Miami: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise & Everglades Airboat

Three Tours, One Day: Miami's Skyline, Bay & Swamp in Nine Hours

You board a double-decker bus at 9:00 am and spend the day moving through Miami's Art Deco District, Little Havana, and Wynwood's street art; cruise Biscayne Bay for 90 minutes with views of Millionaire's Row; and ride an airboat through the Everglades. Lunch is included, and you're back by 6:30 pm. Check in at 305 Lincoln Road by 8:30 am.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Art Deco Historic Districtpass by
2. Bayside Marketplace2h · entry included
3. Biscayne National Parkpass by
4. Little Havana30m · entry included

Miami city tour and Everglades visit

• Check in at 305 Lincoln Road
• Take double decker bus tour
• See South Beach and Art Deco District
• Visit Little Havana on bus tour
• Pass by Wynwood street art
• Stop at Bayside Marketplace for lunch
• Enjoy boat tour through Millionaire's Row
• Take Everglades airboat ride
• Tour ends around 6:30 pm

The experience

Picture yourself on an open-top double-decker bus rolling past pastel Art Deco buildings while the Atlantic wind hits your face, then fast-forward to an airboat throttling through the Everglades with cypress trees blurring past. That's the shape of this day. You start at 305 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach at 8:30 am for check-in, board at 9:00 am, and the bus tour kicks off with South Beach and the Art Deco Historic District. The kind of neighborhoods you see in every Miami postcard, except you're actually there, moving through them. The narration covers Little Havana and Wynwood's street art walls too, though the exact order shifts depending on weather.

After the bus portion wraps, you head to Bayside Marketplace for a lunch break and then board a 90-minute boat cruise through Biscayne Bay. This is the part where you see Millionaire's Row (the waterfront homes that line the bay), and get a water-level view of the Miami skyline that's different from what you saw from the bus. It's not a fancy yacht experience. It's straightforward, which is kind of the point. The boat moves slow enough that you can actually see what you're looking at and take photos without fighting the angle.

Then comes the Everglades airboat ride. The boat is loud and fast and genuinely bumpy. This is the part where the tour leans into "budget-friendly" and stops pretending to be smooth. You're skimming across shallow water, spotting cypress trees and whatever wildlife happens to be out that day. It's raw and a little chaotic, which is also why people book this tour. The whole day wraps around 6:30 pm, so you're back in the city with evening still ahead of you.

This is three separate experiences packed into one long day, which means you're moving constantly and the pace is tight. Lunch is included, but the rest of the day is structured around getting you from one thing to the next. If you're the type who wants to linger or explore deeper, this isn't that tour. If you want to say you've seen Miami's main layers (the city, the water, the swamp), in a single day without renting a car or booking three separate things, this works.

What’s included

• Open-top double-decker bus tour covering Miami Beach, the Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and Wynwood street art.
• 90-minute Biscayne Bay boat cruise with views of Millionaire's Row and Biscayne National Park.
• Everglades airboat ride.
• lunch stop at Bayside Marketplace.
• Wynwood photo stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meeting Point: 305 Lincoln Road - Miami Beach, Fl 33139 Check in Time: 30 minutes before to departure time”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Miami Double Decker

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to hit Miami's main landmarks in one packed day without arranging separate bookings or transport: the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up at 8:30 am and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What time does the tour start and end?

Check-in is at 8:30 am at 305 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Departure is 9:00 am. The day wraps around 6:30 pm.

Is lunch included?

Yes. There's a lunch stop at Bayside Marketplace, which is also where you board the boat cruise.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. The order of the three tours (bus, boat, airboat) might change depending on weather, and your final schedule will be provided at check-in.

Is the airboat ride rough?

Yes, it's described as somewhat bumpy. The airboat moves fast across shallow water, so expect noise and motion.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably. Since you'll be on an open-top bus and airboat, bring sunscreen and consider the weather for the day.