Southernmost Point Buoy

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.

Meet your friendly guide at the local partner’s office and get kitted out with your bike gear. After a short safety briefing it's time to head out on your island paradise adventure to see the very best that Key West has to offer. The first stop of the tour is the iconic Mallory Square, home to a popular nightly sunset celebration. Here, learn about the island’s history of smuggling and the shipwrecks that have crashed on the nearby reef. Next, pass by the presidential gates that lead to Harry Truman’s Little White House, which is known to have been his favorite vacation spot. Continue the tour onto Mile Marker Zero, which is quite literally the end of the road in the USA, then stop outside Ernest Hemingway’s former home where the famous writer penned many of his treasured novels. Head to the Southernmost Point in the Continental USA for a photo opportunity, then complete your circuit of the island as you ride past Higgs Beach, the White Street Pier, the Key West Cemetery, and the historic Seaport. At the end of an unforgettable 3-hour tour, enjoy a well-deserved rest and a slice of traditional key lime pie, an absolute must for any visitor to the island.

Start your journey at the famous Kino Sandals Plaza, where you will meet with your local guide. On your walk listen to stories about how Key West became one of the wealthiest cities in the mid-1800s. Learn about the island’s shipwrecking industry, sponge harvesting, and cigar manufacturing.  The end of the tour will end at a buoy showing the Southernmost Point of the continental U.S. Here, your guide will give you free maps so that you can continue to explore the various shops,  museums, and other points of interest along this section of the island.

Key West is famous as mainland America’s Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But, as you’ll soon find out on this walking tour, there’s more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes. The tour starts in Mallory Square, the cultural center of Key West, and ends at Southernmost Point which, as the name implies, is as south as you can get in the continental US. Along the way, I’ll share stories of some of the island’s more famous residents, along with some lesser-known tales that have given Key West its unique place in American culture and history. I’ll tell you about Key West’s incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvaging wrecked ships along the Great Florida Reef, to the hilarious creation of the ‘Conch Republic’. You’ll also find out how, soon after its creation, this micro-state declared war on the United States for a full minute. On this two-hour tour, you’ll visit the island’s major landmarks and its lesser-known treasures too, stopping for refreshments along the way at many of its signature restaurants and bars, including Captain Tony’s Saloon and Sloppy Joe’s Bar. On this Key West tour, you’ll have a chance to: • Stop for conch fritters near Mallory Square or grab a signature drink at one of Key West's legendary restaurants • Seize the moment like Mel Fisher while learning about his “Today’s the day” mantra, which fueled the 16-year search for the sunken Nuestra Señora de Atocha galleon ship • Chill out with favorites like key lime pie or frozen key lime pops from Kermit’s Key Lime Shop • Stroll down Caroline Street, one of the oldest streets in town • Hear the origin story of one of America’s most iconic brands, Pan American Airways • Pass by the Little White House, where President Harry Truman would escape when he tired of the ”Big, White Jail” back in Washington • Stop by the Mile Marker Zero (the beginning of US Route 1) for a quick photo-op • Take in the Key West Lighthouse, next door to the Hemingway Home and Museum where Ernest Hemingway and his second wife, Pauline, lived for nine years so that the author would be able to find his way home after a night of drinking Join me for a fun and amusing walk through the island packed full of charm, quirky stories, and buried treasures.

Embark from Miami on a scenic drive towards the thrilling and awe-inspiring journey crossing the Seven Mile Bridge, an engineering marvel spanning the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the enchanting and gorgeous scenery on the Overseas Highway to Key West. Get ready for fun in the sun on this day trip off the coast of Key West. Ride across 42 islands from Miami to Key West, then explore this island city in any number of ways during your free time. See where Ernest Hemingway used to live . Take an optional snorkeling tour with an open bar. Relax, feel the warm sea breeze and enjoy the day. Miami hotel pickup and drop-off included. This tour will have a maximum of 5 travelers per van/SUV