Conch Tour Train

Key West, Florida: The island of Key West began to flourish once Henry Flagler opened the Overseas Railroad, connecting the tropical oasis with mainland Florida. Its only fitting that tourist today tour the island on a modified train. Conch Tour Trains offer riders a ninety minute tour of the island, enriching its passengers with the history and folklore of Key West.

The Couch Train took passengers on their first tour in 1958. Since then over fifteen million passengers have taken a ride on the train. Guest board an environmentally friendly trained fueled by propane to take an inside look at the island.

The tour focuses on Old Key West. During the ninety minute journey, riders will see the sights and hear the stories that make Key West famous. Embark on the journey from the Front Street Station. From there the tour will wind through the streets of Key West, passing by some of the island’s landmarks including Duval Street, Bayview Park, White Street Pier, Casa Marina, Southernmost House, Southernmost Point, Hemmingway House and the Key West Lighthouse. The train then makes a brief stop at the Station Depot before beginning the second half of the tour.

The second half of the tour heads back down Duval Street and then focuses on the residential styles of Key West. From the wooden structures to the intricate gingerbread trimmed houses, there is a great mix of architecture to make the island unique. The tour passes the Armory, Naval Base, Key West Bight, Caroline Street and a brief stop at Flagler Station before returning to Mallory Square to conclude the tour.

The Conch Tour Train is affiliated with Trusted Tours and Attractions. In addition to the train, they operate several of the museums and attractions on the island. They have packages that can combine attractions like the Key West Aquarium, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Ernest Hemingway House, Shipwreck Museum, Truman’s Little White House and many more. This helps maximize your touring experience on the island.

The great engineers combined with the overall beauty of the island, its easy to see why the Conch Tour Train is a AAA Gem and has been a cornerstone of the Key West tourism market for over fifty years.

For photos of the island and a sample of what you will see on the tour, visit my Key West photo gallery.

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