Everglades & Miami city tour with experienced guide in small group

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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Our Everglades & Miami City Tour is conducted by a real tour guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, which is 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.

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What's Included

Small groups
10% discount for all our other tours ( ask via email for it )
Insider knowledge
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Florida expert tour guide

Meeting and Pickup

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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.

Meeting point

Biscayne Boulevard
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

Everglades National Park

trip

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tamiami Trail (Pass By)

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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.

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 Included

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.

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)

**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**.

Mode Downtown Miami (Pass By)

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.**

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.**

Miami (Pass By)

we drop you off at your hotel or meetingpoint

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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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Everglades & Miami city tour with experienced guide in small group?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025