Free tour

Enjoy Key West with Javier Home Cartaya

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Key West

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English, Spanish and French

Guru: Raul Javier

Registered on 4 June 2025

Cuban in the US for a year, I was a merchant marine in Cuba for over 20 years, I really like to travel and make friends. In Cuba I developed my own business renting rooms to tourists since 1994 and I also worked as a guide. Lover of nature and art. I really enjoy Keywest. After having been here in Miami, Sarasota, Orlando, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs, I decided on Keywest. I want to share my experience with other friends. For me, my clients are my friends, and I want to increase the number.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

You're invited to discover Key West and its rich history by visiting its historic sites: starting at Memorial Park, the Shipwreck Museum, walking through the Old Town area, the White House, and Winter Truman's house; having a drink at Sloppy Joe's Bar; walking along Duval Street, visiting various art galleries in the area; the San Carlos Center, where you can learn about the history of Cuba in Key West; visiting the Butterfly House, Hemingway's house, the Lighthouse, and the southeasternmost point, where the "90 Miles to Cuba" marker is located. With good luck, on a very clear day, you can see the Cuban coast.

There are many beaches in Key West, and my favorite is Dog Beach, where Luis Bar Yard is located. You can enjoy a peaceful view of the ocean and beach while sipping on one of the pleasant cocktails offered; then visit the botanical gardens; and have lunch at any of the pleasant restaurants in the area.

Then, we can take the train around Key West to see all the interesting and beautiful places Key West has to offer. Head back down to the Old Port, and if you're able to continue, you'll take the ghost train, which will take you through the history of pirates and their ghosts.

All of this will be up to you: we can stop whenever you like or continue as you wish, visiting the different boats in Key West, enjoying the music wherever live bands are playing. Key West is a place to enjoy: beautiful architecture, gardens, and homes where the flora and fauna are respected and coexist perfectly.

*Each traveler must pay their entrance fee to the museums (around 20 USD).

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA

Key West Shipwreck Museum, I'll be wearing a blue hat with lots of owl heads and a blue long-sleeved sweater that says Key West.

Entry not included

Key West Shipwreck Museum

Step into the world of 1856 Key West... A realm dominated by the era of the wreckers. Embark on a maritime journey at the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, where you’ll explore Key West’s nautical heritage and its rise as one of the United States’ most prosperous cities. Immerse yourself in an experience that effortlessly blends actors, films and authentic artifacts recovered from the 1985 rediscovery of the wrecked vessel Isaac Allerton, which met its fate in 1856 on the treacherous Florida Keys reef.

Outside visit

Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).