Top Miami Historical Tours

See the gorgeous Art Deco architecture in South Beach on a guided walking tour that explores landmark buildings and out-of-the-way gems. You’ll learn the history of South Beach as you walk through the ocean-side neighborhood, with fascinating stories about mob life, Hollywood glamour, and modern design, and you'll hear about the area's outrageous characters and scandals. Since this tour begins and ends in the heart of South Beach, it’s a great way to get oriented in one of Miami’s most vibrant neighborhoods, with a local guide to lead the way.

Travelers with just a day to spare often miss the top sights around Miami. Fortunately, you don't need to miss thing with this full day Miami tour, exploring the history and culture of this vibrant city—with a boat tour included. Enjoy a day soaking up Miami's most stunning sights and must-see neighborhoods. Visit Wynwood, Coconut Grove, and Little Havana, and take in the famous Art Deco architecture in South Beach.

Experience the sights and sounds of Miami’s vibrant Little Havana neighborhood on this guided walking food tour. Explore this lively Cuban district and learn about its fascinating history and culture, with stops at some of the best family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants in the area. Sample the local cuisine, like guava pastries, chicken plantain cups, and flan ice cream, to name just a few of the delicacies offered along the way. Also, meet some of the local artists, watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers and listen to traditional Cuban music.

Get an express tour of the street art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood via golf cart. Ride around the revitalized district with your guide, marveling at the graffiti and murals. Bring your camera for fantastic snaps of art by local painters such as Shepard Fairey, Retna, DFace, and Interesni. This small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TO CHECK-IN FIVE GOOD REASONS TO TAKE OUR ART DECO WALKING TOUR: 1. Our tour guides use the architecture of the buildings to tell the story of Miami Beach and its people. 2. Tour proceeds benefit our non-profit mission of promoting, preserving, and protecting the Miami Beach Art Deco Historic District. 3. Tour tickets include admission to the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop, and the convenience of Welcome Center concierge services. 4. We have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor: bitly/artdecoreview Check us out. 5. Credentialed through the MDPL Tour Guide Academy, we are twenty passionate volunteer tour guides who collectively have about 200 years of experience.

Learn all about Cuban culture in Miami on this food and culture tour of Little Havana. With a guide in the lead, you'll visit important Cuban landmarks such as Cuban Memorial Park and the Bay of Pigs Museum, listening to in-depth commentary about Cuban heritage in Miami. Your guide will take you to the very best Cuban family-owned restaurants, where you can sample stewed meat and Guava pastries, among other delicacies.

Immerse yourself in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, and learn all about the city’s thriving Cuban community, on this small-group walking tour. Choose from multiple daily tour times, and meet your guide right in the neighborhood. You’ll visit a Cuban bakery on Calle Ocho to taste numerous local treats, will see a Cuban cigar-rolling demonstration, will visit the Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center, and will soak up the area’s ineffable energy.

Don’t forget your camera on this 90-minute boat tour through Biscayne Bay with unparalleled views of the Miami coastline. The cruise highlights downtown Miami and Millionaire’s Row, an historic beachfront neighborhood known for its famous residents. A full cash bar on board allows you to relax and enjoy a drink while you take in the views (own expense).

Explore the Everglades National Park with a naturalist guide, including an airboat ride and a nature walk, on this half-day tour. Learn about the area ecosystems and view alligators and local birdlife. On the smaller air boat, travel way out far from land and become immersed in the culture and remote beauty of the Native way of life, including a stop to a Native tree island village or two. A narrated scenic drive led by the master naturalist and round-trip transportation from your hotel or the port in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami included.

Secure your ticket in advance, and explore Miami by land, and sea on this half-day tour by bus and boat. Hop aboard an open-top double-decker bus to explore Miami Beach, downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, and more. Then, discover Millionaire’s Row, Star Island, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and more by boat.

Experience the vibrant culture and diverse cuisine of the bustling South Beach neighborhood of Miami on this guided small-group food tour. Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable local foodie guide, sample American, Cuban, French, Haitian, Italian, Mediterranean and Peruvian dishes at some of the most popular restaurants in South Beach. Learn about the history, culture and architecture of the trendy, quirky Art Deco District and find out why it’s one of the most popular hot spots in the world. Food tastings and beverages included.

The street art in Miami is everywhere, and there's no better way to see it than with a local artist leading the way. On this street art walking tour of Miami's colorful Wynwood neighborhood, visit the area's many murals, learn about the mural making process, and check out works created for the celebrated Miami Art Week. Along the way, see several works that many tourists miss—on 5th and 6th Avenues, and over to 20th Street.

Eat your way through the Latin flavors of South Beach on this food‐filled walking tour. Accompany your guide on a sensory journey to 5‐star restaurants and foodie hideaways. The tour serves the following cuisines: Peruvian, Italian, Colombian, Mediterranean, Cuban, and Spanish. Along the way, learn about the commingling of Latin American cultures that define Miami’s culture, neighborhoods, and culinary history.

