Old Town Key West Literary Walking Tour

Discover Key West’s literary history on a guided walking tour. Visit famous writers’ homes and haunts. Uncover hidden stories and local talent.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monroe County Public Library Key West Branch - Tour begins at the Key West Public Library
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us every weekend for the Old Town Literary Walking Tour, a stroll through downtown Key West, illuminating stories of writers that have called our island home. Inspired by David A. Kaufelt’s original literary walking tour, our new tour features the former homes and favorite haunts of writers, including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth…

Location
700 Fleming St
Fleming Street
Meet on the steps of the Key West Public Library
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tvail
May 7, 2025
Great tour - Excellent tour! Scott was amazing - Knowledgable, a great communicator and very considerate. So many fascinating local literary insights with some hilarious local lore.
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Danielleabd
Apr 17, 2025
Wonderful & Informative - Excellent tour. Extremely informative but also casual enough that I felt comfortable asking questions and discussing with the tour guide. I personally didn't know a lot of the authors that were mentioned, but that wasn't a detractor because it gave me a list of authors to research and the history and connection to Key West was still easy to follow and soak up
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Mokiemokiemokie
Apr 15, 2025
Outstanding! - If you love to read this tour is for you. Scott is a wealth of information, and I loved how he sprinkled quotes from famous authors throughout the tour. His knowledge of literature and his love of Key West is palpable. Thank you for a wonderful Sunday morning.
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John_b
Apr 7, 2025
Talk a walk and learn something! - This is a pleasant, informative walk through part of Old Key West. Our guide, Scott, was knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Bcmilet
Mar 12, 2025
Key West literary luminaries courtesy of Scott - Scott gave us a fun and informative tour of the places many literary greats have lived, stayed and worked in Key West. He added lots of local color and included little-known "secrets" from his insider point of view. Great time!
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U3672chdavidm
Mar 10, 2025
Learn why Key West is such a literary icon. - This was my second time doing this tour and Scott was amazing. The experience was very enlightening and the delivery of all the information was informative and very satisfying. I would highly recommend this tour with Scott to anyone interested in learning about the literary history and community of Key West.
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Katetd
Mar 9, 2025
Learn about the literary scene in Key West - What a fascinating way to see the literary side of Key West. Scott was a phenomenal tour guide who gave us lots of information in a really engaging way. Learned a lot about the writers who spent time in Key West. He also followed up with some links and further info that had come up in the trip. Fabulous way to get to know more about this fascinating place.
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Davidtm7974ye
Feb 26, 2025
Literary history of Key West - Nancy Warren was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable and personable. She related many interesting tales of the many interesting authors and other "characters" who have lived in Key West, including photographs of them.
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Jonsa2247qs
Feb 24, 2025
A great mix of literary and Key West history! - What a great tour. A wonderful literary lens to see Key West through. Scott, our very knowledgeable and articulate tour guide led us on a 90 minute walking tour that covered the known and lesser known literary greats that have graced the island over the years. From Hemingway and Williams to James Merrill, Elizabeth Bishop, and Key West's own Judy Blume, among others. A delightful way to spend a Sunday morning, and I learned a lot. The tour is a great mix of literary and Key West history with a bit of island legend and lore, all while strolling around Old Town. Scott our guide was top notch. Highly recommend to all.
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Mary_w
Feb 13, 2025
Lovely slow paced walk... - Lovely slow paced walk through charming Old Town Key West! Lots of interesting anecdotes about the many creative individuals who have lived here. The Guide was fun and full facts!
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From $30
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).