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Hemingway Food and Walking Tour

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Key West, US
4.8 (80)
Key West, US
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Experience the life and legacy of the legendary writer, Ernest Hemingway, on this captivating food and walking tour. Immerse yourself in the world of Hemingway as you visit the real places he lived, worked, and played in Key West. From the boxing matches he watched and refereed, to the bookstore where his books were sold, to his first apartment where he finished writing "A Farewell to Arms," you'll be transported back in time. Indulge in three food samplings along the way and get a taste of Hemingway's favorite bar with an included alcoholic drink. Explore the Key West Harbor where he fished and chartered boats, and visit the iconic Sloppy Joe's where he spent countless hours. This authentic tour will also take you to other historical sites frequented by Hemingway during his time in Key West. Don't miss this opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a literary icon.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore the real places where Hemingway lived, worked, and played
  • Visit historical sites frequented by Hemingway in Key West
  • Enjoy three food samplings along the tour
  • Experience Hemingway's favorite bar, Sloppy Joe's
  • Learn about Hemingway's life and writing process at his first apartment
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages

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Introduction

Immerse yourself in the footsteps of the legendary writer, Ernest Hemingway, with the Hemingway Food and Walking Tour. This captivating tour provides you with a unique opportunity to explore the real places where Hemingway lived, worked, and found inspiration for his iconic literary masterpieces. From watching boxing matches to fishing and charting boats, this tour takes you on an authentic journey through the life and times of Hemingway in Key West.

What to expect?

During this 120-minute tour, you will visit significant locations that were an integral part of Hemingway's life, including the Hemingway House itself. Marvel at the historic sites where he finished writing "A Farewell to Arms" and browse the very bookstore where his books were sold. Delight in three delicious food samplings, providing you with a taste of the sensational flavors that captivated Hemingway's palate. Plus, you'll experience the ambiance of Sloppy Joe's, Hemingway's favorite bar, complete with an included alcoholic drink.

Who is this for?

The Hemingway Food and Walking Tour is suitable for literature enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by the captivating life of Ernest Hemingway. Whether you're an avid reader of his works or simply seeking an exceptional tour experience, this adventure is perfect for you. With its diverse range of historical sites and the opportunity to indulge in local delicacies, this tour offers something for everyone.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Hemingway Food and Walking Tour allows you to delve into the rich history and culture of Key West with a knowledgeable guide leading the way. Immerse yourself in Hemingway's world, gaining a deeper understanding of his life and the influences that shaped his writing. This tour offers an authentic and intimate experience, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of a literary icon and discover the hidden gems of Key West.

Good to know

This tour begins outside the front gate of the Hemingway House, and you're advised to arrive 15 minutes early. Keep in mind that the total duration of the tour is 120 minutes. Along with visiting significant sites, you will also enjoy lunch, a slice of Key lime pie, and an alcoholic drink at Sloppy Joe's. Prepare to be captivated by this incredibly authentic tour, which takes you beyond the surface and deep into the heart of Hemingway's world.

Reviews

Customers who have taken the Hemingway Food and Walking Tour have raved about its immersive and engaging nature. They praised the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who brought Hemingway's world to life. Visitors commended the tour's unique insight into Hemingway's favorite haunts, providing a deeper understanding of his characters and stories. Overall, participants were thrilled to uncover the hidden gems of Key West and highly recommend this tour to all Hemingway enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

You will meet your tour guide outside the front gate of the Hemingway House. Then a guided tour will take you to the real places that Hemingway lived, worked, and played, including where he watched and refereed boxing matches, where he kept his boat the Pilar, the bookstore where his books were sold, his first apartment in Key West where he finished writing “A Farewell to Arms”. Then you will enjoy lunch and a slice of key lime pie, before visiting where he took the train, fished and charted boats in the Key West Harbor, and finally where he spent a lot of time drinking- Sloppy Joes (the original and the second one). Numerous other historical sites that Hemingway frequented while he lived in Key West will also be visited on this incredible authentic tour.

Admission Not Included

Key West

This guided tour will take you to the real places that Hemingway lived, worked, and played, including where he watched and refereed boxing matches, where he kept his boat the Pilar, the bookstore where his books were sold, his first apartment in Key West where he finished writing “A Farewell to Arms”. Then you will enjoy lunch and slice of key lime pie, before visiting where he took the train, fished and charted boats in the Key West Harbor, and finally where he spent a lot of time drinking- Sloppy Joes (the original and the second one). Numerous other historical sites that Hemingway frequented while he lived in Key West will also be visited on this incredible authentic tour.

Reviews

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4.8 (80)

930mendir

This was a fascinating and fabulous walking tour! The tour guide, Caleb, made all the difference in the world. He was extremely knowledgeable about all things Hemingway and kept the conversation lively throughout the entire walking tour also included in our tour that we didn’t even realize it was lunch and a rum punch WITH amazing Keylime pie for dessert. It was a warm sunny day and as I stated, Caleb was a fabulous guide. We’re so happy we took this tour and learned so much—good stuff ‼️

Christine_K

Caleb was a great guide. Warm, friendly, and told some great stories about Hemingway. Was a perfect addition to the Hemingway House tour which we did afterward. Love the Kermit stop for food and drink. Gave some great recommendations around the island and had some delightful personal stories to tell about his experience in Key West.

Carolyn_T

Caleb was a wonderful tour guide! We loved learning about Hemingway from him as we walked through parts of Key West! Happy we did the tour early in our visit so we knew a bit more about the history of where we were.

Monica_K

Liz was a perfect tour guide. This walking tour was full of information, and we got a better feel for downtown Key West.

thomasdB217KU

This is a wonderful way to get to know Key West and appreciate the Key West that Hemingway knew. While the tour does not include a tour of Hemingway's residence on Whitehead Street, the tour does visit most of the places that Hemingway frequented. Our tour guide, Caleb, was excellent. A novelist himself, he had an excellent knowledge of Hemingway's life and writings. His stories about Hemingway and his influence on Key West added an extra dimension to our discovery of the history and culture of Key West. The tour included an early lunch at Kermit's Key West Lime Shoppe which included a slice of its famous Key Lime Pie. It was a great way to spend the morning.

NorthStar781963

Caleb walked us around the neighborhood of Hemingway house and gave us a great history of the man and the area. He was very articulate and provided many insightful observations of lesser known facts about him. He also provided a good intro into the living history of Key West. The meal was very good too.

JimKennedy_C

Our guide had really done his homework! As we walked through areas of Key West associated with the author, he related stories of Hemingway's life that really gave the flavor of what life was like here in the 20s and 30s. Plus, he was extremely engaging and personable. It was a great experience.

gilliansT4056QY

Caleb was excellent! We had a great time and learned a lot. This was our first time to Key West, and this tour gave us great insight into this remarkable town and its history.

Patty_K

Loved Liz our tour guide and the little facts she knew about KW and Hemingway! She was very good at keeping all of the group interested!

dsullybg1

Liz, the tour guide is friendly, informative and organized. It’s a well paced tour and we learned a lot about Hemingway and a bunch about the island also. Would recommend the tour to anyone who can handle an approximate 1.5 mile casual walk and can hear normally. It can be a little noisy along the way.
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