Miami Beach Art Deco Walking Tour with Cocktails
by Art Deco & Little Havana Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$152Overview
The tour begins at The Wolfsonian-Florida International University, where participants receive an introduction to the Art Deco style and the tour's focus. Over the next 2 to 3 hours, the guide leads a walk through Miami Beach’s South Beach district, showing notable Art Deco buildings and explaining their history, including the role of pioneers, the mob, and Hollywood in shaping the area. Along the way, the group visits the Mediterranean Revival building by Micky Wolfson Jr., which houses rescued Art Deco pieces from the Norris Theatre. The walk continues along Washington Avenue, where guests see preserved structures such as the Sonder and Taft Hotels, then moves to Ocean Drive, highlighting the ongoing influence of Art Deco on the local architecture. On Collins Avenue, the tour points out naval-inspired Art Deco examples like the Tudor Hotel, and historical hotels including the Kent and The Marlin, which reflect Miami Beach’s atmosphere in the 1970s and 1980s. Passing the Versace Mansion on Ocean Drive, the guide explains its significance as a cultural landmark before concluding with additional details about Ocean Drive. During the tour, participants sit inside several hotel bars to enjoy three included small cocktails while learning about the buildings and local history. The tour includes food tastings such as empanadas, quesadillas de pollo, croquetas de la abuela, and a secret dish. The walking tour covers roughly 2 to 3 hours and requires comfortable shoes due to the amount of walking involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
This is the meeting point for the tour's introduction. Participants learn the basics of Art Deco style and what to expect on the tour in about 20 minutes.
20 min
Mediterranean Revival building
The group visits this building designed by Micky Wolfson Jr., which displays rescued Art Deco pieces from the Norris Theatre, preserving architectural history over a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Washington Avenue
A 20-minute walk along this historic street features preserved buildings like the Sonder Hotel and Taft Hotel, important examples of the local architectural heritage.
20 min
Ocean Drive
For 20 minutes, the tour examines how Art Deco continues to influence the architecture along this street.
20 min
Collins Avenue
This 20-minute section explores naval-inspired Art Deco designs such as the Tudor Hotel and highlights landmarks like the Kent Hotel and The Marlin Hotel, reflecting Miami Beach's 1970s and 1980s period.
20 min
Ocean Drive
The tour passes by the Versace Mansion, explaining its importance as a South Beach cultural monument, and finishes with further information about Ocean Drive during this 20-minute stop.
20 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: The Betsy Hotel Address: The Art Deco Cocktail tour begins inside the lobby of The Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
End point
Our tour will end at: 11th Street Diner, 1065 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Miami Beach Art Deco Walking Tour with Cocktails
by Art Deco & Little Havana Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$152Overview
The tour begins at The Wolfsonian-Florida International University, where participants receive an introduction to the Art Deco style and the tour's focus. Over the next 2 to 3 hours, the guide leads a walk through Miami Beach’s South Beach district, showing notable Art Deco buildings and explaining their history, including the role of pioneers, the mob, and Hollywood in shaping the area. Along the way, the group visits the Mediterranean Revival building by Micky Wolfson Jr., which houses rescued Art Deco pieces from the Norris Theatre. The walk continues along Washington Avenue, where guests see preserved structures such as the Sonder and Taft Hotels, then moves to Ocean Drive, highlighting the ongoing influence of Art Deco on the local architecture. On Collins Avenue, the tour points out naval-inspired Art Deco examples like the Tudor Hotel, and historical hotels including the Kent and The Marlin, which reflect Miami Beach’s atmosphere in the 1970s and 1980s. Passing the Versace Mansion on Ocean Drive, the guide explains its significance as a cultural landmark before concluding with additional details about Ocean Drive. During the tour, participants sit inside several hotel bars to enjoy three included small cocktails while learning about the buildings and local history. The tour includes food tastings such as empanadas, quesadillas de pollo, croquetas de la abuela, and a secret dish. The walking tour covers roughly 2 to 3 hours and requires comfortable shoes due to the amount of walking involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
This is the meeting point for the tour's introduction. Participants learn the basics of Art Deco style and what to expect on the tour in about 20 minutes.
20 min
Mediterranean Revival building
The group visits this building designed by Micky Wolfson Jr., which displays rescued Art Deco pieces from the Norris Theatre, preserving architectural history over a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Washington Avenue
A 20-minute walk along this historic street features preserved buildings like the Sonder Hotel and Taft Hotel, important examples of the local architectural heritage.
20 min
Ocean Drive
For 20 minutes, the tour examines how Art Deco continues to influence the architecture along this street.
20 min
Collins Avenue
This 20-minute section explores naval-inspired Art Deco designs such as the Tudor Hotel and highlights landmarks like the Kent Hotel and The Marlin Hotel, reflecting Miami Beach's 1970s and 1980s period.
20 min
Ocean Drive
The tour passes by the Versace Mansion, explaining its importance as a South Beach cultural monument, and finishes with further information about Ocean Drive during this 20-minute stop.
20 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: The Betsy Hotel Address: The Art Deco Cocktail tour begins inside the lobby of The Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
End point
Our tour will end at: 11th Street Diner, 1065 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.