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  City Tour & Boat Cruise
Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 7.5 Hours
Tickets: Adult: $66; Child: $59
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The Benefits of Booking With Us:
  • Better Tour Experience - More Entertaining
  • No Booking Fees
  • Increased Safety By Allowing the Driver to Concentrate on Driving, Not on Commentaries
  • Easy to Cancel or Change the Date
  • Hassle-Free Refunds
  • No Tax or Hidden Fees
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The Miami Beach 411 Guarantee assures that when you book with us and encounter any problem with your booking, we'll work to make it right.We offer a 48 hour cancellation policy - with NO cancellation penalty. Booking with us also assures a guaranteed low price for the tour you want. Learn more

Take a Historic Tour of Miami & Miami Beach

Miami Sightseeing

Miami City Tour Including Bayside & Biscayne Bay Cruise Tour in Miami, FL

Tour Description

Join us on a tour through the Miami's most interesting neighborhoods. Learn about the city's history and see homes of the rich and famous.

Here's a list of what you'll see: South Beach; Downtown Miami; Brickell; Coconut Grove; Coral Gables, Little Havana; and Ocean Drive. Along with some lesser-known areas like the Gianni Versace Mansion, Holocaust Memorial, Venetian Causeway; Madonna’s House, Sylvester Stallone's House, Vizcaya, Watson Island, Cartagena Plaza, Coral Gables Waterways, University of Miami, Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, Miracle Miami, Calle Ocho, Old Cutler Road, and the secret spot where Michael Jackson filmed his "Thriller" music video, plus hundreds of other interesting landmarks, famous movie locations and weird stories not seen with other tour companies.


Following the City Tour, you'll take a 90-minute narrated sightseeing cruise around Biscayne Bay, where you will see Miami's spectacular waterway, including the downtown Miami skyline, Miami Beach, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and homes of the rich and famous. Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase onboard.

Miami Boat Cruise Pictures

Top 10 Celebrity Houses Seen On Miami Boat Cruise (Photos)

After the cruise, you will have time to do some shopping, have a bite to eat, or stroll along the Bayside Marketplace pier.

Departure and return details

  • Departure dates: Daily
  • Duration: 7.5 hours
  • Departure time: 10:00 AM
  • Departure Points: Free pick-up is available from hotels in South Beach, Miami Beach, and Downtown Miami
  • Return time: 5:30 PM (Approximately)
Note: If you are not staying near a departure point, we recommend pick up from the Holiday Inn (340 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132) at 9:15 AM. Covered parking is available at Bayside Marketplace, located at 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. Bayside offers an early bird parking special if you arrive by 10am - you can park until 6pm for $5. Credit cards are accepted.

Pick up is not available from Miami Airport hotels, hotels in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, or Ft. Lauderdale.


Inclusions
  • Roundtrip transportation from your hotel
  • Professional narration
  • Free tour map
  • Free Cuban coffee in Calle Ocho
  • Admission fees to attractions as specified
Exclusions
  • Meals
  • Gratuities (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve your tour with my hotel concierge?
Most likely, no. Space is limited, therefore, we can only allow a select group of hotels to offer our tours to their guests.


Will you pick me up from my hotel?
Yes. Free pick up service is available from hotels in South Beach, Miami Beach, and Downtown Miami.

Where can I park my car?
Covered parking is available at Bayside Marketplace, located at 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. Bayside offers an early bird parking special if you arrive by 10am - you can park until 6pm for $5. Credit cards are accepted.

How will I recognize the bus?
The bus is easy to recognize; it's orange and white and says "Miami Tour Company" and "Miami Beach 411" on the side.

Miami City Tour Including Bayside & Biscayne Bay Cruise Tour in Miami, FL

Are there video screens onboard?
Yes. We installed a foward-facing video camera, with a wide angle lense on top of the bus. This means, when you’re driving down the road, you can see a full panoramic view of what’s coming up ahead. Check out the video.



Can I take pictures?
Yes! Photography is encouraged. See photo archive

We promise to get you up close to the sights. How close? Watch this video of the tour, driving by Michael Jackson's "Thriller" cemetery in Coconut Grove. The video was filmed the day after Michale Jackson passed away, and a TV news crew just happend to be filming, as we drove by.


