Key West: Ghost Hunt Tour with Exclusive Studio Access

Summary

Key west ghost hunt tour with local guide and studio entry

You’ll join a small group for a real ghost hunt in Key West, starting at First Flight and winding through Old Town’s haunted corners with local stories and hands-on equipment. End inside The Studios of Key West—once a Masonic Lodge—with exclusive access for one last try at making contact. Expect some laughs, maybe goosebumps, and plenty of stories to take home.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the night air in Key West to feel so heavy—almost sticky—when we met outside First Flight. Our guide, Sam, handed out EMF meters and dowsing rods while telling us about the old pilots who supposedly still linger there. The place used to be an aviation landmark (I’d never have guessed), but now it’s a microbrewery, which somehow makes it less intimidating… until Sam pointed at a shadow in the corner and joked that “he” likes to hang by the bar. I laughed, but honestly, I kept glancing over my shoulder for the next ten minutes.

Walking through Old Town with our little group, you start noticing things you’d miss during the day. The way streetlights flicker near certain houses, or how someone’s porch smells faintly of cigar smoke even though nobody’s there. Sam stopped us by a crumbling wall and told a story about a woman who still “visits” her old home—he said locals sometimes leave flowers on the gate. My EMF meter beeped once, which made everyone jump. I’m not saying I believe in ghosts now, but… well, it was weird.

The last stop was The Studios of Key West—used to be a Masonic Lodge ages ago. We got exclusive access inside after hours (which felt slightly illegal but wasn’t). It’s all bright art and white walls now, but in the back room we tried out the spirit board and dowsing rods. Someone asked if any old Masons were around; I swear the air felt colder for a second. Maybe just nerves? Or maybe not—I still think about that moment when I see those blue-and-gold tiles in photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Key West ghost hunting tour

• Meet at First Flight restaurant
• Learn about haunted aviation history
• Follow ghost guide through Old Town
• Visit haunted locations along route
• Enter The Studios of Key West
• Use ghost equipment in Masonic Lodge

Top questions

Is this Key West ghost hunt tour suitable for kids?

No, guests must be 16 or older to join this tour. Children are not admitted.

Where does the Key West ghost hunt start?

The tour begins at First Flight restaurant and microbrewery in Key West.

Do we get to use real ghost hunting equipment?

Yes, you’ll use equipment like dowsing rods, EMF meters, and a spirit board during the tour.

Is there exclusive access included on this tour?

Yes, you get exclusive after-hours entry into The Studios of Key West.

How long is the walk during the tour?

The exact distance isn’t specified but expect moderate walking through Old Town Key West.

Is this ghost hunt wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the experience.

Can service animals join this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your evening includes use of real ghost hunting equipment like dowsing rods and EMF meters as you follow your local guide from First Flight through Old Town’s haunted sites—all before getting exclusive access inside The Studios of Key West for more paranormal investigation before heading back out into the night.