Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour
Overview
Dare to walk the haunted heart of Key West—where the veil between the living and the dead is razor-thin. Your journey begins sweetly enough at River Street Sweets… but don’t let your guard down. From the cursed corridors of The Artist House—once home to the infamous Robert the Doll—to the haunted grounds of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, something watches from the shadows. At Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, the air grows heavier with every step, while La Concha Hotel and Marrero’s Guest Mansion echo with screams that never made it into the history books. You’ll pass on to the ghost-infested Oldest House, and the lush but sinister Audubon House, where spirits cling to the past. Your final stop? Captain Tony’s Saloon—built on bones, soaked in legend, and still home to the dead. This is not just a tour… it’s a test of courage.
Itinerary
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1
10 min
The tour meets on the corner of Duval Street and Eaton Street outside of the gates of St. Paulu2019s Episcopal Church, located at 401 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040. nnIn the heart of Old Town Key West, where the sea mist mingles with whispers of the past, stands St. Paulu2019s Episcopal Churchu2014a hauntingly beautiful structure veiled in mystery. Locals speak of flickering lantern lights that appear in the belfry at midnight, long after the last soul has left. Beneath its grounds lie hundreds of forgotten graves, disturbed by storms and time, their spirits said to roam the churchyard restlessly. Visitors have reported cold touches on warm nights, spectral figures in the stained glass, and a phantom priest seen pacing the pews, murmuring prayers for the dead. Step lightlyu2014at St. Paulu2019s, the line between heaven and haunting grows thin.
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2
10 min
With its ornate Victorian facade and blood-red gables, the Artist House on Eaton Street is as enchanting as it is eerie. Once home to eccentric painter Robert Eugene Otto, itu2019s most infamous for sheltering Robert the Dollu2014a childhood toy said to be cursed, and perhaps possessed. Strange footsteps, whispered conversations, and the sensation of being watched are often reported by guests who dare to spend the night. Though Robert has since moved to a museum, some say his spirit still lingers, pacing the halls of his former home. The Artist House is not just a bed and breakfastu2014it's a portal into Key Westu2019s most chilling legend.
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3
10 min
Tucked among the quiet streets of Key West, the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home holds more than memories of the dearly departedu2014it holds the legend of Count Von Cassel. A mysterious European aristocrat with a taste for the macabre. Some say the Countu2019s soul never left, bound by obsession or unfinished deeds, still lingering in the cool silence of the embalming room.
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4
10 min
La Concha Hotel rises like a grand sentinel over Duval Street, its historic walls soaked in luxuryu2014and legend. Once the tallest building in Key West, La Concha became a tragic magnet for suicidesu2014many leaping from its rooftop bar. But the most chilling tales come from hotel staff who say no amount of renovations can quiet the restless dead who checked inu2026but never checked out.
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5
10 min
Behind the wrought-iron gates and lush palms of Marrerou2019s Guest Mansion lies a love story turned ghost tale. Guests report the scent of rose perfume in empty rooms, soft weeping in the night, and the sensation of unseen hands brushing their hair.
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6
10 min
The Oldest House in Key West holds more than historyu2014it holds hauntings. Its weathered walls have seen shipwreck survivors, Civil War soldiers, and generations of restless souls. Step carefullyu2014some say the house watches back.
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7
10 min
Beneath the swaying palms and vibrant blooms of the Audubon House lies a darker tale than its beauty suggests. Built by Captain John Geiger, the home is said to be haunted by the very souls who once walked its grand halls. The birds may sing by day, but at night, the house whispers with the echoes of the past.
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8
10 min
Captain Tonyu2019s Saloon is more than a baru2014but a crypt of Key Westu2019s past. Built on the site of the original city morgue and hanging tree, the saloonu2019s walls are soaked in stories of death and despair. At Captain Tonyu2019s, the spirits in your glass may not be the only ones you encounter.
What's included
- An incredible tour guide and 90 minutes of spooky fun!
What's not included
- Gratuity
Good to know
- 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 pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No entry inside private locations
- Only for guests ages 16+
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time