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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Overview
Step into South Beach's living laboratory where civil engineering fights rising seas. Discover raised avenues, mechanical pump hubs, permeable plazas, and historic canals holding back the Atlantic.
- A 3.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 103 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Spirituality, Myth & Nature
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's included
Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
What to expect
10m
Visible urban elevation where street levels were raised by over two feet, creating step-down retail entrances.
10m
Human-made 1912 drainage canal serving as South Beach's central hydraulic spine.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
10m
Green infrastructure featuring wetland plants and bio-retention basins to absorb urban runoff.
Soundscape Park
10m
Permeable hardscaping and integrated bioswales designed to absorb surface runoff around civic structures.
10m
Elevated public plaza acting as a coastal buffer zone between ocean surges and urban blocks.
10m
High public seawall, elevated roadway, and industrial pump outfalls defending against tidal waterways.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Begin your self-guided tour at this address. Open the app here and start when you are ready.
End point
The self-guided tour ends at this address. You can continue exploring the area independently afterward.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
