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
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Four hours well spent
jodymR7170ZF,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour! Danielle was fabulous and so hospitable and we had the best time. Go hungry! Your lunch at 11 is big and don’t eat all the rice cause you’ll Have an even better shrimp taco at 12. The Cuban food was so good and served with Sangria. The taco is served with a “how to make a mojito” class and drink. Key lime pie and then rum tasting! Was so worth it for 4 hours! Can’t go wrong.
A Rainy Day in Key West
pamelakK9657ZQ,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was informative and entertaining but was more about Key West than Ernest Hemingway. After the tour at Hemingways house, the stops made for 3 different examples of cuban/ Florida food and cuban cigar rolling had little mention of Ernest Hemingway. The last stop was at Pilars Distillery where we did get some Hemingway history. Our guide Sharon was very hospitable and knowledgeable. All and all it was worth the time and money.
This experience was...
Elizabeth G,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was wonderful. Our tour guide, Corley, was very informative and had great energy. She was mindful of the entire groups needs, including food allergies, food preferences, and accessibilities. I would recommend this tour again.
Hemingway and MORE- Don’t miss this!
Lynn C,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shayla is an amazing guide for an amazing experience!! The Hemingway House guide was great, the chef and bartender at LaConcha were amazing! Great fish tacos and a true mojito like we had in Cuba! And what an experience going to the cigar factory and distillery- great rum and great rum drinks with a very fun guide! Delicious food at Kaya! Shayla made this experience even more amazing! She is very knowledgeable, professional and passionate about Key West! A genuinely nice person from Key West! A great day exploring a great island!
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