Full-Day Tour of Florida Keys Including Aquarium Encounters from Key West

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Key West, USA

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go sightseeing along the Overseas Highway without having to sort out your own transportation on this day tour from Key West, which includes pickup from your hotel. Discover the wonders of the Florida Keys including the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, Bahia Honda State Park, National Key Deer Refuge, and Seven Mile Bridge.

A picnic lunch will be served at no extra cost
National park fees are included
Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide

What's Included

National Park fees
Lunch

Picnic lunch of sandwiches, water. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions or special requests.
Local driver/professional tour guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities for your guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Free Pick-up at your Hotel, Vacation Rental, Private Home, or any other requested location in Key West or Stock Island.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Begin your day with morning pickup at your accommodation in Key West.

Travel in an air-conditioned 15-passenger van along the Overseas Highway and over 20 bridges on the way. Your driver-guide shares informative commentary, and points out wildlife and landmarks such as the original Seven Mile Bridge and its modern replacement. The original bridge was once the longest in the world and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Upon arrival at Aquarium Encounters, receive a short orientation and sign up for optional animal encounters. Possibilities include immersion with the stingrays, swimming in the 100,000-gallon reef aquarium, meeting four species of sharks and a giant grouper, or a visit with iguanas, tortoises, or tarpon. Learn about the animals from marine biologists and have free time to explore the aquarium independently.

Stop at Bahia Honda State Park for a walk on the Old Bahia Honda Bridge and a delicious picnic lunch of sandwiches, chips, and sodas.

Then look for wildlife at the National Key Deer Refuge and the Blue Hole, where you might spot an alligator, turtle, elusive bird species, or the endangered Key Deer that only live on Big Pine Key.

Return to Key West in the late afternoon where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

The Overseas Highway

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Seven Mile Bridge (Pass By)

National Key Deer Refuge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Up The Keys

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 35 reviews

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Got to KNOW the Keys in one tour

Nelson_S, Apr 2026

Having never been to the Keys before, this was a great way to learn all about the keys and to see important sites from Key West to Marathon.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to share this! As a first-time visitor, I’m really glad you found it a great way to learn about the Keys and see the highlights between Key West and Marathon. We had a fantastic time showing you around and appreciates the kind words. We hope to welcome you back to explore even more of the Keys on a future visit. – Troy, Up The Keys Tours

Troy is a wonderful Tour...

Bonnie_G, Mar 2026

Troy is a wonderful Tour guide. Who KNOWS the area well and gave great tips for the rest of our trip!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really enjoyed showing you around and I’m glad the local tips helped you plan out the rest of your trip in the Keys. I hope the rest of your stay was filled with great views, good food, and lots of fun, and I’d love to show you even more next time you’re back down this way. Troy

Lots of fun great time...

Lori_H, May 2025

Lots of fun great time highly recommend book this tour if you want to have fun. My thoughts enjoy the day

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the great review! I’m glad you had a great time! Thank you Troy

Our guide was personable...

Sarah_T, Mar 2025

Our guide was personable and very knowledgeable. It was nice to be able to leave the driving to her and just concentrate on the beauty of the keys. The pace was good; never felt rushed through any of our stops. Enjoyed the aquarium, seeing the old railroad tracks, the Key Deer...a very pleasant day! Would recommend this tour to others!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much! We do our very best to provide a pleasurable and memorable experience for our customers. I’m glad you had a wonderful experience Troy Troy

Great experience

Jean, Mar 2025

Our guide Dee Dee was fantastic! she was very knowledgeable about the Florida Keys, the history of the bridges, the state park, and pretty much everything that you wanted to know about the keys! She was very accommodating to everyone, and very friendly and laid-back. I really enjoyed my time on this tour and looking at all of the beautiful bridges, and the Bahia Honda state parks ocean. My favorite part was the key deer experience. I highly recommend the trip!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

She is good isn’t she! She really takes her time with people, trying to make it the most pleasurable experience possible. Troy

Day trip of the Upper Keys

Penny_R, Apr 2024

Our guide was super! He knew all the right places to catch a glance of the key deer. We even got to pet one in the “ wild”. We enjoyed our lunch at Bahia State park. The hikes were great too. His narrative of the history of the Upper Keys was very informative. I’d highly recommended this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your recommendation! We're so glad to know you enjoyed your time with us. For those reading, we wait for the key deer to come to us, lucky you they were interested in meeting you!

Bringing Sunshine through Rainy weather

JoyceM_S, Nov 2023

Hearing all the local information and experiencing the courtesy of our driver Scott was fantastic. He managed to keep our spirits up in spite of the torrential rain. The aquarium provided the opportunity to feed the stingrays and see the habitants of the Ocean

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for your kind review despite the weather! You got to experience November in the keys like us locals, weather and all, haha We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and the wonderful aquarium, we hope the rest of your vacation was filled with beautiful weather :)