The Hemingway Experience in Key West




Journey back to Hemingway's era in Key West on a captivating 4-hour trek. Savor food, drink, and history, visiting iconic sites with an expert guide. Includes Hemingway's home entry.
Experience Details
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 ticket includes guided entrance into his famed Key West home. Then eat, drink, and explore the island on foot through “Papa’s eyes”, feasting on Cuban cuisine (& 3 boozy beverages) while your knowledgeable local guide impresses with interesting stories & amazing fun facts.
The adventure takes you behind the scenes of a 3rd generation family run cigar rolling factory, and into the newly remodeled Social Club at Hemingway Rum Co. for his favorite drink made with his family company’s premium rum. Then finish with a slice of our famous key lime pie!
After the tour, you’ll receive a collection of exclusive recipes, recommendations on restaurants, attractions, entertainment, and cultural offerings.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What You’ll Experience
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Kaya Island Eats
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
Rodriguez Cigar Factory
Sloppy Joe's Bar (Pass By)
Key West Key Lime Pie Co.
Hemingway Rum -Papa's Pilar Distillery
Meeting & Pickup
The Hemingway Home and Museum, Whitehead Street, Monroe County Florida, United States, US, 33040
Open in Google MapsHemingway Distillery, Simonton Street, Monroe County Florida, United States, US, 33040
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Learned a lot and enjoyed all of the experience! Great key lime pie too! Tour guides very informative about everything. Hemingway house tour was very interesting!
Fantastic tour! Excellent guide! Education in cruise. Does catering on the side. Very knowledgeable in all food & drinks to enjoy while visiting. Hemingway’s House Cuban roasted pork (mojo marina...read more
If you can get either Shayla Pattin or Cordy, or both, as guides you will have a terrific time. The Hemingway Mansion is a must for all fans of Hemingway, the rum distillery is very interesting and...read more
This trip was great! Rose, our guide, was excellent. The information he had was great and his stops for food were amazing.
I brought a small leadership business group to Key West for a retreat, and this was definitely a highlight of the experience! The CEO of the company had a very keen interest in cultural experiences...read more
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