Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West
Key West is famous as mainland America's Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But there is more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes.
Key West has an incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvaging wrecked ships and crews along the Great Florida Reef a few miles offshore, to the creation of the micro-state known as the Conch Republic. While in Key West, you will want to visit many of the sites that make the island distinct such as the Key West Lighthouse, the Hemingway House, the Little White House, and Southernmost Point.
On this tour, you will visit all of these and more, stopping for refreshments along the way at many of the island's signature restaurants and bars. You will hear stories of some of the island's more famous residents along with some lesser-known tales that have given Key West its unique place in American culture and history.
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Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West
What's included in Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mallory Square
This is the starting location for the tour. Here, you can enjoy street performers and visit the shops before starting the tour. If you are starting your tour in the morning, then coffee is available at nearby Cuban Coffee Queen.
Key West Shipwreck MuseumPass-by Only
This is an optional visit for travelers interested in learning more about Key West's origins as a shipwrecking community.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage MuseumPass-by Only
We discuss treasure hunter Mel Fisher during the audio tour and for those who want to learn more, the museum has artifacts and a detailed account of Mel's story.
Inclusions
- Audio Guide
- Voice Map Audio Tour App
- Smartphone
- Headphones
- OPTIONAL: Admission to Truman Little White House ($22.95)
- OPTIONAL: Admission to Hemingway Home and Museum ($18.00)
- OPTIONAL: Admission to Key West Lighthouse ($15.50)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are several museums located along the tour route. We will pass by the exteriors, describing them briefly. If you wish to learn more, you may purchase a separate admission from the museum directly.
- Travel time is included in the duration of the tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins at the Florida Keys Historical Military Memorial in Mallory Square. Look for the US flagpole surrounded by a semicircle of stone pedestals.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Southernmost Point Bouy at the intersection of Whitehead and South Streets.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
How to access your tour: 1. Download the Voice Map app. This can be done by searching "Voice Map" within the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 2. Create an account with Voice Map 3. Select "Tour Codes" from the bottom menu, then select the "Enter Codes" tab. 4. Enter the code "kw2404s2". This code is valid for the number of tours that you purchased. 5. Select Download Now. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: • Be sure to ENABLE location services on your smartphone. Failure to do this will make it impossible for the VoiceMap application to locate you on the map. • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there. • Remember to bring your own headphones.
