Ghosts of Key West and Haunted Ghost Tours
Ghosts of Key West are well known to the island’s residents. But visitors to Key West may not realize that there are haunted spots to stay away from (or visit, if you dare!).
For the curious traveler, there are some great ghost tours to learn more about Key West history and the role these ghosts have played on the island.
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Most Popular Key West Ghost Stories
The Lady in Blue
The Lady in Blue is the most popular spectral presence in Key West, and she haunts one of the most popular places to hang out on the island! Captain Tony’s Saloon is located in the heart of the fun, just off Duval Street (on Green Street) near the famous Mallory Square sunset celebration.
Without giving away the history (assuming you’re going to want to take the ghost tour to learn more), let’s just say… this location has a pretty creepy past!
When you visit, you’ll immediately notice a HUGE TREE growing in the middle of the bar and up through the roof. It’s been there for a very long time, and has a dark past! Make sure to read the gravestone at its base, then do your homework to learn what the tree was used for!
If you’re wandering around Captain Tony’s and all of a sudden feel a drop in temperature and get chilly (it’s Key West, you’ll definitely feel it)… look around because you may see her, a lady in blue dress from another realm. She’s making herself known to you, but why?
The Legend of Robert the Doll
Do you dare visit Fort East Martello at night? Here, encased in a glass display, lives Robert the Doll. This legend goes back decades, and has been mentioned on podcasts and TV shows like Joe Rogan, the History Channel and even on the Travel Channel!
Robert is a cursed doll, and anyone who doesn’t show respect… well… encounters great misfortune in their life. The Key West Ghost Tours will share the many unexplained occurrences surrounding Robert the Doll, and the history of how this ghost story came to be.
Here’s information on how to visit Robert the Doll, and the ghost tour that will share all the history and paranormal stories: Ghost Key West
The Old Monroe County Jail
For many decades, visitors to the Old Monroe County Jail have reported hearing unexplained voices and unsettling noises. Key West was considered a big city back in the 1800s and went through lots of tumultuous times. Within all that history, the county jail surely housed some interesting characters, right?
The jail is now a museum, and open to the public to visit. It’s also part of some Key West Ghost Tour fun! Here’s a local article talking about the history of the Old Monroe County Jail, here.
Hemingway's Ghostly House
Ernest Hemingway’s iconic Key West home is the subject of some speculative paranormal activity involving… Hemingway himself!
People over the years have reported seeing the ghostly figures of Hemingway and his wife Pauline, hearing the loud clicks of the old typewriter in his study, footsteps and feeling an overall eerie presence.
There’s a growing list of paranormal experiences at this property. If you’re gonna visit Key West, definitely visit the Hemingway House and Museum, at least during the day when you’re safe from the frightening sights of wandering specters.
Ghosts of Key West... Tours!
To delve deeper into the ghosts of Key West, history and paranormal past, consider joining a ghost tour! Knowledgeable guides will lead you through haunted locations, sharing tales, historical context, and even some ghost hunting tips!
Ghost tours in Key West offer a unique and entertaining way to experience the island’s history. So why not embrace the spooky side of paradise and uncover the secrets that linger in the shadows?
We think taking one of the Key West haunted tours will be one of your favorite parts of your vacation!
Best Walking and Trolley Key West Ghost Tours
Walking ghost tours are lots of fun in Key West! Here’s our favorite walking ghost tour where you’ll learn all about paranormal activities and legends… Key West Ghost & Mysteries Tour.
Trolley ghost tours are also lots of fun and cover more “paranormal activity” reported sites than the walking tours can cover.
TIP: get a day/night trolley tour pass! Use the trolley to jump on and off throughout the day while sightseeing the island, then jump back on at night for the ghost tour! Here’s more information on the Graves and Gravestones Trolley Tours
