Florida Key West Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Overview
Explore beautiful coastlines, wild history, and fascinating wildlife with this self-guided walking tour of Key West. Get to know famed author Ernest Hemingway and the island’s influence on his work. Hear stories of pirates, shipwrecks, and disasters and marvel at lush tropical gardens and coastline. Then stroll along Duval Street, the bustling heart of Key West, and savor the rich culture of this one-of-a-kind island.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Itinerary
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1
10 min
See that big red buoy straight ahead? Itu2019s hard to miss, as itu2019s the last thing youu2019ll see before the ocean. This marks the southernmost point in the Continental United States! Well, sort of. Let me explain.nnNOTE: The tour is over 100+ miles long, with more than 70+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.nnNew, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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2
The Historic Cedar House is coming up on our right. Itu2019s pretty hard to miss, given the name! Why do they call it the Cedar House? Take a look at the house and the fence surrounding it. Thatu2019s right, theyu2019re both made out of cedar. This is one of the only homes in Key West made entirely out of cedar.
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3
10 min
Ahead on the left we can see the famous Kapok Tree. Itu2019s the big one with wide branches spreading straight out from the trunk. Kapok trees are some of the largest flowering trees in the world, reaching heights of over 200 feet tall. Theyu2019re found in warm tropical climates, and considered sacred by many cultures.
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4
10 min
The intersection ahead marks the beginning of US Highway One. Mile marker zero stands just ahead on our left. Weu2019ll be approaching from the back of the sign, so make sure you walk around to the front for a better look.
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5
10 min
If youu2019d like to take a quick detour to a piratical attraction, turn right onto Caroline Street. This will take you to the Captain George Carey house, home to the Pirates Well. The well is just out in front of the house.
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6
10 min
On our right stands the Captain George Carey House! Have you ever heard of the u201cWreck of the German Brides?u201d Itu2019s a real thing! A ship wrecked near here in the 1800s and five German women survived. All of them were single, and every one of them ended up marrying a man from Key West!
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7
10 min
Take a look to the left. See the sign for Trumanu2019s u201cLittleu201d Whitehouse? Itu2019s a short walk from here, so if youu2019d like to check it out, you can follow the signs. But if you donu2019t, just keep heading down Whitehead Street while I tell you a little about it.
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8
10 min
On our right stands the Audubon House and its surrounding tropical gardens. You canu2019t miss it! Constructed in 1849, this used to be the home of Captain John Geiger, one of Key Westu2019s wealthiest men.
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9
10 min
Weu2019re approaching Greene Street, home to a very special Key West landmark: Captain Tonyu2019s Saloon! The barstools in this establishment bear the names of celebrities whou2019ve stopped for a drink there. Want to drink at the same bar where Robert DeNiro, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Clint Eastwood once tossed a few back? This is your place.
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10
10 min
On our left stands the new location of Sloppy Joeu2019s. Time to set the history straight once and for all. As I mentioned, this isnu2019t the original Sloppy Joeu2019s. But did you know that neither was Captain Tonyu2019s Saloon? So where was the original?
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11
10 min
Believe it or not, that white house with the porch on our right is the oldest house on the island! Built in 1829, it was home to the prominent wrecker, Captain Fracis Watlington, who lived there with his wife and nine daughters. Yes, you heard that right: Nine!
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12
10 min
Notice the large white church to our left? Thatu2019s St. Paulu2019s Episcopal Church, one of the areau2019s most beautiful buildings. You wouldnu2019t know it by looking, but the church has seen its fair share of tragedy and disasters over the years.
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13
5 min
Remember the fire of 1886? The white building with three archways on our right is the San Carlos Institute, and itu2019s where that fire began! These days itu2019s a museum, library, theater, and school. Oh, and an art gallery. Itu2019s also been recognized as one of Floridau2019s most beautiful landmarks.
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14
5 min
Just ahead on our right stands the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Here, you can see over 50 butterfly species from around the world, as well as gardens replete with flowering plants, exotic birds, and cascading waterfalls. Sort of a paradise inside of paradise.
What's included
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
What's not included
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, youu2019ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search u201caudio touru201d in emails and texts). u2022 Download the separate tour app by Action u2022 Enter the password sent by email and text. u2022 MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. u2022 Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Actionu2019s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. u2022 If there is just one tour, launch it. u2022 If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first storyu2019s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you donu2019t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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