Miami Beach Trip Overview
Historical bicycle tour from South Pointe of Miami Beach all the way to Bal Harbour which is the north tip of the island. Along the tour you will learn history and culture knowledge of the places we visit from 1st Street all the way to Haulover Inlet in Bal Harbour (99th Street) and back.
I will make sure that I interact with everyone and that there is a feeling of community in this adventure we are taking on. You will get a chance to experience Miami Beach outside of the tourist ridden path and gain knowledge on not only Miami Beach but neighboring municipalities of Surfside and Bal Harbour too, which altogether form this unique man-made island. It’s a bike ride most travelers wouldn’t dare to take on by themselves. This coastal bicycle ride is one of the most scenic bike rides in the world, where tropical ocean meets western metropolis, and its’ picturesque beauty will leave you in awe. The bicycle trip is 20 miles long, full of stops, and takes around 4-5 hours to complete.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Miami Beach, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Miami Beach Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Historical bicycle tour from South Pointe of Miami Beach all the way to Bal Harbour which is the north tip of the island. Along the tour you will learn history and culture knowledge of the places we visit from 1st Street all the way to Haulover Inlet in Bal Harbour (99th Street) and back.
I will make sure that I interact with everyone and that there is a feeling of community in this adventure we are taking on. You will get a chance to experience Miami Beach outside of the tourist ridden path and gain knowledge on not only Miami Beach but neighboring municipalities of Surfside and Bal Harbour too, which altogether form this unique man-made island. It’s a bike ride most travelers wouldn’t dare to take on by themselves. This coastal bicycle ride is one of the most scenic bike rides in the world, where tropical ocean meets western metropolis, and its’ picturesque beauty will leave you in awe. The bicycle trip is 20 miles long, full of stops, and takes around 4-5 hours to complete.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: South Pointe Park, 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139-7323
One of the most scenic parks in the world, surrounded by water from 3 side: The Atlantic, Government Cut, and Biscayne Bay. From here you can see Miami Skyline, port of Miami, Fisher island, Key Biscayne 5 miles south, and the South of Fifth skyscrapers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ocean Drive, Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
We will meet at this bicycle rental shop where you will rent yourself a good bicycle, it’s only $24 (not included in the ticket price).
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Surfside, Surfside, Florida
You’ll get to see and experience a municipality located north of Miami Beach and get to know its’ history and interesting facts. We will also go past the location where the tragic building collapse took place (6/24/2021).
Pass By: Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, Florida
The last leg of the tour we will be riding through Bal Harbour, which is the 3rd and last municipality on the island. You’ll get to experience completely different vibe than touristy South Beach, Miami Beach and get to know bits and pieces about the history and culture of this luxurious ocean city.
Stop At: Haulover Inlet, Miami Beach, FL
Haulover Inlet, Bal Harbour (correction!) is our final destination. I’ll tell you more about the history of this inlet (waterway canal connecting Biscayne Bay to Atlantic Ocean) and how it was a major gateway for cocaine smugglers back in the 1970s and 80s. At this point we will take some photos and have a relaxing break.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: South Beach, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The history of Miami Beach, Art Deco and its’ origins, the early evolution of South Beach, the influence of “Miami Vice” TV-show, expansion of the beach, the story of Gianni Versace assassination, culture of today, and more.
Duration: 35 minutes
