The Official Miami City Tour Small Group Experience with Pickup

Are you ready for the most unique Miami City Tour that money can you buy? For this unforgettable tropical adventure all you need to bring are your sandals, shorts, hats and be in a good mood! We will show you Miami's most exclusive spots, its best kept secrets and everything else you need to see while visiting the 'Magic City'! Our tours are special because we pick you up from your hotel and expert tour guides are locals that live and breathe Miami. Banana Joe Tours excursions are always original, never fabricated. Our tour guides are trained to deliver excellent service and cater to your needs and interests. You can be assured to get all the insider information that you need.

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   Miami

   4 hours

   After our expert tour guide picks you up from your hotel you continue on to Miami South Beach and its beautiful Art Deco District. You stroll down Ocean Drive and learn about the district and its history. From here you continue on to Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Little Havanna. There's plenty of photo stops along the way as well as all the information you need to become a Miami insider. Our tour guide are there for you and are happy to answer all questions you might have.

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   Miami Beach

   We will visit Miami Beach & discuss Miami history

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   Art Deco Historic District

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   **Colony Hotel** – iconic postcard spot on Ocean Drive **Versace Mansion (Casa Casuarina)** – former home of Gianni Versace **Breakwater Hotel** – striking blue neon tower, a 1930s classic **The Carlyle Hotel** – famous from the movie *The Birdcage* **Cardozo Hotel** – owned by Gloria & Emilio Estefan **Park Central Hotel** – one of the oldest buildings in the district **Art Deco Welcome Center & Museum** – on 10th Street, info point and small exhibition **The Leslie Hotel** – yellow façade, a typical Streamline Moderne example **The Tides Hotel** – elegant 1930s landmark **The Essex House** – nautical design and a distinctive corner façade **The Clevelander Hotel** – legendary for its rooftop bar and pool parties **The Beacon Hotel** – light blue neon icon right on Ocean Drive **The Waldorf Towers** – orange landmark with beach views **The McAlpin Hotel** – pastel pink favorite, one of the most photographed buildings

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   Mode Downtown Miami

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   **DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY** We drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** – the vibrant core of the city, filled with stunning skyscrapers, modern architecture, and luxury residences. You’ll see all the major highlights: the **Freedom Tower**, **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue**, and the new high-end developments along the **Miami River**. A special stop is the **Miami Circle** – an archaeological site right by the water, considered one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida. Here, **history meets modernity**: glass towers, yachts, and ancient stone circles – this is **Miami at its most fascinating.**

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   Wynwood Walls

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   **WYNWOOD – THE CREATIVE HEART OF MIAMI** We drive straight through **Wynwood**, Miami’s famous street art district. Not just to the well-known **Wynwood Walls**, but also into the **hidden backstreets** where big buses can’t go. Here you’ll see real art, raw colors, and the Wynwood only locals know – **authentic, creative, and full of life.**

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   Coconut Grove

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   **COCONUT GROVE – MIAMI’S GREEN HEART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE** We drive through **Coconut Grove**, Miami’s oldest neighborhood — known for its tropical atmosphere and its historic **Black community “West Grove.”** Since the 19th century, the first **Bahamian and African-American settlers** lived here and helped build the foundation of Miami. We show you the **original wooden homes**, **churches**, **local markets**, and landmarks like the **Christ Episcopal Church** and **Coconut Grove Cemetery**, where the history of this community is still alive. Among **banyan trees**, **colorful houses**, and **modern street art**, you’ll learn how this neighborhood grew from a working-class settlement into a vibrant cultural center — **authentic, historic, and full of soul.**

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   Coral Gables

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   **CORAL GABLES & GABLES ESTATES – PURE LUXURY IN MIAMI** We drive through **Coral Gables** and the exclusive neighborhoods of **Gables Estates** and **Coral Estate Club** — home to some of Miami’s most expensive villas. You’ll see **waterfront mansions**, private docks with **yachts**, perfectly maintained **palm-lined avenues**, and gated streets offering total privacy. Along with highlights like the **Biltmore Hotel**, the elegant **Miracle Mile**, and historic **Mediterranean-style villas**, you’ll experience Miami’s most refined area — **quiet, green, and full of understated elegance**. A glimpse into the **true elite side of Miami** — the one you usually only see in magazines.

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   Ocean Drive

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   **OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT** We drive along the legendary **Ocean Drive** — the place that gives Miami its iconic look. You’ll see the famous **Art Deco District** with pastel-colored façades, glowing neon lights, and elegant 1930s hotels. Along the way, we share plenty of **insider stories and local tips** you won’t find in any guidebook — straight from true Miami experts. We also explore the full **Art Deco Historic District**, showing you not only the famous landmarks like the **Colony**, **Carlyle**, and **Versace Mansion**, but also **hidden gems** — the **Art Deco Museum**, **neon-lined Ocean Drive**, and **side streets** filled with Streamline architecture, old **cinemas**, **bars**, **galleries**, and **boutique design shops**. This is how you experience the **real South Beach** — rich in history, style, and unmistakable Miami flair.

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   Miami

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   We bring you back to your hotel or meetingpoint

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Coordinated start times between 7:45 AM and 1:30 PM depending on location The guides will send out the pickup times the afternoon before the tour via email. Please check your Viator message center for that information as well.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.