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Things to do in Duval Street

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Key West Conch Train Tour

1. Key West Conch Train Tour

Climb aboard Key West’s conch train for a 75-minute sightseeing tour of the tropical paradise. The train departs from Front Street Depot and loops through the Old Town to end back behind the Depot at Mallory Square. Stock up on ice cream and homemade fudge at the Depot to eat on board during your tour. You can jump off at Truval Village to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West Lighthouse, Southernmost Point, and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Climb to the top of the observation tower at Key West Shipwreck and Treasures Museum. Travel back in time to the days of hand-rolled cigars at Mallory Square. And stroll through the Cayo Hueso y Habana Historeum. Back on the conch train, learn about Key West characters, such as Mel Fisher, whose lifelong search for 2 sunken Spanish galleons finally turned up treasure worth USD 450 million. Jump off to enjoy great shopping on Duval Street, and fine dining at restaurants such as Hog's Breath Saloon, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville or the Hard Rock Café.

From Miami: Key West Day Trip

2. From Miami: Key West Day Trip

Experience the southernmost city in the United States, Key West, by land, air, and sea on a day trip by bus from Miami, with hotel transfers included. Choose to ride on a glass-bottom boat, parasail, snorkel, hop on and off of a trolley, and more, to see Key West from all perspectives with a guide. Start bright and early with a pickup from your Miami Beach or downtown Miami hotel. Cross 42 bridges and hop across 32 islands en route to Key West, marveling at the turquoise waters and swaying palm trees surrounding you. Arrive in Key West and be enchanted by the colorful atmosphere, street artists, and outdoor cafes. Stroll through the charming streets, stopping to shop and wine and dine at your own pace. Explore all that Key West has to offer on a number of add-on activities. Explore the many shops and restaurants in Key West at your leisure. Soak in the Caribbean feel of the city and choose to take a glass-bottom boat ride over the world's third-largest reef, snorkel in the sea from a catamaran, parasail, hop on and off a trolley tour, or ride the conch train.

Key West: Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl

3. Key West: Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl

Join us for a ghostly guided walking tour into the heart of old town Key West's most haunted bars. On this haunted pub crawl you will experience why Key West is consistently ranked as one of the top five most-haunted cities in America. Crawl along as you delve into some of the more spirited pubs of Old Town. You'll discover Key West's history of cursed treasure, voodoo, murder, suicide, haunted mansions, unexplained deaths, and more. Your professional "ghost host" will introduce you to the darkest side of "Bone Island" with unbelievable stories of Key West's sinister past. You will receive our signature T-shirt to commemorate the event and cocktails are available for purchase along the way. The crawl ends in the heart of downtown Key West where you will be free to explore more.

Key West: 2.5-Hour Duval Street Pub Crawl

4. Key West: 2.5-Hour Duval Street Pub Crawl

Come along and do the pub crawl down Duval Street, Key West. This street is famous for its party scene, with the bars always rocking day and night on this small island. Throughout your pub crawl you will experience some of the most famous and entertaining drinking establishments in the Florida Keys. This 2.5-hour event happens on the world famous Duval Street. Everyone will have a choice of a domestic beer or mixed drink at all five bars visited, and you will also receive a free souvenir t-shirt to commemorate the event. Experience all the sites and bars of Key West with your "professional enablers" as you embark on your party in paradise. Whether it's the casual Keys atmosphere, live music, or Caribbean drinks you are after, your crawl is sure to be an adventure to remember.

From Miami: Jet Ski & Leisure Day Trip in Key West

5. From Miami: Jet Ski & Leisure Day Trip in Key West

Start your day of adventure with a convenient pickup from the meeting point in Miami. Hop aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned coach and relax as you travel to Key West. Once you arrive in Key West, enjoy a 90-minute, fun-filled, high speed jet ski tour along beautiful blue waters. After your jet ski tour, take some timeout to explore Key West at your own pace. The island of Key West has plenty to offer for everyone including its famous beaches, warm turquoise waters, Duval Street with its endless bars and shops and the former home and museum of Ernest Hemingway.

Key West 2.5-Hour Urban Adventure Quest Scavenger Hunt

6. Key West 2.5-Hour Urban Adventure Quest Scavenger Hunt

If you’re looking for a way to turn Key West into a giant game board, Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a 2.5-hour sightseeing tour of Key West. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way around the well-known and the overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while discovering Key West’s art, culture, and architecture. Race to be the first to finish the game, or take as much time as you need, solving clues, completing challenges, and learning about local history along the way. The adventure begins at the Historic Seaport and takes you on a well-designed course down Duval Street, in and around Mallory Square, and through a famous cemetery and other unique sites. The tour involves a bit more than 2 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as your guide means that you can start when you want and determine your own pace of play. Stop for a burger in paradise or a slice of key lime pie – you’re on your own schedule! Offered at a fixed price for a group as opposed to per person pricing, this city tour/game is a great value for those on a budget.

Key West: Self-guided old town treasures walking tour

7. Key West: Self-guided old town treasures walking tour

Find out why Key West attracted so many cultural legends on a self-guided walking tour of the quirky old town. Starting from Mallory Square, follow the precise directions of your audio guide mobile app to learn the fascinating history behind the people and places that make the island so special. Starting from the Memorial Sculpture Garden in Mallory Square, you’ll discover the stories behind Key West’s most famous sights, including the residence of former President Harry Truman, Florida’s oldest bar, the hotel where Tennessee Williams stayed for ten years and the so-called longest street in the world. Along the way, you’ll learn how salvaging shipwrecks transformed the city, why the buildings’ aesthetics are so strictly controlled, how the city became known as the ‘Conch Republic’ and why there are so many chickens running around.

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What people are saying about Duval Street

Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 184 reviews

It's quick and easy to get to key west and there you have the opportunity to book activities or simply explore the entire island yourself :) If you often walk longer distances, you can also walk :) No pushy sales of activities! Absolute recommendation :)!

Meeting point very well described. Pick up on time. The tour is definitely worth it. Booked the day from home and everything worked out great

Great tour, great service, and a wonderful guide/driver! Well worth the time and price for people new to Key West!

I looked the overview of the day, the freedom to explore, and Lily was awesome.

JD was friendly; stories believable. Entertaining and informative.