Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons
Fort Lauderdale, United States

Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons

Outty Ranking 65 4.2 · 213 traveler reviews15 hoursFrom $119
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65/100

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Traveler rating

4.2/5

Based on 213 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons worth booking?

Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons is a 15-hour experience in Fort Lauderdale, United States, from $119 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 213 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
65 / 100
Rating
4.2/5 (213)
Duration
15 hours
From
$119 per person

Travel from Fort Lauderdale to Key West in a coach bus, worry-free. Ride across 34 islands and 42 bridges known as the Florida Keys. You will travel across the 7 Mile Bridge - one of the longest bridges in the world! The road is bordered by the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Make sure you take pictures! You will have approximately 6 hours in Key West to explore the island at your leisure or get out on the water with optional activities that you can add upon booking. Key West lies at the end of the chain of islands known as the Florida Keys and is the southernmost city in the continental United States. The trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West via bus is about 5 hours. The duration includes time to pick up passengers from Miami and time to stop in Key Largo for a rest break and food. The driver will meet passengers for the trip home in Key West at 908 Caroline Street.

What you get

    About this experience

    Travel from Fort Lauderdale to Key West in a coach bus, worry-free. Ride across 34 islands and 42 bridges known as the Florida Keys. You will travel across the 7 Mile Bridge - one of the longest bridges in the world! The road is bordered by the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Make sure you take pictures! You will have approximately 6 hours in Key West to explore the island at your leisure or get out on the water with optional activities that you can add upon booking. Key West lies at the end of the chain of islands known as the Florida Keys and is the southernmost city in the continental United States. The trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West via bus is about 5 hours. The duration includes time to pick up passengers from Miami and time to stop in Key Largo for a rest break and food. The driver will meet passengers for the trip home in Key West at 908 Caroline Street.

    What's included

    Included

    • Activities, if option is selected
    • Wi-fi on board
    • Tour guide on board
    • On-board restrooms
    • Round- Trip Transport by air-conditioned coach bus
    • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, select hotels only

    Not included

    • Food and drinks

    What you'll see and do

    1. Fort Lauderdale Beach

      Pickup: Depending on your location (this will range from 5:30 - 6 AM) PLEASE WAIT ON THE STREET. Get a comfortable trip by motorcoach with a restroom and Wif. At the same time, you travel to the Keys and across the Overseas Highway in our well-maintained coach bus with the tour guide speaking about Key West's rich history and culture, activities, places to visit, etc. On the way to Key West, we make a stop for breakfast (not included) Arrive in Key West between 11 and 11:30 AM, depending on the traffic. Explore and experience Key West for 6 hours. See the town for yourself by walking through the streets. Everything is within walking distance! We provide you with a map of the city, allowing you to move freely on your own. We leave Key West around 5-5:30 PM and arrive in Miami between 9:15 - 10:30 PM, depending on the drop-off location. The RETURN is NON-STOP. MEETING POINT IN KEY WEST: 908 Caroline St. Please bring a coat or jacket, in case you feel cold on the bus.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Fort Lauderdale

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 90 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • Round Trip + Glass Bottom Boat

      Day Trip + Glass Bottom Boat Duration: 2 hours: Aboard our glass bottom boat and through the glass panels discover marine life in Key West without ever getting wet! Food & drinks not included Motorcoach & Boat in Key West: Motorcoach bus transportation to Key West with a 2-hour glass-bottom boat activity in Key West. Pickup included

    • Snorkeling plus Free Alcohol

      Motorcoach/Catamaran (Snorkel) Snorkeling plus Free Alcohol: Explore the only Reef in the United States in a first hand experience by snorkeling! This 3 hour trip in Key West will give you all the gear necessary to swim freely. Best of all? Free alcohol!

    • Round Trip + Trolley

      Hop on/Hop off Trolley : Get a better glimpse of the town with the Trolley! Visit all the landmarks in a quick easy manner! Pickup included

    • Round Trip Transportation

      Fort Lauderdale to Key West: Get down to the most tropical city in the United States with the freedom to explore Key West for 6 hours. This day trip is from Fort Lauderdale to Key West on a luxury coach bus with Wi-Fi!

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    TRAVEL TO KEY WEST

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • 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
    • 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).

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 213 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    213 verified traveler reviews for Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    121
    4 star
    47
    3 star
    21
    2 star
    14
    1 star
    10
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    Jo_T · September 2026

    Initial Hassel, Wonderful Keys

    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!

    via Viator

    Wanda_B · July 2026

    Fun in the Sun at Key West

    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

    via Viator

    Brad_W · June 2026

    Day Trip to Key West

    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.

    via Viator

    chester_d · June 2026

    Awesome tour

    Guide & Driver have done everything possible for great tour. They made sure to keep schedule even when first bus had mechanical trouble.

    via Viator

    Pat_S · April 2026

    Best way to travel to the Keys

    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.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    15 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $119 to $195
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    75
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by TRAVEL TO KEY WEST, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.7.

    See everything TRAVEL TO KEY WEST runs

    Why this scores 65

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)46
    Review evidence (18% weight)73
    Booking momentum (14% weight)69
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fort Lauderdale.

    How much does Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons cost?

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    Prices start at $119 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fort Lauderdale usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons take?

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    Plan for about 15 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fort Lauderdale is not rushed.

    Is Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 213 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fort Lauderdale, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 15-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons?

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    Around 75 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fort Lauderdale can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fort Lauderdale and add a light layer if any part of the 15-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fort Lauderdale within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

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    Fort Lauderdale sells canal and Millionaire's Row boat cruises, Everglades airboat trips, snorkel and dive charters on the reef, and Miami and Key West day trips. Boat size and reef conditions drive the quality of the water tours. On Outty we rank every Fort Lauderdale experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early), Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride, Fort Lauderdale Segway Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?

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    November to April, with warm water year round. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Fort Lauderdale?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons?

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    Included: Activities, if option is selected; Wi-fi on board; Tour guide on board; On-board restrooms; and Round- Trip Transport by air-conditioned coach bus. Not included: Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 19 listed pickup locations in and around Fort Lauderdale. Be ready about 90 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; The infant doesn't pay, if they don't occupy seat! If they go in your lap, then we don't n; and We do have storage space under the bus to carry a wheelchair. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Fort Lauderdale. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons?

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    Across 213 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including Round Trip + Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkeling plus Free Alcohol, Round Trip + Trolley, Round Trip Transportation. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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