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- Best Food Experiences: Little Havana – Design District
- Top sightseeing tour: Exploring Miami and the Everglades
- Best Walking Tour: Little Havana
- Top-rated Everglades tour: Full Day Everglades
- Top Family Excursion: Zoological Wildlife Foundation
- Best Art tour: Wynwood Graffiti Golf Cart
- Best tour of Architectural styles: Formal Art Deco
- Top Boat Excursions: Sunset Cruise • Luxury Neighborhood Tour
- Best aerial tours: Miami and Beaches seaplane tour
- Top Night Excursion: Indulge, Sample, & Dance • Open-Bus Evening Tour
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Best Tours in Miami
1. Miami to the Max & Everglades Combo – Downtown
- Duration: 7.5 hours
- A fun and informative choice that`s suitable for those with little time is a tour combining driving, walking and boating that visits Miami`s top attractions (the Art Deco District in Miami Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana) before heading to the Everglades for an airboat tour and wildlife presentation.
- Meeting Point: A shuttle is offered from Downtown Miami and Miami Beach hotels. Other guests can meet at Bubba Gump Restaurant Bus Parking.
- Tour Highlights: South Beach bus tour, Art Deco District, Little Havana, and Wynwood walking tours; lunch stop in Little Havana; Everglades air boat tour, alligator show.
- Included: Storage for luggage, luxury transportation service, admission to parks, airboat tours, alligator shows, unlimited water bottles, souvenir guidebook and maps, sunscreen, dining directory.
- Not Included: Gratuity.
- Food costs? No. There is a lunch stop in Little Havana, and suggestions are provided, but guests themselves pay for any food purchases.
- Suitable for children? Yes. Discount tickets are available for kids, plus there’s a 10% discount for family groups.
- The tour operator is Miami Tour Company.
2. Official Art Deco Walking Tour – South Beach
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Discover the history of the city through its art and designs in this informative introduction to Art Deco and other significant stylistic movements found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District.
- Meeting Point: Art Deco Welcome Center
- Highlights include tours of iconic structures significant to Art Deco, Miami Modern (MiMo), Mediterranean Revival architectural styles, including hotels, eateries, and other commercial buildings.
- Included: A certified guide who has graduated from the Miamu Design Preservation League Tour Guide Academy, admission to the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop, headsets to use for the duration of the tour.
- Not Included: Gratuities
- Tour proceeds benefit the MDPL’s non-profit mission of promoting, preserving, and protecting the Miami Beach Art Deco Historic District.
- Food included? No
- Good for kids? Yes
- Excursion Operator: Miami Design Preservation League
3. Little Havana Food Tour – Little Havana
- Duration: 2.5 hours.
- Engaging walking tour of a vibrant and fascinating district, learning about its rich history and sampling delectable foods along the way such as empanadas, mojitos, cubano sandwiches, churros, Cuban coffee, ice cream, and guarapo juice.
- Meeting Point: Tower Theater
- Tour Highlights: Excellent food from famous and family-run establishments, cigar factory visit, open-air market, Domino Park
- Included: Refreshments (enough for a full meal), beverages (including mojito or non-alcoholic drink), guided tour of cigar factory, Domino park, statues of Cuban revolutionaries, The Cuban Memorial Blvd.
- Not Included: Gratuities, parking.
- Food included? You bet.
- Public excursions can accommodate vegetarians or those avoiding beef, pork, seafood and chicken. Private tours can cater to all dietary restrictions, including vegan, gluten-free, and severe food allergies.
- Good for kids? Yes!
- Tour Operator: Miami Culinary Tours
- An alternative choice is through booking on the Get Your Guide website.
4. Cast Away the Day Sunset Cruise – Downtown
- Duration: 2 hours
- Calm down and appreciate beautiful panoramas while sipping on complimentary sparkling wine on a sunset cruise through Biscayne Gulf or South Beach on a luxury catamaran.
- Meeting Point: Bayside Marina
- Highlights of excursions include beautiful sunset views, a complimentary champagne toast, and calypso background music.
- Included: Boat cruise, complimentary beverage.
- Not Included: Food, gratuities.
- Food included? No
- Suitable for children? There is no minimum age, but the demographic tends to be older couples.
