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Small-Group Miami City and Speedboat Tour & Hotel Pick-up

★ 4.6 from 36 reviews on Viator 5 hours North Beach & Haulover

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Don't waste your time with Big Bus tours, we'll take you to places you'll never see on a cheap tour.

Our city tour is conducted by a tour guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, that's why our tours are offered in small to medium-sized tour groups, so that every question can be answered. We look forward to seeing you.

Your Banana Joe team

Itinerary

**THE BEST PHOTO SPOT IN MIAMI** A short walk – but every step is wo…

**THE BEST PHOTO SPOT IN MIAMI**

A short walk – but every step is worth it.
From here you can see **Fisher Island**, the ** Miami skyline** and **all of South Beach** in a breathtaking panorama.

The mood, the light, the skyline – pure Miami magic. ✨
Take your camera with you – this is *the* photo everyone wants.

**WYNWOOD – THE CREATIVE HEART OF MIAMI** We drive straight through *…

**WYNWOOD – THE CREATIVE HEART OF MIAMI** We drive straight through **Wynwood**, the famous street art district of Miami. Not only to the well-known **Wynwood Walls**, but also to the **hidden back streets** where big buses can't get there at all. Here you can see real art, raw colors and the Wynwood that only locals know – **authentic, creative and vibrant.**

**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY** We driv…

**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY**

We drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** – the vibrant center of the city with its impressive skyline, modern high-rises and exclusive gated communities.

You'll see the major downtown attractions : the **Freedom Tower**, the **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue** and the new luxury complexes on the **Miami River**.

A special highlight is the stop at **Miami Circle** – a waterfront archaeological site that is one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida.

Here **history and future** meet : glass facades, luxury yachts and ancient stone circles – that is **Miami in all its diversity**.

Colony Hotel – iconic postcard motif on Ocean Drive ️ Versace Mansio…

Colony Hotel – iconic postcard motif on Ocean Drive

️ Versace Mansion (Casa Casuarina) – former home of Gianni Versace

Breakwater Hotel – striking blue neon tower, classic of the 1930s

The Carlyle Hotel – known from the film The Birdcage

Cardozo Hotel – owned by Gloria & Emilio Estefan

Park Central Hotel – one of the oldest buildings in the district

Art Deco Welcome Center & Museum – on 10th Street, Infopoint with Exhibition

The Leslie Hotel – yellow façade, typical example of Streamline Modernism

The Tides Hotel – elegant classic from the 1930s

☀️ The Essex House – with nautical design elements and eye-catching corner facade

The Clevelander Hotel – legendary for its rooftop bar and pool parties

️ The Beacon Hotel – light blue neon light, right on Ocean Drive

️ The Waldorf Towers – orange landmark overlooking the beach

The McAlpin Hotel – typical pastel pink, one of the most photographed buildings

**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY** We driv…

**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY**

We drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** – the vibrant center of the city with its impressive skyline, modern high-rises and exclusive gated communities.

You'll see the major downtown attractions : the **Freedom Tower**, the **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue** and the new luxury complexes on the **Miami River**.

A special highlight is the stop at **Miami Circle** – a waterfront archaeological site that is one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida.

Here **history and future** meet : glass facades, luxury yachts and ancient stone circles – that is **Miami in all its diversity**.

**CORAL GABLES & GABLES ESTATES – LUXURY PUR IN MIAMI** We drive thr…

**CORAL GABLES & GABLES ESTATES – LUXURY PUR IN MIAMI**

We drive through **Coral Gables** and the exclusive neighborhoods of **Gables Estates** and **Coral Estate Club** – where some of Miami's most expensive villas are located.

Here you can see **waterfront luxury residences**, private docks with **yachts**, perfectly maintained **palm avenues** and screened streets where there is complete privacy.

Unpacked with the **Biltmore Hotel**, the elegant **Miracle Mile** and the historic **Mediterranean Villas**, you'll experience the city's finest neighborhood – **quiet, green and full of understatement**.

A look at the **true elite family** you usually only know from magazines.

**STOPS & UNPACKED OF THE THRILLER SPEEDBOAT TOUR – MIAMI** **Start…

**STOPS & UNPACKED OF THE THRILLER SPEEDBOAT TOUR – MIAMI**

**Start : Bayside Marketplace (Downtown)**
– Departure in the heart of the city with skyline views.

**Port of Miami & Cruise Terminal**
– Past the largest cruise ships in the world.

️ **Fisher Island**
– Exclusive residential island, only accessible by boat.

⭐ **Star Island / Millionaire’s Row**
– Villas of stars : Estefan, O’Neal, Ricky Martin, Al Capone.

️ **South Beach & Ocean Drive**
– Views of Art Deco facades, palm trees and beaches.

**Government Cut & Miami Beach Marina**
– Adrenaline zone : here the Captain is at full throttle.

**Fisherman's Channel & Brickell Skyline**
– Panorama of Downtown and Brickell.

**Back at Bayside Marketplace**
– Afterwards enjoy **live music, food & Shopping** by the water.

**END OF TOUR AT BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE** At the end of the tour, you w…

**END OF TOUR AT BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE**

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the **Bayside Marketplace** – right where the **Thriller Speedboat** starts.

After the ride, you can stay at the Bayside :**Live music**, **Bars**, **Waterfront restaurants** and many small shops make for the perfect Miami feel.

So your day ends relaxed – with skyline views, sun, music and the real **Miami vibe**.

**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT** We cruise along the legendary **…

**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT**

We cruise along the legendary **Ocean Drive** — the heart of Miami’s iconic look.
You'll see the famous **Art Deco District** with its pastel facades, neon lights, and 1930s hotels.

Along the way, we’ll share plenty of **insider info and local tips** you won’t find in any guidebook — straight from real Miami experts.

**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT**

We explore the entire **Art Deco Historic District**, showing you not only the famous hotels like the **Colony**, **Carlyle**, and **Versace Mansion**, but also **all the hidden gems** — from the **Art Deco Museum** and the **colorful neon façades** of Ocean Drive to **secret side streets** with Streamline architecture, old **cinemas**, **bars**, **galleries**, and **design shops**.

This is how you experience the **real South Beach** — history, style, and Miami flair all in one place.

**COCONUT GROVE – MIAMIS GREEN HEART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE** We…

**COCONUT GROVE – MIAMIS GREEN HEART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE** We drive through **Coconut Grove**, Miami’s oldest neighborhood – known for its tropical atmosphere and historic **black neighborhood “West Grove”**. The first **Bahamas and African American settlers** who helped build Miami lived here since the 19th century. We will show you the **original wooden houses**, **churches**, **local markets** and places like the **Christ Episcopal Church** and the **Coconut Grove Cemetery** where the history of this community remains alive. Between **Banyan trees**, **colorful houses** and **modern street art**, we tell you how the neighborhood has evolved from a working-class community to a cultural center – **authentic, historic and full of soul.**

Included

  • small groups
  • Florida expert tour guide
  • Insider knowledge
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning