A Self Guided Key West Cemetery Tour

4.0 (3 reviews) Key West, USA
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Duration1h 15m - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This self-guided audio tour takes you through the Key West Cemetery, a unique graveyard filled with characters that shaped the island's bohemian past. Join Frank Everhart, a nearly 30-year Key West resident, on a walking tour where you'll uncover the secrets of legendary figures, millionaires, and families. As you stroll among crumbling graves, spot descendants of Cuban cockfighting roosters and sun-bleached iguanas. Hear stories of the 1846 hurricane, the Freemasons, and the USS Maine Memorial, whose victims' deaths sparked the Spanish-American War. The 75-minute tour starts at the main entrance, passing through the Jewish B'Nai Zion Cemetery, where you'll learn to decipher gravestone symbols.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What to expect

  1. Key West Cemetery
    Pass by
    Stroll through the fascinating Key West Cemetery, where crumbling tombstones tell tales of the island's eccentric past. Marvel at the lively wildlife that roams among the graves, from roosters to iguanas, as you uncover the secrets of Key West's most legendary figures.
  2. Pass by
    Pay your respects at the USS Maine Memorial, a solemn tribute to the victims whose deaths ignited the Spanish-American War. Learn about the history behind this significant event as you stand near the memorial that marks a pivotal moment in American history.
  3. Pass by
    Explore the B'Nai Zion Cemetery, the final resting place of Key West's Jewish community, where gravestones are adorned with symbols steeped in tradition. Uncover the rich history and cultural heritage that lies beneath the sun-bleached stones of this unique burial ground.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins at the main gates of the Cemetery, on the corner of Margaret and Angela streets.

Before you arrive, please install the mobile app and download the tour audio. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends at the oldest stone in the cemetery and provides directions on how to exit via the same entrance as you arrived.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.

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