Sloan’s Key West Ghost Tours
Don’t get stuck on a crowded trolley.
Step behind the velvet rope and join us to investigate Key West's greatest mysteries and darkest legends.
We have exclusive nighttime access inside Robert the Doll's museum and America's most haunted firehouse.
These are the top-rated tours created by paranormal pioneer and Haunted Key West author David L. Sloan. Don’t be fooled by imitators.
Choose Your Paranormal Adventure
America’s Most Haunted Firehouse
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The Full Experience: A 2-hour event combining haunted history with the freedom to conduct your own paranormal cold case investigation.
For the Active Hunter: This isn't just a walk-through; you get a 45-minute audiophonic tour of the haunted history and mysteries, and 75 minutes of hands-on investigation time.
Intimate Atmosphere: With only 13 tickets available, you’ll never fight for space or quiet.
True Crime Meets Paranormal: Dive deep into the cold case of Fire Chief Bum Farto’s 1976 disappearance, the murder of Charlotte Knowles, and more.
The Historic Firehouse is now a museum with thousands of unusual artifacts. Exploring with Josh and Kilani Ghost Hunter say it is the most active place they’ve investigated.
Tickets help preserve the historic firehouse.
Robert the Doll After Dark
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The Complete Experience: Combines a 30-minute ghost tour through the historic Fort East Martello Museum with a 30-minute seated encounter with Robert the Doll.
VIP Backstage Pass: Upgrade to stay for an extra hour of self-guided investigation to solve the mystery of Robert’s possession. We provide equipment.
Bonus Perks: Includes Free Parking and a Free Day Pass to return and explore the museum’s history by day.
USA Today named Fort East Martello one of America’s 10 Most Haunted Destinations. Sam & Colby have joined our experience twice.
KEY WEST UFO TOUR
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See the Unseen: Use military-grade night vision technology to reveal what is invisible to the naked eye.
Declassified History: Go beyond the ghost stories to explore Key West’s secret history of UAP sightings and military encounters.
Active Sky Watch: Join a guided investigation of the night sky to track satellites, aircraft, and the unexplained.
Immersive Atmosphere: An intimate, small-group (6) experience conducted along the ocean.
SLOAN’S TRIFECTA OF TERROR
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Experience the dark side of Key West with the man who literally wrote the books on it.
This is a private, 2-hour legend-tripping expedition designed for those who want the true stories behind the strangest hauntings.
We’ll go beyond the velvet ropes and standard scripts to visit the island’s sites Sloan calls the “Trifecta of Terror.”
Your Itinerary:
The Old Hanging Grounds: Stand on the site of Key West’s darkest judicial history and hear the stories of those who never left. I’ll introduce you to the Saints who protect the island and the sacred tree where they reside.
America’s Most Haunted Firehouse: We will go inside Fire Station No. 3, where the spirit of Bum Farto is said to linger. You’ll learn why this station is ground zero for Key West paranormal activity, and we’ll sit at the missing Fire Chief’s desk and attempt to make contact.
Robert the Doll: A personal introduction to the world’s most haunted doll. I’ll share the research from my book, Robert the Doll, including the stories and origins that most visitors never hear.
The Details:
Price: includes up to five people.
Transportation: The Tour portion is on foot or seated. Complimentary private transport provided between locations.
The Vibe: Authentic, Exclusive, and Unusual.
Guide: David L. Sloan, Author & Researcher.
World Famous, Community Driven & Locally Owned
Key West’s Top Rated #1
Ghost Tours
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“History meets horror in this tantelizing tour.”
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Meet Our Family
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Dan
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“Loved this ghost tour and VIP investigation! Dan was our guide and was GREAT! So knowledgeable about Robert and the history of fort. An experience we will forever remember.”
- B.R. Wilson
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Matt
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“Absolutely AMAZING ghost hunting experience! Matt was our tour guide and was so knowledgeable and made the tour interactive. Will be visiting every time I come to Key West!”
- Bethany Hubbard
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Jeff
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“Jeff was incredible. We go on ghost tours everywhere and he is one of the best guides we’ve ever had. Can’t wait to come back for VIP!”
