Key West Ghost Tour: Haunted Old Town Walking Tour

The Curry Mansion still has a permanent ghostly resident: a weeping woman who walks its old rooms.

A one-hour walking tour through Key West's Old Town led by a live guide in English, visiting nine to thirteen of the city's most haunted historic sites including the Curry Mansion and Casa Antigua. You'll cover a mile of haunted ground hearing documented accounts of spirits, suicides, disasters and tragic pasts that still linger in these buildings. The tour stays outside, no private building entry, but the stories are researched and the guide is a professional storyteller trained in the history itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Key West haunted walking tour

• Walk through historic Old Town
• Visit Curry Mansion and hear ghost stories
• Explore Casa Antigua and haunted sites
• Learn tales of tragedy and spirits
• Pass by Hard Rock Cafe haunted spot

The experience

Key West's Old Town holds more than colonial architecture and salt-air charm. This walking tour moves through the streets after dark, stopping at nine to thirteen documented haunted sites where the guide shares the true stories behind the hauntings: suicides, natural disasters, and the strange occurrences that residents and visitors have reported for generations. The Curry Mansion, now an inn, is said to host a weeping woman as a permanent guest. Casa Antigua carries the weight of tragedy built into its 1800s walls. The Hard Rock Cafe, for all its modern noise, has earned its own haunted reputation that only Southernmost Ghosts guests learn the full story of. You stand on the actual ground where these encounters have happened, listening to accounts that have been documented and passed down.

The tour covers a mile total and runs for one hour, moving at a walking pace through the historic district. Your guide is a live storyteller trained in Key West's dark history, delivering the research and the chills without entering private buildings. The stories themselves are what carry the night. The route is wheelchair accessible, and the paved surfaces of Old Town support strollers and mobility devices. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them before or after.

What’s included

• One hour of documented accounts of historic hauntings told by a professional, live guide in English.
• visits to nine to thirteen of Key West's most haunted sites including the Curry Mansion and Casa Antigua.
• intensely researched true stories of the city's dark history and the spirits that linger.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Southernmost Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the stories and the history without the hype. The guide is a storyteller, not an actor, and the hauntings are documented accounts rather than theatrical recreations. The one-hour length fits a single evening without dominating your trip, and the accessible route through Old Town works for walkers of different abilities.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

How many haunted sites does the Key West Ghost Tour actually visit?

The tour stops at nine to thirteen of Key West's most haunted historic sites, including the Curry Mansion, Casa Antigua, and the Hard Rock Cafe, depending on the route the guide takes through Old Town.

What exactly happens at each haunted location on the tour?

You stand outside each site while the guide shares documented accounts of the hauntings: the tragic stories, disasters and spirits tied to that building. The tour does not enter private buildings, but the stories are researched and specific to the place you're standing.

What's the difference between the Key West Ghost Tour and the Key West Extended Ghost Tour?

Both tours are led by the same live guide and visit the same haunted sites in Old Town. The Extended option covers more ground and visits additional locations, giving you a longer night of stories and history.

Do I need to arrange transportation to get to the tour starting point?

Public transportation options are available near the tour's starting location in Old Town. You can also walk if you're staying nearby. The historic district is compact and walkable.

Can I bring a service animal on the ghost tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the Key West Ghost Tour.