An Audio Guide of Key West’s Journey From Village to Micro State

Key West is famous as mainland America’s Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But, as you’ll soon find out on this walking tour, there’s more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes. On this tour, travel writer and tour guide Gregg Squeglia will share stories of some of the island’s more famous residents and some lesser-known tales that have given Key West its unique place in American culture and history. He'll tell you about Key West’s incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvaging wrecked ships along the Great Florida Reef to the hilarious creation of the ‘Conch Republic’. You’ll also find out how, soon after its creation, this micro-state declared war on the United States for a full minute. On this self-paced tour, you’ll also visit the island’s major landmarks and lesser-known treasures.

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Location: Key West

What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there a time limit to use this tour after purchasing?

A: Nope! You get unlimited, lifetime access to the tour once you purchase it. So you can use it before your trip to Key West or even after when you want to revisit the stories! Just make sure you download everything for offline access if you're worried about spotty service while exploring.

Q: Can kids join this tour, or is it more for adults?

A: It's totally family-friendly! Kids will enjoy the fun stories about Key West's quirky history, like the Conch Republic declaration. Just keep in mind there’s a bit of walking involved, so make sure they're up for that. You can go at your own pace, which is nice.

Q: How do I get to the starting point for the tour?

A: The tour provides directions to the starting point, which is super helpful! You’ll want to check your email after you purchase it for those details. Just make sure to arrive a bit early to get settled in before you start listening. Parking can be tricky in Key West, so some extra time helps.

Discussions

Just did the Key West audio tour, and I loved it!

I recently did the audio guide of Key West’s journey and it was such a cool experience! Gregg Squeglia shares some wild stories about the island's history that I never knew. The self-paced part was great since I could stop and take pics at all the landmarks. It felt like a mix of history and adventure. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting!

Thinking of gifting the Key West audio tour!

I'm considering giving this audio tour as a gift for my parents who are visiting Key West soon. They love history and exploring, so I think this would be perfect! Has anyone given it as a gift? Any tips on how they liked it?