Sights of Miami Beach Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour
Overview
Explore Miami Beach’s Art Deco icons, leafy parks, and oceanfront on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 3 miles and 2–3 hours. Across 29 itinerary stops, see Española Way, the Colony Hotel, Versace Mansion, the Art Deco Welcome Center, and the Beachwalk. The route begins and ends at Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each location, and a live map shows the route and your position. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before setting out for offline use, then start whenever you like and pause at your own pace.
This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Admission and interior access are not included. The audio route remains usable when nearby buildings are closed, though public paths can be affected by weather or construction.
Itinerary
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Begin outside this tropical garden beside the convention center; enjoy its free paths when open.
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Follow canalside paths and public art while exploring South Florida's waterways and the Miccosukee story.
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Pass the redesigned convention center and its striking contemporary facade.
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Enjoy the landscaped lawn and the outdoor arts setting beside the New World Center.
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Stroll this lively pedestrian promenade, lined with shops, cafes, and architecture.
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Discover a colorful Mediterranean Revival streetscape filled with cafes and local character.
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View the historic 1930s theatre facade on Washington Avenue from outside.
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Follow this Art Deco corridor past South Beach's layered entertainment history.
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Look for the streamlined Art Deco hotels that made this avenue a South Beach landmark.
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See the former 1939 hotel, now The Webster fashion store, from outside.
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Pass the Art Deco Marlin and its musical legacy as a recording retreat.
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See Naomi Wilzig's museum from outside; its adults-only exhibits require separate admission.
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Admire the restored Art Deco lines of this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel.
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Spot the former Tiffany Hotel's landmark spire at today's Tony Hotel South Beach.
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Take in the Colony's unmistakable blue neon and classic Ocean Drive facade.
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Admire the Breakwater's bold vertical tower and colorful Art Deco exterior.
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See the welcome center and Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, a hub for preservation history.
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Pass this lively Ocean Drive landmark and its distinctive Art Deco facade.
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View Casa Casuarina, Gianni Versace's former home, from the public sidewalk.
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See the closed Tides Hotel's historic Ocean Drive facade from outside; no interior visit is included.
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Admire the Carlyle's celebrated Ocean Drive facade, a familiar backdrop in film and television.
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Spot the Cardozo's flowing Art Deco curves along Ocean Drive.
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Take in the Cavalier's intricate exterior details, a standout of South Beach Art Deco.
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View the McAlpin's crisp geometry and bright Art Deco colors from Ocean Drive.
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Pass this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel and its mid-century resort architecture.
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See the reopened Delano's landmark 1947 exterior on Collins Avenue.
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Follow landscaped paths and look for outdoor art around this cultural green space.
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View The Bass and its historic former library building; admission is separate.
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Enjoy an oceanfront stretch of the paved Beachwalk, formerly the Miami Beach Ocean Boardwalk, before returning to the garden.
What's included
- Offline access after downloading the tour over Wi-Fi
- Customer support by phone and email
- Flexible access: start and pause the tour when you like
- GPS-triggered audio stories at each point of interest
- Live GPS route map showing your location
What's not included
- Headphones are optional; audio can play through your device speaker
- Bring your own charged smartphone or tablet
- Attraction admission and interior access are not included
- In-person guide and transportation
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This 3-mile outdoor route uses public sidewalks and paths with street crossings. Garden paths may have uneven surfaces; the Beachwalk is paved. Public transit serves the area. Check weather and current path conditions; nearby venues may close without preventing the audio tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time