Miami: Everglades Airboat, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus

Alligators, mansions, and Art Deco in one day across Miami

You board an airboat in the Everglades at sunrise, spot alligators and native birds, then see rescued reptiles up close. After that comes a 90-minute cruise across Biscayne Bay past celebrity homes and the Miami skyline with a full bar. The day ends on an open-top bus rolling through South Beach's Art Deco streets and Little Havana. Roundtrip transport from Miami is included, and you can split the tours across different days if you prefer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sawgrass Recreation Park2h · entry included
2. Bayside Marketplacepass by
3. South Beachpass by

Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and Miami Tour

• Airboat ride in Florida Everglades
• Visit wildlife exhibits
• Biscayne Bay scenic cruise
• Big Bus Miami open-top tour

The experience

What do you actually see when you're standing on an airboat in the Everglades at 8:30 in the morning? The water is flat and still, and then your captain cuts the engine and points. There's a turtle, a heron, a shape in the shallows that turns out to be an alligator. The airboat ride is the first stop on this Miami combo, and it's the part that sticks with you. You're not watching wildlife through glass. You're moving through their space, and the guide shares facts about the ecosystem while you're actually in it. After the ride, there's a wildlife educational encounter where you get close to rescued reptiles, which is the kind of thing that sounds touristy until you're standing in front of an actual snake.

The Biscayne Bay cruise comes next, and the mood shifts completely. You're on a boat with a full bar, drifting past palm-lined islands and the kind of waterfront homes that make you understand why people move to Miami. The downtown skyline glitters across the water, and the narration points out Fisher Island, Millionaire's Row, and the Port of Miami. It's 90 minutes of the kind of sightseeing that doesn't require effort. You can sit on deck or stay inside. The whole thing is designed to be easy. The boat departs from Bayside Marketplace, which is also where you can grab food or walk around if you have time between activities.

The open-top bus tour wraps it up. You get a 2-hour loop through South Beach's Art Deco district, Downtown's skyline, and Little Havana's vibrant streets. The bus runs at 9:30 or 10:00 AM in both English and Spanish, and you can hop off to explore on your own pace or stay on top deck for the full ride. There's free wifi aboard, and you download the Big Bus app to activate your ticket and track the bus in real time. The whole experience is flexible. The three tours can be taken on separate days if you'd rather spread them out, and the Everglades departs at four different times (8:30 AM, 9 AM, 2 PM, 2:30 PM), so you can fit it around your schedule.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transport to Sawgrass Recreation Park in the Everglades.
• guided airboat tour with priority boarding.
• wildlife educational encounter with rescued reptiles.
• free group photo at the Everglades.
• 90-minute fully narrated Biscayne Bay cruise with full bar access.
• 2-hour open-top bus tour of South Beach, Downtown Miami, and Little Havana.
• free wifi aboard the bus.
• no additional fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:35

Guide in English or Spanish09:30 and 10:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:35

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Big Bus Tours - USA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Everglades, the bay, and the city in one package without arranging separate transport and tickets: the fixed itinerary and included roundtrip to the park is what makes three very different Miami experiences fit into your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 8 departure times. In Spanish, at 09:30 and 10:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What time does the Everglades tour leave?

Departures are at 8:30 AM, 9 AM, 2 PM, and 2:30 PM from Soundscape Park, or 9:05 AM, 9:35 AM, 2:35 PM, and 3 PM from Bayside Marketplace.

Is the airboat tour in English only?

Yes, the Everglades airboat tour is conducted in English only. The bus tour offers both English and Spanish options at 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Can I do these tours on different days?

Yes, the three tours can be taken on separate days. You're not required to do them all in one day.

What's included in the price?

Roundtrip transport to the Everglades, the guided airboat tour with priority boarding, a wildlife educational encounter, a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with a full bar, a 2-hour open-top bus tour, a free group photo at the Everglades, and free wifi on the bus. There are no additional fees.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Contact Big Bus Customer Service via their website or app at least 48 hours in advance if you need wheelchair assistance.

How do I use my ticket?

Download the Big Bus Tours app, activate your ticket, and use your mobile ticket to board. The app also lets you track buses in real time.

How long is the bus tour?

The panoramic bus tour is a single 2-hour loop through Miami Beach, Downtown, and Little Havana.