Step aboard the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour for a spooky, story-filled ride through the darker side of Key West history. Known as the Trolley of the Doomed, this narrated evening tour explores haunted tales, eerie legends, and mysterious stories from Old Town Key West.
Guided by costumed “Ghost Hosts,” the tour blends history, theater, and ghost stories into one of the island’s most memorable nighttime experiences.
Why Take the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour?
Key West may be famous for sunshine, turquoise water, and tropical fun, but the island also has a long and unusual past filled with shipwrecks, pirates, graveyards, folklore, and ghostly legends.
On the tour, visitors may hear stories connected to:
- Old Town Key West
- Captain Tony’s Saloon
- Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum
- Haunted streets and historic buildings
- Local legends such as the Lady in Blue
- Key West’s stranger and more mysterious history
The tour is a fun choice for visitors who enjoy ghost stories, historic legends, theatrical guides, and nighttime sightseeing.
What to Expect
The Ghosts & Gravestones Tour is a narrated trolley-style experience through historic Key West. It is generally considered spooky, theatrical, and entertaining rather than a traditional walking tour.
Because of the ghostly themes, loud moments, and darker stories, the tour is typically recommended for older children, teens, and adults rather than very young children. The official tour notes that it is rated PG-13 and not suitable for young children.
Tours board at the Conch Tour Train Depot at 501 Front Street, near the corner of Front and Duval Streets.
A Convenient Nighttime Activity in Old Town
The tour’s Old Town location makes it easy to pair with dinner, drinks, shopping, or a sunset stop before your evening begins. Nearby attractions include Mallory Square, Duval Street, Captain Tony’s Saloon, the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, and the Key West Historic Seaport.
For visitors staying overnight in Key West, this is a fun way to experience the island after dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour depart from?
The tour boards at the Conch Tour Train Depot at 501 Front Street in Key West, near Front and Duval Streets.
Is the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour scary?
The tour is spooky and theatrical, with ghost stories, haunted legends, and dark Key West history. It is designed to be entertaining, but some stories and effects may be too intense for younger children.
Is the tour good for kids?
The official tour describes the experience as PG-13 and not suitable for young children, so it is best for older kids, teens, and adults.
What will I see on the tour?
The tour travels through historic Old Town Key West and may include stories connected to haunted buildings, Captain Tony’s Saloon, the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, local legends, and the island’s darker past.
Can Key West Express passengers take the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour?
Yes. Key West Express passengers staying overnight or more in Key West can add the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour to their itinerary.
Explore Key West with Key West Express
The Ghosts & Gravestones Tour is just one of the unforgettable experiences waiting in Key West. From haunted history and Old Town legends to sunset celebrations, museums, restaurants, and waterfront fun, Key West Express makes it easy to arrive ready to explore the island.
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