Food tours in Key West
Key West is well suited to food tours because most of the town is walkable. The tours here are guided walks of the old historic district, with stops for Cuban and Caribbean dishes. Some routes also take in the Eaton Street Seafood Market. A tour is the usual way to do it, and the walk is easy going.
Places to go
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
What to expect
The most common choice is a 3-hour walking tour of the old historic district. It stops at local food spots for Cuban and Caribbean flavors, so the day is built around eating as you walk. Most of the tour happens on foot, with the old streets as the setting.
A seaport food walk adds a visit to the Eaton Street Seafood Market, which is the main stop for seafood. It also runs about 3 hours. Afterward, the shops and museums nearby are easy to visit.
Where to go
- Eaton Street Seafood Market. A stop on the seaport food walk, known for its seafood. By walk. A trip that goes here: Historic Seaport Food and Cultural Walking Tour, 3 Hours, $114 a person
Getting there
Key West Food Tours is listed as an island operator, and the walking tours begin in town on foot.
When to go
Food tours run year-round in Key West. Summer days are hot and humid, so a midday walk is more tiring than a morning or late-day one.
Good to know
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, since the tours cover the old streets on foot.
- Parking is expensive and streets are narrow, so walk or take a taxi rather than drive.
- Bring water, especially in summer, when humidity can be high.
Questions
How long is a food tour in Key West?
The walking food tours listed here run 3 hours. A private tour of the old historic district is also listed at 3 hours.
What kind of food is served on Key West food tours?
The old district tours focus on Cuban and Caribbean flavors. The seaport food walk includes a visit to the Eaton Street Seafood Market.
Can I walk to a food tour in Key West?
Yes. The walking tours begin in town on foot, in the old historic district.
