Key West Historic Private Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
Overview
Discover the flavors of paradise on our Key West food tour through the colorful streets of Old Town. Guided by locals, you’ll enjoy 5+ tastings that celebrate the island’s unique mix of Cuban, Caribbean, and Floridian influences. Start with a refreshing iced coffee before biting into golden, crispy conch fritters—a true island classic. Savor authentic Cuban cuisine that reflects Key West’s cultural heritage, then indulge in rich chocolate-covered Key lime pie, the city’s most famous dessert. Along the way, your guide will share stories of pirates, poets, and island life, bringing the history and charm of Key West to life. To end, you’ll taste our exclusive Secret Dish, a surprise that makes the experience truly unforgettable. This is Key West beyond the postcard—an authentic taste of its food, culture, and soul.
As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience.
What's Included
- Decadent chocolate-dipped Key lime pie
- Water
- Crispy golden conch fritters
- Authentic Cuban specialties
- Refreshing iced coffee
- Our Delicious Secret Dish!
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
218 Whitehead St #
Key West, FL 33040, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Mallory Square
Key West, FL 33040, USA
The tour will end at Mallory Square, near the cruise ship docks.
What To Expect
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
1 Whitehead St
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Key West Historic Seaport
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mallory Square Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Decadent chocolate-dipped Key lime pie.
- Water.
- Crispy golden conch fritters.
- Authentic Cuban specialties.
- Refreshing iced coffee.
- Our Delicious Secret Dish!.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Key West Historic Private Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Key West Historic Private Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Decadent chocolate-dipped Key lime pie
- Water
- Crispy golden conch fritters
- Authentic Cuban specialties
- Refreshing iced coffee
- Our Delicious Secret Dish!
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
