Explore the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Immerse yourself in the legendary lifestyle of one of literature's greatest icons at the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West. Discover this iconic historical attraction through expert-led guided tours, walking tours, and private sightseeing experiences. Wander through the lush tropical gardens, explore the historic estate, and connect with the rich cultural heritage of Old Town. Whether you are looking for a deep dive into literary history or a scenic day trip, our curated Key West tours offer an unforgettable journey into the heart of Hemingway's world. Book your authentic Florida Keys adventure today!

4.84/5 avg ratingFrom $14.74 per person12 unique tour options92% free cancellation

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Rating

Rating

4.84★ average

Based on 754 pooled reviews with ~98% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$55–$267 typical

Median price is $161, with a wide range from $15 to $1,152

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural walking tours

92% of options are cultural, 50% are walking tours

Tour Length

Tour Length

3.5 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 1.8 to 12 hours

Best Value

Best Value

Historical tours

Average 4.87★ at $120, meeting or exceeding overall quality

Booking Info

Booking Info

92% free cancellation

Most options also offer instant confirmation

12 Products

Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage
1.5 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$57
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Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage
Summary

Experience Historic Key West With A Small-Group Walking Tour Ever wondered how the island of Key West was discovered and became so rich? Explore Key West’s history, lore, and legends from the ground up with an intimate walking tour. Whether you want to learn more about the island’s first industries...

Inclusions
  • Ponchos provided if raining
  • Bike rack on site
  • Local Guide
Exclusions
  • Food & Drinks
  • No restrooms
Itinerary
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
  • Green Parrot Bar
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Parking: There is a paid parking lot by fire station at 616 Simonton St, Must be able to walk 1.4 to 1.8 miles at moderate speed in warm weather.
Cancellation Policy

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

Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
$50
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Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
Summary

Meet The Locals, On Foot, At Eye Level If you’re like us, you think of travel as more than just “going places.” You crave experience and discovery, not just monuments and museums. You want to understand what’s behind the touristic façade that most people never penetrate. That’s why the Southernmost...

Inclusions
  • Local Guide
Itinerary
  • Key West Shipwreck Museum
  • Mel Fisher's Treasures
  • Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Southernmost Point
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Parking: If you come on a bicycle there is a bike rack where you can lock it. There is meter parking available for the cars on Fitzpatrick, Whitehead and Front streets. Plan accordingly so you arrive on time and have time to park., Must be able to walk 1.4 to 1.8 miles at moderate speed in warm weather.
Cancellation Policy

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

Key West Conch Republic Tiki Pedicab Experience by Kokomo Cabs
$229
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Key West Conch Republic Tiki Pedicab Experience by Kokomo Cabs
Summary

You will sit and relax on our spacious and comfortable tiki bike as your private guide/driver takes you on a pleasant ride around the enchanting streets of Old Town and Historic District. Experience its amazing architecture and historic sites as you learn the rich history, culture, and folklore of o...

Inclusions
  • Your own private tour guide and driver
Itinerary
  • Key West Cemetery
  • Key West Historic Seaport
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

PRIVATE Welcome to Key West Walking Tour
3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$138
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PRIVATE Welcome to Key West Walking Tour
Summary

Welcome to Key West! Stroll through Old Town Key West with a long-time local, see & learn about the unique places you can visit during your vacation. This is private tour is customizable, meaning you can request to adjust the meeting point to better suit your day, and even request what kind of sto...

Inclusions
  • Friendly Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Exclusions
  • Duval Loop bus with your guide for only $1 per person
Itinerary
  • Key West
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
  • Southernmost Point
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
  • US 1 Mile Marker 0
  • Duval Street
  • Key West Historic Seaport
  • Duval Street
  • Key West Aquarium
  • Mallory Square
  • Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House
  • Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
  • Truman Little White House
  • Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

The Hemingway Experience in Key West
4 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$185
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The Hemingway Experience in Key West
Summary

The Hemingway Experience celebrates Key West’s most infamous author, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway, with a historical walking adventure retracing his steps on a "Bucket List" tour of Old Town. Our 4-hour guided experience stops at (6) locations, helping tell Hemingway’s story in Key West & Cuba. Each tic...