- Tour Company: Spirit Yacht Charters
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5. ZWF Wildlife Presentation – South Miami/Kendall
- Duration: 2 hours
- A fun guided zoo visit including interactive wildlife presentations; guided tours are the only way to gain access to this unique wildlife conservation center.
- Meeting Point: Zoological Wildlife Foundation
- Hands-on experiential tour allowing up-close interactions with reptiles, small creatures, birds of prey, primates, and baby felines.
- Included: Expert guide, animal interactions.
- 1-hour tours, 3-hour tours, photographic opportunities, and species-specific encounters and experiences with lion cubs, primates, big cats, kangaroos, owls, sloths, and more are also offered. If you’re seeking an extravagance, there’s an amazing 5-hour VIP animal experience that includes a catered lunch.
- Food included? No
- Appropriate for kids? Yes! Note that minors under 17 years must be accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian at all times.
- Tour Operator: Zoological Wildlife Foundation
6. Ultimate Miami & Beaches Seaplane Tour – Biscayne Bay
- Duration: 1 hour
- Thrilling birds-eye tour of the key sights of Miami and Key Biscayne, as well as the opportunity to see exotic marine life like stingrays, dolphins, manatees, and sharks.
- Meeting Location: Biscayne Bay by the Venetian Causeway Bridge
- Highlights of the tour include Miami beaches and main attractions, the lighthouse at Key Biscayne, Stiltsville, Matheson Hammock, Coconut Grove, and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
- Not Included: Gratuities
- Food included? No
- Good for kids? Yes
- Tour Operator: Miami Seaplane Experiences
- Alternative booking though Get Your Guide
Included is a 1-hour seaplane tour with an experienced pilot.
7. Wynwood Graffiti Golf Cart Tour – Wynwood
- Duration: 1 hour
- Expertly guided motorized tour through the Wynwood art district; visiting over 50 of Wynwood’s premier murals across 20 blocks – stopping at several for up-close views and photographic opportunities.
- Meeting Point: 301 NW 26th Street, Wynwood
- Tour Highlights: Murals by renowned artists Shepard Fairey, Retna, DFace, Interesni Kaski, and others; insider tips about Wynwood`s top restaurants, breweries, and galleries.
- Includes: Expert driver/guide, art mural & neighborhood tour
- Food included? No
- Good for kids? Yes; particularly when combined with the Wynwood Grafitti Experience – view some artwork, then create some to take home.
- Tour operator: Wynwood Art Walk
- An alternate reservation for the graffiti buggy tour in Wynwood can be made through Get Your Guide
8. Little Havana Cultural Tour – Little Havana
- Duration: 2 hours
- Insightful guided stroll including Local Cuisine, Music, Dancing, and an area expert deeply connected to the Little Havana Community.
- Meeting Point: Calle Ocho in Little Havana
- Tour Highlights: Cuba Ocho Performing Arts Center and Museum, Guantanamera Cigar Lounge, El Presidente Super Market, Domino Park, Tower Theater, Bay of Pigs Memorial.
- Included: An excellent local guide from Cuba; visits to museums, art galleries, performing arts venues, Cuban restaurants, bakeries, and local businesses; witnessing the process of cigar rolling; and access to all destinations.
- Food included?: Yes, meals and drinks are part of the tour experience at no added cost.
- Good for kids? Yes
- Tour Operator: South Beach Welcome Center
- Alternative booking is available through Get Your Guide
Not included are gratuities, parking, or transportation.
9. Sip, Savor, & Salsa – South Beach
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Not an excursion specifically, however a fun night of seaside salsa/bachata lessons, took after by moving at one of Miami’s top nightclubs, gone ahead by a live band – and open til 4am.
- Meeting Point: Mango’s Tropical Cafe
- Tour Highlights: Experienced instructors, tasty refreshments and light snacks, post-lesson nightclub access.
- Included: 40 minutes each of bachata and salsa music, lessons, & dancing with snack & mojito break in-between; nightclub entrance fee; cabaret show and live band.
- Not Included: Supper (a full menu is accessible, pay on utilization), stopping, transportation.
- Food included? Light bites and a mojito are offered to each guest between dance lessons.
