Experience many of South Beach’s top attractions - and also hidden gems - discover local hangouts of today and celebrity hangouts of yesteryear and gain insider’s tips and tricks that will be invaluable throughout the rest of your stay.

Your Best of South Beach walking tour starts in the heart of the Miami Art Deco District on action-packed Ocean Drive where you’ll be mesmerized by the beauty of Art Deco hotels against the tropical backdrop of the ocean, beach and palm trees. Your guide will start by sharing intriguing stories of the making of Miami Beach with its stars and villains, and introduce you to some of the most interesting aspects of glamor and vice in the city.

But while most visitors to South Beach only scratch the surface, we’ll go deeper. Your guide will lead you into the little-known Española Way – a historic Spanish village alive with restaurants, bars, ice cream and cigar shops - through its pedestrian cobblestone streets and charming old-world Mediterranean architecture.

You will go on a journey to the past through courtyards and alleyways, while listening to amazing stories of the rich and famous of Miami Beach. You will learn of the underworld who made Española Way their home during Prohibition, enter Al Capone’s gambling headquarters, snap pictures of Hollywood film locations featuring Española Way - such as Miami Vice and The Birdcage - and see firsthand the layers upon layers of history from the trendy rooftop of a historic hotel.

Next, it’s onto one of the most impressive food halls in Miami: Lincoln Eatery. An incredible dining and cultural experience, the food hall packs 11 restaurants, a café and a bar under one roof. We will step inside the market where you will find the most delicious dishes in Miami by talented chefs ranging from authentic Japanese to Peruvian cuisine. You will find it less crowded than usual thanks to our afternoon visit on your Miami Vice walking tour, so you will have the chance to browse each food booth at your own pace discovering the local Miami food scene.

After the tour, you will have a chance to come back to the market for lunch and sample everything you want to eat and drink.

Your Best of South Beach walking tour continues through the picturesque houses and streets of a quiet Miami Beach neighborhood to famous and always lively Lincoln Road Mall. This mile-long pedestrian open-air mall is one of the most visited attractions in Miami Beach bursting with people, boutiques, mega stores, public art, outdoor cafés, restaurants, and bars.

Your expert local guide will share stories of the development of this iconic street which has been the heart and social center of the city since 1920. Along with Ocean Drive, this is the place in South Beach to see and be seen. Your dedicated guide will help you discover the best establishments for dining and shopping and also prime spots for people watching – a favorite activity in South Beach.

In the company of a small group, your Best of South Beach walking tour will be relaxed and intimate and your guide easy to hear and talk to. Our guides are some of the best in the business, holding Masters degrees in related fields and known for their knowledge and professionalism. During the tour, your guide will be focusing on keeping you engaged and entertained with stories, anecdotes, pop culture, and fun facts behind the sites you visit.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share tips on how to get around the city, make recommendations on other top attractions that you can’t miss while in Miami, give you ideas on itineraries and must-see sights, and tell you where to find the best pizza or rooftop in the city. You will get all the insider knowledge you need to enjoy a perfect vacation here in South Beach.