**if you have a cat allergies SKIP THIS you will be miserable. All other people this is one of the…read morebest experiences on key west. Full stop When visiting Key West this is a MUST DO. The staff are all so friendly. they keep it infomral so it's not stuffly or rehersed. In our tour group there about 15 people. 4 of whuch were kids and our guide tailored it to them which both sweet and adorable. He also mentioned multiple times that if we wnated a different experance to stick aorund for the next tour. So from tour to tour you'll get a completely different experiace and infomation which is not typical and definatly a more interesting experiance (I do a lot of antique and historically signifaicnt home tours lol) The cats are amazon. Most are very used to people and are happy for some gental and respictful attention. Please if you are visiting, be respectful of the rules and don't pick htem up. If one jumps in your laslp thats fine but don't pick them up on your own. Pets and belly rubs and photos and ear scratches al welcome. We saw margarita glasses being used a water bowls an have implented this at our house now. I could have spent all day here and if we ever return to Key West we'll be back as I;m sure the experience will be different.

When we planned to come to Key West, this was the first item on my bucket list. And it did not…read moredisappoint. After paying to get in, we did a little tour on our own. Mostly my wife looking at the cats and trying to get their attention. We had a cat, they do whatever they want when they want to. At a given time, we came back to the front for the house and garden tour. It was very informative and it lasted about 30 minutes. It does include some very steep stair climbing but well worth the visit. I was not aware of the whole cat thing but it was an interesting story on why and how they got there. But to see where Hemingway, certainly one of America's best writers, lived was a very cool thing to do.... in this heat and humidity :)

This was my favorite touristy tours we took while visiting Key West. I learned a lot about the area…read moreand President Truman. I was very impressed with the restored home and real lived in items as historic pieces on display. They still have more work to keep this museum going and protected, but it can be done. They also had a nice gift shop, with great tour guides. Bravo!

From 1946 through 1952, President Harry Truman used this house as his winter vacation home, and…read morebecause he spent 175 days of his presidency here, it became known as the Little White House. Originally built by the U.S. Navy in 1890, the Little White House served as naval command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, and also played roles in both World Wars and the Cold War. Since Truman's days, many other presidents have also vacationed here, including Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Today, the Little White House has been restored and turned into a museum. Also, don't forget to check the famous limousine while you are there. The only way to see inside the Truman Little White House in Key West is via a guided tour. But there is a small section near the gift shop that is free for visitors.

During the Sloan's Key West Ghost Hunt in the city, we learned about Robert the Doll who was…read morebrought to the island as a gift to some kid and that kid basically was mesmerized by said doll. Who knew dolls could be so big? Anywho, it was interesting enough for us to visit said doll and sign up for the 2nd tour bearing the Sloan name. This one was conducted at East Martello Museum, an old Civil War fort which surprisingly dates back to the 1860's. Our tour was conducted by local author David Sloan. He literally wrote the book on Robert the Doll, which you can buy on this tour and around the city. He also wrote other Key West ghostly tales like Haunted Key West, Ghosts of Key West and The Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook ("limes have to die for this delicious pie" may or may not be words used in that book). David is a masterfully engaging storyteller who explains the history of Robert as well as the ol' Civil War Fort known now as the East Martello Museum, which sits at the entrance to the Key West Airport. Equipped with one Dowsing Rod and an EMF Reader that lights up when spirit energy is nearby, we wandered around the fort, into dark hallways, trying to bring out some spirits. People occasionally got hits (red and orange) but mine stayed green so spirits must be avoiding me like the gals did in high-school. The tour ends with everyone sitting around a glass case containing Robert the Doll. He's the main attraction. Great storytelling by David as some sounds are heard on the thingy that plays sounds (I forget the name). There were tales of people taking pictures of the doll or disrespecting the doll having horrible things happen to them. It was believable enough for us NOT to take pictures or whip it out and taunt the doll. I did take a picture of the poster of Robert the Doll though. The only thing bad that happened was my Windows PC rebooted on me without asking! Ugh! There's an extra add-on to stay afterwards to explore the fort on your own. We did not participate, but a few on our tour did. I haven't heard from them since! Should you go? Yes! It was interesting and informative and captivating. You can tell David has a passion for telling this tale and the stories of the fort and all things spooky. He's as Key West as a chicken crossing the road.

The guy that did our tour was amazing! So much fun, looking forward to going back again! Enjoyed…read morehearing all about Robert the Doll and seeing him!

By far, the BEST guided tour I've ever been on! Richard, a 4th generation Key West resident,…read moreguided our Historic Homes & History of Key West Walking Tour. Richard gave us SO much information in 90 minutes of easy walking. To this day, my sister and I still talk about all the nuggets of history that he mentioned. Book ASAP and take lots of pictures!

