The 15 Best Art Deco Tours in Miami Beach

1.The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Walk Ocean Drive and the Art Deco Historic District with guides such as Julie, Rick, Howard, Franzi, and Damian. Expect architecture, local history, preservation stories, selected hotel lobbies, and free Art Deco Museum entry. The route is easy but sunny, with plenty of standing.

“What a tour! Very informative and a lot of fun. Our Guide was very knowledgeable and provide a chronological history about the South Beach architectural past and present. It took one and a half hour to complete the tour; however, everybody was very involved. As a bonus, the ticket included the admission to the South Beach Museum.”

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2.Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,039 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk South Beach with a local guide and learn how a tropical swamp became Miami’s Art Deco capital. You’ll enter historic hotel lobbies, spot details such as diamond-pattern floors, hear stories about Hollywood, mob life, and Versace, and finish near Collins Avenue. Guides may include James Cubby, Janinha, or Jason.

“James was our tour guide this morning and he was fantastic! Lots of knowledge and he made it very interesting. I would have never known the significance of all of the diamond patterns on the floors. Loved learning about this great area from James.”

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3.Miami Beach Food and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend 2.5 hours walking South Beach with a local guide such as Faruk or Jennifer, sampling food at five independent restaurants and exploring Lincoln Road, Española Way, Ocean Drive, and famous Art Deco buildings. Expect a filling evening, not just a few token bites.

“Great fun with Fouruk. He was so nice and engaging He had great knowledge and was not too slow in going from place to place”

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4.2-Hour Art Deco Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $39Best value

This easy two-hour ride covers about five miles of South Beach, from the Versace Mansion and Ocean Drive to South Pointe Pier, Flamingo Park, the Holocaust Memorial, and Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. English-speaking guides such as Gabriel, Adam, and Fernando add local history, pop culture, and plenty of photo stops.

“Had a nice ride through south beach, good conversation with the guide about the character of the town”

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5.Miami Beach Art Deco Tour with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Walk South Beach with guides such as James, Janinha, Jennifer, or Julian, learning how Art Deco, hurricanes, organized crime, and Miami Vice shaped the district. Visit glamorous lobbies, enjoy three alcoholic cocktails with gratuities included, and finish near Collins Avenue. Private upgrades are available.

“Our guide Janinha brought the era when the art deco style of buildings where built alive. She pointed out the key architectural features in an engaging manner that kept the entire group fascinated.”

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6.Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Walk Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and the Cardozo Bar & Grill with local historian and preservationist Damian. Expect Art Deco details, Miami Vice and Scarface film facts, true crime stories, hotel lobby access, and a personal guide map.

“Damian was a truly fantastic tour guide. My family and I took this tour with him while visiting Miami for the holidays, and his depth of knowledge and familiarity with the South Beach scene and history was astounding. He knew so much about Art Deco, the Versace murder and Florida history. We've been coming to Miami every Christmas for decades, but still learned a ton and got a lot of insight we didn't have before. For over 2 hours he guided us through the neighborhood, answering all our questions. I would 1000% recommend this walking tour to anyone who wants to learn more about local history, architecture, and culture!”

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7.Art Deco Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · from $60

Spend two hours gliding through South Beach with a professional English-speaking guide. After hands-on training, you’ll visit Ocean Drive, Collins and Washington Avenues, the Versace Mansion, Lincoln Road, the Bass Museum, and the Holocaust Memorial. Guides such as Gabriel and Adam add local stories and photo stops.

“Had a great time on the Art Deco tour with Jasmine!”

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

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

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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9.South Beach Food & Fun Art Deco Miami Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Walk about 1.2 miles through South Beach with a local guide such as Noel or Alan, stopping for Cuban, Latin, French, and Italian tastes. You’ll see Ocean Drive, the Versace Mansion, Art Deco landmarks, and Española Way. Add three adult drink samples for $19.99.

“This was a great foodie tour! I highly recommend it! The variety of foods and drinks gave me a wonderful impression of the culinary skills in the South Beach Miami area, and the history and art information I learned about the area was very interesting and inspiring.”

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10.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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11.Miami Beach Art Deco & Hidden Gems Bike Tour with Local Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride through Miami Beach with local historian and preservationist Damian, whose tour links Art Deco hotels, true crime tales, film locations, coastal views, and lesser-seen historic spaces. The small-group, 2.5-hour outing includes a bike, guide map, and stops from Ocean Drive to Flamingo Park.

“I enjoy biking and it's main reason I took this tour. The combination of learning about Miami and taking a nice bike ride along the shore is an amazing experience. Our tour guide Damien did a great job with providing the tour.”

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12.Miami Art Deco Gems & Jewels Small Group & Exclusive Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Miami Beach with guides such as Paola and Howard B, entering Art Deco hotels, a former gambling warehouse, the 11th Street Diner, and a rooftop with South Beach views. Expect about 2.5 hours outdoors, with movie sites, Versace stories, and local history along the way.

“I very much enjoyed the Art Deco tour of Miami Beach. The guide, Paola, was great. Very knowledgeable and I could tell she truly cared about the historic preservation of the city. This was a lovely way to spend a morning and learn about the architecture of the city. Paola showed us details on the buildings that I wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Definitely recommend for architecture and history buffs!”

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13.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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14.Art Deco Tour of South Beach in French

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Walk South Beach with a French-speaking guide, in a group of up to 10. You’ll trace Ocean Drive’s famous hotels, spot travel and sea motifs, hear about Prohibition-era scandals, and finish around Espanola Way. Guide Smirna has led the route with warmth and clear French.

“Visite très intéressante sur l’art déco et sur l’histoire de Miami Beach, très étayée ! Guide passionnée et passionnante ! Parfaite maitrise de la langue française ! Nous recommandons !”

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15.Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Join local historian and preservationist Damian for a 150-minute walk through Miami Beach’s Art Deco core. Expect hotel lobbies, secret terraces, neon history, film locations, crime stories, and a hand-drawn guide map.

“Taking Damian’s Art Deco tour was easily one of the most memorable things we did in Miami Beach, and I can honestly say it’s not a “walking tour” in the typical sense. It’s a multi-dimensional experience that blends architecture, history, culture, film, design psychology, and pure storytelling into something that feels almost cinematic. You’ll see the Art Deco landmarks and neon lights, but Damian goes far beyond the surface. One moment you’re learning how these buildings were designed to influence mood and create a fantasy of glamour, the next you’re hearing hidden backstories, scandals, crime tales, and the kind of fascinating details you’d never find on a plaque or Wikipedia.…”

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