Sights of Miami Beach Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Explore Miami Beach's Art Deco icons, leafy parks, and oceanfront on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 3 miles and 2–3 hours. Across 29 itinerary stops, see Española Way, the Colony Hotel, Versace Mansion, the Art Deco Welcome Center, and the Beachwalk. The route begins and ends at Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each location, and a live map shows the route and your position. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before setting out for offline use, then start whenever you like and pause at your own pace.

This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Admission and interior access are not included. The audio route remains usable when nearby buildings are closed, though public paths can be affected by weather or construction.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Offline access after downloading the tour over Wi-Fi
Included: Customer support by phone and email
Included: Flexible access: start and pause the tour when you like
Included: GPS-triggered audio stories at each point of interest
Included: Live GPS route map showing your location

Not included

Not included: Headphones are optional; audio can play through your device speaker
Not included: Bring your own charged smartphone or tablet
Not included: Attraction admission and interior access are not included
Not included: In-person guide and transportation

Itinerary

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Passing by

Begin outside this tropical garden beside the convention center; enjoy its free paths when open.
Stop 2

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Follow canalside paths and public art while exploring South Florida's waterways and the Miccosukee story.
Miami Beach Convention Center

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Pass the redesigned convention center and its striking contemporary facade.
Soundscape Park

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Enjoy the landscaped lawn and the outdoor arts setting beside the New World Center.
Lincoln Road

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Stroll this lively pedestrian promenade, lined with shops, cafes, and architecture.
Espanola Way

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Discover a colorful Mediterranean Revival streetscape filled with cafes and local character.
Stop 7

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View the historic 1930s theatre facade on Washington Avenue from outside.
Stop 8

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Follow this Art Deco corridor past South Beach's layered entertainment history.
Collins Avenue

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Look for the streamlined Art Deco hotels that made this avenue a South Beach landmark.
Stop 10

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See the former 1939 hotel, now The Webster fashion store, from outside.
Stop 11

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Pass the Art Deco Marlin and its musical legacy as a recording retreat.
World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)

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See Naomi Wilzig's museum from outside; its adults-only exhibits require separate admission.
Stop 13

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Admire the restored Art Deco lines of this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel.
Stop 14

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Spot the former Tiffany Hotel's landmark spire at today's Tony Hotel South Beach.
Stop 15

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Take in the Colony's unmistakable blue neon and classic Ocean Drive facade.
Stop 16

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Admire the Breakwater's bold vertical tower and colorful Art Deco exterior.
Art Deco Museum

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See the welcome center and Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, a hub for preservation history.
Stop 18

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Pass this lively Ocean Drive landmark and its distinctive Art Deco facade.
Stop 19

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View Casa Casuarina, Gianni Versace's former home, from the public sidewalk.
Stop 20

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See the closed Tides Hotel's historic Ocean Drive facade from outside; no interior visit is included.
Stop 21

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Admire the Carlyle's celebrated Ocean Drive facade, a familiar backdrop in film and television.
Stop 22

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Spot the Cardozo's flowing Art Deco curves along Ocean Drive.
Stop 23

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Take in the Cavalier's intricate exterior details, a standout of South Beach Art Deco.
Stop 24

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View the McAlpin's crisp geometry and bright Art Deco colors from Ocean Drive.
Stop 25

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Pass this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel and its mid-century resort architecture.
Stop 26

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See the reopened Delano's landmark 1947 exterior on Collins Avenue.
Collins Park

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Follow landscaped paths and look for outdoor art around this cultural green space.
Stop 28

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View The Bass and its historic former library building; admission is separate.
Miami Beach Boardwalk

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Enjoy an oceanfront stretch of the paved Beachwalk, formerly the Miami Beach Ocean Boardwalk, before returning to the garden.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your tour begins in the tropical getaway known as the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Convention Center Drive.

End point

Your tour begins in the tropical getaway known as the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Convention Center Drive.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking the Miami Beach Smartphone Audio Walking Tour!!

**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED **

From your mobile device, follow this link to get started: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

*Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance ⇒ www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important - Make sure you have a strong Wi‑Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This 3-mile outdoor route uses public sidewalks and paths with street crossings. Garden paths may have uneven surfaces; the Beachwalk is paved. Public transit serves the area. Check weather and current path conditions; nearby venues may close without preventing the audio tour.