Miami Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

Take the only tour in Miami led by professionals who are also volunteer tour guides for the Miami Design Preservation League. You will be immersed in the joyful atmosphere while your expert guide takes you on an unforgettable journey covering many of Miami Beach’s major landmarks. This dynamic walking tour of Miami Beach will give you an introduction to one of America’s favorite cities. You will discover many highlights, learn about history, fun facts, and pop culture and get the insider knowledge you need to help you make the most of your time in the city. Visit top attractions such as the Art Deco District, Ocean Drive, Versace Mansion, Mango’s Tropical Café, South Pointe Park & Pier, South Beach Boardwalk, the Marina, Port of Miami, Fisher Island and much more! Get insider tricks on how to navigate the city effortlessly, avoid tourist traps and listen to helpful tips on the best free things to do and enjoy in Miami.

Meeting Point

1090 Ocean Dr

1090 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

We meet on the corner of Ocean Drive & 11th Street in Miami Beach. We meet on the park side.

What's included:

• Take the picturesque Free Trolley through Miami Beach.
• Get to know Hollywood film locations that made Miami famous including Miami Vice and Scarface.
• Visit the interior of historic Art Deco hotels.
• Walking tour with local expert guides with advanced degrees in tourism and hospitality.
• Discover many highlights, learn about history, fun facts, and pop culture.
• Visit the Blog on our website SoBeach Tours for invaluable info on everything Miami & South Beach.
• Get insider tips and tricks from your guide on things to do and places to visit.
• Get exclusive discounts from our preferred partners on tours & rentals.

Not included:

• Entry to Miami Beach is INCLUDED
• Tips not included

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Versace Mansion

1116 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Visit the former Versace Mansion, also known as Villa Casa Casuarina. Hear the fascinating story of this 1930s Mediterranean palazzo and the lavish parties and scandals during the Versace years.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clevelander South Beach Club

1020 Ocean Dr, , Miami Beach, 33139-5014, Florida

Get to know the people and history behind the bar with the highest liquor sales in all of Florida.

10 minutes

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

940 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Discover where Calvin Klein's Obsession perfume ad campaign was shot.

10 minutes

Palace Bar & Restaurant

1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Since 1988, visit the most famous LGBTQ bar in Miami frequented by many celebrities including Gianni Versace.

10 minutes

Congress Hotel South Beach

1036 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Learn about Art Deco, its history and legacy from past to present. The architectural style, neon signs and pastel colors.

10 minutes

Miami Design Preservation League

1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Visit Miami Beach's tourist office and gift shop and learn about the organization that saved the Art Deco District from the wrecking ball.

10 minutes

Mango's Tropical Cafe

900 Ocean Dr, , Miami Beach, 33139-5013, Florida

Visit the most famous nightclub of the '90s frequented by celebrities and maybe catch a live Latin show on stage

10 minutes

Pelican Hotel

826 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Find out the top models who stayed at the Pelican Hotel in the '90's now owned by Diesel Company of Italy.

10 minutes

News Cafe

800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

See inside the last place Gianni Versace visited before his murder.

10 minutes

The Colony Hotel

736 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Check out some amazing Art Deco details and interiors of historic hotels, iconic symbols of Miami Beach.

10 minutes

Beacon South Beach Hotel

720 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Get a close look into the Scarface film location and find out where the most famous scene of the movie was shot.

5 minutes

Avalon Hotel Miami

700 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Discover where Hollywood royalty stayed in South Beach back in the day, including Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Rita Hayworth.

5 minutes

Joe's Stone Crab

11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Listen to mobster history in Miami Beach and the restaurants they frequented during prohibition.

5 minutes

South Pointe Park

1 Washington Avenue, , Miami Beach, 33139-7323, Florida

Take the free trolley to the tip of the island known as South Pointe Park & Pier, see downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Nikki Beach and discover the best spots for dining and watching the sunset.

5 minutes