The 14 Best Architecture Tours in Miami

1.The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Walk Ocean Drive and the Art Deco Historic District with guides such as Julie, Rick, Howard, or Franzi. Learn how Miami Beach developed, spot several architectural styles, step into selected hotel lobbies, and visit the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop. The easy route lasts about 90 minutes to two hours, though it can run longer.

“Our volunteer, Howard, was excellent! He had a wealth of knowledge. He spoke loudly and clearly and repeated everybody's questions before he answered. Fortunately, the weather held out for a walk to various art deco sites, including the gorgeous interior lobby of a particular art deco hotel. This tour is a must in South Beach!”

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2.Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,039 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through South Beach with guides such as James Cubby or Janinha, learning how a tropical swamp became Miami Beach. You’ll see Art Deco landmarks, step into handsome hotel lobbies, pass Versace’s mansion, and hear stories of mob life, Hollywood, scandals, and local design. The two-hour tour starts at The Wolfsonian and ends near Collins Avenue.

“James was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable of Miami Beach history and gave us a wonderful tour filled with fun facts and humor.”

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3.Miami Beach Food and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 2.5 hours walking from Lincoln Road to Ocean Drive with a local guide such as Faruk or Jennifer. You will sample food at five locally owned restaurants, including empanadas, Cuban coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and rolled ice cream. The English-language tour is limited to 12 people and covers more than a mile.

“Had a great time on Faruk's tour. He's incredibly knowledgeable, tells great stories, and the food was excellent. He even made sure there were vegetarian options available for me at each restaurant. We had so much fun, would highly recommend to anyone in the area.”

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4.Miami Beach Art Deco Tour with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Miami Beach’s Art Deco District with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as James, Janinha, Jennifer, and Julian combine architecture with stories about hurricanes, pioneers, organized crime, and Miami Vice. Three alcoholic cocktails, bartender tips, and taxes are included. Private upgrades are available.

“James was knowledgeable, interesting and showed us many wonderful details and hideaways in the art deco buildings.”

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5.Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Walk Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and historic hotel interiors with local historian and preservationist Damian. Expect Art Deco details, Miami Vice and Scarface film sites, true crime stories, neon-lit streets, and a personal guide map. The English tour lasts about 2.5 hours and welcomes wheelchairs and service animals.

“What I enjoyed the most was the amount of stories and details that, even as a local person like me, were unknown. Damian not only told us a lot of interesting facts but also showed passion for it, and as a fan of the Miami Vice show it really added to the things that he mentioned about the city and as I said, many of them unknown for me and have never heard before on other tours I took”

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6.Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour in Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Walk Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue with Damian, a local historian and preservationist. Expect Art Deco details, Miami crime stories, film locations from Miami Vice and Scarface, hotel lobbies, Muscle Beach, and a pocket-sized map. The pace is leisurely, but Miami heat makes water and sun protection essential.

“We loved this tour! Damian is extremely knowledgeable about the history and significance of art deco and Miami beach. His stories were fascinating, and the tour flew by. It was a great opportunity to see a number of local examples of the architectural styles as well as hear stories brought to life by our surroundings. Highly recommend!”

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7.South Beach Food & Fun Art Deco Miami Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours tasting food at five South Beach restaurants with a local guide such as Noel or Alan. You’ll see Ocean Drive, the Versace Mansion, the Art Deco Historic District, Española Way, and more. The $79 tour includes enough food for a full meal, with an optional three-drink upgrade for $19.99.

“Noel was outstanding, great food, drink and company. Highly recommend the tour. Very informative and tasty.”

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8.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride through Miami Beach with local historian and preservationist Damian, stopping at Art Deco landmarks, film locations, South Pointe Park, Española Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park. Bikes and equipment are included, along with access to select hotel lobbies and a hand-prepared map. The relaxed pace suits anyone with modest bike skills.

“I enjoyed learning about the history of south beach Miami. I even got to see a manatee which was a plus!”

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9.Miami Beach Art Deco & Hidden Gems Bike Tour with Local Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Join local historian and preservationist Damien for a small-group bike tour through Miami Beach. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll ride from Ocean Drive to South Pointe Park, Espanola Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park while hearing Art Deco stories, scandals, film lore, and local history. Bikes, a guide map, and access to select historic interiors are included.

“Very cool! , I came here for few days and did many different activities to enjoy Miami as much as I can. I wanted to explore but did not know how or by where to begin. Damian knows well the areas and also shared with us some fun and incredible historical acnedote at some spots. That was an amazing ride I recommend that activity!”

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10.Miami Art Deco Gems & Jewels Small Group & Exclusive Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Miami Beach with a guide such as Paola, Paolo, or Howard B, visiting Art Deco interiors, a rooftop viewpoint, the former Versace Mansion, Wolfsonian-FIU, movie sites, and a retro diner. This English-language tour costs $48, starts at 10 a.m., and suits anyone who wants history beyond the beach.

“Excellent tour. The tour guide knew her stuff. When we asked questions about what was original in a hotel, she pointed out what was original and what was a reproduction. We not always saw the exterior of many art deco hotels but we saw some incredible interior ones as well. The fact that our tour was only for four people made it extra good.”

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11.Miami Art Deco Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk from The Wolfsonian through Washington Avenue, Collins Avenue, and Ocean Drive on a private two-hour tour. Your guide explains Tropical Art Deco, hotel history, mob-era stories, and Miami Beach culture, with stops inside selected lobbies. Guides have included Janinha, James, and Jennifer. Expect sun, short walks, and a rain-or-shine schedule.

“We really enjoyed our Art Deco walking tour of Miami's South Beach. Janinah was”

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12.Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet historian and preservationist Damian at The Betsy Hotel for a 150-minute walk through South Beach. You’ll enter historic hotel lobbies, see Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and MiMo design, and hear stories of segregation, Cuban migration, Miami Vice, Scarface, and Gianni Versace.

“I have always wanted to see the art deco architecture of miami and was really looking forward to this tour and it surpassed my expectations. Damian was a fantastic tour guide who had so much knowledge of the architecture and history of the the area. He is clearly passionate about what he does and his enthusiasm is infectious. It is a jam packed 2 hours and if you don't have long in town it is a great way to experience the area and gain an insight it to how it developed into what it is today. Well worth the money and a great experience.”

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13.South Beach Food Tour- Culinary & Art Deco & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $67

Join Jennifer and a group of no more than 12 for a 2.5-hour walking tour through South Beach. You’ll visit four food stops, see Española Way and Ocean Drive, enter an Art Deco hotel lobby, and finish near the Versace Mansion. The tastings add up to a full dinner, while your guide explains Miami’s architecture and culture.

“We were a family group of 11 and this was such a fantastic experience. Jennifer did such an amazing job and we had so much fun. We learned so much and the food was delicious. We were stuffed by the end of it! I have a new appreciation foRead more”

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14.Miami Beach Art Deco Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $84

Start with a 15-minute Segway lesson at 1401 Washington Ave, then cruise Ocean Drive and South Pointe Park for Art Deco details and bay views. English-speaking guides such as Moses and Ray have led memorable tours. The one-hour outing costs $84.53, requires a $250 refundable deposit, and suits riders age 12 and up.

“The tour was fine until my Segway decided to have a mind of its own and sped up in a way that I had no control. The guide offered to switch Segway's with me which led me to believe they weren’t well maintained. I’ve done Segway tours in the past without any incident or safety issues.”

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