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Key West Day Trip from Miami with Activities
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Key West Day Trip from Miami with Activities

By Gray Line Miami Tours
About
Expand your Miami vacation to include Key West during this day trip. After comfortable bus transfer from your hotel, enjoy around six hours to explore on your own. Visit the Hemingway House, check out Mallory Square, or have a slice of the iconic key lime pie. Your time is your own. Add on a Floridian activity, such as parasailing, snorkeling, or a glass-bottom boat cruise (additional expense).
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₱2,811.54
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 15h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Miami
  • Relax in round-trip transportation from your hotel
  • Enjoy free time to explore independently
  • Upgrade the tour to include themed activities

  • Day trip to Key West by bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Miami Beach/Downtown hotels with English/Spanish Driver and Guide
  • If Upgrade is selected- Glass Bottom Boat, Trolley, Conch Train, Parasail, Snorkeling
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hand Sanitizer
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Admissions unless stated


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    Key West Pickup at this location is at 7AM
Pickup details
  • Gray Line Miami Offers bus pickups at over 200 hotels in the Miami Beach and Downtown Miami areas, if your hotel is not listed please enter it manually and call us to confirm pickup time Hotel Pickups are outside by the main entrance The 6.00am start time is based on the beginning of the pickup route, each hotel has it's own pickup time. Please call us to confirm the exact timing for your location.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5221KEYWEST

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Travel from Miami to Key West is by bus
      • Snokeling, Parasailing and Glass Bottom Boat is subject to favorable weather conditions and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather
      • Infants between the ages of 0 - 2 are Free but must sit on parents lap
      • A government issued photo ID must be present at the time of checking in for Parasailing. We do not accept photos of ID's. If there is a minor the actual parent must sign the waiver for the minor. No other adult can sign for the minor. Children must be at least 6 years old
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.
      What is the departure point for the Key West Day Trip from Miami with Optional Activities?
      This tour offers pickup from most Miami Beach & Downtown Miami Hotels.
      Answered Jun 2021
      Can I book the Key West Day Trip from Miami with Optional Activities if I do not yet know where I will be staying in Miami?
      Yes - Simply select "I will select my pickup location later" when confirming your reservation. Be sure to contact the local operator at the phone number on your ticket to let them know where to pick you up once you've confirmed your hotel.
      Answered Jun 2021
      What time should I expect to be picked up at my hotel for the Key West Day Trip from Miami with Optional Activities?
      Pickups are typically between 6:00 am and 7:30 am. Please be sure to confirm directly with the local tour operator to confirm your exact pickup details.
      Answered Jun 2021
      How do I confirm my exact pickup details for the Key West Day Trip from Miami with Optional Activities?
      Please contact the local operator directly at the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to departure to arrange meeting/pickup details.
      Answered Jun 2021

