Ocean Drive intersection on Miami Walking Tour


Best of South Beach
Walking Tour

Duration
2 hours
Start Time
12:00 PM

Enjoy a comprehensive overview of Miami Beach's fascinating history and must-see sights with your dedicated guide. Discover top sights and secret gems on a tour that blends walking, biking, trolley and golf cart riding so you can experience a lot more sightseeing, more history, more attractions with a fun itinerary perfect for the tropical Miami weather.

  • beaches
  • film sites
  • live music
  • architecture
$35 /person
$35 /person

Highlights

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Embark on a unique walk that can also include biking and riding on a free trolley or golf cart through the heart of South Beach visiting top attractions but also many hidden gems where no other tour in Miami will venture into.
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Learn about glamour and vice in the city setting foot into fascinating places where celebrities, captains of the industry, pioneers, soldiers and mobsters stayed and played.
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Discover secret locations and local hangouts such as speakeasies, dive bars, garden cafés and rooftops unknown to tourists that you will love to go back to.
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Visit Ocean Drive, Lummus Park, Versace Mansion, Art Deco hotels, South Beach Boardwalk, South Pointe Park & Pier, Española Way, Lincoln Road Mall and follow your expert guide through the most interesting parts of the city.
Enjoy exclusive access to historic hotels, rooftops, bars, courtyards, gardens and cafés.
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Take the only tour in Miami led by professional guides with degrees in hospitality and tourism management who are also volunteer tour guides for the Miami Design Preservation League.
Discover other must-see attractions around Miami that you can’t miss during your trip.
Listen to insider tips and recommendations from your guide on dining, attractions, activities and other tours that will give you the knowledge you need to make the most of your visit to Miami Beach.

Best of South Beach: Top Sights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Experience the Vice, Glamour and Secrets South Beach is Famous for

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.

See Hollywood Film Locations that Made Miami Famous

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.

See South Beach’s Most Popular Sights and Hidden Gems with a one-of-a-kind itinerary

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.

Wondering Where to Find South Beach’s Best Pizza? How Much to Tip? Your Guide Will Answer All of Your Questions

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.

  • Reservations Required
  • Tours go Rain or Shine
  • Arrive 5-10 Minutes Early for Check-in
  • Miami Gets Hot - Please Bring a Bottle of Water
  • Hats Are a Great Way to Keep the Morning Sun Off Your Head
  • Wear Comfy Walking Shoes

Reservations Required


Tours Go Rain or Shine


Arrive 5-10 Minutes Early for Check-In 


Miami Gets Hot - Please Bring a Bottle of Water


Hats Are a Great Way to Keep the Morning Sun Off Your Head


Wear Comfy Walking Shoes


Children (2-11 years old)

$20 / person

Days Tour Runs

Everyday at 12:00 PM

Meet-Up Location

Across the street from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant at Washington Avenue and South Pointe Drive.

Cancellation Policy

Here is a link to our cancellation policy

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

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Miami Art Deco Walking Tour

Take a deep dive into Art Deco style found within the Miami Beach Architectural and Art Deco Historic District of South Beach. Explore the beautiful features of some of the most culturally significant buildings on world famous Ocean Drive and beyond with a professional local guide.

FAQs

Do I have to book in advance for the tours?

Yes, you need to book online and reserve your spot to help us plan the tour.

$35 /person

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