The Official Miami City Tour Small Group Experience with Pickup
Overview
Are you ready for the most unique Miami City Tour that money can you buy? For this unforgettable tropical adventure all you need to bring are your sandals, shorts, hats and be in a good mood! We will show you Miami’s most exclusive spots, its best kept secrets and everything else you need to see while visiting the ‘Magic City’!
Our tours are special because we pick you up from your hotel and expert tour guides are locals that live and breathe Miami.
Banana Joe Tours excursions are always original, never fabricated.
Our tour guides are trained to deliver excellent service and cater to your needs and interests.
You can be assured to get all the insider information that you need.
Itinerary
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4 hours
After our expert tour guide picks you up from your hotel you continue on to Miami South Beach and its beautiful Art Deco District. You stroll down Ocean Drive and learn about the district and its history. From here you continue on to Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Little Havanna. There's plenty of photo stops along the way as well as all the information you need to become a Miami insider. Our tour guide are there for you and are happy to answer all questions you might have.
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We will visit Miami Beach & discuss Miami history
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**Colony Hotel** u2013 iconic postcard spot on Ocean Drivenn**Versace Mansion (Casa Casuarina)** u2013 former home of Gianni Versacenn**Breakwater Hotel** u2013 striking blue neon tower, a 1930s classicnn**The Carlyle Hotel** u2013 famous from the movie *The Birdcage*nn**Cardozo Hotel** u2013 owned by Gloria & Emilio Estefannn**Park Central Hotel** u2013 one of the oldest buildings in the districtnn**Art Deco Welcome Center & Museum** u2013 on 10th Street, info point and small exhibitionnn**The Leslie Hotel** u2013 yellow fau00e7ade, a typical Streamline Moderne examplenn**The Tides Hotel** u2013 elegant 1930s landmarknn**The Essex House** u2013 nautical design and a distinctive corner fau00e7adenn**The Clevelander Hotel** u2013 legendary for its rooftop bar and pool partiesnn**The Beacon Hotel** u2013 light blue neon icon right on Ocean Drivenn**The Waldorf Towers** u2013 orange landmark with beach viewsnn**The McAlpin Hotel** u2013 pastel pink favorite, one of the most photographed buildings
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**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL u2013 THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY**nnWe drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** u2013 the vibrant core of the city, filled with stunning skyscrapers, modern architecture, and luxury residences.nnYouu2019ll see all the major highlights: the **Freedom Tower**, **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue**, and the new high-end developments along the **Miami River**.nnA special stop is the **Miami Circle** u2013 an archaeological site right by the water, considered one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida.nnHere, **history meets modernity**: glass towers, yachts, and ancient stone circles u2013 this is **Miami at its most fascinating.**
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**WYNWOOD u2013 THE CREATIVE HEART OF MIAMI**nnWe drive straight through **Wynwood**, Miamiu2019s famous street art district.nNot just to the well-known **Wynwood Walls**, but also into the **hidden backstreets** where big buses canu2019t go.nnHere youu2019ll see real art, raw colors, and the Wynwood only locals know u2013 **authentic, creative, and full of life.**
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**COCONUT GROVE u2013 MIAMIu2019S GREEN HEART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE**nnWe drive through **Coconut Grove**, Miamiu2019s oldest neighborhood u2014 known for its tropical atmosphere and its historic **Black community u201cWest Grove.u201d**nnSince the 19th century, the first **Bahamian and African-American settlers** lived here and helped build the foundation of Miami.nWe show you the **original wooden homes**, **churches**, **local markets**, and landmarks like the **Christ Episcopal Church** and **Coconut Grove Cemetery**, where the history of this community is still alive.nnAmong **banyan trees**, **colorful houses**, and **modern street art**, youu2019ll learn how this neighborhood grew from a working-class settlement into a vibrant cultural center u2014 **authentic, historic, and full of soul.**
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**CORAL GABLES & GABLES ESTATES u2013 PURE LUXURY IN MIAMI**nnWe drive through **Coral Gables** and the exclusive neighborhoods of **Gables Estates** and **Coral Estate Club** u2014 home to some of Miamiu2019s most expensive villas.nnYouu2019ll see **waterfront mansions**, private docks with **yachts**, perfectly maintained **palm-lined avenues**, and gated streets offering total privacy.nnAlong with highlights like the **Biltmore Hotel**, the elegant **Miracle Mile**, and historic **Mediterranean-style villas**, youu2019ll experience Miamiu2019s most refined area u2014 **quiet, green, and full of understated elegance**.nnA glimpse into the **true elite side of Miami** u2014 the one you usually only see in magazines.
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**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT**nnWe drive along the legendary **Ocean Drive** u2014 the place that gives Miami its iconic look.nYouu2019ll see the famous **Art Deco District** with pastel-colored fau00e7ades, glowing neon lights, and elegant 1930s hotels.nnAlong the way, we share plenty of **insider stories and local tips** you wonu2019t find in any guidebook u2014 straight from true Miami experts.nnWe also explore the full **Art Deco Historic District**, showing you not only the famous landmarks like the **Colony**, **Carlyle**, and **Versace Mansion**, but also **hidden gems** u2014 the **Art Deco Museum**, **neon-lined Ocean Drive**, and **side streets** filled with Streamline architecture, old **cinemas**, **bars**, **galleries**, and **boutique design shops**.nnThis is how you experience the **real South Beach** u2014 rich in history, style, and unmistakable Miami flair.
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We bring you back to your hotel or meetingpoint
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small groups u2013 Quality over quantity in mini bus
- Hotel Pick Up
- Fantastic photo stops
What's not included
- Lunch
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Coordinated start times between 7:45 AM and 1:30 PM depending on location The guides will send out the pickup times the afternoon before the tour via email. Please check your Viator message center for that information as well.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- ✕ 0% refund0 hours or more before the start time