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5221KEYWEST

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      Itinerary
      • You'll start at
        401 Biscayne Blvd
        Or, you can also get picked up
        See departure details
      • Pass by
        Seven Mile Bridge
      • 1
        Key West
        Stop: 30 minutes
        Key West Drop off / Pick up point at 908 Caroline St, Naval Air Station Key West, FL 33040
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      • You'll return to the starting point
      About the operator
      Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
      • Gray Line Miami Tours
        562
        Miami, United States
        Joined in February 2011
      • mattgT550ZA
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        The Most Dishonest Company
        This is the most dishonest company I’ve dealt with in a long time. 0 stars if possible. They were supposed to be our transfer from Miami International Airport to our hotel for our baby moon 3/3 at 8 PM; we called them before we flew out at 8AM, left a voicemail with my phone number on it. Our flight took off on time, but due to weather issues in the air, our flight was delayed. We then go to the baggage claim as directed, with no driver in sight. We called again twice at night, with voicemails left and no one there to pick us up. We were forced to rent a car and take the extra expense of parking at the hotel, more than a $300 expense. My pregnant wife was standing around an extra 2 hours as we waited for the car. We called Costco to lodge our complaint, and they informed us that Grey Line never received a call from us. Here are the screenshots to prove that the calls were made. They also said that a driver was there until 9:30 - not one soul in sight had a Costco sign at Carousel 6, nor outside, which were the instructions provided as well. It is absolutely disgusting and revolting that not only would someone fail to perform a service, but with such easily confirmable information, lie about it too. Don’t waste your money, time, breathe, or modicum of trust and faith on this company.
        Written March 4, 2024
      • jackieluga
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great time, everyone was nice
        Everything was great except we didn’t have any tie after to shop or look around. Otherwise I would have gave a 5! Very worth it
        Written February 10, 2024
      • hemambara
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        WORST EXPERIENCE. DONT CHOSE GRAYLINE
        THIS IS THE MOST WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE FACED WITH Everglades Airboat Adventure & Biscayne Bay Cruise also I am very much disappointed with the way Expedia is handling this. Expedia does not do anything except taking share money and just blame everything on the vendor, if the vendor is not right None of the things they said happened. They said they will pick me up from hotel, it did not happen. I have to drive to their pick up location. They put our family on bus and just roaming around the city for 2.5 hrs where the destinataion is just 30 minutes. Apparantely driver / organizer forget the route. We have requested them to drop us back as we lost all the time in bus itself. We chose this during christmas weekend After 2.5 hrs they took us to everglades tour which no one in the bus is interested. When we asked them to drop us back they did not do that. THey said you chose your own ride like Uber We are forced to board the airboat tour. By the time we come back we are supposed to get in to Biscayne Bay cruise as they are late we missed that cruise as well and there are no more Cruise Worst part is they are not ready to refund as well and Expedia also did not do anything Expedia should not support these kind of activities. If I Dont get my monney this is the last time I am going to use Expedia. Also I will make sure none of my friends circle book in expedia. Everyone should think twice before getting lured these vultures where they just take money and do not care about customer
        Written January 4, 2024
      • Eddie T
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing, fun, relaxing
        Food was great. The tour was great. The places to go see was amazing. Overall I highly recommend. The key lime pie was good
        Written December 16, 2023
      • NorthStar534407
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Trip through the River of Grass
        This was a very enjoyable and interesting trip through one of the most amazing ecosystems in the world. Our tour guide provided us with a humorous and informative commentary on the birds and animals, even introducing us to his favourite boat-tailed grackles and purple gallinules. Altogether an unforgettable experience.
        Written September 27, 2023
      • 206busisiwet
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unpleasant experience with hotel pick-up dri
        The hotel pick up bus driver was rude, he told us we were not on the list and left us behind. We were picked up an hour later by the Tour bus.
        Written September 5, 2023
      • 97youssefe
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        be careful never to book with gray line
        my worst tour experience be careful never to book with gray line sincerely I did not listen and see the negative opinions of others. the bus driver was too arrogant, rude and careless following a delay due to the cruise of the boat and what I found more serious is the fact that this driver told me that it is not without problem and that we can leave by uber or other what a disaster
        Written July 20, 2023
      • hopevaccaro721
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good and convenient
        Good to see the Everglades. Convenient, adequately priced, and pick up was perfect. Wish the driver had clearer English but otherwise, he was good. Airboat tour good. Could have did without the alligator show, but kids may have liked it.
        Written June 25, 2023
      • Michelle S
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun with a few minor discomforts.
        Bus ride from Miami to Key West. The air vents over individual seats don’t work. Bus was hot. Some seats were broken. No TP in the boat bathrooms.
        Written May 22, 2023
      • wayland h
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great way to visit Key West
        Long ride, but well worth it, sure beats driving myself! Guide was great. Pickups were we’re on time.
        Written May 12, 2023
      • D8439MRnancym
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent!
        We had a fabulous time! Everyone was very helpful and looked after all our needs. The water was great! I saw lots of colorful fish! Want to go again.
        Written April 1, 2023
      • Danithax
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Key west day trip
        I was skeptical prior to booking this trip since I’m not from the Miami area and don’t know much about this. However after my trip I would do this every weekend if I could, the driver was on time, the bus was clean and my favorite part is Lili/Lele was so nice to me, my sisters and everyone else. She was informative and funny. DO IT!!!!
        Written March 19, 2023
      • donnaj382
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We went on a bus tour to the keys, weather and traffic was good. Our guide was wonderful. Very thoughtful and friendly.
        Our tours around the village was very informative. People are friendly and the food is delicious. The little shops had variety of items.
        Written March 17, 2023
      • 644reemr
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        It was a beautiful ride with beautiful people
        The driver was great and the bus attendant was fabulous she was very happy friendly intelligent accommodating
        Written February 28, 2023
      • Susan O
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wildlife Sanctuary not National Park
        Bus pickup & return great from Miami company was Miami Big Bus Tours, we did not go to the Everglades National Park would have been happier if bought the tour knowing this. It was a large airboat not very tiered seating basically all people at the same level, by chance we happened to come across 1 alligator swimming around the evergrass lagoon. Quite loud but as only option without transport we had to make the best of it. We did have a look around the the caged reptiles that were recovering or couldn’t be released back into the wild, their were many to see but the dialog about them was interesting & I got to touch a 3 year old baby alligator.
        Written February 2, 2023
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      4.0
      4.0 of 5 bubbles196 reviews
      Excellent
      92
      Very good
      41
      Average
      24
      Poor
      11
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      28

