Why choose this tour ?
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
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What makes Small-Group Miami City and Speedboat Tour & Hotel Pick-up a unique experience ?
**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 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 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 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 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 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 : 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 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** — 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 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.**
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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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- This Tour is Provided by Banana Joe Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 31 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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