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15 Best South Beach Art Deco Tours

The Art Deco walks: the pastel hotel rows of Ocean Drive, covered with the people who fought to save them. An hour in, you start noticing the details on every block.

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

Discover the vibrant Miami Beach Art Deco District with this highly-rated guided walking tour. Learn about architecture, history, and preservation for a true local experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Excellent tour. Gina has been living here and involved for something like 35-40 years. Really cool to hear the history but also her perspective. I’d do it again.”

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2.Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

Discover Miami's iconic Art Deco architecture on a guided 2-hour walking tour. Learn the history, see famous landmarks, and explore South Beach’s vibrant scene.

★ 5.0

“An excellent way to explore the district and find out more about the history of the area. Particularly enjoyed being taken into the buildings and having things pointed out that you would not otherwise know about or notice. Our guide was friendly, informative and interesting.…”

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3.Miami Beach Food and Art Deco Walking Tour

Explore Miami's iconic Art Deco district and diverse cuisine on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour, perfect for foodies and architecture lovers alike.

★ 4.5

“Had a great time on Faruk's tour. He's incredibly knowledgeable, tells great stories, and the food was excellent. He even made sure there were vegetarian options available for me at each restaurant. We had so much fun, would highly recommend to anyone in the area.”

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4.Miami: 2-Hour Art Deco Bike Tour

Explore Miami’s iconic Art Deco district on a 2-hour bike tour in South Beach. Enjoy scenic views, expert guides, and key sights with flexible options.

★ 4.6

“Friendly guide. Definitely worth the money. Had lots of fun flying around the city on our Segways. Felt safe despite some traffic, the guide was professional with his hand signals and cautions eg "watch out for the bump the road". The tour covered a wide…”

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5.Miami Beach Art Deco Tour with Cocktails

Discover Miami’s iconic Art Deco District on a walking tour that combines history, architecture, and signature cocktails. An authentic experience for culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide James Cubby was a delight, with a lot of knowledge about both the architecture and the history (from mob bosses to divas) that shaped Miami Beach’s gorgeous Art Deco district. Highly recommend him and the tour”

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6.Miami Beach Art Deco & Hidden Gems Walk Tour with Local Historian

Discover Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco architecture, secret spots, and local stories on this engaging 2-hour walk led by a passionate historian.

★ 5.0

“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,…”

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8.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Walk Tour with Design Enthusiast

Discover Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture and history on this 2-hour walking tour led by an expert guide, perfect for architecture lovers and history buffs.

★ 5.0

“Great educational and entertaining tour. There was a lot of insight into a variety of subjects and they were all interesting.”

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

Discover Miami Beach on a lively 2.5-hour bike tour covering iconic Art Deco streets, local neighborhoods, and hidden gems, guided by a passionate design enthusiast.

★ 5.0

“We made a really nice cycling tour with guide Damian. He has lots of interesting information about South Beach, Art Deco and its history”

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

Discover Miami Beach’s hidden gems and iconic Art Deco architecture on this 2.5-hour bike tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for exploring at a relaxed pace.

★ 5.0

“On this tour you get a lot of historical knowledge in a casual and exciting way, our tour guide Damian has an incredibly great knowledge that he can impart great. Great!Auto-translated”

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13.Miami Art Deco Private Walking Tour

Discover Miami’s iconic Art Deco architecture with this private walking tour, exploring historic hotels, Ocean Drive, and tropical style for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Janinha was a truly wonderful guide, and our Art DecoTour experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we met her, her passion for her beautiful city was clear, and that love came through in every story she shared. She has an incredible way of blending…”

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14.Art Deco & History Walking Tour with Design Enthusiast

Discover Miami Beach’s art deco architecture, local history, and dark past on this engaging 2-hour guided walking tour with a passionate local historian.

★ 5.0

“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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15.South Beach Food Tour- Culinary & Art Deco & History

Discover Miami’s iconic Art Deco architecture and savor local cuisine on this small-group South Beach Food Tour, blending history, architecture, and delicious bites.

★ 5.0

“I highly recommend this tour. Jennifer is so knowledgeable of Miami’s history and has a special passion for art deco. We learned so much about the rich cultural history of South Beach, and the food at every stop was delicious!”

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