- Good for kids? No
- A single-day attraction: Key West
10. Panoramic Open-Bus Night Tour – South Beach
- Duration: 2 hours
- Experience the lively city after dark on this small-group bus tour through Miami, Miami Beach and Wynwood.
- Meeting Point: South Beach
- Tour Highlights: Art Deco district, downtown skyscrapers, Wynwood Art District (the tour briefly stops here, allowing guests to explore), Wynwood.
- Included: Air-conditioned open-air transport (covered seating available), expert guide providing live commentary.
- Not Included: Gratuity
- Food included? No
- Good for kids? Yes
- Tour Operator: Open Miami
- Alternative booking via Get Your Guide
11. Design District Food & Art Tour – Design District
- Duration: 2.5 hours.
- Great walking food tour; sample local and international favorites in this cool, modern neighborhood that’s often overlooked by tourists.
- Meeting Point: MIA Market Food Hall
- Tour Highlights: Sampling Cuban, Peruvian, Japanese, Vietnamese (and more!) cuisine; learning about the unique art, architecture, and history of the Miami Design District (Buckminster Fuller`s Fly’s Eye Dome, Palm Court, “The Jungle,” etc.)
- Included: Guided walking tour, generous food samples equaling a full meal,
- Not Included: Gratuities, parking.
- Food included? Yes!
- Appropriate for children? Yes, there is a discounted admission for youngsters.
- Public excursions can accommodate vegetarians or those avoiding beef, pork, seafood and chicken. Private tours can cater to all dietary restrictions, including vegan, gluten-free, and severe food allergies.
- Tour Operator: Miami Culinary Tours
12. Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise – Downtown
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Take in lovely perspectives of Biscayne Bay, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and more from an air-conditioned or alfresco yacht; and gaze at the mansions of celebrities along Millionaire’s Row.
- Meeting Point: Bayside Marina
- Tour Highlights: Coastal vacation homes of Will Smith, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias, Alicia Keys, Carmen Electra, and more.
- Included: 90-minute bilingually-commentated tour.
- Not Included: Gratuities.
- Food included? No. Soft drinks, cocktails, & light snacks are available to purchase onboard.
- Suitable for children? Somewhat – while they may not recognize celebrities, everyone enjoys a boat ride.
- Alternative reservation via Get Your Guide
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13. Full Day Everglades Adventure – Hotel pick-up
- Duration: 10 hours
- All the best of Everglades National Park in one jam-packed day that includes 2 air boat excursions, a wildlife drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, hiking, and lunch.
- Meet at the hotel for provided transportation to Miami.
- The Everglades National Park highlights include wildlife viewing, two airboat rides exploring different park areas, and visiting a historic Native American village and trading post..
- Included: Pickup and return service, naturalist guide, 2 rides on boats with air tubes, fees for the national park, entrance fees to trading post and museums, lunch, snacks, water bottles, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, ponchos, Everglades Park keepsake map.
- Not Included: Gratuities.
- Meals Included? Yes. An excellent local lunch and snacks are furnished. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are available.
- Suitable for children? Yes. While public tours have a minimum age of 5, this restriction can be waived for private excursions.
- Tour operator: Island Queen Cruises
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14. Key West 1-Day Trip from Miami – Hotel pick-up
- Duration: 15 hours
- Take a agreeable extravagance guide voyage down the Overseas Highway to Key West, where visitors have 6 hours to investigate independently – or join one of numerous staggering additional exercises.
- Meeting Point: Free hotel pickup and dropoff services provided in Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Miami International Airport, and Homestead.
- Highlights of Tour: Journey along the Florida Keys on the Overseas Highway and the 7-Mile Bridge; add-on options in Key West include snorkeling, parasailing, glass bottom boat rides, jetskiing, visiting Hemingway House, Truman Little White House, Mel Fisher Museum, Coast Guard Museum, Audubon House, and Shipwreck Museum.
- Included: Hotel pick-up & return, luxury coach ride (with onboard bathroom), luggage storage, Key West audiobook guide (iPhone & Android).
- Not Included: Food, gratuities.
- Food included? No
- It could work for children if they don`t mind a 4 hour bus trip each way.
- The tour operator is Miami Tour Company.
