Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons
Fort Lauderdale, USA
- 15 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Travel from Fort Lauderdale to Key West with ease on this full-day tour. Drive across the famous 7 Mile Bridge straddling the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean on your ride into the Keys, and then explore the island on your own or get out on the water with optional activities that you can add upon booking, including snorkeling, trolley, and a glass-bottom boat tour.
- Day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West
- Easiest way to see the town in a single day
- Travel on a comfortable charter bus with onboard Wi-Fi
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from select hotels (if upgrade made)
What's Included
- Round- Trip Transport by air-conditioned coach bus
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, select hotels only
- Tour guide on board
- Wi-fi on board
- Activities, if option is selected
- Restroom on board
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.5:30 am
Itinerary
Start your adventure by meeting at a designated location in Fort Lauderdale or opt for a package that offers convenient hotel pickup from select hotels. After boarding your bus, you can enjoy narration—a feature you wouldn't experience if driving. The first journey highlight is the Seven Mile Bridge, an engineering marvel spanning the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
Then, upon arrival in Key West, enjoy around six hours of independent exploration, with a chance to see historic sites, dine out, or relax by the water.
For those who have chosen the upgraded package, enhance your experience with additional activities like a trolley tour or a glass-bottom boat excursion, offering amazing views of Key West.
Then, conclude your adventure with a bus ride back to your starting point in Fort Lauderdale. The bus is equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring an entertaining return journey after your busy day exploring Key West.
Then, upon arrival in Key West, enjoy around six hours of independent exploration, with a chance to see historic sites, dine out, or relax by the water.
For those who have chosen the upgraded package, enhance your experience with additional activities like a trolley tour or a glass-bottom boat excursion, offering amazing views of Key West.
Then, conclude your adventure with a bus ride back to your starting point in Fort Lauderdale. The bus is equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring an entertaining return journey after your busy day exploring Key West.
Fort Lauderdale Beach (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The infant doesn't pay, if they don't occupy seat! If they go in your lap, then we don't need to charge for usage of seat.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We do have storage space under the bus to carry a wheelchair
- The travelers should be arriving in Key West between 11:00 / 11:30 AM, depending on the traffic, and would be leaving Key West between 5:00 / 5:30 PM, depending on the time of arrival (we always allow 6 hours free in Key West).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 79 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q:What if my hotel is not listed for pickup?
A:Please select the hotel nearest to you for pickup. After confirmation, you may contact the local operator who may be able to provide pickup at an alternate location, subject to availability.
Jan 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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So, we got to Embassy Suites Hotel, our meet up place. We did not know we were supposed to pay for parking. The young man was VERY kind. He gave us a ticket and told us to park in the back. By the time we walked up front just a minute after pick up, no bus. Let me tell you, we left in plenty of time but give yourself EVEN MORE. That little bus will come, the driver will stop, take a picture in front of the hotel and zip off. I had been trying to call someone from Keywest tours and they called me. Thankfully, he came back. Then we drove an hour to board the tour bus. After that it was a 3 hour ride, one stop for McDonalds...get in get out. We had a wonderful guide named Luis, the driver was fantastic and I was sick. My stomach suffered through that ride. Please take some Tums, just in case. We had the scuba diving excursion but was able to switch it because...I don't know how to swim (Don't ask me why I booked that, I thought I was going to see cute little fishes in an inch of water, Oh no girlie, this is the Atlantic Ocean...can you tread water? No, I cannot. You HAVE to be able to tread water for any soul that may be as dim as I was. LOL!!!). Luis was kind enough to switch it to the glass boat tour where you'll see the coral reef, and schools of fish without being a statistic. I think I would have preferred a guided tour around Keywest. Nevertheless, I've always wanted to go and would like to go back. I need at least 2 days to walk around. The people are so kind, the food is so good and there is so much history. The reason why I gave it a four verses 5 rating is because, like others before me, just getting to the meet up was confusing. But I am so grateful to Viator for letting me visit a place I have always wondered about. My ride back was fabulous because of the Tums (THANK YOU JESUS!!!) but I will need to fly in next time. Please leave for your meet up early. We actually had about 20 minutes to spare when we got to Embassy Suites but we spent so much time with the parking and wondering if it wasn't a hoax that we almost lost out. Have your tour operators phone number with you...and enjoy!
