Explore Jimmy Buffett-Inspired Sites in Key West
Walk Old Key West’s Jimmy Buffett stops, with Key lime pie and a drink included
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Includes
Key lime pie, water, drink
Highlights
Follow a guided walk through Old Key West to see the places that inspired Jimmy Buffett’s songs. Visit key locations like Mallory Square and end at Capt. Tony’s Saloon.
- Meet your guide at Margaritaville at 500 Duval Street
- Explore the bars, studios, and hangouts tied to Buffett’s Key West story
- Visit Mallory Square and other Old Key West landmarks from his songs
- Enjoy a slice of Key lime pie, water, and a souvenir alcoholic beverage
- Walk at a moderate pace that suits most fitness levels
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
- Slice of Key lime pie
- Water
- Souvenir alcoholic beverage
- Poncho (if necessary)
Things to know
Gratuities are appreciated; standard tips for excellent service are 10–20%. Tours operate rain or shine.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price. Exclusions apply to Private Tour Cancellations.
FAQs
The tour starts at Margaritaville at 500 Duval Street and ends at Capt. Tony's Saloon.
The guided walking tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The tour is moderately paced and suitable for most fitness levels.
Meeting details
We will meet in front of Margaritaville (500 Duval St.)
More about Mallory Square
Mallory Square sits at the western edge of Old Town Key West, where the Gulf of Mexico meets a wide stone plaza that has anchored island life for generations. This waterfront gathering place is woven into the fabric of the Jimmy Buffett Walking Tour, capturing the breezy, salt-air spirit that shaped so many of his songs. Long before cruise ships glided into port, Mallory Square was a working wharf, and that lived-in, end-of-the-road feeling is exactly the kind of atmosphere that drew a young Jimmy Buffett to Key West in the early 1970s and inspired the laid-back Parrothead culture his fans still celebrate today.
Walking through Mallory Square as part of the tour, you will hear the stories behind Key West's transformation from a sleepy fishing town into the creative haven that fueled Buffett's storytelling. Your guide brings the waterfront to life with tales of the bars, characters, and late-night wanderings that found their way into his lyrics. The clink of rigging from nearby sailboats, the cries of seagulls, and the warm Gulf breeze all add a soundtrack of their own as you trace the footsteps of the man who turned island living into a global lifestyle. If your visit lines up with sunset, Mallory Square hosts its famous nightly celebration, complete with street performers, artists, and a horizon that glows in the same colors Buffett spent a lifetime describing.
This stop is perfect for Parrotheads, music lovers, and curious travelers who want to understand why Key West became Margaritaville in spirit as well as in song. Families enjoy the open space and lively energy, while couples linger for the views and the unmistakable sense of arrival at the southernmost edge of the country. Whether you are a longtime fan singing lyrics under your breath or a first-time visitor soaking it all in, Mallory Square offers the kind of authentic, sun-soaked Key West moment that makes this walking tour so memorable.