      Cat839
      London, UK11 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022 • Couples
      The tour is pretty expensive (89$ per person) for what you get - basically just a return bus ride to Key West from your hotel with some random general facts given on the bus by a very annoyed tour guide. The tour guide (Lilly) was also rude. She was giving order to all of us as if we were a bunch of primary school kids. Her tone was constantly arrogant and irritated. When she picked us up from the hotel at 7am she didn’t greet us with a smile but instead she looked extremely bothered and only told us to give her the money and sit down - she was literally waiting for us at the bus door with an open palm waiting for the cash. This is unacceptable, kindness and politeness should be basic values applied in every situation but even more if you are accompanying a group of people to a beautiful location and if these people are paying you 89$ each. She was only nice when she asked for tips at the end of the tour. The whole point of her presence was to sell other tours and activities which were extremely overpriced so my boyfriend and I ended up not buying anything and we spent the most wonderful day on our own strolling around Key West, on the beach, eating at lovely local restaurants and enjoying some relaxing time.
      My humble advise for the future: if you’re willing to be a decent tour guide, be kind to your customers, smile at them, make them feel welcome in Your country and excited about what they’re going to see and experience.
      Written April 29, 2022
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      Voyage730723
      6 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2021
      Don’t waste your time or your money on this day trip, you’re better off renting a car and driving. They say they pick you up at your hotel, we were supposed to be picked up at 6:30am. I received a call at 6:35am from the tour guide asking if we could walk two blocks to meet the bus. This should have been my first clue that this trip is a joke! We did not get to Key West until 12:15pm, almost six hours on a packed bus with a tour guide that hardly spoke. If you add on an additional experience you have no time to do anything else and our tour guide didn’t tell us where the glass bottom boat was, because he didn’t “handle” that. Unbelievable! No Covid measures were enforced on the bus, it was a total waste of a day!
      Written March 4, 2021
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      Katie S
      Olathe, KS2 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022 • Friends
      Driver was dangerously negligent, customer service was inadequate. At the beginning of our day trip, our bus was leaking oil. The problem was ignored. Several times we stopped along the roadway to put in more oil. The bus began to smoke and the fire department had to come soak the engine — we had to be pulled over because the driver did not stop. Calling Gray Line Miami did not do me much good — because they were sending another bus, they will only refund me the snorkeling part of the trip, not the bus trip. We have been waiting for a ride for an hour and fifteen minutes. I am extremely unhappy and do not recommend this service.
      Written May 28, 2022
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      BackPacker487982
      2 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2021
      To start with, it appeared from the reservation that we would be picked from our AirBnB, but after we called it was clarified that we would be picked up at some pickup point, then the timing of pickup was at 6:30am, but we were told 6am. Rushed there with kids early in the morning at 5:55am. 1/2 hr extra would have made our life easier.

      Here is the worst part, the return was at 5:45PM. Our bus broke down immediately after starting, then there was no alternate plan for a company that operates this on a daily basis. We were told that the company would send the bus from Miami to Key West. So, you would expect the return to start by 9 or 9:30pm, but ETA was given as 12 midnight. The agent tried to show a place with Arcade for kids to hang out. We stayed as refugees till 10:30pm or so after that they closed the place. We were literally on the road with kids and waited for the bus till midnight. No bus was in sight, the agent revised the time to 12:30am. Then he disappeared saying he has a medical emergency, and left the place. It was 1am, no hotels, no cars to rent, Uber was super expensive. We were lost on how we would spend the night. Finally, the bus showed up at 1:20 am. We started back. At the end, we requested the bus driver to stop near our AirBnB place which was 4 blocks away, and he refused. So, we walked back to our place at 4:30am. What a terrible ordeal!!!
      Written December 29, 2021
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      Concerned traveler
      1 contribution
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2021 • Couples
      Boarding:
      When we arrived to the company- designated pick-up location we were confused due to the description being inaccurate. The landmarks they offered were wrong and when our bus did arrive it was across the street from where they said it would be. The bus was dated, worn, and packed to the max. When we first got on, there were no two seats next to one another I was extremely disappointed that I would not be able to sit next to the person I booked the trip with for the next four hours.

