3Walk off the beaten path of Duval Street and into historic neighborhoods and hidden gems
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Suggested parking for guests is located on the corner of Simonton and Angela St. This is a pay-to-park lot. It is an 8-block walk to the starting location and 1-block from the tour finish point.
Suggested parking for guests is located on the corner of Simonton and Angela St. This is a pay-to-park lot. It is an 8-block walk to the starting location and 1-block from the tour finish point.
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.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum number of passengers per tour is 12
- Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (Infants ages 4 and under who are not eating do not require a ticket)
- Tour is held in all weather conditions (ponchos provided in case of rain)
- Please note: it is recommended you wear comfortable walking shoes. Moderate amount of walking is involved
- Please advise of any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking
Traveler reviews
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