15 Key West Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

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 for an evening trolley ride through Key West’s Old Town. Hear tales tied to the Marrero House, Porter Mansion, Hanging Tree, Artist’s House, and African burial ground, then visit the Key West Shipwreck Museum. The tone is spooky, witty, and generally PG-13.

“Very interesting Calico Jack and driver ChrisB were so good. Took us to interesting places and great stories of the haunted history of Key West.”

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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, or Lafayette, hearing stories tied to Hemingway, Robert the Doll, Count Von Cosel, and historic hotels. The 90-minute route ends with a hands-on dowsing-rod activity at the Hard Rock Cafe.

“Dawn and Dan were wonderful. Dawn had an excellent way of storytelling making sure the different areas were interesting, gripping and leaving you entertained / disturbed / fascinated. Her and Dan had great knowledge and have a lot of passion for the ghosts of key west”

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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

Walk Old Town Key West with guides such as Gene Beach or Sarah, stopping at Captain Tony’s, the Hard Rock Café, Porter Mansion, and other eerie sites. Drinks cost extra, but your $32.20 ticket includes the two-hour storytelling walk and a souvenir T-shirt.

“Gene was very informative. Cracked a few jokes too which I appreciated. Told stories very well. Took us to the haunted buildings.”

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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, Dulce, or Fritz, hearing dark tales at St. Paul’s, La Concha, the Artist House, and Capt. Tony’s Saloon. The route lasts about 90 minutes, stays outdoors, and is limited to ages 16 and up.

“This was a fun and interesting tour with a great deal of key west history. Our tour guide was very passionate! Definitely would recommend 👍”

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5.VIP Robert the Doll After Dark

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

Spend two hours at Key West’s Fort East Martello with guides such as Dan, Matt, and David. Learn the fort’s Civil War-era story, sit with Robert the Doll, then use K-2 meters, dowsing rods, spirit boxes, and trigger objects during an hour of independent ghost hunting in the VIP-only former Yellow Fever hospital.

“Excellent tour guide. Shared a lot of knowledge of not only the old fort, but of Robert. We got lots of pictures and videos.”

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6.Ghosts & Gravestones Guided Trolley Tour

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

Spend one hour aboard Key West’s Trolley of the Doomed with an English-speaking gravedigger guide. Hear tales of Robert the Doll, Count Karl Von Cosel, lynchings, secret burials, and murder, then walk through the haunted Shipwreck Treasures Museum.

“The tour was a great time! I definitely enjoyed it and the tour guide was amazing as well. Worth the money!”

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7.The Ghosts of Key West Walking Tour

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

Start at River Street Sweets at 8 pm for a 90-minute English-language walk through haunted Old Town Key West. Your guide covers St. Paul’s Church, Robert the Doll at the Artist House, Audubon House, La Concha, and Marrero’s Guest Mansion. Expect outdoor storytelling, local history, and no private-site entry.

“Erik was very personable and fun. The tour was very interesting. I loved how Erik talked about the history of the area!!!! Nice job🙂🙂”

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8.The Original Key West Ghost Hunt

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

Join Yvonne, Ted, Kim, Samantha, or another local guide at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through haunted Old Town Key West. Use EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a spirit board, then investigate The Studios of Key West, a former Masonic lodge.

“It was a great experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made it entertaining. Loved it.”

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9.Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking through Key West with a guide such as Kris, Boots, Greg, or Cheryl, stopping at historic pubs and spooky landmarks. Hear tales of Robert the Doll, St. Paul’s graveyard, La Concha Hotel, and Captain Tony’s Saloon. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is for ages 21 and up.

“A Key West local takes you on a tour of some juicy history of the island. From murder to insanity, you will learn all the lore and history.”

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10.The Dark Side of Key West Adults Only Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Walk Key West after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Lathen or Ileen, stopping at the Artist House, Hemingway House, St. Paul’s, La Concha, and Captain Tony’s Saloon. Expect true crimes, local history, ghost stories, and a few grisly surprises over 90 minutes.

“I liked everything about the tour. She was very knowledgeable and informative. She was an awesome tour guide.”

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11.Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Join an English-speaking ghost host for two hours through Old Town Key West, stopping at three haunted pubs. Hear stories of voodoo, murder, cursed treasure, and unexplained deaths while buying your own drinks. Gene is one named guide, and a souvenir T-shirt is included.

“it wasn't fun it was boring and the guide lost almost all of the group in the first 10 minutes. she didn't have the stamina or charisma to keep the group together and entertained. Fantasy Fest was also on.”

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12.Key West Ghost Tours: Southernmost Shadows and Ghosts

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

Walk through Key West for about an hour with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll hear researched stories tied to Curry Mansion, historic disaster sites, Key West’s oldest home, and the Hard Rock Cafe. Vinny is praised for strong storytelling, though guide quality can vary.

“This was SO BAD!!! We basically walked around while our guide read “stuff” off his phone. So, so boring and did I mention bad. Do not waste your money on this tour!!!!!”

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13.PRIVATE Key West Haunted History Walking Tour

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

You’ll walk through Old Town Key West from Bearded Lady to Capt. Tony’s Saloon, hearing ghost stories tied to at least five mansions, a theater, and two bars. The private format gives your group direct time with the guide, with optional drink stops along Duval Street.

“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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14.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 an English-language, GPS-guided ghost walk through Old Town Key West. In 40 to 55 minutes, you’ll visit Capt. Tony’s Saloon, the Pirates Well, St. Paul’s Church, Robert the Doll’s former home, Hemingway sites, and Sloppy Joe’s, with an EMF reader feature and a free recap tour.

“Was great to learn the history to the locations and not just “ghost stories”. The directions were pretty easy to follow.”

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15.Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

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

Follow an English-speaking guide, including Chris, through haunted Key West pubs and landmarks. Hear tales of Captain Tony’s Saloon, La Cocha Hotel, the Artist House, Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, and Hemingway’s old neighborhood while stopping for drinks you buy yourself.

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

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