Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options & Hotel Pick

Horrible experience. We...

Horrible experience. We were supposed to be picked up from our hotel. The day before I get a call changing the pick up spot to another location. We were there on time at the new pick up location, even after 30 minutes they didn’t show up.. call the tour operator multiple times also called Viator multiple times even Viator couldn’t get a hold of them. Horrible experience.

Response from the operator: We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating that must have been, especially when trying to coordinate transportation. To clarify, our Key West tour operates with designated pickup points along Collins Avenue, as we’re unable to provide hotel pickup at every location. This information is outlined in advance, and when adjustments are needed, we contact guests ahead of time to confirm the closest available pickup point. That said, not being able to reach our team and the delay you experienced is not the level of service we aim to provide. We’re currently reviewing what happened in this case to ensure better communication and reliability moving forward. We truly regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

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The bus didn't come to...

The bus didn't come to the pick up place What esle is there to say .................................

Response from the operator: We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Our Miami to Key West Day Trip includes hotel pick-up, but it’s important that guests wait outside at the designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. The shuttle does not park or wait for extended periods because it must continue to the next hotel on the route to stay on schedule for all passengers. If a guest is not outside and ready when the vehicle arrives, the driver may need to proceed to the next stop to avoid delaying the entire group. For this reason, we always recommend being outside at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll consider joining us again in the future to enjoy the beautiful trip to Key West.

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It is a pleasant bus ride and nothing else

The title is misleading. The only thing you paid for is it round-trip bus fair. There is nothing in the options described that has economic value.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. The Miami to Key West Day Trip is designed as a round-trip transportation experience from Miami to Key West, allowing guests to enjoy the scenic Overseas Highway and then explore Key West at their own pace. The tour description clearly explains that the base option includes transportation and free time on the island, with optional activities available for guests who wish to add them. Many travelers enjoy the flexibility of spending the day discovering Key West’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and historic sites on their own schedule. We appreciate you sharing your comments and thank you for traveling with us.

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Great option to get to key west

Great way to get to Key West safely! A couple notes for other travelers: Pickup was on time both ways and the drive was smooth and felt very safe. The bus was quite full but the seating was well managed by the tour guide, who was charming and funny. The phone chargers were USB, not electric outlets. There was a brief breakfast/potty stop on the way down at Key Largo, no stop on the way home.

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What singles out this...

What singles out this tour from other Viator-provided tours which usually is a decent experience, is tour operator conduct prior to the tour. They called us a day before and specified the pickup place that was 5.7 miles from our hotel. When I asked, can you pick us up anywhere closer to our hotel (which is located on major resort artery, Collins Avenue), I was told: not possible. We had to call Uber at 5:30 am. Upon arriving and after paying $26.92 for the trip, the tour bus was waiting for us. Please note that we were the only ones to get on the bus there. Then that bus started picking up other travelers, and before picking up the next couple the bus passed by our hotel. We were shocked to say the least. All 50+ people were picked up at their respective hotels. Except us. In fact, on the way back we were dropped at our hotel, so it was possible. This unpleasant experience spoiled the overall impression of the tour. Next time we're going to think twice before reserving via Viator. PS. We believe that in those situations the tour operator should consider reimbursing unnecessary costs of the travelers.

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