An Audio Guide of Key West’s Journey From Village to Micro State
Overview
Key West is famous as mainland America’s Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But, as you’ll soon find out on this walking tour, there’s more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes.
On this tour, travel writer and tour guide Gregg Squeglia will share stories of some of the island’s more famous residents and some lesser-known tales that have given Key West its unique place in American culture and history.
He'll tell you about Key West’s incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvaging wrecked ships along the Great Florida Reef to the hilarious creation of the ‘Conch Republic’. You’ll also find out how, soon after its creation, this micro-state declared war on the United States for a full minute.
On this self-paced tour, you’ll also visit the island’s major landmarks and lesser-known treasures.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Meeting Location
Mallory Square
Key West, FL 33040, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1400 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040, USA
The tour ends at the southernmost point of the continental United States.
What To Expect
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Mallory Square (pass by)
Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden (pass by)
Capt. Tony's Saloon (pass by)
Sloppy Joe's (pass by)
Caroline Street (pass by)
Truman Little White House (pass by)
The Marker Key West (pass by)
Duval Street (pass by)
San Carlos Institute (pass by)
The Hemingway Home and Museum (pass by)
Key West Lighthouse (pass by)
Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees to ticketed attractions are not included in the product's total price
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it.
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the An Audio Guide of Key West’s Journey From Village to Micro State is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for An Audio Guide of Key West’s Journey From Village to Micro State will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees to ticketed attractions are not included in the product's total price
