Escape Miami for the day and experience the Florida Keys. Compare Miami to Key West day trips with round-trip transportation, sightseeing along the Overseas Highway and free time to explore Key West before returning to Miami.
Compare Key West tours from Miami, including transportation-only day trips and options that combine your visit with activities once you arrive in Key West. Prices can vary by travel date, availability and ticket type.
Travel from Miami to Key West for a full-day getaway through the Florida Keys. Enjoy narrated transportation and free time to explore Key West's famous sights, shops and waterfront at your own pace.
$35 per person
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Escape Miami for a day in Key West with round-trip bus transportation through the scenic Florida Keys. Spend free time exploring the island with optional hotel pickup available for added convenience.
$34 per person
View Activity →Key West offers a completely different Florida experience from Miami. The island combines historic neighborhoods, tropical scenery, waterfront attractions, restaurants, shopping and a relaxed atmosphere at the southern end of the Florida Keys.
A day trip makes it possible to experience Key West without changing hotels or planning an overnight stay. Transportation from Miami is typically included, allowing visitors to enjoy the drive through the Florida Keys before spending several hours exploring Key West.
The journey is part of the experience. Tours travel south from Miami through the Florida Keys and along the Overseas Highway, connecting a chain of islands before eventually reaching Key West.
Because Key West is a significant distance from Miami, these excursions generally involve an early departure and a full day of travel and sightseeing. Visitors should expect a much longer outing than a typical Miami city or boat tour.
Many Miami to Key West day trips provide several hours of free time once you arrive. This lets visitors choose how they want to experience the island rather than following a guide for the entire visit.
Popular ways to spend the day include exploring Duval Street, walking through historic areas, visiting waterfront attractions, enjoying local restaurants, shopping or simply taking in the island atmosphere.
Some day trips include transportation only, while others can be bundled with an activity in Key West. Options may include snorkeling, boat rides, glass-bottom boat experiences, trolley tours or other sightseeing activities.
An activity package can make planning easier, but it also reduces the amount of completely independent time you have on the island. Compare both styles before deciding which is the better fit.
Travelers who already know what they want to do in Key West may prefer a transportation-focused day trip that leaves most of the visit open. This gives you greater flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Visitors who would rather have more of the day organized may prefer a package that includes transportation plus a specific Key West activity.
The amount of free time varies by tour, so this is one of the most important details to compare before booking. A lower-priced trip is not necessarily the better value if it provides significantly less time on the island.
Look at the full itinerary, approximate arrival and departure times, transportation schedule and whether additional activities are included during your Key West visit.
Compare the Miami pickup location, departure time, total trip duration, amount of free time in Key West, transportation style and any included activities.
Also review cancellation terms, whether meals are included, whether the trip makes stops along the Florida Keys and where passengers are dropped off once they arrive in Key West.
A Key West day trip can involve a long day away from your hotel. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes can make the experience easier, especially if you plan to explore the island on foot.
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are useful for outdoor sightseeing. Visitors adding snorkeling or another water activity should also check whether towels, equipment and other essentials are included.
A Key West day trip can be a strong option for visitors who want to experience another part of South Florida without changing accommodations or renting a car.
The tradeoff is the amount of travel involved. Visitors who are comfortable with an early start and a full-day itinerary can see a dramatically different side of Florida while still returning to Miami the same day.
Key West is best treated as its own full-day experience, but Bayside Marketplace can be part of the rest of your Miami itinerary. Save boat tours, water activities and downtown Miami sightseeing for another day when you have more time around the waterfront.
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