Miami Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

Experience Miami Beach's highlights and hidden gems that many tourists miss with a friendly local. Our tours offer a fun and informal way to discover major landmarks and secret spots that only locals know about, providing an insider's view of life in Miami, along with favorite places, must-try foods and local tips. It's like having a friend by your side on this flexible 2-3 hour tour, offering a fresh perspective beyond typical tourist attractions. We'll visit unique local gems to savor Miami cuisine not found in standard guidebooks, including Latin delicacies like empanadas, croquetas, Cuban sandwiches, gelato, Cuban coffee, pastelitos, and tropical drinks (guests are responsible for their own food and beverage consumption). For city views, your guide will lead you to Miami Beach's best rooftops, with a chance to enjoy a live show on Ocean Drive. Designed for small groups, the tours can be customized to your interests, providing a truly rich and authentic local experience.

Meeting Point

Art Deco Welcome Center

1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

We meet outside in front of the ART DECO WELCOME CENTER located at 1001 Ocean Drive - Ocean Drive and 10th Street. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time. Due to organizational reasons, it is not possible to join any of the tours halfway through or once they have started.

What's included:

• Discounts on bike rentals and tours in South Beach with your ticket.
• Our small group tours allow for a more personalized, intimate and tailored experience.
• Complimentary admission to the Official Art Deco Museum in Miami Beach.
• Get insider knowledge on shopping, tours and sightseeing to rooftops, nightlife & even speakeasies.
• Private Tours available. Inquire directly with Sobeach Tours.
• Get insights into must-see sights, unique hidden gems and secret locations that many tourists miss.
• Get to know Hollywood film locations that made Miami famous such as Miami Vice, Scarface & Birdcage.
• 10% off any item at the Art Deco Gift Shop.
• 50% off our online Miami Undiscovered Travel Guide.
• Half off cocktails/drinks all day at a historic Art Deco hotel on Ocean Drive.
• Exclusive access to the interiors of historic hotels and other landmark structures.
• Get insider tips and recommendations from your guide on local restaurants and bars.
• Only tour with professional guides holding degrees in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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 Miami

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 & Cafe

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