SLOAN’S KEY WEST GHOST TOURS • EST. 1996
Robert the Doll
After Dark
Exclusive after-hours access to Robert the Doll inside Key West’s historic Fort East Martello Museum.
Choose Your Night
Check available dates and book Robert the Doll After Dark directly.
Choose Your Robert Experience
Go after dark for the essential Robert experience, or stay longer for a full paranormal investigation of Fort East Martello.
Robert The Doll
After Dark
The Essential Experience
60 minutes
30-minute ghost tour of historic Fort East Martello
30-minute seated encounter with Robert the Doll
Discover Robert’s history, legends
& documented stories
Return daytime museum admission included
Free on-site parking
$45 regular
From $39 direct
VIP Paranormal Investigation
Most Immersive
2 hours
Everything in Robert After Dark
Plus one additional hour inside the fort
Investigate independently, without a guide
Paranormal equipment provided
Explore the fort at your own pace
Free on-site parking
$99 regular
From $79 direct
A glimpse inside Robert the Doll After Dark
See what happens after the museum closes and the doors are locked for the night.
30-Minute Ghost Tour
Explore Fort East Martello after dark and hear the stories tied to its haunted history.
30 Minutes With Robert
Settle in for a seated encounter focused entirely on Robert, his history, legends, and documented stories.
VIP Goes Further
Stay an additional hour and investigate the fort independently with paranormal equipment provided.
Featured & Recognized By
Featured on, recognized by, or investigated by History, Discovery, Travel Channel, Ghost Files, Project Fear, Sam & Colby, USA Today 10Best, Atlas Obscura, Ozzy & Jack, and The Joe Rogan Experience.
What Guests Are Saying
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WORLD FAMOUS. COMMUNITY DRIVEN. LOCALLY OWNED.
Sloan’s Key West Ghost Tours has been exploring the island’s strange history since 1996. Created by author and historian David L. Sloan, our experiences are built on original research, authentic locations, and three decades of exploring Key West’s unexplained side. No manufactured scares. No generic scripts. Just remarkable places, real stories, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
EST. 1996
Three decades of Key West ghost history and paranormal research.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Experiences built around documented history, firsthand accounts, and ongoing investigation.
LOCALLY CREATED
Independent Key West experiences designed and operated by people who actually live the stories.
Meet Our Family
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Dan
“Dan was GREAT — so knowledgeable about Robert and the history of the fort.”
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Matt
“Matt made the ghost hunting experience interactive, fun, and unforgettable.”
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Jeff
“One of the best guides we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to come back for VIP.”
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Captain Heather
“We had so much fun — and saw at least three UFOs!”
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Tracy
Tracy brings curiosity and a genuine love of Key West’s haunted history.
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Admission is a 60-minute experience featuring a 30-minute ghost tour of historic Fort East Martello followed by a 30-minute seated encounter with Robert the Doll. VIP includes the full After Dark experience, plus an additional hour to explore the fort independently with paranormal equipment provided.
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No. No actors, manufactured scares, or staged paranormal effects. Robert the Doll After Dark takes place inside the real Fort East Martello Museum and centers on documented history, legends, firsthand accounts, and authentic paranormal investigation.
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Not at all. Paranormal equipment is provided, and you’ll be shown what you need to know before beginning. The investigation portion is intentionally independent, so you can explore the fort at your own pace.
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The experience takes place at the historic Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, where Robert the Doll is permanently housed.
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Yes. Guests receive free on-site parking.
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Yes. Robert After Dark guests receive return daytime admission to Fort East Martello Museum, giving you an opportunity to come back and explore the museum during regular hours.
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There are no jump scares or actors trying to frighten you. The atmosphere can feel eerie, especially after dark, and guests may experience unexplained activity, but whatever happens is part of the real location, not something staged.
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Robert the Doll After Dark is recommended for guests ages 10 and older. Infants and toddlers are not permitted. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Standard-price tickets are fully refundable with at least 24 hours’ notice. Discounted direct-booking tickets are non-refundable, but may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours are not eligible for a refund.
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