Key West Day Trip: Seven Mile Bridge & Southernmost Point

The drive south crosses one of the world's most photographed bridges before you ever reach Key West.

An eight-hour day trip from Miami to Key West includes private transportation, hotel pickup, and a bilingual guide who leads you through the Florida Keys to the Southernmost Point. The route crosses the Seven Mile Bridge, stops in Islamorada at the Giant Lobster landmark, and leaves the afternoon free to explore Duval Street, Mallory Square and the island on your own terms. Children from age one are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Key West Day Trip from Miami

• Depart from Miami with hotel pickup
• Stop at Key Largo for photos and break
• Visit Giant Lobster in Islamorada
• Drive across Seven Mile Bridge
• Free time at Mallory Square in Key West
• Walk along Duval Street
• Visit Southernmost Point landmark
• Return to Miami

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Miami hotel and a drive south along the Overseas Highway. Your first stop is Key Largo, where the water turns visibly clearer and the island rhythm settles in—a chance to stretch, grab a snack, and adjust to the pace. In Islamorada, you'll find the Giant Lobster, a local landmark that has become the photo stop travelers expect, surrounded by colorful shops and the kind of tropical detail that makes the Keys feel separate from the mainland.

The Seven Mile Bridge is the centerpiece of the drive. As you cross it, turquoise ocean appears on both sides—the bridge connects the Middle Keys to the Lower Keys and holds the view long enough that it stays with you. Once in Key West, the guide steps back and the afternoon is yours. Duval Street runs through the heart of the island with galleries, boutiques, restaurants and the kind of street energy that fills the day. Mallory Square sits on the waterfront with live performers, shops and views that work for sunset if you time it that way. The tour ends at the Southernmost Point, the famous colorful marker just 90 miles from Cuba and one of Florida's most photographed spots, before the drive back to Miami.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on the departure you choose, and hotel pickup means the logistics are settled before you leave. The full day is eight hours, which accounts for the drive, the stops, and the free time built into the afternoon—enough to see the landmarks without rushing through them.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Miami hotel.
• a bilingual guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• stops at Key Largo, Islamorada's Giant Lobster landmark, and the Seven Mile Bridge.
• free afternoon time in Key West to explore Duval Street, Mallory Square and the Southernmost Point.
• return transport to Miami.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Miami 90 miles tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a driver handling the Overseas Highway while you enjoy the scenery, then have unscheduled time to explore Key West on your own rather than following a set itinerary.

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Top questions

What is the Seven Mile Bridge and why is it part of this tour?

The Seven Mile Bridge connects the Middle Keys to the Lower Keys and is one of the most scenic drives in the world, with turquoise ocean visible on both sides. It's the highlight of the Overseas Highway route and a landmark most travelers to Key West want to cross.

How much free time do I get to explore Key West itself?

The afternoon in Key West is unscheduled, so you choose how to spend it. Most travelers walk Duval Street for shops and restaurants, visit Mallory Square for the waterfront atmosphere, or simply wander the island before the tour ends at the Southernmost Point.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

Meals and drinks are not included, but the free time in Key West gives you the chance to eat at any of the restaurants along Duval Street or near Mallory Square. Snack breaks are built into the drive south.

Can I bring young children on this day trip?

Children are welcome from age one, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour suits all fitness levels, so families with young kids can manage the stops and the free time in Key West without strain.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on which departure you book. The bilingual service means the tour works for mixed-language groups as well.