Boutique Art Deco Miami Walking Tour
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- E-Ticket
- 2 hr
Since we focus on small groups, we are able to take visitors to places where larger groups can’t access. Explore the heart of MIAMI BEACH and SOUTH BEACH Architectural and Art Deco historic districts, including visits to the interior of Art Deco hotels, glamorous Ocean Drive with its neon signs, landmark architecture, celebrity homes, including the Versace mansion, movie and music video locations. We go inside diners, restaurants, rooftops and museums. You will learn about the fascinating history of Miami Beach, the rise of the city and its developers, stories about famous mobsters, celebrities and Hollywood film producers, preservationists and other actors who influenced and shaped Miami Beach and turned it into a world-class resort. You will not only learn about Art Deco history and architecture but we'll also introduce you to a bootlegger’s paradise, a secret gambling spot and share stories of glamour and vice of Miami Beach.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: SoBeach Tours
Stop At: Art Deco Historic District
This tour provides a deep dive into the Art Deco and Mediterranean Revival styles within the Miami Beach Architectural and Art Deco Historic Districts. Since we focus on small groups, we are able to take visitors to places where larger groups can’t access. Explore the heart of the Miami Art Deco historic district, including visits to the interior of Art Deco hotels, glamorous Ocean Drive with its neon signs, landmark architecture, celebrity homes, including the Versace mansion, movie and music video locations, restaurants, diners, rooftops and museums.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Visit the former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach and learn about the role the show Miami Vice and designer Gianni Versace had in revitalizing South Beach and bringing it to its former glamour. Hear stories of celebrities, lavish parties and murder.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Delve deep into Art Deco history and architecture and visit the interior of Art Deco hotels and movie locations such as the Birdcage, Something about Mary, Any Given Sunday, Scarface, and Frank Sinatra's movie, A Hole in the Head.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ocean Drive
We take you to the rooftop of Art Deco historic hotels to enjoy panoramic views of South Beach, the ocean, landmark architecture and the Versace Mansion's rooftop observatory.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Go inside the most famous retro railway dining car in South Beach featured in a popular television show and check out photos of celebrities who visited the diner.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Wolfsonian - Florida International University
Go inside a museum built in 1927, originally built as a warehouse to store illegal gambling paraphernalia during prohibition. Hear stories of celebrities, mobsters, clandestine gambling, vice and secrets of Miami Beach.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Visit the most popular gay bar in Miami Beach famous for its Drag Queen shows and performances. See the Rainbow Crosswalk and hear stories on how the rainbow colors saved the Art Deco hotels from demolition.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Visit the interior of buildings where Al Capone held his nightly clandestine gambling operations, enjoy 1930s original art deco architectural details, murals and recognize clues on the floors.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miami Beach
Visit top attractions and hidden gems scattered throghout Miami Beach, meet cool locals, see how they live, learn about local culture and cuisine, and hear tips on other tours, activities, and dining recommendations.
Duration: 10 minutes
