The 13 Historical Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour in Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Walk South Beach with Damian, a local historian and preservationist, for Art Deco buildings, hotel lobbies, crime stories, and film locations tied to Miami Vice, Scarface, and The Birdcage. The leisurely route includes Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue, Muscle Beach, and a useful pocket map.

“The guide was very friendly and had an In-depth knowledge of art deco buildings. We enjoyed visiting various hotel lobbies as part of the tour.”

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2.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride through South Beach with Damian, a local historian and design enthusiast. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll visit Ocean Drive, Nikki Beach, South Pointe Park, Española Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park, with bikes, a custom guide map, hotel interiors, and stories about Art Deco, film, food, and Miami’s past included.

“OMG...where do I start. Damian was absolutely awesome. This is definitely thee way to tour Miami. Damian definitely knows his stuff. I HIGHLY recommend this tour. The price is right . The service was perfect 👌 Can't wait to book again. Thanks Damian for showing my husband and I an awesome time. Tyra&Wayne.”

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3.Miami Small Group Boat Tour: History, Wildlife, and Stiltsville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $186

Set out from Miami Beach Marina for a two-hour, six-person boat tour across Biscayne Bay. Your captain covers Miami’s river, port, islands, mansions, Cape Florida, wildlife, and Stiltsville, with bottled water included and route changes possible in rough weather.

“Best personal tour! Kim was Friendly and knowledgeable. Weather was a perfect 10. Kim told us all about the history, and highlights all day.”

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4.Miami Beach Food & History Tour In Sobe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $75

Walk South Beach with a Miami-born guide, visiting art deco hotels, Ocean Drive sights, movie locations, and the Versace mansion. Along the way, enjoy a full lunch of Colombian, Cuban, Peruvian, Italian, and other international foods. Plan for about 2.5 hours and half a mile of walking.

“We go on a lot of food tours and this was one of the best. Orlando was very personable and knowledgeable. The food was excellent. We liked trying several Cuban dishes and especially enjoyed the mojito.”

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5.Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet Damian at The Betsy Hotel for a 150-minute walk through South Beach. See Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and MiMo architecture, enter historic hotel lobbies, hear stories of segregation, Cuban migration, cocaine cowboys, Miami Vice, and Gianni Versace, and receive a hand-drawn guide map.

“Our guide, Damien was very knowledgeable about Art Deco. He clearly has a passion for South Beach and cares about the community. It was an excellent tour, we learned so much.”

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6.South Beach Food Tour- Culinary & Art Deco & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $67

Walk South Beach with guide Jennifer on a 2.5-hour tour linking four food stops with Española Way, Ocean Drive, an Art Deco hotel lobby, and stories of Miami’s culture. The $67 tour ends near the Versace Mansion and serves enough food for a full meal.

“Highly recommended! Great examples of Art Deco buildings inside and out. Tasty food! Jennifer was a great tour guide!”

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7.Little Havana Walking Tour for History Buffs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

Walk less than a mile through Little Havana with an English-speaking guide, visiting Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard, Calle Ocho, Tower Theater, Ball & Chain, and Futurama. Guides such as Faruk and Danny add local stories, while Cuban coffee and guava pastry make the history lesson pleasantly edible.

“Excellent tour guide and ggod experience Walking was easy and meeting shop keepers along the way provided a good break”

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8.La Perle de Miami: Little Haiti History, Culture, Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Meet at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex for a 90-minute English tour led by a local guide such as Abraham, Antoine, or Cedelka. Expect neighborhood history, Haitian culture, shops, art, music, and traditional snacks such as a patty and ice cream.

“Abraham was my tour guide. I told him I was interested in history and culture. First, he took me to meet a practitioner of traditional Haitian religion: Haitian Vodou. This experience was very cool. I had loads of questions about the religion and it was interesting to hear what the practitioner had to say. Next, Abraham took me to meet a linguist who opened the 1st library in Little Haiti. I met this individual and had an extensive conversation on Creole's history and development, Haitian culture, and language politics. In between various stops, Abraham would explain how Haitians came to America, why they immigrated, and how they developed their community…”

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9.Art Deco, History and Crime Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $79

Join Damian of Miami Deco Tours for a three-hour English-language bike ride through Miami Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour. Expect Art Deco hotels, local history, Black and Jewish heritage, Cuban migration, and true-crime stories, with a bicycle, water, and helmet included.

“Damian is a first class tour guide and highly knowledgeable about Miami Beach and its history and Art Deco architecture. Furthermore cycling is a great way to see and experience this fascinating place that has evolved so rapidly since its inception. I would highly recommend.”

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10.Miami Cocaine Capital in the 80’s- History tour-

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews

Ride through Miami and Coconut Grove in a private convertible Jeep while your driver-guide explains the city’s cocaine boom, real estate money, cigarette boats, Vizcaya, and the infamous Mutiny Hotel. The tour lasts about one hour and costs $75 per group of up to four.

“We had a great tour of some highlights of old Miami. Nice tour guide and some fun facts. Good luck with the tour!”

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11.History through Architecture Private Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $293

Spend four hours touring Miami’s architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks with a private guide. You may travel with Jon, whose range includes Miami history, Cuban immigration, art, ecology, and marine life. Pickup, bottled water, and city transport are included.

“Jon was extremely knowledgeable and effortlessly switched topics when we asked off-topic questions. He could not be stumped on Miami geography, neighborhoods, history, waves of Cuban immigrations, the Art scene (not just Wynwood), environmental issues, or marine animals in Biscayne Bay. Wow. He is a delightful guide and host and very considerate of 3 seniors who aren't that mobile. We felt like we had a comprehensive tour of Miami, and would highly recommend this superlative tour. Worth every penny--without a doubt. Book it!”

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12.Historic Highlights of Newport,RI with with the Gilded Age

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Join Larry for a private Newport tour in a comfortable van with up to five guests. See the Colonial District, 10-mile Ocean Drive, and Bellevue Avenue’s mansion district, with an optional one-hour stop inside one Gilded Age mansion.

“Larry was an exceptional guide! We couldn’t have been happier with the quality of our tour. We arrived on a cruise ship and Larry was responsive and even met us early. He showed the best of Newport and had such deep knowledge of the area. I loved that we were in a private car vs the jam-packed trolley or tour bus. We were able to see everything and more. If you get the chance to book this tour - you won’t regret it!”

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13.Miami Iconic places city tour: History, Art & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride through Miami with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at South Beach’s Art Deco district, Wynwood, Little Havana, Key Biscayne, and Bayside Marketplace. You’ll get coffee or tea, air-conditioned transport, and a quick look at the city’s art, culture, and waterfront.

“Very nice experience despite the rainy day. The guide a genius, very friendly and his explanations were very funnyAuto-translated”

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