Key Lime Pie Walking Tour of Key West Historic Seaport
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
Taste the sweetest adventure in Key West—sunshine, stories, and the island’s most iconic dessert. Led by a Key West expert who’s part historian, part foodie, and fully obsessed with the island’s iconic slice, this small-group tour is a feast for all your senses. Wander the Historic Seaport while savoring three decadent Key Lime Pie tastings, each with its own tropical twist, and sip a refreshing Key Lime cocktail. Along the way, your guide shares insider tales, quirky legends, and secret local spots you won’t find in any guidebook. Fun, flavorful, and unforgettable—this is the Key West experience you’ll be raving about long after the crumbs are gone.
Max 10 per group English
What's included
- Three Key Lime Pie samples
- One Key Lime Cocktail of the Day for ages 21 & up. Or one Non-alcoholic "Mocktail" if desired.
- Ages 0-2 Free
Not included
- Gratuities
- Please bring water or other beverage
Itinerary
- 1Key West Historic SeaportYou'll see and walk along the waterfront while your guide shares island maritime history along with Key Lime Pie history. We'll stop at three local favorites for Key Lime Pie and a fourth stop to refresh with a Key Lime Cocktail of the Day.
- 2Kermit's Key West Key Lime ShoppeThis is an experience all on it's own! It's like a Key Lime theme park! Everything Key Lime - and then some. We'll tell you about it as we pass by.
- 3Hemingway DistilleryWe'll walk by, but we'll share some history of this location.
- 4Key WestStroll through the Key West Seaport neighborhood and historic business district in Old Town.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Meet your tour guide at 276 Margaret Street, in the shade by the colorful distance marker signs (search Google Maps for "Distance Marker Pole"). It's just outside "Local Color" Boutique.
Meet your tour guide at 276 Margaret Street, in the shade by the colorful distance marker signs (search Google Maps for "Distance Marker Pole"). It's just outside "Local Color" Boutique.
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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- One alcoholic Beverage at one of our stops for ages 21 & up. Non-alcoholic beverage is available at this stop on request and for guests under 21.
- We recommend that you bring a bottle of water or cash/credit to purchase water or other thirst quenchers at our tour stops.
- Gratuity for your tour guide is not included in tour price.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Tart Tales. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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