Award-winning Art Deco & Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Miami Beach

Miami Deco Tours
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slkuelkd113
13 days ago
This was an excellent tour, and I recommend it highly. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his subject matter, and we learned an enormous amount about Miami's South Beach area, with the major focus being on the Art Deco structures. We examined many different buildings, including some where we went inside and one where we went to the rooftop. I enjoyed every minute of this tour.

Did you know that Miami Beach is mostly man-made? And that Biscayne Bay used to be a shallow swamp? And that Muhammad Ali became world boxing champion for the first time right here in Miami Beach? Miami Beach history is riddled with enchanting stories, and I have made it my mission to bring these tales to life through extensive research, engaging storytelling and passion. As a seasoned tour guide, I've discovered and curated the best-kept secrets of the area, including secret rooftop terraces with breathtaking views, peculiar corridors leading to hidden havens, obscure lobbies with intriguing tales, speakeasies that hold captivating stories. We will step foot on crime scene locations that once captured the World’s headlines, and decipher Art Deco hidden in plain sight. Whether history fascinates you or not, you’ll be entertained by an array of quirky facts and indulge in movie and TV trivia as we unveil the backdrop of popular film and television locations.

Departure Point

  • Meet at "The Betsy Hotel" lobby, near the concierge desk (Please come inside from Ocean Drive, NOT Collins Ave.)
Return Details
  • Meet at "The Betsy Hotel" lobby, near the concierge desk (Please come inside from Ocean Drive, NOT Collins Ave.)
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Ocean DriveMiami Beach, FloridaOcean Drive - one of the most photographed streets in the World. It's an symbol of Miami. Full of historic architecture and symbolism, hidden in plain sight.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Cardozo Bar & Grill1300 Ocean Dr, Cardozo Hotel, Miami Beach, FloridaIntroduction of Art Deco architecture, its origins and place in the history of Miami BeachDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Collins AvenueMiami Beach, FloridaOne of the main commercial streets in South BeachDuration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Guided tour with local historian and preservationist
  • Receive an artfully crafted guide map personally curated by your tour host
  • Get to know Hollywood film locations that made Miami famous such as Miami Vice, Scarface & Birdcage
  • Behind-the-scenes access to historic hotel lobbies and other semi-public spaces
Exclusions
  • Tips and Gratuities
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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slkuelkd113
This was an excellent tour, and I recommend it highly. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his subject matter, and we learned an enormous amount about Miami's South Beach area, with the major focus being on the Art Deco structures. We examined many different buildings, including some where we went inside and one where we went to the rooftop. I enjoyed every minute of this tour.
X5053QGhollyf
Damian brought the architecture to life with great stories and sharp observations. His tablet visuals added depth, especially the moment he revealed how a 1930s jukebox quietly shaped an Ocean Drive building.
A1202TE_
Wooooow! The tour was wonderful, our guide Damian has a lot of knowledge which he shared with us. I recommend this to anyone coming here. It was great
Maral D
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in the history of the area. Not one question he couldn’t answer. It was a perfect pace. It gave me whole new respect for architecture and opened my eyes to other counterfeit art deco. Other than the miami weather, I would give it 100/100.
yusufm741
Damian was an outstanding guide! Friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, with a wealth of stories and insights about Miami’s history. Communication before the tour was smooth, and his directions to the meeting point were clear. He arrived early and greeted us right on time. The pace of the tour was easygoing, with comfortable walking distances. Damian’s iPad was loaded with fascinating photos and documents that really brought Miami’s past to life. I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great walking experience in Miami Beach!

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