Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum Tours
The Key West Lighthouse is one of the island's oldest relics, as it was first built in 1825 to help ships navigating the dangerous reefs of the lower keys. The lighthouse had a rather rough history, as it was often destroyed and damaged throughout the years and had to be replaced and restored. The one that stands there today was completed in 1849, but has undergone several additions throughout the years. It now stands at about 100 feet (30.5 m) above sea level. As the 15th oldest surviving lighthouse in the U.S., its proud history makes it well worth seeing. Climb up the 88 steps of the circular iron stairway to access a lookout area with spectacular views of the ocean and Keys.
One of the most interesting aspects about lighthouses are the stories of the keepers who lived there. The Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is no exception. Visit the newly restored keeper's home and learn about the perilious job that cost some keepers their lives.
Located on the Located on the southwest end of the island (directly across the street from Ernest Hemingway's house) the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is very easy to access and a short distance from most locations.
Tours & Activities (3)
Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
- Explore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated, hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Visit more than 100 points of interest among Key West’s top attractions, with an expert guide who will take you through the history of the city.
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Seafood Lover's Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
- Taste your way through Key West's ultra fresh seafood on a gourmet walking tour with a local guide. You'll stroll from the historic seaport into some of the most colorful neighborhoods in Key West, pausing to sample locally-caught fish tacos, Key West pink shrimp, conch ceviche, spiny lobster, and more, learning about Key West history along the way. Exploring Key West on foot is an ideal way to soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and group size is limited to 12 people to ensure personal service from the guide.
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Small-Group Key West Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
- Eat your way around Key West on this 3-hour food tour with a guide who introduces you to six 'mom and pop' eateries in the Old Town historic district. You'll taste seafood, Cuban cuisine, and, of course, key lime pie. The walking tour route takes you off typical touristy streets so you can see Key West like a local, listening to insights about the city's food, architecture, and history along the way. Tastings are enough for lunch.
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