Where to Go After Dark: The 15 Best Key West Ghost Tours

1.Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,217 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Join a costumed Ghost Host and driver at 501 Front Street for an evening ride through Old Town. Hear tales tied to Marrero House, Porter Mansion, the Hanging Tree, Robert the Doll, and the African burial ground at Higgs Beach. The tone is spooky but playful, with a short visit to the Key West Shipwreck Museum included.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this. Our guide was wonderful. It was a very entertaining way to learn about the history of the area.”

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2.Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,079 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk through Old Town Key West with guides such as Dawn, Ted, Lafayette, or Fast Eddie as they mix local history with ghost stories. You’ll visit nine historic sites, including Hemingway’s Casa Antigua, Robert the Doll’s former home, and La Concha Hotel, then try dowsing rods at the final stop. Expect an easy walk, outdoor storytelling, and no building admissions.

“Ted made the experience really amazing, he was very knowledgeable and passionate. I would definetly reccomend doing this tour.”

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3.Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Meet at 8:30 pm on Greene Street for a two-hour walking tour through Old Town Key West. Guides such as Gene Beach and Sarah combine ghost stories with island history, stopping at Captain Tony’s Saloon, the haunted Hard Rock Cafe, Robert the Doll’s home, and other eerie sites. Drinks cost extra, but your souvenir T-shirt is included.

“The guide was great. He told great stories and we had time to stop for drinks along the way. The t shirt is actually a shirt I would purchase in a gift shop. Will definitely do again!!”

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4.The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · from $34

Walk Old Town Key West at 9 p.m. with a guide such as Christian, Jude, Sonya, Fritz, or Dulce, hearing ghost tales and darker local history at eight landmarks. The route ends at Capt. Tony’s Saloon. You stay outside private sites, and the tour is for ages 16 and up.

“I love ghost tours and go on one every time I visit a haunted city. Unfortunately, this tour was super disappointing. After going through all the options on Viator, I chose this one based on the itinerary and reviews. I really wish we went on a diffRead more”

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5.VIP Robert the Doll After Dark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend two hours inside Key West’s Fort East Martello Museum with guides such as Dan, Matt, and Dave. The tour covers the fort’s Civil War past, Robert the Doll, and a VIP hour of independent ghost hunting in the former Yellow Fever hospital. Equipment includes K-2 meters, dowsing rods, spirit boxes, and trigger objects.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The smaller tour group made it seem more personal too. It was an unforgettable experience...”

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6.Ghosts & Gravestones Guided Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 150 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Ride Key West’s Trolley of the Doomed with an English-speaking gravedigger guide, then walk through the Shipwreck Treasures Museum. Expect tales of Robert the Doll, Count Karl Von Cosel, lynching, secret burials, murder, and local superstition. The tour leaves from 501 Front Street and costs $39 per person.

“loved the tour!! learned so much and the atDf was great, fun and so knowledgeable”

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7.The Ghosts of Key West Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk through Old Town Key West at 8 p.m. with a local guide, stopping at St. Paul’s Church, Robert the Doll’s home, Audubon House, La Concha, and Marrero’s Guest Mansion. Expect ghost stories mixed with island history, outdoor viewing only, and a group of up to 30 people.

“Christian was our guide. She was lively, friendly, tells the stories well, properly paced, answered our kids questions along the way and after.”

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8.The Original Key West Ghost Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Join a small evening group at First Flight for a 90-minute walk through haunted Old Town Key West. Guides such as Yvonne, Ted, Kim, and Samantha share local stories, then lead hands-on tests with EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a spirit board inside The Studios of Key West, a former Masonic lodge.

“Ted was personable and knowledgeable, and he had fun at the same time. I wish we could have a few more things to experience - not just walk-bys - but it was a great evening.”

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9.Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Shots & Giggles at 8 p.m. for a 2-hour walk through Key West’s darker past. Your English-speaking guide leads you to historic pubs, Robert the Doll, St. Paul’s Church, Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, La Concha, and Capt. Tony’s Saloon. Guides such as Kris, Boots, Greg, and Cheryl are known for lively storytelling, but the experience can vary by guide.

“Very nice time good stories and good bars We enjoyed learning a lot of the scary stories and history of the area”

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10.Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours walking through Old Town Key West with a live English-speaking guide such as Gene, visiting three haunted pubs and hearing stories of cursed treasure, voodoo, murder, suicide, and unexplained deaths. Drinks cost extra, and you must be 21 or older. The tour ends downtown with a souvenir T-shirt.

“Gene was great! We enjoyed learning more about key west while having fun too”

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11.Key West Ghost Tours: Southernmost Shadows and Ghosts

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Walk through old Key West with a professional guide for one hour of ghost stories, local history, and documented hauntings. The route includes Curry Mansion, the oldest home in Key West, and Hard Rock Cafe. Guides such as Vinny bring strong storytelling, though guide quality can vary.

“Fun and interesting tour. Lots of history you wouldn't hear in other places. Wear comfortable shoes!”

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12.PRIVATE Key West Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $137Top rated

Start at 7:30 p.m. with your own guide and walk through Old Town Key West, hearing stories tied to at least five mansions and two bars. You’ll step into Hard Rock Cafe and Capt. Tony’s Saloon, pass a historic theater and Audubon House, and finish near Duval and Greene streets. Guide Rick may lead your evening.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and ensured our tour was fun and enjoyable. We enjoyed the stories. Good mix of history and ghost stories. Definitely recommend!”

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13.Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 40 to 55 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the WalknTours app to follow a 40 to 55 minute, English-language ghost walk through Old Town Key West. Start at Captain Tony’s Saloon and finish at Sloppy Joe’s, with stops at the Pirates Well, Hard Rock Cafe, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Key West Theater, Artist House, and Hemingway’s first home. The GPS route and EMF reader add a playful touch.

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14.Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Follow a live English-speaking guide through haunted Key West bars and historic sites, from Captain Tony’s Saloon to Old Town Tavern. Hear tales of ghosts, suicide, a cursed doll, and Hemingway while stopping for drinks you buy yourself. The tour costs $34, lasts two hours, and is for adults 21 and older.

“Chris was an excellent guide. Her connection to the Keys was felt. My husband and had a great time!!”

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15.America’s Most Haunted Firehouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

At Key West Firehouse Museum, you’ll hear a 45-minute audio tour narrated by David L. Sloan, author of Ghosts of Key West. Then explore the full station with a flashlight and professional ghost-hunting tools during a self-guided paranormal investigation. The two-hour evening experience begins at 7:00 pm.

“It was creepy. I did see a fast moving shadow near station one. And something crossed in front of my camera when I was taking a photo of the engines. My own SLS equipment picked up on energy on the grounds, and on both floors of the firehouse. It was probably creepier doing it as a solo !”

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