Miami: Everglades Airboat, Biscayne Cruise & Bus Tour

Airboat, Bay & City in One Day: What Miami's Combo Tour Actually Covers

You board an airboat in the Everglades to see alligators and native birds with a captain who explains what you're looking at; cruise Biscayne Bay past celebrity homes and the Miami skyline for 90 minutes with a full bar; then ride an open-top bus through Art Deco architecture, Little Havana, and Downtown Miami for another 90 minutes. Transport to the Everglades is included, as is a group photo and wildlife exhibit. The whole day runs about five hours if you do it in the recommended order.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sawgrass Recreation Park5h · entry included
2. Little Havanapass by
3. Art Deco Historic Districtpass by

Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and Miami tour

• Airboat ride in Florida Everglades
• Visit wildlife exhibits
• Scenic cruise on Biscayne Bay
• See Millionaire's Row and Miami skyline
• Open-top bus tour of Miami
• View Art Deco District
• Pass through Little Havana
• Pass through Wynwood arts district

The experience

You've just landed in Miami. The humidity hits you the moment you step outside, and you're already thinking about what to actually do with your first day here. This combo tour solves that problem by stacking three separate experiences into one itinerary, so you're not spending half your time figuring out logistics. The Everglades airboat departs from either Soundscape Park or Bayside Marketplace in the early morning (8:30am, 9am, or 9:30am), and the 45-to-60-minute drive out to Sawgrass Recreation Park is included. You're not renting a car. You're not navigating alone.

Once you're in the Everglades, the airboat itself is the thing. You're gliding across open water with an expert captain who actually knows what you're looking at: alligators sunning on the banks, turtles, native birds. The boat moves fast enough to feel real, and the captain talks you through the ecosystem instead of just pointing. After the ride, there's a wildlife exhibit where you can see rescued reptiles up close, which sounds like a quick photo stop but turns out to be the part where you actually learn something about Florida's wild side. The whole Everglades section wraps in about two hours, and you get a group photo before heading back.

Then comes the Biscayne Bay cruise. The boat leaves Bayside Marketplace every hour on the hour starting at 11am, and you're drifting past Millionaire's Row, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, and the skyline reflected in water that's actually blue. It's 90 minutes, there's a full bar on board, and it's the kind of sightseeing that doesn't require effort. You just sit and let the city float past. The MacArthur Causeway crossing alone is worth the ticket. The views from the water are different from anything you see from land.

The open-top bus tour is last, and it's not a hop-on-hop-off situation. It's a full 90-minute panoramic loop that starts at 10am from Bayside Marketplace. You're riding past the Art Deco Historic District's pastel buildings and geometric details, down through Little Havana where the streets are actually alive with music and color, and across Downtown's skyline. The top deck is where you want to be. The whole day takes about five hours if you follow the recommended order: Everglades, then cruise, then bus. You can split them across different days if you need to, but most people do it all at once and call it done.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transport to Sawgrass Recreation Park in the Everglades.
• guided airboat tour with priority boarding and an expert captain.
• wildlife educational encounter with rescued reptiles.
• group photo at the Everglades.
• 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with full bar, departing hourly from Bayside Marketplace.
• 90-minute panoramic open-top bus tour of Miami covering the Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, Downtown, and the MacArthur Causeway.

Options for this experience

2 options

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

Guide in English09:30 and 10:00

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Before you book

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

Book up to12h before

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

GroupUp to 400

Live guideEnglish

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 nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Big Bus Tours - USA

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and Miami's neighborhoods in one day without arranging separate bookings, transport, or timing: the fixed schedule and included roundtrip to the park is what makes three experiences fit into five hours.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What time does the Everglades airboat depart?

Departures are at 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 2pm, and 2:30pm from Soundscape Park, or 9:05am, 9:35am, 10am, 2:35pm, and 3pm from Bayside Marketplace. Tours are in English only for the Everglades portion.

How long is the drive to the Everglades?

The roundtrip transport takes 45 to 60 minutes each way. It's included in the tour.

Can I do the three parts on different days?

Yes. The tours may be taken on separate days, so you can split them across your visit if you prefer.

Is the bus tour a hop-on, hop-off service?

No. The open-top bus tour is a full panoramic loop lasting approximately 90 minutes. You stay on board for the complete route.

What's included in the price?

Roundtrip transport to the Everglades, the airboat ride with a captain, wildlife exhibit access, a group photo, the 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with a full bar, and the 90-minute open-top bus tour. There are no additional fees.

Are there tours in Spanish?

The bus tour offers 9:30am and 10am departures in both English and Spanish. The Everglades airboat is in English only.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Contact Big Bus Customer Service via their website or app at least 48 hours in advance if you need wheelchair assistance.