Miami Beach Trip Overview
Private tour only. Specializing in the hidden gems of Olde Miami, deep south Coral Gables and the back roads of Coconut Grove. Also South Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and Wynwood/Design District.
Guests can choose stops but standard stops are Wynwood Walls, Miami Circle, a manatee site or two and the Design District. I stay away from tourist traps,
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Miami Beach, United States
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
Explore Miami Beach Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Private tour only. Specializing in the hidden gems of Olde Miami, deep south Coral Gables and the back roads of Coconut Grove. Also South Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and Wynwood/Design District.
Guests can choose stops but standard stops are Wynwood Walls, Miami Circle, a manatee site or two and the Design District. I stay away from tourist traps,
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ocean Drive, Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Get off the beaten path and combine historic Miami with the scenic Magic City by visiting a handful of eclectic neighborhoods.
The tour begins with a pickup from most of the hotels in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami —
Pass By: Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
I criss cross Lincoln Road a few times during the city tour to highlight where to go around sunset and at night when it lights up. One of my best drop off locations to end the city tour.
Pass By: Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134-4845
Spectacular natural spring pool with a long history. Several Tarzan scenes were filmed there as Johnny Weissmuller was the lifeguard. Can stop for 5 minutes to see the photos if requested.
Pass By: Little Haiti, Miami, FL
Rapidly gentrifying Haitian area once called Lemon City, Lemon City was incorporated in 1862. There is an artists market on weekends but usually we just pass through without stopping.
Pass By: South Beach, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
South Beach is the largest concentration of art deco buildings in the the world. Popular points of interest include bustling Ocean Drive (closed to traffic), Casa Casuarina (also known as the Versace Mansion), exclusive Star Island, the Lincoln Road Mall, Espanola Way, South Pointe Park and the New World Park. South Beach has 5 zones, which i know very well as a long time South Beach resident.
Pass By: The Kampong, 4013 S Douglas Rd Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133-6840
Very historical site. I stop in front and explain history with photos, but recommend my custom tour if you want to stop here because it will take up too much time on the standard city tour.
Stop At: Miami Design District, 3841 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137-3606
Ultra chic shopping district with great architecture. Usually a quick stop depending on guests’ mood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Wynwood, 50 NW 24th St Suite 104, Miami, FL 33127-4447
There’s also the Wynwood Art District (always a cool stop, with its ever-changing painted-wall murals), the Miami Design District, Little Haiti, Downtown Miami/Brickell, and the Key Biscayne Bridge.
Pass By: Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cutest street in all Miami, Spanish village on one side, Iconic Art Deco on the other. Next to beautiful Feinberg School. Can be worth a 10-15 minute stroll if requested.
Stop At: Coconut Grove, Virginia Street, Miami, FL 33133
In Coconut Grove, every native’s favorite part of Miami, popular sites include the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, plus the celebrity homes of Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, LeBron James, and many more. There’s also the urban Peacock Park, the Kampong botanical garden, Merrie Christmas Park, the Barnacle Historic State Park, Plymouth Congregational Church, El Jardin (listed on the US National Register of Historic Places), and more.
Stop At: Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133-6009
.Lastly, see the manatees of Coral Gables, the Miami Biltmore Hotel, and the historic Venetian Pool.
The tour ends with a drop-off at select hotels in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami.
Pass By: Rickenbacker Bridge, Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL
Spectacular birds eye view of Biscayne Bay, Brickell and Downtown Miami. Also pass by Miami Marine Stadium and Virginia Key beach.
Pass By: Morningside Park, 750 NE 55th Ter, Miami, FL 33137-2334
Morningside is an historic neighborhood bordering Little Haiti with beautiful mostly Spanish Revival architecture.
Pass By: Upper Buena Vista, 184 NE 50th Ter Only 2 Minutes Away From The Miami Design District, Miami, FL 33137-2719
Historic neighborhood with beautiful 1920’s homes, a mix of Spanish Revival and Cracker houses. A quick 5 minute loop.
Pass By: Morningside Park, 750 NE 55th Ter, Miami, FL 33137-2334
Charming Historic 1920’s neighborhood bordering Biscayne Bay. Park frequented by Cassius Clay in the 60’s. 10 minute loop.
Stop At: The Miami Circle, Brickell Point, Miami, FL
3000 year old Archaeological site surrounded skyscrapers. Never photogenic on the Miami River. Always a stop on the standard city tour. Quickly get out for 5-10 minutes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Coral Gables Merrick House and Gardens, 907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134-4824
The founding family’s home in Coral Gables on spectacular Coral Way. Now a museum that rarely opens.
Pass By: New World Symphony, 500 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139-1862
Frank Gehry’s concert hall and park built for his childhood friend, symphony conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Highlighted because the park fills up as the concert hall wall becomes a huge screen for Wallcasts during symphony nights.
Stop At: Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL 33156-4268
Beautiful view of Coral Gables homes facing Biscayne Bay with Downtown in the distance. WPA built the park in the 30’s with a huge pool that drains with the tide. Great restaurant for foodies! Not always included in standard tour!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: de la Cruz Collection, 23 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137-3513
Best art collection in Miami. Interns on every floor to help explore the exhibit. Tricky hours so not always a stop. Always pass by to visit the famous parking lot across the street.
Pass By: Brickell City Center, 701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130-1946
The tour passes thru Brickell Village and underneath Brickell City Center near a manatee site. The rooftop bar and restaurant is only available on custom tours.
Pass By: Barnacle State Historic Site, 3485 Main Hwy Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133-5915
Historic home overlooking Biscayne bay. Beautiful stroll thru a native forest. Usually just pass by but will stop if requested. 15-20 minute stop.
Stop At: Biltmore Spa, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134-6339
Spectacular hotel with beautiful pool and architecture. Best brunch in Miami on Sunday.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133-5144
The heart of Coconut Grove business district. Lots of history in every direction. A definite stop on the “Sunny Town for Shady People Crime Tour.
Pass By: Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133-5504
Beautiful Art Deco building overlooking the marina and Biscayne Bay. Former headquarters of Pan American. Always included are backroads of the North Grove and Kennedy Park.
Pass By: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave Miami, Florida 33129, Miami, FL 33129-2831
Private tour only. Specializing in the hidden gems of Olde Miami especially deep south Coral Gables and the back road of Coconut Grove, but also South Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and Wynwood/Design District.
