The 7 Walking Tours in Miami That Earn Their Price

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.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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