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  1. Key West house tours: Peek into historic homes

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  4. Behind The Hidden Door– 60th Annual Key West Home Tours

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  5. KEY WEST HOUSE TOURS TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF PRESERVATION

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  1. Key West house tours: Peek into historic homes

    How Key West house tours started. The first home tour was organized in 1960. It cost $2 per person and featured eight homes you could tour in three hours on a single Saturday afternoon. It was a very different era for Key West, according to Jean Shannon, a former board member of the OIRF.

  2. The Hemingway Home & Museum

    Explore Key West Application Login Account. Museum is open everyday. 9:00am-5:00pm for walk-in visits. Explore the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Walk the path of the Legend. View fullsize. Tours. The Living Room originally was sub-divided with a wall down the center and there were windows where you now can see a wall display of the Pilar and ...

  3. Key-West-Florida Tour

    Key West Historic Homes and Island History. (12) History and legends of Key West and its buildings- 2020, 2021, and 2022 Winner for Best Key West History Tour. I'll take you on an award-winning 2 hour stroll through the historic Old Town neighborhoods where I'll show you many of the beautiful, historic homes and unique architectural landmarks ...

  4. 63rd Annual Key West Home Tours

    When: December 28 - March 18, 2023. Where: The Oldest House Museum, 322 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040. The Old Island Restoration Foundation (OIRF) is proud to present the 63rd Annual Key West Home Tours! This self-guided tour is the perfect opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful 19th and 20th century residences on the island, learn ...

  5. Key West Historic Homes: Small-Group Walking Tour 2024

    Key West, Florida. Key West Historic District Small-Group Walking Tour. 221. from $46.99. Key West, Florida. Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour. 83. from $39.99. Likely to Sell Out.

  6. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

    The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Jan 2020. This house is situated at 907 Whitehead Street, Key West. Be prepared to pay in cash at the front desk, credit cards are not accepted. Guided tours are available for those interested, but you can also walk around the house and garden on your own.

  7. Rates/Info

    Explore Key West Application Login Account. Museum is open daily for walk-in visits. Tours. Our Tour Rates include a 20-30 minute guided tour. Tours start every 15 minutes with the first tour starting at 9:30am. Museum is open daily, 365 days a year . 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are only available at our main gate. No Reservations are required ...

  8. Tickets & Packages

    4.6. Guided tour of Florida's only presidential museum. Knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories of Harry S. Truman's time here. Visit where Eisenhower recuperated from his heart attack in 1956. Thomas Edison resided here during World War I. Trip Details. GET A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE. From. $645.00.

  9. 64th Annual Old Island Restoration Foundation Home Tour

    The Key West Home Tours are presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation as part of its mission to protect, preserve and celebrate Key West's architecture, culture and intangible heritage since 1960. Tickets are now on sale for individual tour dates, or a new discount package for all 4 tours. Home Tour tickets provide entry to 5 homes at ...

  10. Key West Historic Homes and Island History

    Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. 200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040, USA. The meeting point for the start of the tour is the sidewalk at 200 Greene Street in front of the Mel Fisher Museum Building and directly across from the Opal Key Resort entrance sign. This is slightly southwest on Greene Street just past the corner of Greene Street and ...

  11. A Complete Guide of Historic Key West Homes

    Explore historical artifacts from some of Key West's earliest pioneering ancestors, or take a tour guided by historians or official docents who have dedicated themselves to preserving this highly acclaimed landmark since 1960. The historic Audubon House is a must-see when exploring historic Key West homes!

  12. 61st Annual Key West Home Tours

    The Key West home tours are conducted by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, which is a local non-profit that has a mission of "celebrating and sustaining Key West's unique architecture, culture, and history." Purchase tickets online or at the Oldest House Museum for $35 a person. Same day tickets are $45.

  13. Key West Home Tours Celebrate Architecture, Preservation and Community

    The foundation was established in 1960 to protect and preserve Key West's historic architecture and cultural heritage. The first two tours took place Jan. 12-13 and Feb. 16-17. Remaining tours are scheduled for March 15-16. Tours showcases five homes chosen for their historical significance, creative renovations, distinctive modern designs or ...

