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City Tour & Everglades
Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 7.5 Hours
Tickets: Adult: $66; Child: $59

Need help with your reservation? Call us at (305) 754-2206. Agents are available Monday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm.
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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
  • 100% Secure Website
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 visit the Florida Everglades. At Gator Park, you'll see all kinds of wildlife - such as alligators, turtles, snakes, fish and exotic birds - as you take a 40-minute airboat ride deep into the Everglades National Park. All tours are narrated by professional guides so you'll have the opportunity to learn about the unique wetlands and its native inhabitants.

Miami Boat Cruise Pictures


Departure and return details
  • Departure dates: Daily
  • Duration: Approximately 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: 5:15 PM (Approximately)
Note: If you are not staying near a departure point, we recommend pick up from Holiday Inn (340 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132) at 9:15 AM. Covered parking is available across the street at Bayside Marketplace. 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
  • Admission to Everglades Gator Park
  • Airboat Ride
  • Wild Life Show
  • Narrated tour of Miami and surrounding areas
  • Free tour map
  • Free Cuban coffee in Calle Ocho
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.


Note: special consideration should be taken in regards to sun protection. You are exposed to direct sunlight on the airboat for 45 minutes.


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 big is the airboat?
The airboat seats 20 people. Watch the video

Miami City Tour and Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.

How long does it take to drive to the Everglades?
The drive takes approx. 50-minutes from Miami Beach. You will also see how to wrestle a large alligator at the exciting Wildlife Show. And if you are brave enough, you can even hold a baby gator in your arms! See pictures

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.

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 within 24 hours.
  • 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.

Also see

Gator Park (Pictures)

This photo gallery contains 8 pictures of
the Gator Park airboat ride and wildlife show.

Everglades Roadside Attractions (Pictures)

This gallery contains 10 pictures of
roadside attractions on US-41.

Gator Park Tickets

If you have your own ride to the Everglades, purchase discount tickets to Gator Park before you go.


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