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Miami Art Deco Gems & Jewels Walking Tour
5.0
33 Ratings
Miami Beach
Experience the best of Miami South Beach with our small group walking tours and exclusive access to top sights and hidden gems. Dive into Art Deco style, visit historic hotels, and explore Hollywood film locations. Book now for a 15% discount!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Art Deco Historic District - Our small group focus allows us to access exclusive spots that larger groups can’t. Discover the core of Miami’s Art Deco historic district, including the interiors of Art Deco hotels, the glamorous Ocean Drive with its neon signs, iconic architecture, celebrity residences like the Versace mansion, film and music video locations, restaurants, diners, rooftops, and museums.
- Ocean Drive - Experience panoramic views of South Beach, the ocean, iconic architecture, and the Versace Mansion’s rooftop observatory from the rooftops of Art Deco historic hotels.
- Versace Mansion - Tour the former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach and learn about the impact of Miami Vice and designer Gianni Versace in reviving South Beach’s glamour. Hear tales of celebrities, extravagant parties, and murder.
- Palace Bar & Restaurant - Visit Miami Beach’s most popular gay bar, renowned for its Drag Queen shows and performances. See the Rainbow Crosswalk and learn how the rainbow colors helped save the Art Deco hotels from demolition.
- Carlyle Cafe - Dive into Art Deco history and architecture, visiting the interiors of Art Deco hotels and movie locations from films like The Birdcage, There’s Something About Mary, Any Given Sunday, Scarface, and Frank Sinatra’s A Hole in the Head.
- 11th Street Diner - Step inside South Beach’s most famous retro railway dining car, featured in a popular TV show, and view photos of celebrities who have dined there.
- Essex House by Clevelander - Explore the interiors of buildings where Al Capone once ran his nightly secret gambling operations, admire original 1930s Art Deco architectural details and murals, and spot hidden clues on the floors.
- The Wolfsonian - Florida International University - Visit a museum built in 1927, originally a warehouse for storing illegal gambling equipment during prohibition. Hear stories of celebrities, mobsters, secret gambling, vice, and the hidden history of Miami Beach.
- Miami Beach - Explore top attractions and hidden gems throughout Miami Beach, meet interesting locals, learn about the local culture and cuisine, and get tips on other tours, activities, and dining recommendations.
What's Included
- Visit Hollywood film locations that made Miami famous, including Miami Vice and Scarface.
- Small group tours for a personalized, intimate, and tailored experience.
- Exclusive access to places larger groups can’t access.
- Insider tips on dining, attractions, and other tours from your guide.
- Small group walking tour with local expert guides with advanced degrees in tourism and hospitality.
- Visit the interior of historic Art Deco hotels, museums, lobbies, diners, cafes, and rooftops.
- See top Miami Art Deco structures with a planned itinerary in the Art Deco District.
- Discover must-see attractions around Miami and Miami Beach.
- Exclusive discounts from preferred partners on tours and rentals: Little Havana & Bike tours.
Additional Information
Break the mold and be part of a different experience! Our walking tours are designed with you in mind. Our local guides are experts in customizing a unique itinerary tailored to your interests and preferences. Do you love art and architecture and want to know more about the history of Art Deco and Miami? Or are you more interested in rooftop hopping? Are you a fan of the show Miami Vice and want to visit famous movie locations? We can end the tour at the best dive bar in Miami Beach but if that’s not your thing, we can stop for a cordatito at a quaint caffe on Ocean Drive or have a taste of the famous Cubano sandwich at a local’s spot. There is no rigid schedule, route or script and there’s never large groups. This is an intimate and exclusive experience with access to top sights and hidden gems plus our guides are professionals with advanced degrees in tourism and hospitality who also collaborate with the Miami Design Preservation League credentialed through MDPL Tour Guide Academy.
Location
1052 Ocean Dr
Ocean Drive
The meeting point is at the Lummus Park Landmark sign which is right across the street from 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. WE MEET ON THE PARK SIDE!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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G4175penathanb
May 23, 2024
Paola's the best! - Paola was entertaining and very knowledgeable, we learned so much about the city and the people who lived there. We would definitely recommend this to other young people interested in architecture or just the city in general
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D1714hdmarkj
May 17, 2024
Fantastic Tour. Well worth it. - My wife and I did Paola's tour of the Art Deco buildings in South Beach. It was amazing. She was very knowledgeable not just of the architecture but also the history of Miami Beach. It was very fascinating. She was prompt, friendly, charming, and professional. We would highly recommend it.
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Relax828388
May 9, 2024
Fabulous tour! - The tour was excellent! Our tour guide, Paola explained the histories of the buildings and the development of the area so well! We saw beautiful architecture and learned of the interesting stories behind them.
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509jimmyv
Apr 21, 2024
Fantastic tour ! - Fantastic tour, lots of interesting infos and a great way to enjoy South Beach from another perspective. Would definitely recommend!
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Rjgarnold
Apr 15, 2024
Very knowledgeable; non-stop (although she kept us in the shade, as it was a hot day) - Paola was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and didn't stop for 2.5 hours! She didn't need any notes. I will never look at Art Deco buildings again the same! My friend and I went together and she was also very impressed. I live in Miami Beach and saw some sights (top of the Palace Hotel, for example) I would have never seen without Paola's guidance. Plus, we happened to get the VIP treatment because it was only the two of us. The small sizes she promised was what swayed me for this particular art deco tour, as there are quite a few others advertized. Would highly recommend this tour with Paola.
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A4081eqtaram
Apr 14, 2024
South Beach Art Deco Tour - This was an excellent tour. Paola was very knowledgeable and made the tour
very interesting. She also gave us tips on where to eat, where to stay next time.
She also has a great sense of humor with lots of stories about the area. We
highly recommend her services.
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Deejdunn
Mar 24, 2024
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide - This was such an interesting tour and Paola was an excellent guide. She showed us places inside the Art Deco hotels that we could not have found on our own. The tour is a nice mix of history, architecture and how Hollywood has had an impact on Miami Beach’s resurgence. We highly recommend Paola and the tour!
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Lghilarducci
Mar 17, 2024
Fantastic! - Paola gave us a fun and fact-filled tour of the art deco highlights, including a history of the area and recommendations for eateries and bars. She has a great sense of humor and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Miami.
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836susanr
Mar 12, 2024
Great Tour!! - Paola’s tour of South Beach is absolutely top notch. She is extremely knowledgeable about the entire history of Miami Beach and the art deco architecture and is a great storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour and highly recommend it.
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Mela526
Mar 5, 2024
Interesting South Beach Tour - Very interesting and enjoyable tour. The hotels in South beach have more history than I imagined. Fun to hear about the Art Deco buildings and all the happenings of long ago. Paola our guide was very good and shared quite a bit of interesting information. Had a fun morning in South Beach on this tour.
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