  14. Key West Home Tours

    Key West, FL 33040. (305) 294-9501. Website. The Annual Home Tours, hosted by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, offers an exciting opportunity to explore the unique architecture, culture, and history of Key West. Participants contribute to the Foundation's preservation mission through ticket purchases, which vary in price for members, non ...

  15. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West

    The Hemingway Experience by Key West Food Tours. 1. The Hemingway Experience celebrates Key West's most infamous author, Ernest "Papa" Hemingway, on a historical journey retracing his steps on a "Bucket List" tour around Old Town. Our 4-hour guided experience stops at (6) locations, all aiding in telling Hemingway's story in Key West ...

  16. Explore Key West

    Translated Tours Weddings + Events. Store Contact Group Information ... Explore Key West Application Login Account. See ... Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. Truman Little White House. The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Conch Train & Trolley. Waterfront Playhouse. Custom House.

  17. Looking for Homes for our 63rd Annual Home Tours

    The Old Island Restoration Foundation (OIRF) is preparing for the 2022-2023 Key West Home Tours, and we would like to invite you to participate. This will be the sixty-third year of the tour which runs one weekend a month between December 2022 and March 2023. The objective of the tour is to promote OIRF's mission of "celebrating and ...

  18. Key West Tours & Open-Air Sightseeing Adventures

    #1 Key West Tours on The World Famous Conch Tour Train. Our 75-minute sightseeing adventure has been entertaining visitors since 1958. (305) 707-5775. Manage Booking. ... was built in the 1840s and is a historical landmark in Key West. The house has colonial architecture and hosts a collection of original Audubon prints, furniture, and artifacts.

  19. Old Island Restoration Foundation, Key West

    Old Island Restoration Foundation. Oldest House Museum and Gardens. The Oldest House in South Florida, built in 1829, is located at 322 Duval Street in Key West. The house and gardens are open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm every day, except Wednesday, with a $10.00 admission for adults and $9.00 for military and seniors.

  20. Key West Home Tours: Holiday Style

    The Old Island Restoration Foundation's Key West Home Tours are among America's oldest and longest-running, dating from 1960. This 64th series features self-guided tours of several Key West homes and gardens, each festively dressed for the holidays.Home Tour tickets provide entry to 5 homes at your self-guided pace, between 1-4 p.m. during the Friday-Saturday tour.

  21. The Oldest House

    The Oldest House is located at 322 Duval Street. The house and gardens are open to the public from 10am to 4pm daily. There are very friendly staff and volunteers on the property to answer questions and give great tours. Not only is this considered the Oldest House in Key West, but it is also the Oldest House in South Florida.

  22. Key West Museums

    The Limousine will be a part of the new White Glove Tour offered by the Little White House Museum and the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation. The tour will include a private look at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, a ride in the presidential limousine and a final white glove opportunity at the Foundation Headquarters in Building 21.

  23. Hemingway in Key West Tours

    Start Time: 10:00 am. BOOK NOW. Hemingway. Tour. $68. Start Time: 7:00 pm. BOOK NOW. Hemingway in Key West Tours offers unique guided tours through the sights and sounds frequented by Jimmy Buffett and Ernest Hemingway in Old Key West.

  24. Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters

    The current lighthouse opened in 1848 with a woman as its Keeper; nearly unheard of during the 19th century. In the years following, the Key West Lighthouse underwent a number of upgrades including the installation of a Third Order Fresnel Lens, an extension to the tower which allowed the light to be seen from a greater distance, the addition of Keeper's Quarters, and finally the ...

  25. Florida Keys Road Trip: Your Guide from Key Largo to Key West

    Story by Navi. • 2mo • 4 min read. Embarking on a road trip through the Florida Keys offers an unforgettable journey filled with stunning scenery, vibrant culture, and endless adventure. From ...