Ghosts of Key West: Haunted History Walking Tour

Discover a darker side of Key West on a 90-minute walking ghost tour through the historic streets of Old Town. Led by an engaging Ghost City Tours Ambassador, you'll uncover the island's haunted history at landmarks including St. Paul's Episcopal Church, The Artist House, Audubon House, La Concha, and Marrero's Guest Mansion. Along the way, hear stories of the people, tragedies, legends, and reported hauntings that have become part of Key West's history—including the story surrounding Robert the Doll. Designed for families, history lovers, and curious travelers, this after-dark walk blends documented history with the ghost stories that have followed Key West for generations.

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   Stop 1

   15 min

   Step into the shadows of Old Town Key West on a haunted walking tour that chills to the bone. Begin your journey at River Street Sweets—where the sugar fades and the spirits stir.

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   St. Paul's Episcopal Church

   15 min

   St. Paul’s Episcopal Church may be a place of worship by day, but as night falls, its shadowy graveyard and storm-battered walls tell a darker tale. Built atop old burial grounds and ravaged by hurricanes, legend says restless spirits roam the pews and the grounds—drawn by unmarked graves and unsettled history. Some visitors feel watched... others never return after dark.

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   Stop 3

   15 min

   Cursed, creepy, and cloaked in mystery, Robert the Doll sits behind glass in Key West—but don’t let that fool you. Locals whisper that he moves, changes expressions, and even causes misfortune to those who mock him. With button eyes and a sailor suit, he may look innocent—but legend says he’s anything but. Step too close, and you might just feel him watching...

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   Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

   15 min

   Beneath the lush canopy of Key West’s tropical gardens stands the elegant yet eerie Audubon House—where whispers of the past still linger. Once home to shipwreck salvagers and surrounded by death, tragedy, and ghostly tales, the house is said to echo with unexplained footsteps and flickering lights. Some claim the spirits of the original owners never left… and neither will their secrets

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   Stop 5

   15 min

   Elegant on the outside, haunted within—La Concha Hotel hides a dark past beneath its polished charm. Once the tallest building in Key West, it’s seen its share of tragedy, from mysterious deaths to guests who checked in... but never left. Ghostly figures are said to wander the halls, elevators move on their own, and whispers echo in empty rooms. Stay too long, and you might just become part of the legend.

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   Stop 6

   15 min

   Behind its beautiful façade, Marrero’s Guest Mansion holds chilling secrets. Built by a grieving man for his lost love, some say her spirit never left. Guests report cold spots, flickering lights, and the feeling of being watched. Romantic… or haunted? You decide. But beware—once you stay, the spirits may never want you to leave.

• 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

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