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.
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- Departs from a central location
- Stress-free package ideal for first-time visitors
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.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kaya Island Eats
Enjoy a full cuban meal of roast pork, rice, beans, and plantains accompanied by a glass of homemade sangria.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
Stop into the original home of Pan Am World Airways, the provider of the US’ first international flight, transformed into an island paradise to savor a local fish taco and rum punch.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rodriguez Cigar Factory
Meet the close cuban family of this 3rd generation owned and operated Cigar Factory. Learn how they moved their business and rebuilt their lives in Key West. See the cigar rolling process in person, peek your head into their humidor and leave with a surprise.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sloppy Joe’s Bar
Pop into the original and the new Sloppy Joe’s to see where Hemingway rubbed shoulders with his local “mob” at their favorite watering hole, now turned into a MUST SEE for every Key West visitor.
• Admission Ticket Free
Key West Key Lime Pie Co.
No Key West Food Tour would be complete without a slice of the pie that put us on the map!
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hemingway Rum -Papa’s Pilar Distillery
Finish the tour inside the Hemingway Rum Co’s newest renovation, The Social Club, for his signature drink that he fell in love with during his many stints in Cuba taking back to introduce stateside. Become familiar with the drink and space over a distillery guide’s entertaining presentation.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Ticketed entry into Hemingway’s Home and Museum
Exclude
Gratuities
Private transportation
Max group – 7
