If you are eager to experience the most iconic Art Deco sites in the city, this tour is the one for you. From historic Art Deco hotels that line up Ocean Drive to landmark gems off the main road in the Miami Architectural District – including must-sees Mediterranean Revival examples such as the famous Versace Mansion – we’ve crafted the perfect itinerary to ensure you get the most of Miami’s Art Deco in one unforgettable tour.

Revel in a small-group walk through the most beautiful and culturally significant examples of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach and enjoy exclusive access to the interiors of historic hotels for a much more memorable experience! Get an in-depth intro to Miami Beach history, architecture, art and culture found within the Miami Beach Architectural and Art Deco Historic District of South Beach.

You will be amazed to discover the brief but intense history of the city that in just 100 years transformed from a Jungle on a Sandbar to what we call now the Billion Dollar Sandbar. Dotted with dreams of coconut plantations and resorts for the rich, filled with hurricanes and mobsters, Jewish elders, Cuban refugees and drug dealers, Versace, Miami Vice, Scarface and Frank Sinatra, top models and celebrities, come discover the glamour, vice and secrets of Miami Beach!

There’s no better place to begin your Art Deco tour than at the center of Miami's Art Deco Historic District on glamorous Ocean Drive. Your knowledgeable guide will set the scene introducing you to the fascinating history of Miami Beach. You will learn about the rise and fall of the city from swampland to American glitz, first settlers and pioneers, listen to romantic tales of mobsters and celebrities, film producers and preservationists who influenced and shaped Miami Beach and turned it into a world-class seaside resort.

We’ll continue by diving into the history of Art Deco pointing out the unique details of various heritage structures while sharing stories of Miami’s glamour and vice. Our specially designed itinerary showcases the very best of art and architecture to make sure you are engaged and entertained throughout the tour, while not missing any of the gems of the Art Deco collection such as The Carlyle, The Cardozo, The Tudor and many other superb examples of Art Deco architecture in South Beach.

From there, you will take advantage of exclusive access to step into historic Art Deco hotels for an insightful Art Deco tour of lobbies and hallways. Since there are never more than 15 people in the group, this is a unique opportunity to interact with your guide and learn about the remarkable architecture in a way that is just not possible on your own.

The other part of your Miami Art Deco tour is a guided stroll through the historical center of the city – bursting with neon signs, tropical motifs, pastel colors, murals and photo ops - including world-famous Ocean Drive which has been the set and has inspired countless Hollywood movies and shows throughout the years, including Miami Vice and Scarface.

You will also explore the most fascinating side of Miami Beach: the Miami of Prohibition era and how it influenced the design of Art Deco hotels. Your guide will complete the tour by taking you to see the beautiful South Beach shoreline from a rooftop, and we’ll enter a warehouse that supported the illegal gambling of 1930's Miami now converted into a world-class museum. Miami Beach is very photogenic so prepare your camera to embark on an urban adventure through this scenic city and marvel at its most iconic sights.

After the tour, your guide can suggest plenty of options for lunch nearby for all tastes and budgets. You will also leave with many insider tips and recommendations on Miami’s top attractions, events, dining and other tours.

Although the tour usually includes the sites and stories mentioned and lasts an average of 2 hours, the tour and the order of the stops may vary depending on weather conditions, holidays, opening and closing times of each place and/or other unforeseen circumstances or due to organizational reasons.

Tours are rain or shine unless we have to cancel due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case we will notify you of the cancellation by email and/or text at the number and email address provided during the reservation. Book online to guarantee your place on our guided tours.

Participation in SoBeach Tours is strictly voluntary. SoBeach Tours and the guides that provide the tours will not be responsible for any physical injury, damage or loss of personal items during the tours. Just be careful and follow the instructions of the guides. The guides reserve the right to deny participation to any person, for any reason, in any of the tours.