Make sure you ask what pick up spot is near your home. I drove to Ft Lauderdale and there were local spots to me. Lots of fun, excursions, sightseeing, beach and dining of all types. Candy stores and cheap souvenirs
Great experience. Traveled from Ft Lauderdale to Key West. On time. Wonderful driver and tour guide. Great information and options for things to do while at Key West.
Guide & Driver have done everything possible for great tour. They made sure to keep schedule even when first bus had mechanical trouble.
A very long day but the best and most relaxing way to get to and from the keys.
We rented a golf cart while on the bus (an option offered) which is a great way to see all the town however it was challenging to find parking. For us this worked due to mobility issues but because we have been to the Keys before it was a great choice. Not sure I’d recommend the golf cart to anyone going for the first time unless they are ok with paying for parking and walking long distances once one is found.
Once you arrive in Key West, you're on your own to explore. Map reading is not easy because some streets are not marked.
We were picked by a small van then transitioned to a tour bus and picked up several people to go to Key West.
The tour bus air didn’t work probably and we felt line the bus was dirty. We also feel they should supply water as well. The bus driver and host on the bus were good..
Excellent driver and organizer. Organizer did an amazing job of keeping track of all customers on the full bus. He also was very knowledgable and spoke in both English and Spanish. He also got us an Uber to get us to Fort Lauderdale—very appreciated
Professional and great time. Perfect day for my mother and I. The team was prompt and courteous. Thank you.
Great experience but long drive. We did snorkeling and that was worth the extra money. Overall long day but fun
We enjoyed the bus ride and ease of obtaining information concerning our trip to Key West. The tour guide was very informed about the excursions we could participate in. He was very concerned about making sure everyone was informed and safe throughout the day.
Find out firs which hotel the shuttle will pick you up before booking. You have to pay extra for separate travel.
Not enough phone chargers.
Amazing day. Key west is beautiful. The only downside is the travelling but we knew it was going to be a long day. Guide was amazing too
Trip was very nice. Pick up was on time. Tour leader was excellent. Only thing was being picked up in Ft Lauderdale, then switching to bus and still having to pick up others, we were driving two hours before the bus was underway to the Keys.
If you are traveling from Ft Lauderdale you will have multiple stops before your trip even begins. Out trip spent 2.5 hours picking up prior to getting on the road.
If it is winter and unseasonably cold, highly recommend DO NOT take this trip if you are not a fan of being cold. We were told Florida buses do not have heaters. It was 47 when we boarded the bus. Also I guess the don’t have a defroster either, as they had to turn on air conditioner at 8:30 because the window was fogged and the driver could not see. They did provide tape to cover the vents to keep cold air from blowing directly on us. 50 degrees and air conditioner on with no blanket equaled miserable!
Finally, several hotel drop off accommodations were made for passengers. We were the last ones to get off the shuttle and our hotel was less than a mile down on the same street as our drop off, so I asked could we be dropped off at our hotel. It was 10:15pm and was once again cold. We were told no that was not possible.
We spent 6 hours in Key West but from start to finish 17 hours. Most of the day is spent traveling. Safe yourself the wasted time….. rent a car and drive!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you again for your feedback.
We completely understand that this type of trip is not for everyone, and we truly respect your opinion. However, we would like to clarify a few important points for future travelers.
The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Key West is nearly 200 miles. A large portion of the route, especially through the Florida Keys, has controlled speed limits of up to 55 mph. For safety reasons, it is not possible to drive faster, even if we wanted to.
We also make a scheduled breakfast stop in Key Largo, which typically takes approximately 20–30 minutes, so passengers can stretch, use the restroom, and have something to eat before continuing the journey.
Because this is a SHARED tour, there are several pickup locations. Guests staying in Fort Lauderdale should keep in mind that, since it is located north of Miami, it will typically be the first pickup in the morning and the last drop-off in the evening. This is simply due to the tour's route, since Key West is at the south.
We would also like to clarify that the RETURN from Key West is NON-STOP.
When choosing a shared tour, additional stops are part of the service model. The alternative would be a private tour, which can cost 12–15 times as much, or renting a car and driving the nearly 400 miles round-trip yourself.
