When In The Florida Keys Consider One Of These Tours

When in the Florida Keys Consider One of These Tours

Rather than wander aimlessly through the streets in any town of the Florida Keys, why not consider a tour? Chances are, there is a type of tour that will appeal to you.

The Florida Keys is surrounded by water. The west side is the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean is on the east. Therefore, it only makes sense to start with tours in and around the water. How about touring the islands in a glass bottom boat? Another way to explore the back canals of the Florida Keys is by canoe or kayak. There are many rental companies that will drop you off and allow you to explore to your heart’s content. There are also many companies that offer short nightly cruises around the islands. These cruises allow you to see the Florida Keys from the water by moonlight. In addition, there are also many historic tours that center on the seafaring history of the Florida Keys. These water tours will take you to many infamous locations of pirate lore and Civil War history.

Yet, another way to tour the islands is by plane. From the air you can get a perspective of the beauty of the Florida Keys that you could never get on the ground. Some seaplane tours will land in secluded bay to allow you time to snorkel and explore. You can even book time in a stunt plane if your stomach can handle the roles and twists maneuvered over the ocean. Costs for these tours range in price from $50 a person to hundreds.

Once you are in the town of Key West, another way to tour its many attractions is partake in the services of the Old Town Trolley or the Conch Train Tour. Both have tour guides who will accompany you and give you a lot of interesting information about the city. Some of the attractions that you will see in Key West’s Old Town are the Hemingway House, Mallory Square and the Historic Seaport. Tickets on the Old Town Trolley are good for the entire day. You can jump on and off the trolley as much as you wish in order to investigate anything that catches your eye.

The last two ways to explore the Florida Keys are bike tours and walking tours. Much of the land in the Florida Keys has been protected and turned into state parks. Many of these parks offer an abundance of trails that can be hiked or biked. The town of Marathon in the Middle Keys offers a self-guided walking ecotour where you can learn about the natural habitat of the islands. If traipsing around in the great outdoors doesn’t appeal to you, there are an abundance of city tours to choose from. Many of these tours center on a specific aspect of the city. For instance, in Key West you can take the Ghost Tour. In this tour, a spooky guide will lead to down the alleys and through the cemetery of Old Town regaling you with scary stories of the town’s history. Another walking tour concentrates on the literary history of Key West. This walking tour varies in its route and on which famous writers it concentrates on. Although, there is one author that it is always sure to include. That author is Ernest Hemingway, whose home is in Old Town and can also be toured.

Enjoy the history and the beauty of the Florida Keys with one of these tours and discover something that you would never have known otherwise.