We just went on the absolute best walking tour that we could have asked for! Richard was friendly,…read morereally knowledgeable, and tailored our tour to our interests. We will be visiting again for sure!

We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Ghosts & Gravestones tour in Key West! This ended up…read morebeing one of the most enjoyable experiences of our trip. It was the perfect mix of history, humor, suspense, and just enough spooky atmosphere to make exploring Key West after dark really memorable. Father James was outstanding. He was funny, knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great storytelling style that really brought Key West's darker history and ghost stories to life. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and he kept everyone entertained from beginning to end. Our driver, D, was excellent as well. He kept the ride smooth, safe, and comfortable while adding to the fun atmosphere of the evening. Father James and D made a great team, and their personalities really helped make the entire experience. If you're visiting Key West and looking for something different to do at night, I highly recommend Ghosts & Gravestones. Even if you're not a huge ghost-story person, the history and storytelling alone make it worth doing. We had a great night and would absolutely recommend Father James and D!

First of all, this isn't my first Ghost & Gravestones tour, I've traveled to plenty of other places…read moreand have had many experiences with them, though this is by far my favorite. We had a lovely time with our host Valerian. He was so very informative, well-spoken, and funny! Understood social cues of when to make a comical comment and when to remain respectful of the heavier conversation topics which I value. The driver whose name I unfortunately am not sure of, I believe Ishlam, was very safe and navigated through the city with ease. Visiting the shipwreck museum after dark was also very cool. I felt safe the entire time. Had a wonderful night. Highly Recommend to any lovers of the strange and macabre.

I love history, especially where I'm visiting and I got a private tour from this lovely lady and…read moreI'm so sorry. I forgot her name. Brown shoulder length hair. Lots of information about the history of Key West and the curry family. Worth it. She also recommended a great breakfast place called Sunny eggs and it was superb!

The Martin Helling's House was beautiful. It was nice to get out of the sun and take a look inside.read more

Karl was the best! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. I am disabled and Karl and…read moreVeronica were quick, safe, and very accommodating. Clone Karl and Veronica and you will have the best.

Great fabric store ! Set up great lots of quilts on display. Fabric top quality!! Lots of…read morepatterns , got a few baby quilt panels and bags for beach.

Amy was AMAZING, I am a Key West Local and have done a lot…read moretours here. I won this Island Ghost Tour at an Auction and really wasn't sure what to expect. We (a group of local friends) decided to go and had the best time. Amy's knowledge of the Island is above anyone I have met and her personality keeps you engaged, smiling, and want to know more. I highly recommend this tour.

Just do it. One of the best tale tellers I've ever seen! Talk about Entertainment and knowledge!…read moreShe's the best!

Not Recommended -- Lack of Respect and Professionalism…read more I cannot recommend this tour company based on the way this tour operator treated people, particularly an older adult. Regardless of the situation, people working in the tourism industry should understand the importance of being courteous, patient, and respectful toward their guests. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. The tour operator was extremely rude and gave what I felt was a completely inappropriate and disrespectful response to a senior citizen. When he received a response in return, his behavior escalated. He became aggressive and appeared ready to get off the bus and confront the person physically. Thankfully, someone younger stepped in and advised him not to get off the bus before the situation could escalate further. What is most disappointing is that this entire situation could have been avoided with something as simple as, "No," or "No, ma'am." There was absolutely no reason for the interaction to become confrontational. Tourism is about hospitality, and respect should be extended to everyone--especially senior citizens. A tour operator represents not only themselves but the company and the destination they are serving. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this tour company.

We had tickets for the 07.18.26 trolleys. For $50 per person, it was definitely not worth it for…read moreus. It might be a solid tour of Key West, but we were wanting to get the tour while using the hop on and off part of it. We waited approx 15 minutes for a trolley at stop 11. There were 2 trolleys. I wondered why they weren't spaced out apart. But ok. We took it to stop 1 and did some touring and shopping. When we were ready to go, there are several trolleys at the stop, but no drivers. We waited a good 20 minutes before we left. They explained that they're only doing trolleys every 30 minutes now that the cruise ship had left port instead of 15 minutes. With how many trolleys we're going, why wasn't there a trolley leaving every 5 or 10 minutes? So then we got off at stop 5 to see what we wanted to see. By the time we were done, there were no more trolleys. UPDATING THIS REVIEW TO 3 stars. Because of the comment from the business, I did request a refund and I did receive it today. Thank you. ** Updated review to 3 stars. Per the business comment, I did put in for a refund. I did receive it today. I appreciate that. Thank you. ** I was very dissatisfied. Fix the timing. I have used 1 other system like this in Boston and it worked great! Trolleys coming and going all the time. I will not use this again in Key West or anywhere else this company is operating. Again, probably great if you're just going to do the tour. If you're going to use the hop on and off, start right when they start operating. I'm giving 2 stars because the tour people e has seemed to be knowledgeable.