The Hemingway Experience in Key West
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The Hemingway Experience celebrates Key West’s most infamous author, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway, with a historical walking adventure retracing his steps on a "Bucket List" tour of Old Town. Our 4-hour guided experience stops at (6) locations, helping tell Hemingway’s story in Key West & Cuba.
Each ticket includes guided entrance into his famed Key West home. Then eat, drink, and explore the island on foot through “Papa’s eyes”, feasting on Cuban cuisine (& 3 boozy beverages) while your knowledgeable local guide impresses with interesting stories & amazing fun facts.
The adventure takes you behind the scenes of a 3rd generation family run cigar rolling factory, and into the newly remodeled Social Club at Hemingway Rum Co. for his favorite drink made with his family company’s premium rum. Then finish with a slice of our famous key lime pie!
After the tour, you’ll receive a collection of exclusive recipes, recommendations on restaurants, attractions, entertainment, and cultural offerings.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Enjoy a guided tour through Ernest Hemingway's home where he wrote literary works such as "For Whom the Bell Tolls," wander the lush gardens, pet his six-toed cats, and see the writers desk where it all happened.
Enjoy a full cuban meal of roast pork, rice, beans, and plantains accompanied by a glass of homemade sangria.
What‘s Included
Ticketed entry into Hemingway's Home and Museum
Sip homemade sangria, rum punch and "Papa" Hemingway's signature cocktail-the Papa Doble (3 Cocktails Total)
Savor a hearty lunch of cuban and local seafood flavors
Gratuities
Private transportation
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The Hemingway Experience in Key West
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hemingway experience was...
Jessica P,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hemingway experience was a great way to see key west. Guide was knowledgable and took us to some great local spots. Hemingway daquari was a nice treat.
A Geat 4 Hours.
Christine S,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food and history lesson on Hemingway and Cuba/Key West! Kyle was a fantastic guide full of knowledge.
The tour started promptly...
Janis H,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour started promptly on time. There is a LOT of walking. Every dish we had was delish! Hemingways home was a nice experience. However, I do think the guide lost track of connecting what we were doing to Earnest Hemingway. It was more of a Carribean Experience that started with Hemingways house.
Great walking/eating/drinking tour
Amy G,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great way to see a lot in Key West in a short time. Our guide, Danielle, was so fun and personable- she was like seeing the city with a friend
Hemingway in Key West
kvl,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You should be prepared to walk a good bit, but Kyle was very conscientious about giving us sitting breaks along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It adds to the many other great experiences I’ve had with Viatour.
Excellent Walking Tour
imissneworleans,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Walking Food and Cultural tour. Our guide, Kyle, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. The amount of food and drink was just right. Not too much nor too little (very important on a food tour) and it was spaced out between food/drink and experiences, such as a cigar hand rolling place and the Hemingway House. The amount of walking was not too much nor too rushed. The stops were not rushed, nor too drawn out. I've been on dozens of walking food tours around the world and this one sits up there with the best ones.
Christmas in Key West
Janie R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We got to see jewel locations in Key West that we would normally walk past. Daniella was a great guide and became one with the group by sharing not only the history, but also the current events. I would do this tour again the next time in the Keys - - just to get caught up on the local news.
Wonderful Way to learn about Hemingway and Key West
Jacqueline N,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00More than we expected Our guide was wonderful Food was super Historical information exceptional Highly recommend!
It was very educational...
Rebecca C,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very educational and the food was so good. Have a light breakfast and enjoy the tour. Kyle is the best!!
Probably more for someone that really is into Ernest Hemingway and not someone looking for a good deal on food and drink
Jeffhix,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Being completely honest… I had no prior interest in Ernest Hemingway prior to the visit and truly only booked it due to the opportunity to see the cats and do a little sight seeing. I would imagine for some people the cost of what the itinerary provides might not be worth it but it was a great way to see the area over the course of a few hours and I’d imagine would be a big hit for someone that enjoys having a few drinks. The tour guide was nice and accommodating to questions and requests and the people in our group were fine.
From US$185.00
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