A 4 hour VIP experience which includes the districts of Wynwood, Design District, Art Deco, Downtown, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Little Havana. It will include two stops at Wynwood Walls and Little Havana, and a local taste of the gastronomy of Cuba which makes Miami one of its kind. The Mercedes Benz Executive Sprinter is equipped with an LCD Display which offers a slide presentation of black and white pictures of Miami and its history. Amenities includes: Fiji water, Cuban coffee, and an appetizer.

Take a custom tour through dynamic Miami in an open-air Jeep. Your private driver helps you design the perfect itinerary, escorting you along the Venetian Causeway and to vibrant neighborhoods like Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and the Art Deco District. Check out filming hotspots on South Beach and learn fascinating film trivia from your guide. Miami is at your fingertips with this personalized tour!

See more of Miami’s highlights areas with a 3.5-hour private tour through The Magic City’s five most vibrant neighborhoods. Hop aboard a comfortable coach for the customizable ride through South Beach, Wynwood and the Design District, Downtown, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. Take in colorful street scenes, art deco architecture and lush tropical flora, and finish at your favorite city location.

Our city tour is conducted by a real guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, which is why our tours are offered in small to medium-sized tour groups so that every question can be answered. We look forward to seeing you. Your Banana Joe team

This is a guided e-scooter ride around Art Deco Historic District in the heart of Miami Beach. Along the tour I will be introducing you guests the historical knowledge I have of Art Deco, history of Miami Beach city, cocaine cowboys days, influence of Miami Vice, Versace murder, Holocaust Memorial, etc. 2/3 in throughout the tour we will take a break at the local cafe, and I will get you a drink of your choice free of charge. We would then continue the last leg of the ride and gradually return to the same place where we started, which shall conclude our experience. In this trip I will make sure that I interact with everyone and that there is a feeling of community in this activity we are taking on together as a team. You will get a chance to experience the heart of Miami Beach outside of the tourist ridden path with in-depth historical facts and my unique personal insights, as told by a passionate local who has never lost the excitement of a traveler.

Roll out with award winning and internationally renowned Miami’s Best Graffiti Guides! Come learn from passionate local artists how Wynwood has, and continues to transform Miami’s urban landscape into the world’s greatest outdoor art museum. You will learn the history of Miami graffiti and all about the international street artists from over 30+ countries. Explore on foot or Bring Your Own Bike or upgrade to a VIP Golf Cart for up to 7 guests. Come learn how Wynwood has, and continues to transform Miami’s urban landscape into the world’s greatest outdoor art museum. You can upgrade your tour with the rental of a VIP Cart which can be added during checkout. You can also add on the “Can Control Crash Course”, our unique 30 minute graffiti experience. Come spray paint on a REAL wall with REAL artists in the heart of Wynwood while on your tour.

***This tour requires a minimum of 6 people or purchase 6 tickets. **This tour can accommodate large groups. A completely unique and private culinary and historical experience with a local Miamian food and beverage expert for small or large groups. Stroll down famed Ocean Drive and experience VIP treatment at locations most tours are not allowed. Guides have the expertise, right community connections and work directly with culinary leaders in the neighborhood. Skip-the-line and spend time exploring some of the most unique hotels. Enjoy a multi-cultural tasting experience while you learn the stories behind those doing the cooking. The experience features Cuban, Italian, Peruvian, Colombian tastings and more! See South Beach beyond the surface for a true cultural & culinary experience. This experience offers enough tastings that equal to a full meal.

A smart option for first time Miami visitors or travelers who prefer a bit more privacy, this half-day private tour offers a great overview of the city. After pickup from your Miami hotel, go on a tour of the city's highlights exclusively for your party. Drive through Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Beach, Brickell Financial District, downtown Miami, and the Art Deco District, making a few stops along the way for refreshments if you wish. You can also choose to take a boat ride on Biscayne Bay for an additional charge.

Glide through Miami's historic Art Deco District on a Segway and see pastel-hued hotels, museums, parks, the Versace Mansion, and the stylish Lincoln Road promenade. Your guide leads you along the main streets of South Beach, and your easy-to-ride Segway makes it possible to cover a lot of distance with ease. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Our tour is an educative and interactive, hands-on experience, that is appealing to smokers and none smokers alike who appreciate "art" and "Science". With our tour, you will learn about Tobacco's origins, how the tobacco is cultivated, cured, fermented and aged. We transport you back to the future by narrating the history of the Florida cigar industry golden epic, which became known as the Cigar Capital of the World".

Our city tour is led by a guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, which is why our tours are offered in small to medium-sized tour groups so that every question can be answered. We look forward to seeing you. Your Banana Joe team