The purpose of this tour is to allow guests to visit the southernmost point of the United States without the stress of driving for many hours, so they can relax and enjoy the scenery along the way.
We understand this experience may not have aligned with your personal travel preferences, and we sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Day trip from Ft.Lauderdale to Key West was great. Shuttle was on time. Tour guide, Luis, was fantastic. He created a great experience. All four of us really enjoyed the day. The tour company set up an Uber afterwards from Miami back to Lauderdale because their shuttle service couldn’t do it. Flawless, seamless switch and Uber worked well. Great day together and they covered all of the details well.
There were too many hotel drop offs in Miami. It would be easier if all Miama passengers went to one location.
Wonderful travel guide Louis!! Great afternoon in Key West! Two hours of pickups until we actually got on the road for trip was very long, but coming back was way more efficient!
The bus was freezing cold could not change temperature. I became ill because, I have fibromylia and the cold cause it to flare up. It was the most unbearable trip. People need to know to bring warm clothing while on the bus.
I feel I should get refunded, $169.00
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re sorry to hear that you were uncomfortable during the trip. As stated on our website, guests are advised to bring warm clothing, as the bus air conditioning may feel cold for some passengers. Temperature perception can vary from person to person, and while adjustments are made when possible, it is not always feasible to accommodate everyone equally. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to remind guests to dress accordingly for bus travel, which is the same as on a flight.
Our driver Manny did a great job driving and our tour guide Luis did a fantastic job. He told about the history of Key West and had a great music selection.
Great trip! Nice bus and crew. Recommend trolley hop on hop off option. Great way to see Key West and make stops to places of interest. Southernmost point was awesome
It rained for us so it made the trip not so pleasant, but still somewhat enjoyable. We had a snorkeling booked but had to cancel due to rain. Luis was awesome! He knew a lot about the area and had good tunes. He was also prepared for things like phone chargers. Manny, the driver was a smooth coaster. The combo was great.
The glass bottom boat in key west departs at 2 pm. Which doesn’t leave much time before or after to do much exploring and it was kind of boring. It’s ment for the older crowd!
Now, I come from the farthest, the amount of stop was not acceptable. That would be the only rest I would not do it again to many stops. And I think that information should I been available when you booking the trip. You may have 10 to 20 stop before leaving for the trip. But everyone was polite and respectful
This was one of our favorite experiences down in Ft. Lauderdale. It's a long day, but so much fun. We were picked up on time at the hotel location. Then drove to the double decker charter bus. Our guide was professional and made sure he had everyone on the bus. It is a long drive, but loved it. Arrived in key west, instructor gives detailed instructions. He walked us to our snorkeling session, got us signed in and he left. We were to meet him back at the bus at 5:20pm. The snorkeling was great and everyone was so kind. We got some food in key west after, which was delicious. Then headed back to the bus, we slept on the way back and they took us back to where we started. Thank you for a great time.
This was a day filled with scenery and lessons about the Florida Keys and Key West history. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, communicating well in both English and Spanish, ensuring that everyone was on the same page regarding available activities in Key West and meeting times and places. The experience was smooth and memorable.
It will be a long day, but it is well worth it. We started out at 5:30 a.m. and returned at 10:30 p.m. Key West is a great day trip to take. Shuttle bus and regular bus was excellent. Friendly and helpful employees.
If you get picked up in Fort Lauderdale. You won’t be dropped back off there. You’ll be dropped off in Miami instead.
Response from Host, May 2025
Ma'am, you were picked up from your hotel in Fort Lauderdale (B Ocean Hotel) in the morning by a minibus that took you to Miami, to the big bus, which you traveled to Key West.
At night, the logistics were different; you arrived at your hotel via Uber, which the company paid for. Depending on the number of passengers going to Fort Lauderdale, the company decides whether to take you in the minibus or an Uber, which we pay for. Thanks!
It was a wonderful trip. I would have changed if l had of known l needed to walk as much as l did. I had a stress fracture, l was in a boot, and it was quite a distance. Everything else was perfect.
Great day in Key West! The stop in Key Largo for breakfast was nice. Charging outlets were not working which would have been been helpful as we spent the night in the bus due to the wild fires that shut the road down
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