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Conch Tour Train: Iconic 90-Minute Historical Narrated Ride

America's original Key West sightseeing experience — a beloved 90-minute narrated journey aboard the legendary Conch Tour Train through Old Town's most storied streets. Sixty years of storytelling tradition make this an unmissable piece of living Florida history.

What to expect

Climb aboard the cheerful yellow train and roll through shaded Old Town streets as your guide delivers a masterclass in Key West lore — from the island's 19th-century wrecking industry that made it America's wealthiest city per capita, to its artist colony heyday and its enduring spirit of eccentric independence. The route passes the Hemingway Home, the Truman Little White House, and dozens of architectural treasures.

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Conch Tour Train (official)
USD 41.95 per adult (advance online rate)
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Good to know

The depot is a short walk from the cruise pier. Trains depart frequently throughout the morning and early afternoon — book online at conchtourtrain.com for the advance discount and to guarantee your preferred departure time. The 90-minute format is non-stop, so plan your day around it. Best taken early to leave the afternoon free for independent exploration.

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Luxury cruises that call at Key West — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
11 nights · calls at Key West
from $3,521
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Oceania · Oceania Insignia
15 nights · calls at Key West
from $4,449
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Regent · Seven Seas Prestige
11 nights · calls at Key West
from $8,699
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Regent · Seven Seas Grandeur
14 nights · calls at Key West
from $9,349
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