The vacation destination of Key West, Florida, has enjoyed a long and storied history that has nothing to do with its current prime industry of tourism. Join our friendly and knowledgeable personnel for an enriching guided stroll to discover the little known background of this coastal oasis. You will learn about the nefarious legacy of piracy, ship-breaking, and smuggling that once sustained residents of this island. This beautiful paradise also had its share of industry, including sponge harvesting and cigar manufacturing. The United States Navy has also enjoyed a long established presence in Key West as well. As you stroll along the pleasant lanes and seaside avenues, our guides will enlighten you on the rich history and culture of Key West. You will really appreciate the leisurely pace of this vacation oasis on a walking tour. This is the best way to experience the true flavor of this charming island village.
The architecture of the historical Old Town quarter of Key West can only be fully appreciated on foot. This area is home largest group of wooden-frame structures in the State of Florida. With more than three thousand historic sites on this island, Key West offers ample places to sightsee. This small island boasts three hundred listings on the National Register of Historic Places. As you meander along the pleasant garden-lined avenues, you will be amazed by the gorgeous sights and intoxicating scents of the lovely flowers that bloom in this pleasant climate, including gardenias jasmine, bromeliads, and frangipani.
Excellent way to explore Key West and actually learn about the sights and buildings you pass by!
There's always a breeze in beautiful Key West Florida! And that's why we were not worried of going on a walking tour. It was a lovely tour where you get to see the beauty of the historic parts of Key West!
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Excellent way to explore Key West and actually learn about the sights and buildings you pass by!
There's always a breeze in beautiful Key West Florida! And that's why we were not worried of going on a walking tour. It was a lovely tour where you get to see the beauty of the historic parts of Key West!
Easy to book, easy to find, and very memorable tour! If you want to learn about the history of key west, this is the way to go
To see the best parts of Old Town Key West Florida, check out this great tour! We've been to Key West many times but had never tried otu this tour til this year and we learned so much we never knew about Key West before. Wear your running shoes and sun screen of course
Wanted to just leave my quick 2 cents about this tour... it was a great time thanks to the amusing and knowledgeable tour guide, and of course thanks to the gorgeous buildings that line downtown Key West. Inexpensive tour that gives you a lot