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
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not included
- Self-guided tour u2014 no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
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