Inclusions
  • Ticketed entry into Hemingway's Home and Museum
Itinerary
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Rodriguez Cigar Factory
  • Hemingway Distillery
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Self-Guided Audio Tour in Florida Keys
1 dayPrivate tourFree cancellation
$17
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Self-Guided Audio Tour in Florida Keys
Summary

Don't miss a thing as the GuideAlong Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey on one of the most classic US road trips, the Overseas Highway. Along the way, you'll be guided to all of the famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the country's first undersea...

Inclusions
  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 230+ Points
  • Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Exclusions
  • Tolls
Itinerary
  • Florida Keys
  • Bahia Honda State Park
  • Anne's Beach
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • National Key Deer Refuge
  • Key West
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
  • Pigeon Key
  • Seven Mile Bridge
  • Old Seven Mile Bridge
  • The Turtle Hospital
  • Key Largo
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time., Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account., Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data., Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour., Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips., Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date., Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule., Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore., Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline., Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged., Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Cancellation Policy

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

Hemingway Food and Walking Tour
2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$99
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Hemingway Food and Walking Tour
Summary

This guided walking tour will take you to the real places that Hemingway lived, worked and played, including where he watched and refereed boxing matches, where he kept his boat the Pilar, the bookstore where his books were sold, his first apartment in Key West where he finished writing “A Farewell ...

Itinerary
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Key West
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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

Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West
$12
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Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West
Summary

Key West is famous as mainland America's Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But there is more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes. Key West has an incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvagi...

Inclusions
  • Audio Guide
  • Voice Map Audio Tour App
Exclusions
  • Smartphone
  • Headphones
  • OPTIONAL: Admission to Truman Little White House ($22.95)
  • OPTIONAL: Admission to Hemingway Home and Museum ($18.00)
  • OPTIONAL: Admission to Key West Lighthouse ($15.50)
Itinerary
  • Mallory Square
  • Key West Shipwreck Museum
  • Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
  • Capt. Tony's Saloon
  • Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
  • Truman Little White House
  • US 1 Mile Marker 0
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
  • Southernmost Point
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, There are several museums located along the tour route. We will pass by the exteriors, describing them briefly. If you wish to learn more, you may purchase a separate admission from the museum directly., Travel time is included in the duration of the tour
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Key West Small Group Tour from Miami
$382
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Key West Small Group Tour from Miami
Summary

Embark from Miami on a scenic drive towards the thrilling and awe-inspiring journey crossing the Seven Mile Bridge, an engineering marvel spanning the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the enchanting and gorgeous scenery on the Overseas Highway to Key West. Get ready for fun in the sun on...

Inclusions
  • Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House Entrance Fee (Approx. $17 per person)
  • English Guide
Itinerary
  • Everglades National Park
  • Duval Street
  • Rain Barrel Village
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Smathers Beach
  • Southernmost Point
  • Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House
  • Miami
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The admission fee on the Museum will be paid on the location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Key West Private Tour Tailor Made
12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$950
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Key West Private Tour Tailor Made
Summary

Tailor-Made Private Tour from Miami to Key West and the Florida Keys. Experience a fully customizable private tour from Miami through the scenic Florida Keys to Key West. Your expert guide will design an itinerary tailored to your interests, ensuring a seamless and personalized journey. Key highli...

Inclusions
  • Guide In-person: English, Spanish
Exclusions
  • Boat Tour and Water Sports (50 USD per person for each activity)
Itinerary
  • Key Largo
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
  • Seven Mile Bridge
  • Key West
  • The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
  • Islamorada
  • Mallory Square
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Drive Time to Key West is included in the Total Hours of the Tour
Cancellation Policy

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

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