The 11 Best Ghost Tours in Key West

1. Key West Ghost and Mysteries Tour

Known for being one of the best ghost tours in Key West, the Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour is one you should not miss. Wander through hidden alleys from one haunted location to other haunted sites throughout Key West on a 90-minute ghost tour.

You will visit the former home of Robert the Doll, Ernest Hemingway’s Casa Antigua, the oldest graveyard in Key West, and several other haunted places.

Follow a guide as you hear about the dark history of every building you visit. Some of the stories are chilling and will send shivers down your spine. The tour is super organized, and the guides are friendly and passionate about their storytelling.

One of the reasons this is one of my favorite ghost tours is that you will learn how dowsing rods work and how to take the best spooky photos! After hearing his strange story, you should try to reach out to the spirit known as Count Von Cosel! (Please let me know if he reaches out to you.)

Book here: Key West Ghost and Mysteries Guided Tour

2. Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Hop aboard the Trolley of the Doomed with Historic Tours of America’s Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of Key West. If you want to go on a ghost tour but don’t want to do a bunch of walking, then this tour is for you.

This family-friendly tour (no children under 4) is tons of fun. The guides, dressed as 17th-century grave diggers, keep you and your family entertained for the entire tour.

The Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of Key West takes you to some of the city’s most haunted places. Visit locations like the Marrero House, the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum and the Hanging Tree.

What makes this one of the best ghost tours in Key West? Not only are the stories both fun and spooky, but the admission ticket to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum is included in the ticket price.

Book here: Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of Key West

3. Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour

Do you want to go on a pub crawl and a ghost tour? Then, check out the Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour.

This is one of the best ghost tours in Key West for adults only who want to bar-hop between haunted locations. What makes this ghost tour creepier? Some of the pubs are located in haunted mansions and a repurposed morgue!

You will stay in the pubs for about 15 minutes, so grab your drinks immediately to keep up with the tour when they are ready to move to the next location. The bars get busy on Friday and Saturday nights, so it will be easier to avoid the crowds if you can take this tour on a different day.

The tour guides are so much fun, and you will learn a lot of history about Key West’s spooky side. The tour price does not cover drinks, but you will get a souvenir T-shirt to remember your night!

Book here: Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour

4. Fort East Martello Ghost Tour & VIP Robert the Doll Experience

Spend the evening with America’s most haunted doll at the Fort East Martello Museum. Known as one of the most haunted places in America, the museum is home to loads of creepy dolls, including the very haunted Robert the Doll.

The Fort East Martello Ghost Tour & VIP Robert the Doll Experience is one of the best ghost tours in Key West. It is an incredibly unique experience. The ghost tour includes a ghost hunt, during which tour guides and guests can reach out to the spirits that haunt the museum. You can use ghost-hunting equipment like K-2 Meters, dowsing rods, REM pods, and more.

The tour concludes with a visit with Robert the Doll, where you can reach out to his spirit and even take a photo with him—if you dare.

This tour is super creepy and perfect for people who love getting up close and personal with the paranormal. I highly recommend taking the VIP tour, as you will get an additional hour after the hour-long ghost tour to speak to the spirits on your own.

They also have a private tour if you want to get up close and personal with Robert the Doll.

Book here: Fort East Martello Ghost Tour & VIP Robert the Doll Experience

5. The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour

If you want to go on one of the best ghost tours in Key West, you should take The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour. The tour guides take you around Key West, telling you about the city’s darkest history. 

They stop at places like The Artist House Bed and Breakfast, where you will hear stories about Robert the Haunted Doll. The tour also talks about an infamous necrophile at the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home and includes a stop at the very haunted Capt. Tony’s Saloon.

The tour guides tell you a great mix of strange history and ghostly stories, so there is something that everyone will enjoy on this ghost tour. 

They also offer a more family-friendly ghost tour if that is more your thing. Check out The Ghosts of Key West Walking Tour if you want to explore the city’s spooky side with your family. 

Book here: The Dark Side of Key West Ghost Tour

6. The Original Key West Ghost Hunt

The Original Key West Ghost Hunt is one of the best ghost tours in Key West. The company owns a haunted attraction, so you get exclusive access to two of their locations. 