Do we see the Art Deco District?
You bet! We spend about 30 minutes driving around the area. Watch this video of the bus, cruising down Ocean Drive.



Does the bus stop during the tour?
Yes, the bus stops 5 times (approximately every 45 minutes). The first stop is in Coconut Grove where you can grab a bite to eat. At each stop, there is plenty of time to take pictures and stretch your legs. Your free tour map has information about each stop.

Map of the Miami Tour


Do you offer group rates?
Yes, for parties of 8 persons or more. Click here for Group Tours.

What languages do you offer?
The Miami City Tour is narrated in English, Spanish, German, French and Italian.

How does the tour work?
The English tour is broadcast through the sound system inside the bus. Customers who wish to hear the tour in another language wear a small wireless receiver and headset. We are the only tour company in Florida to offer this type of exceptional technology, the system also promotes safer driving.

What type of clothing should I wear?
We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, and bring along sunglasses, sunscreen. It's also a good idea to bring a long sleeved shirt. The air conditioning on the bus can get cold.

Should I bring an umbrella?
Miami, Florida is the 8th rainiest city in the U.S. Having an umbrella on hand is always recommended, especially during the rainy season (July, August, September).


How does the cruise work?
This tour includes a fully-narrated sightseeing cruise of Miami around the celebrity homes. You will see Miami's spectacular waterway, including the downtown Miami skyline, Miami Beach, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, along with the multi million dollar homes of the rich and famous. Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase onboard during the 90-minute cruise. Watch the video

How big is the boat?
Our modern yachts offer the utmost in comfort and style. Each vessel features restrooms, an air-conditioned lower salon, enclosed in picture windows, as well as an upper-deck with an awning that will protect you from the sun and seasonal rain showers.

Miami City Tour and Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.


What is your hurricane policy?
If a hurricane, or tropical storm threatens to spoil your vacation, we promise to waive all cancellation fees and secure refunds for customers with prepaid tours.

Why are the prices so cheap?
Miami Beach 411 is a licensed tour operator with our own fleet of new vehicles, as well as a wholesale booking agent for a team of trusted local partners. Compare our rates, you will see that we have the lowest prices on local excursions guaranteed.

Popular tours sell-out. Book ahead for guaranteed reservations. Avoid hassles, stress, and disappointments.

How do I buy tickets?
Click the "Make a Reservation" button .

Miami City Tour / $66 Adult; $59 Child (3-17)

Booking instructions

  1. Purchase tickets online.
  2. After your transaction is complete, you will receive a Receipt & Itinerary via email. (Your payment confirmation is not your ticket.)
  3. Print your Receipt & Itinerary and bring with you. If you do not have access to a printer, please let us know when you call to confirm.
Note: If you call us to schedule a tour, a pre-payment by credit card reserves your spot. Cash is not accepted.

Terms and conditions
  • Length of tour may vary.
  • Operator information is emailed instantly. If you do not receive your Receipt & Itinerary instantly, check your junk mail or spam folder. If it is not there, contact us and we will resend.
  • We have a 48 Hour Cancellation - with No Cancellation Penalty.
  • Reservation cancelled 48 hrs or less incur 100% cancel penalty. If booking within the 48 hour cancellation period, all sales final.
  • Children under 3 are free.
  • Miami Beach 411 is not responsible for traffic or weather conditions that may affect the tour or transportation. As we are a booking website for contracted bus lines, you agree to hold us harmless for actions by others and our sole liability is limited to a refund of the monies paid us.



Contact info

Miami Beach 411, Inc
1521 Alton Rd # 233, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 754-2206
Email: travel@miamibeach411.com
Hours: 9am to 7pm (EST)
Se habla Español.

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Terms and conditions
  • Order and length of tour may vary.
  • Operator information is emailed instantly. If you do not receive your Receipt & Itinerary instantly, check your junk mail or spam folder. If it is not there, contact us and we will resend.
  • We have a 48 Hour Cancellation - with No Cancellation Penalty.
  • Reservation cancelled 48 hrs or less incur 100% cancel penalty.
  • If booking within the 48 hour cancellation period, all sales final.
  • Children under 3 are free.
  • Miami Beach 411 is not responsible for traffic or weather conditions that may affect the tour or transportation. As we are a booking website for contracted bus lines, you agree to hold us harmless for actions by others and our sole liability is limited to a refund of the monies paid us.

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