Key West Conch Tour Train
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
- 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. Latest sensible start: 1:20 pm.
- 9:30 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 9:40 amBack at the gangway5 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 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.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 10 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Key West. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
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
Experience the best of Key West on the famous Conch Tour Train! One of Florida’s most popular attractions, the Conch Tour Train has been entertaining visitors to the ‘Island City’ for decades. Learn about the history of the train, a tribute to Henry Flagler's engineering miracle when he brought the railroad to Key West in 1912, and explore this charming tropical paradise on a leisurely train ride around the island!
Max 65 per group English
What's included
- Narrated train ride tour
- Full-color map and discount coupons
- Two FREE Walking Tours Included
- Local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- 1The Conch Tour TrainRide Key West’s Conch Tour Train, a proud tribute to Henry Flagler's engineering miracle in the early 1900s when he brought the first railroad to the Florida island! Travel back through time as you explore the lush, tropical island
- 2Old Town Trolley Tours Key WestTake the Conch Train Tour!
- 3Key West AquariumLearn about the ‘Conch’ – the first settlers and long-time residents of Key West – and hear about important historical figures who became captivated by the island, such as John James Audubon, Ernest Hemingway and Harry S Truman. From bold Spanish explorers to the great cigar barons, you’ll be transported back to the exciting railroad days of the early 1900s – there’s so much to see and learn on the Conch Tour Train!
- 4Historic Tours of America - Key WestThis experience is offered by Historic Tours of America
- 5Southernmost PointSee the Southern Most Point in the USA
- 6Key West Shipwreck MuseumKey West Shipwreck Treasure Museum
- 7Drive-bySails to Rails Museum at Flagler Station
- 8Mallory SquareTour ends at Mallory Square. Enjoy the rest of your day here!
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Parking is available at Mallory Square or Hilton Parking garage
Traveler reviews
Operated by Historic Tours Of America. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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