If you are looking for a ghost tour in Key West that talks about local ghosts and features ghost hunting equipment so you can interact with them, this is the tour for you.

The tour takes you to the First Flight restaurant and The Studios of Key West while regaling you with the haunted histories along the way. Other locations you pass by include Shots and Giggles, Duval Street, the Audubon House and more.

The admission price for the two haunted locations is included in the ghost tour price.

Book here: The Original Key West Ghost Hunt

7. Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

The Key West: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour is your tour if you love ghosts and drinking.

Venture to Key West’s most haunted pubs and taverns, including Captain Tony’s Saloon, the Wine-O Bar & Lounge, and The Roost. You will hear sordid tales about each location’s brutal and terrifying history. If you love cocktails, get a cocktail at The Roost, as they are the best in Key West!

Another haunted location you will visit is the Old Town Tavern and Beer Garden, where the ghost of Ernest Hemmingway is said to roam. One of the pubs (The Roost) is close to some super haunted places like the Key West Theater and the Artist House, which has a cursed doll!

If you like socializing and drinking with other people while you listen to ghost stories, I highly recommend the haunted pub crawl. The guides and other guests will feel like best friends by the end of the night.

Bring cash, though, as drinks are not included in the price of this tour.

Book here: Key West: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

8. VIP Key West Paranormal Investigation: Old Firehouse # 3

Do you want to investigate ghosts in Key West rather than take a traditional ghost tour? The VIP Key West Paranormal Investigation is a great way to contact the ghosts that haunt the historic Key West Firehouse.

This tour offers exclusive access, after hours, to the Hidden Museum of Haunted History at the historic Key West Firehouse. It begins with a 45-minute audio ghost tour followed by the chance to wander around the haunted firehouse, where you can explore with ghost-hunting equipment. 

So, if you want to investigate the ghosts you learn about, I recommend this paranormal investigation.

Book here: VIP Key West Paranormal Investigation: Old Firehouse # 3

9. PRIVATE Key West Haunted History Walking Tour

You should take the Private Key West Haunted History Walking Tour if you prefer a ghost tour without other guests.

The customizable private tour takes you through Old Town Key West to places like the Key West Trading Company, the Key West Theater, and the Curry Mansion Inn. Whether you want all creepy stories or a mix of historic and ghostly tales – the choice is yours.

The private ghost tour takes you and your group to at least five haunted mansions and two haunted bars. Would you live in a haunted mansion? I really enjoyed this tour because I had my tour guide’s undivided attention, so the stories felt creepier, and the experience was more personal. 

Book here: Private Key West Haunted History Walking Tour

10. Key West Smartphone Guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader

If you prefer a self-guided ghost tour in Key West rather than a guided tour, I recommend the Key West Smartphone Guided Walking Tour. The tour takes place with your smartphone and guides you to some of Key West’s most haunted locations, where you will hear the spooky stories behind each place.

Not only can you take as long as you want at each place, but you can also stop the tour at any time and resume it later. It’s super convenient if you want to do bits and pieces of the tour at your leisure. 

The tour stops at some of Key West’s paranormal hot spots, including Capt Tony’s Saloon, Audubon House, Key West Theater, and Sloppy Joe’s Bar.

The app is actually really cool because it not only talks about the haunted history behind Key West but also has an EMF reader where you can try to contact the ghosts at each location.

Book here:  Key West Smartphone Guided Ghost Walking Tour

11. Key West Haunted Night Sail on Schooner America

See a new side of Key West by setting sail on the high seas on the spooky Key West Haunted Night Sail. The tour cruises through the waters of Key West, where you will listen to eerie tales about the ghosts that haunt the city and learn about the dark side of nautical history.

This is a unique ghost tour in Key West, perfect for people who are into nautical stories, such as haunted ships, lost sailors, and legends that linger beneath the water. It’s also perfect for people who just want to do something other than walk around with a guided tour on the city streets.

Book here: Key West Haunted Night Sail