VIP Paranormal Investigation
Old Key West Firehouse # 3
👻 Conduct your own paranormal investigation in one of Florida’s most haunted sites, The Historic Key West Firehouse.
Tuesdays & Fridays | 8 p.m. | 2 hour experience
General Information
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This exclusive after-dark event grants VIP access to one of Key West’s most haunted locations—the historic Old Firehouse # 3.
Your experience begins with an immersive 45-minute audio tour narrated by David L. Sloan, author of Ghosts of Key West.
Hear the spine-tingling stories of those who once lived—and died—within these walls.
Then, the VIP adventure begins.
You’ll be given free rein of the entire fire station, outfitted with a flashlight and professional ghost-hunting tools to conduct your own paranormal investigation.
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2 hours.
45-minute audio ghost tour.
75-minute solo investigation.
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You won’t just hear ghost stories—
You’ll actively seek out spirits using professional-grade ghost-hunting equipment and have the chance to experience paranormal activity firsthand.
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The Firehouse is located at 1024 Grinnell St, Key West, FL.
Please enter through the Virginia Street gate at the rear of the firehouse.
This historic landmark has a long history of ghostly encounters and is a must-visit location for paranormal enthusiasts.
Booking & Tickets
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Discount tickets are available exclusively online at GhostKeyWest.com.
Due to limited availability, we highly recommend booking in advance.
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VIP tickets ar $99.
Discount VIP tickets are $65.
The experience is the same. The only difference is the price.
We offer a limited number of discount tickets each evening.
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We don’t suggest the experience for kids under 10 years old.
Parents can use their best judgement.
Infants are not permitted.
Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Yes.
We sell just 13 tickets each night.
If you have a larger group, ask about our private investigations.
Experience Details & Rules
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You’ll have access to the entire fire station, inside and out.
Inside includes 2 floors and more than 4000 square feet.
Former bunk room, feed shed, tree of graves, haunted fire trucks. main engine room, communication center and more.
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Yes. We have dowsing rods, EMF meters, a spirit box, and a Ouija Board.
Your ghost host can teach you how to capture Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs) with your smart phone.
We often add new equipment to the experience.
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No.
Your ghost host will show you how to use the different equipment.
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Stories of ghosts in the old fire station go back to the days when it was an active firehouse.
Visitors regularly report paranormal activity in the day time and after hours.
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Yes.
The lights will be off in the firehouse.
We provide flashlights.
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The solo investigation lets you decide what level of interaction you want with the spirits.
We provide equipment for spirit communication and detection.
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Absolutely.
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A fully charged camera or smartphone (for the audio ghost tour and recording evidence)
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes (the Firehouse yard has uneven surfaces)
An open mind
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The VIP experience includes:
🔥 After-hours access inside the air-conditioned, haunted fire station
🔥 Small group experience (Limited to 13 humans each night)
🔥 Paranormal investigation tools (Spirit box, EMF meters, Spirit Boards, Dowsing Rods, and more)
🔥 45-minute audio tour narrated by David L. Sloan.
🔥 Headphones for audio tour (with dongles to connect to your smartphone)
🔥 75-minute independent investigation
🔥 A ghost host for investigation advice or instruction
🔥 Daytime admission pass to the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum (Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm)
Paranormal Safety & Concerns
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Many guests have reported direct interactions with spirits at the Firehouse.
While we can’t guarantee activity, past investigations have resulted in objects moving, strange noises, and intelligent spirit responses.
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Exploring the firehouse alone can be intense.
If you feel overwhelmed, you are welcome to step outside for a break or stay close to your ghost host in the gift shop.
We do not offer refunds if you leave early because you are frightened.
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While we take every precaution to ensure safety, paranormal investigations can be unsettling.
Guests have reported experiencing cold spots, dizziness, light-headedness, and a lingering sense of being watched.
If you have a heart condition or severe anxiety, this experience may not be for you.
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While rare, some guests have reported strange activity following their visit.
We will show you how to perform a spiritual cleansing ritual at the end of the night to ensure that no attachments linger.
Additional Information
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Absolutely not.
Any obviously intoxicated guests will be turned away without refund.
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Some areas are accessible, but certain sections involve stairs and uneven ground.
Please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.
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The experience takes place indoors, so we run rain or shine.
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Yes.
The gift shop is open after the experience.
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This is a residential neighborhood with limited parking.
If possible, walk, bike, taxi, or rideshare.
There are two parking spots alongside the firehouse on Virginia Street you may park in during the experience.
They are marked “No Parking & Do Not Block Gate” but you will not be towed if you are inside.
We have a bike rack inside the firehouse yard.
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Yes. We welcome well-behaved dogs.
Please let us know if you are bringing a dog in your booking comments.
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Yes. We have a wheelchair accessible bathroom on site.