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Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour

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About the activity

Explore the heart of Miami Beach with a local expert and learn about the area's history, architecture, crime and scandals, the cocaine cowboys era, the influence of Miami Vice, and much more.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Skip the line
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided tour with local historian and preservationist
    • Behind-the-scenes access to historic hotel lobbies and other semi-public spaces
    • Get to know Hollywood film locations that made Miami famous such as Miami Vice, Scarface, and Birdcage
    • Receive an artfully crafted guide map personally curated by your tour host
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Hosted by a passionate local historian involved in Art Deco preservation
  • Explore picturesque spots of Miami Beach
  • Learn about city's history, which is stranger than fiction
  • Get familiar with local architecture of Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and MiMo
  • True crime and scandals stories/locations hit the dark side of history

Description

Did you know that Miami Beach is mostly man-made? And that Biscayne Bay used to be a shallow swamp? And that Muhammad Ali became world boxing champion for the first time right here in Miami Beach?

As an avid member of the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) and a devoted local historian, I'm excited to offer a captivating guided walking tour through the heart of Miami Beach, where we will delve into its checkered past and relive its history over time, which is truly stranger than fiction.

Our journey will take us along iconic streets of South Beach leading us through lobbies and rooftops of exquisite Art Deco hotels. You'll gain insights into early days evolution, The Great Depression, city's unique architecture, adverse segregation, Back history, Jewish history, Cuban migration, the notorious cocaine cowboys' era, the influence of "Miami Vice," the infamous murder of Gianni Versace, plenty of hidden gems, and much more.

You’ll discover the true spirit of Miami Beach beyond the typical tourist routes and simplified clichés so many visitors get trapped in. You'll walk away with a newfound appreciation for this remarkable city and its intriguing story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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