Miami Beach Art Deco Walking Tour with Food Tasting at 5 Restaurants
by Food Tours World LLC
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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.$138Overview
This walking tour focuses on Miami Beach’s transformation from a small town to a well-known tourist destination. Over about two and a half hours, participants walk through neighborhoods including Lincoln Road, Espanola Way, Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, and Collins Avenue. A local guide explains the history and architectural features of the Art Deco District, pointing out landmarks such as the Colony Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Cavalier Hotel, and Versace Mansion. The tour includes food tastings at five local restaurants, offering a selection of popular street food dishes. On Lincoln Road, the group stops at the oldest restaurant there to try empanadas while learning about Miami’s origins and community development. The walk continues to Espanola Way, a pedestrian area with an artistic atmosphere, where the guide shares the story of the area’s early developers. The final food stop is on Ocean Drive, where the most famous Art Deco buildings stand; the guide describes the district’s decline and later restoration. This small-group walking tour provides a combined look at Miami Beach’s food, architecture, and history. Alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and hotel transport are not part of the tour. Participants should be prepared for walking in all weather and inform the operator in advance about any food allergies.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lincoln Road
The tour starts with a 30-minute stop on Lincoln Road, where participants sample empanadas at the oldest restaurant on the street. They walk along the pedestrianized Lincoln Road, visiting landmarks such as the Colony Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Community Church, Herzog's, and the DeMeuron parking garage. During this time, the guide explains the history of Miami and Miami Beach, focusing on how the community developed.
30 min
Espanola Way
Next is a 10-minute visit to Espanola Way, a pedestrian street known for its artistic and bohemian atmosphere. The guide discusses the history of the area and the pioneers who created this distinctive architectural neighborhood in South Beach.
10 min
Ocean Drive
The final stop lasts about 15 minutes on Ocean Drive, the most active part of Miami Beach. This area features some of the most recognized Art Deco buildings. The guide shares detailed information about the history of these buildings and the process through which the Art Deco District faced decline and was later restored.
15 min
Meeting point
Group is meeting with our tour guide in front of The Drexel Restaurant. Our guide will be standing in front 15 minutes before the tour start. If you need help finding parking please arrive earlier.
End point
The tour finishes at our last food stop. If you need to get back to the starting you can walk, going north to Espanola Way and head west. The walk takes about 5 minutes. On 12th street and Washington Avenue, is about 3 block from the beginning point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Miami Beach Art Deco Walking Tour with Food Tasting at 5 Restaurants
by Food Tours World LLC
Choose from 1 available option
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.$138Overview
This walking tour focuses on Miami Beach’s transformation from a small town to a well-known tourist destination. Over about two and a half hours, participants walk through neighborhoods including Lincoln Road, Espanola Way, Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, and Collins Avenue. A local guide explains the history and architectural features of the Art Deco District, pointing out landmarks such as the Colony Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Cavalier Hotel, and Versace Mansion. The tour includes food tastings at five local restaurants, offering a selection of popular street food dishes. On Lincoln Road, the group stops at the oldest restaurant there to try empanadas while learning about Miami’s origins and community development. The walk continues to Espanola Way, a pedestrian area with an artistic atmosphere, where the guide shares the story of the area’s early developers. The final food stop is on Ocean Drive, where the most famous Art Deco buildings stand; the guide describes the district’s decline and later restoration. This small-group walking tour provides a combined look at Miami Beach’s food, architecture, and history. Alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and hotel transport are not part of the tour. Participants should be prepared for walking in all weather and inform the operator in advance about any food allergies.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lincoln Road
The tour starts with a 30-minute stop on Lincoln Road, where participants sample empanadas at the oldest restaurant on the street. They walk along the pedestrianized Lincoln Road, visiting landmarks such as the Colony Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Community Church, Herzog's, and the DeMeuron parking garage. During this time, the guide explains the history of Miami and Miami Beach, focusing on how the community developed.
30 min
Espanola Way
Next is a 10-minute visit to Espanola Way, a pedestrian street known for its artistic and bohemian atmosphere. The guide discusses the history of the area and the pioneers who created this distinctive architectural neighborhood in South Beach.
10 min
Ocean Drive
The final stop lasts about 15 minutes on Ocean Drive, the most active part of Miami Beach. This area features some of the most recognized Art Deco buildings. The guide shares detailed information about the history of these buildings and the process through which the Art Deco District faced decline and was later restored.
15 min
Meeting point
Group is meeting with our tour guide in front of The Drexel Restaurant. Our guide will be standing in front 15 minutes before the tour start. If you need help finding parking please arrive earlier.
End point
The tour finishes at our last food stop. If you need to get back to the starting you can walk, going north to Espanola Way and head west. The walk takes about 5 minutes. On 12th street and Washington Avenue, is about 3 block from the beginning point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.