Florida’s Key West is a fun, easy-going place to vacation – to find out more about its rich culture and history, take a sightseeing tour.
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Key West, the southernmost point of the continental United States, never disappoints. It’s a fun, happy, and vibrant blend of relaxation, adventure, and, well, just chilling out and not doing anything in particular. If you do feel like seeing the sights and hearing the history of Key West, which includes plenty of piracy and shipwrecks, there are a few good, unique options, from the Conch Train to a tour that will share the tastes as well as the landmarks of this warm and sunny island city.
Key West: Old Town Trolley 12-Stop Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
This is a really fun way to discover Key West’s attractions at your own pace. The clue is in the title – all you have to do is hop off and explore at any of the 13 stops along the way, with access to more than 100 points of interest. Along the way, you’ll pass Mallory Square, Mac’s Sea Garden, Roosevelt Station, and many more key stops in the city. The ticket is valid for the entire day – it’s one of the best value and most efficient ways to see the city. The conductors are on hand to give tips and advice too, plus you get a complimentary ticket to the Sails to Rails Museum for a comprehensive overview of the Florida Keys and Key West history. From €49.82.
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Key West: Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
Get to know the tastes of Key West as well as the most important sights with this three-hour tour, where the guide explains the history, architecture, culture, and food of Key West. Part of the emphasis is on Key West’s amazing seafood on this small-group tour and along the way you’ll get to stop at six different tasting locations, each carefully picked to give a varied overview of Key West’s best restaurants along the historic seaport. Remember to come hungry – the tastings equate to a decent lunch portion – and you’ll be discovering much-loved local spots, hidden gems, and a fisherman-owned seafood market. As a takeaway, you’ll get some great tips on where to eat and drink in Key West. From €80.81.
Book at Getyourguide.com
Key West Conch Train Tour
You’re not exactly going to blend in as a tourist riding the Conch Train through Key West, but who cares? This is one 75-minute tour that doesn’t take itself too seriously, with stories of Hemmingway, sunken treasure, and Harry Truman’s White House all packed in. The ticket is valid for one day so you can hop off at the main sites and then just get back on the conch train again ready for the next adventure. With this tour, you also get a complimentary ticket to the Sails to Rails Museum for a great overview of the Florida Keys and Key West history. From €40.07.
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