Sights of Miami Beach Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) Miami, USA
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

Explore Miami Beach's Art Deco icons, leafy parks, and oceanfront on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 3 miles and 2–3 hours. Across 29 itinerary stops, see Española Way, the Colony Hotel, Versace Mansion, the Art Deco Welcome Center, and the Beachwalk. The route begins and ends at Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each location, and a live map shows the route and your position. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before setting out for offline use, then start whenever you like and pause at your own pace.

This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Admission and interior access are not included. The audio route remains usable when nearby buildings are closed, though public paths can be affected by weather or construction.

What's included

  • Offline access after downloading the tour over Wi-Fi
  • Customer support by phone and email
  • Flexible access: start and pause the tour when you like
  • GPS-triggered audio stories at each point of interest
  • Live GPS route map showing your location
  • Headphones are optional; audio can play through your device speaker
  • Bring your own charged smartphone or tablet
  • Attraction admission and interior access are not included
  • In-person guide and transportation

What to expect

  1. Miami Beach Botanical Garden
    Pass by
    Begin outside this tropical garden beside the convention center; enjoy its free paths when open.
  2. Pass by
    Follow canalside paths and public art while exploring South Florida's waterways and the Miccosukee story.
  3. Miami Beach Convention Center
    Pass by
    Pass the redesigned convention center and its striking contemporary facade.
  4. Soundscape Park
    Pass by
    Enjoy the landscaped lawn and the outdoor arts setting beside the New World Center.
  5. Lincoln Road
    Pass by
    Stroll this lively pedestrian promenade, lined with shops, cafes, and architecture.
  6. Espanola Way
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    Discover a colorful Mediterranean Revival streetscape filled with cafes and local character.
  7. Pass by
    View the historic 1930s theatre facade on Washington Avenue from outside.
  8. Pass by
    Follow this Art Deco corridor past South Beach's layered entertainment history.
  9. Collins Avenue
    Pass by
    Look for the streamlined Art Deco hotels that made this avenue a South Beach landmark.
  10. Pass by
    See the former 1939 hotel, now The Webster fashion store, from outside.
  11. Pass by
    Pass the Art Deco Marlin and its musical legacy as a recording retreat.
  12. World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)
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    See Naomi Wilzig's museum from outside; its adults-only exhibits require separate admission.
  13. Pass by
    Admire the restored Art Deco lines of this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel.
  14. Pass by
    Spot the former Tiffany Hotel's landmark spire at today's Tony Hotel South Beach.
  15. Pass by
    Take in the Colony's unmistakable blue neon and classic Ocean Drive facade.
  16. Pass by
    Admire the Breakwater's bold vertical tower and colorful Art Deco exterior.
  17. Art Deco Museum
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    See the welcome center and Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, a hub for preservation history.
  18. Pass by
    Pass this lively Ocean Drive landmark and its distinctive Art Deco facade.
  19. Pass by
    View Casa Casuarina, Gianni Versace's former home, from the public sidewalk.
  20. Pass by
    See the closed Tides Hotel's historic Ocean Drive facade from outside; no interior visit is included.
  21. Pass by
    Admire the Carlyle's celebrated Ocean Drive facade, a familiar backdrop in film and television.
  22. Pass by
    Spot the Cardozo's flowing Art Deco curves along Ocean Drive.
  23. Pass by
    Take in the Cavalier's intricate exterior details, a standout of South Beach Art Deco.
  24. Pass by
    View the McAlpin's crisp geometry and bright Art Deco colors from Ocean Drive.
  25. Pass by
    Pass this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel and its mid-century resort architecture.
  26. Pass by
    See the reopened Delano's landmark 1947 exterior on Collins Avenue.
  27. Collins Park
    Pass by
    Follow landscaped paths and look for outdoor art around this cultural green space.
  28. Pass by
    View The Bass and its historic former library building; admission is separate.
  29. Miami Beach Boardwalk
    Pass by
    Enjoy an oceanfront stretch of the paved Beachwalk, formerly the Miami Beach Ocean Boardwalk, before returning to the garden.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour begins in the tropical getaway known as the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Convention Center Drive.

End point

Your tour begins in the tropical getaway known as the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Convention Center Drive.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This 3-mile outdoor route uses public sidewalks and paths with street crossings. Garden paths may have uneven surfaces; the Beachwalk is paved. Public transit serves the area. Check weather and current path conditions; nearby venues may close without preventing the audio tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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