- Carissa Vasquez
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Captain Heather
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“We had so much fun with Captain Heather. And we saw at least three UFOs! Definitely recommend her. We can’t wait to come back next year.”
- Katy Houston
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Purchase your tickets online from ghostkeywest.com.
Booking is easy, and our system shows real-time availability.
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Thank you for your service!
Use promo code MIL5 and save $5 off each ticket.
This offer is valid for active and retired military.
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Use promo code: LOCAL5 for $5 off each ticket.
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The address of your tour is listed on your confirmation email.
We only provide pick-up and drop-off for private tours with David Sloan.
We have free parking and a bike rack at Fort East Martello.
There is usually street parking available nearby for our UFO Tour and America’s Most Haunted Firehouse.
All of our locations are in Key West and easy to get to by taxi, rideshare, or bicycle.
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We have free parking at Fort East Martello, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Street parking is usually available near our UFO Tour and America’s Most Haunted Firehouse.
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Robert the Doll After Dark and America’s Most Haunted Firehouse take place inside, so rain is not an issue.
We may cancel the tours if severe storms cause flooding or unsafe conditions. This is rare.
If we cancel the tour for safety reasons, you will be notified in advance and automatically issued a refund.
The Key West UFO Tour is weather dependent. Your guide will contact you if we cancel the tour.
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Sometimes.
Strange and creepy encounters do happen often.
No one will jump out to scare you.
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None of our tours involves a lot of walking, and there are usually options to sit.
Robert the Doll After Dark: You’ll be on your feet for the first 30 minutes as we tour the fort. For the next 30 minutes, you will be seated in Robert the Doll’s room.
America’s Most Haunted Firehouse: The audio haunted history tour is 45 minutes on your feet with one flight of stairs up and one flight down. During the cold-case investigations, you are welcome to sit.
On the UFO Tour, we are on our feet on a pier. You may sit on the pier if you wish.
If you have bad knees or can’t stand for long at Robert the Doll After Dark, please request a folding chair in the reservation comments.
Your guide will be happy to assist you.
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Robert the Doll After Dark is ADA-compliant and equipped with a lift and ramps. There are steps on our regular route, so please let us know in advance if you need wheelchair access.
America’s Most Haunted Firehouse is ADA Compliant. The Wheelchair lift for second-floor access is currently being repaired, so access is limited.
The UFO Tour takes place on ADA-compliant city and county property.
Private Tours with David Sloan are not wheelchair accessible, but they can be if David rides in your wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Please let us know if you need assistance in the comment section of your reservation.
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Woof. Woof. (That means probably)
We welcome well-behaved dogs.
Please let us know if you are bringing yours in the booking comments.
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Yes and No.
For Robert the Doll After Dark, you can film during the VIP Backstage Pass solo investigation hour after the guided tour. Filming is not permitted during the guided portion of the tour. For extensive filming, book a private tour.
You may film everything at America’s Most Haunted Firehouse.
You may film everything on the pier on the Key West UFO Tour.
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Robert the doll lives at the Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, Florida 33040.
You can send him letters at this address too.
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Robert the Doll is safe to visit when approached with respect.
Our guides will provide all the information you need to enjoy your encounter without worry.
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Yes.
We’re happy to modify your reservation if we have availability.
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Cancel 24 hours before your tour for a full refund.
We only offer one tour a night. Space is very limited, so we are unable to issue refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour time.
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No. The Key West trolley, Ghosts & Gravestones, is good, but very different. They are more theatrical, operate at high volumes, and do not visit Robert the Doll.
Sloan’s Key West Ghost Tours has smaller groups and offers a more authentic experience. We are the only tour that lets you meet Robert the Doll.
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Please don’t.
Sometimes the tours can be intense and are not suitable for children.
Parents should decide responsibly if they want to introduce their older children to a paranormal encounter that may affect them for life.
This is not like watching Ghost Adventures on TV. An adult must accompany anyone under 18.
Infants are not permitted.
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Online reservations: 24 hours a day
The museums we operate from have daytime hours, but our company only partners with them to offer nighttime tours.
Fort East Martello Museum is open most days from 10 am - 4:30 pm.
The Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm.