Key West Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Historic Sites

Key West's original morgue and the Porter Mansion are stops on the same evening.

A 2-hour haunted walking tour through Key West's Old Town led by a local guide in English, with a commemorative T-shirt included. You'll visit the historic morgue, the Porter Mansion (one of Key West's most haunted locations), the home of Robert the Doll, and other sites tied to local legends and Key West's darker history. At each haunted pub stop along the way, you can order a drink if you wish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted walking tour in Key West

• Receive commemorative T-shirt
• Explore darker side of Key West
• Learn about Bone Island name
• Visit original Key West morgue
• Discover secrets of Dr Porter
• Photograph Porter Mansion
• See Robert the Doll
• Pass Widow's Walk
• Visit site of famous murder

The experience

What makes this different from a standard history tour is the focus: you're walking Duval Street and the surrounding Old Town specifically to hear the ghost stories and local legends tied to each location. The guide recounts chilling tales connected to the sites: the basis of Key West's original name "Bone Island," the secrets of Dr. Porter, the story behind Key West's most famous murder. You get the T-shirt at the start, so you're marked as part of the group from the moment you begin.

The route moves through several distinct stops. You'll see the Porter Mansion, described as one of the most haunted locations in Key West, and you can photograph it. The historic morgue is a stop where the guide explains its role in the island's past. The Widow's Walk, Robert the Doll's home, and other sites round out the evening. At the haunted pubs along the way, you can order a craft cocktail or other drink to settle your nerves. The choice is yours, and the cost is separate.

The tour runs 2 hours and stays on foot through Old Town, so you're covering ground at a walking pace. The guide is a local storyteller, which means the tales come with the kind of detail and context someone who lives here would know. Minimum age is 21, and you'll need a photo ID.

What’s included

• Professional local guide and storyteller in English.
• commemorative T-shirt.
• access to all haunted sites and historic locations on the route including the Porter Mansion, historic morgue, Widow's Walk and Robert the Doll's home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and SundayDeparts at 20:30

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AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Key West Promotions

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers the stories in person, so you hear the tales as they unfold at each location. This works for anyone who wants the full local context and doesn't mind a 2-hour walk through Old Town. If you prefer a quieter pace or have cardiovascular concerns, this particular tour's walking route and evening timing may not suit you.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Porter Mansion and why is it a stop on this tour?

The Porter Mansion is one of Key West's most haunted locations and a key stop on the route. The guide recounts the secrets of Dr. Porter as part of the evening's stories, and you'll have the chance to photograph the mansion itself.

Can I get a drink at the pubs we visit, and is that included?

Yes, you can order a drink at each haunted pub stop if you wish: craft cocktails and other spirits are available. The cost of any drinks you order is separate from the tour price and paid at the bar.

How long does the tour take and what's the walking pace like?

The tour runs 2 hours and covers Key West's Old Town on foot, moving at a steady walking pace through the neighborhoods where the haunted sites are located.

What is "Bone Island" and why does the tour mention it?

Bone Island is Key West's original name. A detail Ponce de Leon could not get out of his head. The guide explains the basis of this name as part of the tour's local history and ghost stories.

Do I need to bring anything or meet at a specific time?

Bring a photo ID (required, minimum age 21). The tour includes a commemorative T-shirt you receive at the start. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options in the area are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed.