Art Deco Walking Tour: Explore Miami Beach History
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1,456 Ratings
Miami Beach

Discover the captivating history and stunning architecture of Miami Beach on our Art Deco Walking Tour. Support our non-profit mission while exploring the iconic Art Deco Historic District.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Official Art Deco Gift Shop - Founded in 1976, The Miami Design Preservation League has proudly offered guided walking tours of The Art Deco District for over 40 years. All Proceeds go towards supporting preservation.
    Visitors are introduced to the history, architecture, and preservation efforts of Miami Beach. Tour ticket includes free…
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What's Included
  • Headsets provided for the tour
  • Admission to the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop included
  • Expert tour guide service
Additional Information

ENSURE YOUR ARRIVAL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR CHECK-IN
TOP FIVE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ART DECO WALKING EXCURSION:

  1. Our tour guides skillfully use the buildings’ architecture to narrate the story of Miami Beach and its inhabitants.
  2. Proceeds from the tour are used to support our non-profit cause, focused on promoting, preserving, and…
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Location
Art Deco Welcome Center
Ocean Drive
ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE FOR CHECK- IN
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michellekl2004uz
Aug 26, 2025
Art Deco Tour - Great and informative tour! We learned a lot about the history and architecture of Miami Beach. Howard was a great tour guide.
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Aditipadiyar3
Aug 26, 2025
Very historic and fun walk on Ocean Drive! - Howard was absolutely incredible! I really enjoyed his little poem and the tour is so interesting and well paced. I would highly recommend it!
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Chilele2020
Aug 22, 2025
Art Deco Walking Tour - Julie, our tour guide is an excellent and very knowledgeable lady! We had a great time learning about the various places she showed and took us to. I would highly recommend this great tour to anyone looking for something cool to do in Miami Beach.
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Laveralavre
Aug 21, 2025
interesting visit - I did the tour in English (very understandable and clear even for non-natives) with Missy and it was really interesting because I saw with different eyes an area that I had known only superficially. I liked that it contextualized and explained not only the architecture, but also the historical, social and cultural origins of South Beach and curiosities.
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Camper11357264286
Aug 10, 2025
Fabulous Air Conditioned Architectural History of Miami! 5 stars! - Howard Brayer was wonderful! He gave us an in person lecture and slide show on the Mediterranean Architecture of Miami and the Scandalous Architecture of people like Al Capone and highlights of the amazing Art Deco architecture. Best of all: seated, in air conditioning in a public space. It was august, hot and rainy and we were able to take multiple tours while seated in air conditioning!!Thank you Howard! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Geraint_t
Aug 2, 2025
Don’t miss this toir - This was one of the best walking tours ever! Our guide Rick was genuinely funny as well as very knowledgeable and brought the architectural history of Miami Beach to life even in 35 degree heat. Thank you!
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Sgoodfellow10
Aug 1, 2025
Paola created a memorable experience - What a special way to spend our last day in Miami Beach. We received a private tour as we were Paola’s only guests. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and created a memorable tour. I highly recommend her as you will learn so much and will enjoy her hospitality.
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Paul_r
Aug 1, 2025
Highly recommend!! - Harrold was very informative. Took us on a great tour of the Art Deco buildings and their history. One of the best walking tours we have taken. Highly recommend.
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Nwh2611
Jul 31, 2025
How Art Deco made Miami - We first did this tour 14 years ago and wanted a refresh. Our guide Missy didn’t disappoint us/ she gave us great insight into the birth of South beach, the key figures and the. Talked about styles and influenced. Then took us around the art dec centre of South Beach, showing us the styles and features of the buildings and how they were designed and built. Even though it was a boiling hot day Missy looked after us , plenty of shade and stop offs in the coolest sett deco receptions and foyers, we had a great tour and would highly recommend
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X8332nerobertr
Jul 28, 2025
Amazing Art Deco Walking Tour - Our tour guide was amazing! Passionate. Knowledgeable. Interesting. Able to answer any questions. Considerate of the heat by making stops in the shade or AC inside. Highly recommend this tour.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).