A Self Guided Key West Cemetery Tour
from $29.99
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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.
1 hour 15 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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…
Itinerary
- 1Key West Cemetery
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.
- 2Stop
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.
- 3Stop
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.
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
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
