Miami Walking Tours: 7 Routes Worth the Morning

1.Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,882 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Meet your guide at Miami’s Tower Theater for a 2.5-hour Little Havana food walk. You’ll sample empanadas, croquetas, guava pastries, plantain cups, flan ice cream, Cuban coffee, juice, and a rum cocktail while visiting Domino Park, cigar rollers, bakeries, monuments, and family-run restaurants. Guides include Toni, Orlando, Mariela, Ariel, and others.

“Ariel was great, the food was great, would do it again. The walking was short and the food was hot except for the mojito which was cold.”

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2.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 $40Best value

Walk Ocean Drive and nearby streets with a Miami Design Preservation League guide, learning how Miami Beach’s Art Deco buildings, colors, and preservation laws shaped South Beach. The 90-minute to two-hour tour includes Art Deco Museum admission, visits to selected hotel lobbies, and time in the preservation group’s gift shop.

“Our volunteer, Howard, was excellent! He had a wealth of knowledge. He spoke loudly and clearly and repeated everybody's questions before he answered. Fortunately, the weather held out for a walk to various art deco sites, including the gorgeous interior lobby of a particular art deco hotel. This tour is a must in South Beach!”

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3.South Beach Cultural Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,284 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about 2.5 hours walking South Beach with guides such as Dany, Helena, or Orlando, stopping for generous tastings at local restaurants. Expect Colombian, Cuban, Peruvian, Italian, Mediterranean, Argentine, and Spanish flavors, plus Art Deco stories, movie sites, the Versace mansion, and practical dining tips. Food restrictions must be arranged ahead.

“Danny is an amazing tour guide . He is very knowledgeable and goes out of his way to make sure everyone has a great time. You will definitely be full when you leave. The food is amazing!”

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4.Little Havana Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,181 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Meet outside Miami’s Tower Theater for a 150-minute Little Havana food walk led in English by guides such as Bianca, Toni, Mariela, and Orlando. Expect enough food for lunch, Cuban coffee, guarapo juice, a mojito, family-run eateries, cigar rolling, Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard, and El Callejon del Gallo.

“Ju was fantastic and brought a little sunshine to a rainy day. She provided a great history and cultural experience to the food tour. Great way to spend a rainy day in Miami.”

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5.Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

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

Walk from The Wolfsonian to Ocean Drive with guides such as James, Janinha, or Jason, learning how swamp became South Beach and why its Art Deco hotels matter. You’ll step into selected lobbies, hear stories of mob life and Hollywood, and finish near Collins Avenue. The group is capped at 15, and the tour runs in rain unless storms threaten.

“James was fantastic! He made south beach come alive with interesting facts, stories and history. It made everything we saw and experienced come to life. You would miss so much if you didn’t take this tour! It was fabulous!!”

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6.Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 5h 30m · from $189

Travel from Miami or Fort Lauderdale in a small group to Everglades National Park. Guides such as Mitch, Lindsey, Ryan, and Armando lead a wildlife walk, explain the park’s plants and history, then take you by airboat toward alligators and a Miccosukee village. Snacks, drinks, binoculars, sunscreen, and park fees are included.

“Provided great historical information as well as cultural info. Easy to chat to. Nice touch with the water bottles and snacks on board”

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7.Little Havana Cuban Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours on Calle Ocho with Bobby’s local guides, including Maria, Ariel, Chris, and Lee. Taste empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, tostones, guava pastries, coffee, and guarapo juice while visiting Domino Park, a cigar factory, Cuban memorials, Rooster Alley, and local cafés. The food adds up to a full meal.

“Maria was a fantastic guide, her tour was personable, and informative and she was happy to answer any questions. We would 100% recommend this tour, the restaurants we visited and the food we tasted was excellent.”

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