      Riding to Key West:
      Suddenly, the bus stops less than 10min into the ride due to engine issues and at the same time a family of 8 decides to get off the bus and get a refund due to the condition of the bus and the scattered seating arrangement. Fortunately for me I was able to sit next to the person I booked with and we continued. The bus stops for “breakfast” at a gas station and tells us we have 30 min to get something. That was unrealistic considering that another tour bus from the same company had just gotten there as well and two buses worth of people are ordering McDonald’s. The tour guide was average and spent the majority of time selling excursions and seemingly reading a script. About an hour out from Key West the bus pulls over again with issues and we sat at the side of the road until another bus came to help.

      We had a great time in Key West itself!

      Riding back to Miami:
      I arrived to the pick up location on time and was waiting around because I did not see the bus I rode up on (it said Key West on it). I get a call from the tour guide asking me if I was there and to come to a completely different bus (a red/black double decker tour bus). It was very confusing, mixed with people from my original bus, and again the bus was packed.
      About 30 minutes out from the drop off location in Miami the tour guide says that anyone from “my bus” was to get off and get on a different bus to finish being taken to the drop off location. On the side of the road …we switched buses and were finally dropped off.

      Overall, the idea of this trip has great potential but the execution was poor and erratic. I would not recommend. I enjoyed Key West and the the amount of time they give you fo explore is good. I would like to see a more organized and professional approach to the transporting aspect of the trip.
      Written July 30, 2021
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      Jason D
      Leeds, UK24 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Key West is great place to visit. We booked the trolley. It was a good tour but tbh if like us you simply want to get around to see the sights you can hire a little buggy while over there which is far more independent. We had to wait 30 mins for a trolly which if you have just missed one can lead to a long wait which is wasting precious time and they are often full so not guaranteed a spot when it does arrive. Still a good little tour. If you aren't sure what you want to do just book the basic to key West and you can book anything else with the guide on the coach for the same price.
      Written May 25, 2023
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      Samanthajobeth
      New Tazewell, TN59 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      First off if you aren’t willing to stay on the bus an hour or two to be the first picked up and dropped off don’t do it. That is where we were.

      However, we enjoyed the trip. The guide informed us about various areas we past. We already purchased trolley tickets; however, all the activities are sold on the bus. I actually think you may come out cheaper that way.

      We were picked up first at 6:30. We stopped for 30 minutes for breakfast. We arrived in Key West around 11:30-12:00. We loaded back up at 5:30. We did not get back until 10.

      Be prepared to ride a long time.
      Written January 1, 2021
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      Abir A
      Doha, Qatar12 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worst company ever.

      They scammed our group with their miami to key west day tour.
      We were a group of 8 and each paid 129$ per person.

      Pick up was supposed to be between 7:15 and 7:30. We arrived 7:19 and the bus driver saw us and left instead of waiting.

      The company only offered to refund 31$ which was the canceled boat tour.

      So from 1032$ only 248$ was going to be refunded despite them NOT picking us up and bus driver leaving them.

      NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL. Save your money and book with another company. Worst tour operators in the world
      Written October 3, 2022
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      cqfp123
      Los Angeles, CA975 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      This is not a tour, but a ride to Key West and back. Pick up was on time. A 30-min atop was made in Key Largo for breakfast. Due to traffic and large group (about 60 people) we didn't arrive in Key West until 11:50. The bus was old and poorly maintained, with seat backs that were supposedly adjustable but instead were stuck in a fixed position, many armrests broken, many USB ports not working, no reading lights, etc. Supposedly, there was a functioning toilet on board, but I didn't try it.
      The tour leader gave clear information about the meeting point and time for the return leg. She went around trying to sell trolley tour tickets but wasn't too insistent.
      When we got back on the bus at 5:45 pm (17:45), the A/C wasn't working anymore, and the inside temperature was well over 30°C (86°F). The tour leader was quite nonchalant about it, as if it wasn't a big deal (reading other reviews, it seems it happens quite often). Needless to say, the return leg was long and miserable.
      Overall, this tour makes for a very long day, with a minimum of 8-10 hours on the bus.
      Written February 23, 2024
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      Haley
      1 contribution
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2021 • Couples
      The trip itself was good. Definitely a convenient way to get from Miami to key west if you don’t want to spend a ton. We got picked up at 6:30 and weren’t on the road until 9 because we had to pick other people up and it took awhile. The driving through the city was ROUGH. If you get motion sickness in the slightest you will not have a good experience. A lot of stop and go and hard stopping. We didn’t get to key west until 11:50 and left at 5:40. The bathroom was locked in the bus and the driver didn’t have the key so we had to stop at gas stations which took more time. Would have liked less stopping and more time in the keys but overall and okay trip.
      Written January 28, 2021
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      Key West Day Trip from Miami with Activities provided by Gray Line Miami Tours