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

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. South Pointe Park

   **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.

   10 minutes here

2. Wynwood Walls

   **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.**

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3. Mode Downtown Miami

   **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**.

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4. Art Deco Historic District

   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

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5. **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**.

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6. Coral Gables Merrick House and Gardens

   **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.

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7. Miami

   **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.

   45 minutes here

8. Bayside Marketplace

   **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**.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

9. Ocean Drive

   **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.

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10. Coconut Grove

    **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.**

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Where it starts and ends

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Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 14 travelers per booking

Operated by

Banana Joe Tours

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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