Small-Group Miami City and Speedboat Tour & Hotel Pick-up

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| Miami, USA

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5 hours (approx.)

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Offered in: English

Overview

Don't waste your time with Big Bus tours, we'll take you to places you'll never see on a cheap tour.

Our city tour is conducted by a tour guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, that's why our tours are offered in small to medium-sized tour groups, so that every question can be answered. We look forward to seeing you.

Your Banana Joe team

What's Included

Small groups
Insider knowledge
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Florida expert tour guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Bayside Marketplace
Miami, FL 33132, USA

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Pickup details

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READWe reserve the right to move your booking to our afternoon tour if the morning tour becomes fully booked.We only offer pick-ups at private residences or hotels within our designated pick-up area.Pick-up times vary depending on your location and traffic conditions.Your guide will send the exact pick-up time the afternoon before your tour via email. Please also check your Viator Message Center.Certain areas in Miami Beach cannot be serviced directly due to local city code restrictions. If your address is in a restricted zone, we will assign the nearest legal and safe meeting point.All final details will be available in your TripAdvisor InfoCenter the afternoon before your tour.Florida weather changes quickly. The tour operates rain or shine.Miami Beach Pick-Up RegulationsMiami Beach does not allow pick-ups on the road.Stopping at the curb — even for just a few seconds — can result in high fines issued by the city. ⚠️To stay compliant and ensure your safety, we only pick up at hotels with a private driveway or loading ramp where we can safely pull in without blocking the street.If your hotel does not have its own driveway :You will receive a nearby meeting point at a hotel with a legal loading area.This meeting point will always be within short walking distance.It will appear in your final confirmation email. This ends at Bayside Marketplace in Miami Downtown by the Thriller Speedboat

Meeting point

Bayside Marketplace
Miami, FL 33132, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

South Pointe Park

**THE BEST PHOTO SPOT IN MIAMI**A short walk – but every step is worth it. From here you can see **Fisher Island**, the ** Miami skyline** and **all of South Beach** in a breathtaking panorama.The mood, the light, the skyline – pure Miami magic. ✨ Take your camera with you – this is *the* photo everyone wants.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wynwood Walls (Pass By)

**WYNWOOD – THE CREATIVE HEART OF MIAMI** We drive straight through **Wynwood**, the famous street art district of Miami. Not only to the well-known **Wynwood Walls**, but also to the **hidden back streets** where big buses can't get there at all. Here you can see real art, raw colors and the Wynwood that only locals know – **authentic, creative and vibrant.**

Mode Downtown Miami (Pass By)

**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY**We drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** – the vibrant center of the city with its impressive skyline, modern high-rises and exclusive gated communities.You'll see the major downtown attractions : the **Freedom Tower**, the **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue** and the new luxury complexes on the **Miami River**.A special highlight is the stop at **Miami Circle** – a waterfront archaeological site that is one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida.Here **history and future** meet : glass facades, luxury yachts and ancient stone circles – that is **Miami in all its diversity**.

Art Deco Historic District (Pass By)

Colony Hotel – iconic postcard motif on Ocean Drive️ Versace Mansion (Casa Casuarina) – former home of Gianni VersaceBreakwater Hotel – striking blue neon tower, classic of the 1930sThe Carlyle Hotel – known from the film The BirdcageCardozo Hotel – owned by Gloria & Emilio EstefanPark Central Hotel – one of the oldest buildings in the districtArt Deco Welcome Center & Museum – on 10th Street, Infopoint with ExhibitionThe Leslie Hotel – yellow façade, typical example of Streamline ModernismThe Tides Hotel – elegant classic from the 1930s☀️ The Essex House – with nautical design elements and eye-catching corner facadeThe Clevelander Hotel – legendary for its rooftop bar and pool parties️ The Beacon Hotel – light blue neon light, right on Ocean Drive️ The Waldorf Towers – orange landmark overlooking the beachThe McAlpin Hotel – typical pastel pink, one of the most photographed buildings

Brickell (Pass By)

Coral Gables Merrick House and Gardens (Pass By)

**CORAL GABLES & GABLES ESTATES – LUXURY PUR IN MIAMI**We drive through **Coral Gables** and the exclusive neighborhoods of **Gables Estates** and **Coral Estate Club** – where some of Miami's most expensive villas are located.Here you can see **waterfront luxury residences**, private docks with **yachts**, perfectly maintained **palm avenues** and screened streets where there is complete privacy.Unpacked with the **Biltmore Hotel**, the elegant **Miracle Mile** and the historic **Mediterranean Villas**, you'll experience the city's finest neighborhood – **quiet, green and full of understatement**.A look at the **true elite family** you usually only know from magazines.

Miami

**STOPS & UNPACKED OF THE THRILLER SPEEDBOAT TOUR – MIAMI****Start : Bayside Marketplace (Downtown)** – Departure in the heart of the city with skyline views.**Port of Miami & Cruise Terminal** – Past the largest cruise ships in the world.️ **Fisher Island** – Exclusive residential island, only accessible by boat.⭐ **Star Island / Millionaire’s Row** – Villas of stars : Estefan, O’Neal, Ricky Martin, Al Capone.️ **South Beach & Ocean Drive** – Views of Art Deco facades, palm trees and beaches.**Government Cut & Miami Beach Marina** – Adrenaline zone : here the Captain is at full throttle.**Fisherman's Channel & Brickell Skyline** – Panorama of Downtown and Brickell.**Back at Bayside Marketplace** – Afterwards enjoy **live music, food & Shopping** by the water.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bayside Marketplace

**END OF TOUR AT BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE**At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the **Bayside Marketplace** – right where the **Thriller Speedboat** starts.After the ride, you can stay at the Bayside :**Live music**, **Bars**, **Waterfront restaurants** and many small shops make for the perfect Miami feel.So your day ends relaxed – with skyline views, sun, music and the real **Miami vibe**.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ocean Drive (Pass By)

**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT**We cruise along the legendary **Ocean Drive** — the heart of Miami’s iconic look. You'll see the famous **Art Deco District** with its pastel facades, neon lights, and 1930s hotels.Along the way, we’ll share plenty of **insider info and local tips** you won’t find in any guidebook — straight from real Miami experts.**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT**We explore the entire **Art Deco Historic District**, showing you not only the famous hotels like the **Colony**, **Carlyle**, and **Versace Mansion**, but also **all the hidden gems** — from the **Art Deco Museum** and the **colorful neon façades** of Ocean Drive to **secret side streets** with Streamline architecture, old **cinemas**, **bars**, **galleries**, and **design shops**.This is how you experience the **real South Beach** — history, style, and Miami flair all in one place.

Coconut Grove (Pass By)

**COCONUT GROVE – MIAMIS GREEN HEART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE** We drive through **Coconut Grove**, Miami’s oldest neighborhood – known for its tropical atmosphere and historic **black neighborhood “West Grove”**. The first **Bahamas and African American settlers** who helped build Miami lived here since the 19th century. We will show you the **original wooden houses**, **churches**, **local markets** and places like the **Christ Episcopal Church** and the **Coconut Grove Cemetery** where the history of this community remains alive. Between **Banyan trees**, **colorful houses** and **modern street art**, we tell you how the neighborhood has evolved from a working-class community to a cultural center – **authentic, historic and full of soul.**

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Small-Group Miami City and Speedboat Tour & Hotel Pick-up?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023