Two and a half easy hours through Key West's hidden lanes, eating coconut, mango and key lime straight off the tree with a guide who has lived here since 1972.
$69 per adult★ 4.5 · 939 reviews2.5 hours9:30 AM dailyBike included
Most Key West tours show you the island. Lloyd feeds it to you.
He carries a machete. Not for show. Somewhere near the halfway point he pulls a coconut down, opens it in front of you, and hands it over while the water is still cold.
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Coconut
Pulled down, opened with the machete, handed over while it is still cold.
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Mango
Lloyd knows which tree on which block is ready. Late summer is its season.
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Bananas
Cut off the stalk in someone's yard, six inches long and twice as sweet.
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Star fruit
Sliced into stars on the spot. The one everybody photographs.
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Key lime & more
Sapodilla, Surinam cherry, sugar apple, whatever is ripe that week.
your guide, not a script
Lloyd came down for two weeks in 1972. He never went back.
He came from New Jersey to visit his brother and found an island full of healers, thinkers, artists and people who had quietly opted out. He sold the car. He has not owned one since.
Do what you love, love what you do, and the world will come to you.
More than fifty years in, practically everyone on this island knows him. That is not a marketing line. Ride with him for ten minutes and you will see it.
not just us saying it
The New York Times has been sending people here since 2007.
The New York Times · 36 Hours in Key West
“If you only take one tour, make it this…”
Cindy Price, 36 Hours in Key West, Fla. · April 2007
Recommended again in the Times’ 2025 Key West guide. Eighteen years apart, same answer.
Every tour, at least once, Lloyd stops the group under somebody's tree, reaches up, and gets to work. You drink the water first. Then he splits it and you scrape the meat out with a piece of the shell. No plates, no forks, no gift shop.
This isn't your typical bike tour. It's an unforgettable journey through the Key West I've called home for over 55 years.
I'm Lloyd, and for more than 35 years I've been sharing my personal slice of paradise with visitors from around the world. The bicycle is simply how we travel from one story to the next.
During this easy two and a half hour ride through quiet island neighborhoods, we'll make 20 fascinating stops where you'll experience Key West with all of your senses.
meet your guideFeatured on PBS in Taste the Florida Keys with Chef Michelle Bernstein
Sample tropical fruits picked fresh from the trees
Watch fresh coconuts opened with a machete
Smell fragrant flowers and exotic spice trees
Visit a favorite neighborhood coffee shop
Explore a Civil War fort transformed into a botanical garden
Walk a peaceful labyrinth
Enjoy a percussion jam overlooking the ocean
Discover hidden neighborhoods, Caribbean architecture and the homes of famous writers
Part storytelling, part nature walk, part history lesson, part botanical adventure, and part live entertainment.
Come ride with me and discover why this isn't just a bike tour. It's a memory you'll carry with you long after your vacation ends.
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Meet at 428 Catherine
We fit your beach cruiser to you and you are rolling in ten minutes.
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Ride, taste, repeat
Two and a half hours, flat ground, frequent stops. Nobody gets left behind.
no upcharges, ever
What comes with your $69
A single speed beach cruiser with fat tires, foot brakes and a basket
Every tasting along the route, with nothing extra to pay
A whole coconut opened in front of you
Private gardens and back lanes most visitors never find
A botanical garden inside a Civil War fort, and a quiet labyrinth to walk
Flat, quiet streets. The highest point on this island is eighteen feet
two and a half hours
The stuff you go home talking about
plumeria, still warmthis happens a lotthe neighboursthe yellow tandemlunch, sort ofinside a banyan
939 people agree
Three decades of five star reviews
★★★★★
Our tour with Lloyd was truly unforgettable, and honestly, so much more than a tour. As a resident of over 50 years, Lloyd shared fascinating stories about local history, architecture and famous locals in a way that felt deeply personal and authentic. Along the way we stopped to smell tropical flowers, taste fresh local fruit, and truly experience the spirit of Key West. It felt less like sightseeing and more like being welcomed into the culture by an old friend.
★★★★★Lloyd's love for Key West shows so much, and he loves to share that knowledge with others.TripAdvisor★★★★★Lloyd has lived in Key West for 45 years and practically everyone knows him.TripAdvisor★★★★★You see Key West through a local's eyes, off the beaten path.TripAdvisor
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Two ways to do this
MOST BOOKED
The Tropical Bike Tour
$69 per adult
$59 per child 12 and under · $30 for babies in a seat
August and September are the island's best kept secret.
Everyone tells you to come in winter. Here is what they leave out: late summer is when the mangoes, sapodillas and sugar apples are actually ripe. The streets are quiet, the groups are small, and you get far more of Lloyd's attention than you ever would in February.
We get a little wet. Lloyd has been rained out five times in sixteen years. Key West rain is a light, intermittent sun shower that usually passes before you notice it. If the weather is genuinely bad we reschedule you or refund you, with no argument.
off a ship today?
A port day fits this easily.
15 minfrom Mallory Square
20 minfrom Pier B
9:30one departure daily
everyone is welcome
If you can sit on a bike, we can get you on this tour.
Key West is flat, so the riding is effortless, and the route takes the streets with the least traffic. Any vehicle that is not gas powered is welcome: tricycles, tandems, electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pedicabs have all done this tour. Call 305-304-4700 and tell Lloyd what you need. He will tell you honestly whether it will work.
before you book
Questions people actually ask
How much does the tour cost?
$69 per adult, $59 for children 12 and under, and $30 for babies riding in a seat. The bike is included.
How long is the tour?
About two and a half hours, covering four to five miles with plenty of stops along the way.
Is it strenuous?
No. The highest point of elevation in Key West is eighteen feet above sea level. The riding is easy and relaxed, and we stop often.
What kind of bikes do you use?
Single speed beach cruisers with foot brakes, fat tires and wide comfortable seats. They have baskets for your belongings. Nothing to shift, nothing technical.
What should I bring?
A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water. Wear loose comfortable clothing, and sneakers rather than flip flops. Do not forget a camera.
Can children come along?
Yes. This is a family attraction and we have bikes and equipment for most kids. Children need to be able to ride a child size bike on their own, and babies ride in a seat.
Where do we meet?
428 Catherine Street, Key West, FL 33040. Please arrive right on time. If you are lost or running late, call Lloyd at 305-304-4700.
Can you take a group?
Yes. Private tours run $300 for up to three riders, $100 per person for four to eight, and $80 per person for nine to fifteen. Maximum fifteen riders.
$69PER ADULT
4.5★939 REVIEWS
