Top Miami Historical Tours

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.

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.

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!

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).

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.

This one-of-a-kind Segway and Boat tour will take you on a magic journey through the marvels of Miami by land and sea. Experience South Beach like never before on this guided, 1 hour small-group Segway tour. Ride a Segway through glamorous South Beach and experience a tropical paradise, complete with Miami’s sun-splashed skyline. See Casa Casuarina, also known as the Versace Mansion, plus exclusive Star Island, vibrant Lincoln Road, bustling Ocean Drive, the famous Art Deco District, and more. The land tour will finish at the shop, where you will be taken to Bayside Marketplace for the second part of this exclusive adventure. Here, you will enjoy the beauty of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, and Star Island from the water perspective, on a 90-minute boat tour. Once the tour is over, our transportation will bring you back to Miami Beach.

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.

We seek out guides who have a personal passion for the locations they work. They pour out their knowledge, their anecdotes, their personal experiences so that you will feel a connection to the place.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and cruise around Miami on this private tour in a legendary vintage convertible. Feel the breeze in your hair as you explore the city in ultimate style and discover 3 of its most distinct neighborhoods. We really cruise through town to give you time to take in the views and take pictures, so tour time is necessary to show you the town properly. If you need stops or hotel pickup/drop off, please contact us after you have booked your tour.

Historical bicycle tour from South Point of Miami Beach all the way to Bal Harbour which is the north tip of the island. Along the tour I will be introducing my guests all the historical knowledge I have of the places we visit from 1st Street all the way to Haulover Inlet and back. I will make sure that I interact with everyone and that there is a feeling of community in this adventure we are taking on. You will get a chance to experience Miami Beach outside of the tourist ridden path and gain knowledge on not only Miami Beach but neighboring municipalities of Surfside and Bal Harbour too, which altogether form this unique man-made island. It's a bike ride most travelers wouldn't dare to take on by themselves. This coastal bicycle ride is one of the most scenic bike rides in the world, where tropical ocean meets western metropolis, and its' picturesque beauty will leave you in awe. Other things to note: The bicycle trip is 20 miles long, and takes around 3-4 hours to complete.

Not Just a Food Tour but a Cultural Experience. We are the only Private tour with a Cuban Guide and Cuban Owned. We also have Free Cuban Hamburger and Cuban Coffee, Free Homemade Cuban Ice Cream, Free Fresh Cuban Style Spanish Churros, and Free Cuban Pastries from a decades old Bakery with a Cuban Baker. Our Cuban Guide has first hand knowledge of the Cuban Experience and strong ties to the Little Havana Cuban Community. We will visit Cuban Museums, Cuban Cigar Factories, Cuban Art Galleries and Cuban Performing Arts Center, Cuban Restaurants, and more. Envision Miami like a native. See and Learn of over 80 years of cultural, heritage, traditions and history. Talk to Business Owners as some share their Experience. A tour that is truly a memorable experience of a Lifetime. "The Little Havana Tour" is Not just a Food Tour, it's a Cultural Experience you do not want to miss. Book Now because "Authenticity Matters". This is "The Little Havana 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.

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.

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.

Actors perform directly to your headset . When the cuban revolution took place in 1959, the story of Miami had a unexpected turn of events: In just one decade more than four hundred thousands cubans arrived to Miami, changing for ever the cultural landscape of Miami. Follow the music and the voice in this soundwalk where you can take a stroll in the calle 8, listen to the snaps of the dominos, the anecdotes, the music and overall stories behind this vibrant neighborhood, Passing by Maximo Gomez park, the Tower Theatre where immigrants used to visit to learn english with spanish movies with english subtitles upon their arrival and Calle 13.

We'll start a tour by heading closer to the beach where I'll demonstrate you how far out the beach has been expanded since 1930s. I'll show you photos from the 1930s which show how much closer the ocean was back then, and I'll make sure you are standing exactly where ocean started back then so you feel the magnitude of the change. Then, we gonna get back to the park and continue our trip down the park along ocean drive. As we are walking I'll be telling you interesting facts about the area and its history, such as Art Deco architecture, new colorful lifeguard huts, the Carlyle hotel, Versace Mansion, where I'll tell you about the unfortunate events surrounding Gianni Versace's murder in 1997 and its precise details. On to muscle beach, The News Cafe, Il Dante Caffe (take break and a free drink on the house), Scarface chainsaw scene building. Then we shall enter the residential and smooth part of Ocean Drive called South of Fifth (SoFi), and finish in picturesque South Pointe Park.

Cruise in an Art Deco-like mythic vintage convertible to discover Miami Beach/South Beach and the two main artsy neighborhoods of mainland Miami. Visit Miami Beach and all its top attractions and landmarks with this remarkably original, affordable tour. We really cruise through town to give you time to take in the views and take pictures, so tour time is necessary to show you the town properly. If you need stops or hotel pickup/drop off, please contact us after you have booked your tour.

During your visit to Miami you cannot miss the Boat Tour in Biscayne Bay. Visit one the most popular places in the city, Bayside Marketplace, Shopping Mall full of restaurants, bars, stores and enjoy the best tour in Miami, the amazing Boat Tour in Biscayne Bay

Cruise in an Art Deco-like vintage convertible to discover Miami Beach and South Beach as well as the Cuban neighborhood of Little Havana. Visit Miami Beach and all its top attractions and landmarks with this remarkably original, and affordable tour. We really cruise through town to give you time to take in the views and take pictures, so tour time is necessary to show you the town properly. If you need stops or hotel pickup/drop off, please contact us after you have booked your tour.

Miami is a burgeoning hub of art and design, and its Design District is the beating heart of this innovative city. Travelers that want a refined cultural experience shouldn't miss this private walking tour, with a curator-guide to lead the way. See Miami's best public art installations and architecture, and enjoy stops at the de la Cruz collection and Museum Garage, or Institute of Contemporary Art. Upgrade with lunch at Estefans, or St. Roch Market Food Hall, to experience Miami's celebrated culinary scene.

Experience the highlights of Miami in just three hours on a private tour. Whether you’re about to embark on a cruise or are just returning, the short excursion is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of southern Florida. All-inclusive transportation takes you past South Beach, along the Art Deco properties on Ocean Drive, and stops at Coconut Grove. All along the way enjoy the undivided attention of your personal guide.

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.

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.

Our Everglades & Miami City Tour is conducted by a real tour 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