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Step into Miami's Golden Era with a small-group walk through the most beautiful and culturally significant examples of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach and enjoy exclusive access to the interiors of historic hotels for a much more memorable experience! Get an in-depth introduction to Miami Beach history, architecture, art, and culture within the Miami Beach Architectural & Art Deco Historic District. You will be amazed to discover the brief but intense history of a city that transformed in just 100 years from a swampy sandbar to a billion-dollar paradise, from a coconut plantation to an exclusive beach resort. This history is filled with hurricanes and mobsters, Jewish elders, Cuban refugees and drug dealers, Versace, Miami Vice, Scarface and Frank Sinatra, top models and celebrities. You'll experience the magic and discover the glamour, vice, and secrets of Miami Beach. This is the only tour in Miami with professional guides holding degrees in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet outside in front of the ART DECO WELCOME CENTER located at 1001 Ocean Drive - Ocean Drive and 10th Street. *PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR START TIME. IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TO JOIN ANY OF THE TOURS ONCE STARTED. *LOOK FOR THE YELLOW UMBRELLA. *IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ "WHAT'S INCLUDED".
Itinerary
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1Art Deco Historic District
*Please arrive 15 minutes before tour start time. It's not possible to join any of the tours halfway or once they have started. * Reach out to Sobeach Tours for any questions or assistance. *We do not recommend driving in Miami. Consider a ride-hailing company like Uber or Lyft, taxi, private car or public transport. Reach out to Sobeach Tours to ask about alternatives. *It's hot in Miami from May-October. Come prepared to walk outside in the heat for an extended period of time. Temperatures usually range in the low to mid 80sF (30C), however, during heatwaves temperatures can reach well over 90F (35C). We recommend bringing a hat, bottled water, and sunscreen. We'll go inside buildings, try to keep you in the shade and make some stops but the tour is approximately a 2-hour walking tour outdoors.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Ocean 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Versace Mansion
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Miami 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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