Key West Aquarium

Key West Aquarium

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From Miami: Key West Day Trip with Narration

From Miami: Key West Day Trip with Narration

Discover Key West on a day tour from Miami. Take 6 hours of free time to discover some of the highlights of the city including Duval Street, Mallory Square, the historic seaport, the Hemingway House, or the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Depart from Miami and travel along US-1. Admire beauty of the Everglades and the Florida Keys. Marvel at the iconic 7 Mile Bridge in Marathon, a testament to Henry Flagler's engineering prowess. Once in Key West, you'll have around 6 hours of free time to explore the area. Walk down Duval Street, the main street in Key West known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining options. Chill out in Mallory Square, a popular spot to watch the sunset and see street performers. Explore Key West Historic Seaport with its waterfront restaurants, shops, and boat tours. Visit the Hemingway House, the former home of author Ernest Hemingway, now a museum that offers tours of the property. Head to the Key West Cemetery, known for its quirky headstones and interesting history. Stroll through the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park with its beach, picnic areas, and a Civil War-era fort to explore. Visit the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, a beautiful indoor garden where visitors can see a variety of butterflies up close. Enjoy a photo stop at Southernmost Point Buoy, the southernmost point in the continental United States. Discover the Dry Tortugas National Park, a remote national park accessible by boat or seaplane, known for its pristine beaches and historic Fort Jefferson. Explore the Key West Aquarium, home to a touch tank and exhibits showcasing local marine life. After a day of exploration, relax on the return journey to Miami.

Key West Aquarium Tickets

Key West Aquarium Tickets

If you have ever wondered what it is like to touch a shark or hold a live starfish, then this ticket is for you. It will get you entrance to the Key West Aquarium, which first opened its doors in 1934 and was the very first attraction in the city. During the day you will get closer to marine life than you ever thought possible, without getting wet. See some of the world’s most intriguing marine species, such as moray eels, stingrays, barracuda, parrotfish, tarpon, sharks, sea turtles and an array of tropical fish. Learn about their habitats and habits from the Key West Aquarium’s knowledgeable guides, and then get a hands-on experience as you feel and pick-up the amazing animals that live in the Touch Tank. They are all harmless, gentle creatures, just waiting to get a closer look at you too! Move on to catch the hungry sharks and sea turtles devour their breakfast, lunch or late afternoon snack; feedings occur daily at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:30. The Atlantic Shores exhibit offers visitors a chance to learn about a mangrove environment, while the 50,000-gallon tank is home to many colorful and lively tropical and game fish. Spend as long as you like at the underwater wonderland; it is open daily from 10:00 through 18:00, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

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5 out of 5 stars

We had a great trip. However, the bus was fully booked. They stopped at several stations to pick up people - these should be reduced somewhat. On the way there we stopped to buy something to drink/eat for the journey, you should definitely take up this offer as the journey does take a long time. KEY WEST is definitely worth it though. Make sure you stock up on drinks in advance for the return journey - as there are no breaks on the way back. The time you have in KEY West could of course be 2 hours longer, but we managed to do everything we had planned beforehand.

5 out of 5 stars

Key West is magnificent I recommend everyone to do this tour. The time available is good and it was just a shame not to be able to stay to see it at night but the price to get there is great! Kind and helpful guide.

5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed it. Everything was as described. The trip to Key West was definitely worth it ☺️

5 out of 5 stars

The guide made a lot of effort and explained the surroundings and gave tips during the trip.

5 out of 5 stars

Luis was amazing with the narration and the drive was very smooth and enjoyable.