Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Bike Rental

Miami's Neighborhoods at Your Own Pace, One Bus Stop at a Time

You board an open-top double-decker bus and ride a full loop through Miami's ten main neighborhoods (South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, the Design District) with the freedom to hop off at any stop and rejoin the next bus. The ticket includes unlimited access, a digital audio guide in six languages, and a free 1-hour bike rental in Miami Beach. A 90-minute night tour with a live guide and an optional Millionaire's Row boat cruise are available if you want to add them. Download the Big Bus app to activate your ticket and track buses in real time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hop-on hop-off Miami sightseeing tour

• Board bus at Bayside Marketplace
• Ride open-top double-decker bus
• Explore South Beach stop
• Visit Soundscape Park stop
• Stop at Mid Beach/RIU Hotel
• Stop at North Beach/Fontainebleu Hotel
• Visit Design District/Midtown stop
• Explore Wynwood Walls stop
• Stop at Downtown/Holiday Inn
• Visit Little Havana stop
• Use free 1-hour bike rental in Miami Beach
• Listen to digital audio guides on bus

The experience

The bus is already moving when you board. It's a full loop through Miami, and you decide where to get off. The red route runs ten stops: Bayside Marketplace, South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, the Design District, and the stretches of beach in between. You've got unlimited hop-on hop-off access, which means you can ride the whole 2-hour loop straight through if you want the overview, or step off at any stop and rejoin the next bus that comes. The double-decker is open-top, so you're not watching Miami through glass. You're in it, moving through the neighborhoods at a pace that lets you actually see what's happening on the street.

The audio guide runs in six languages and doesn't just point out buildings. It tells you about the people who live in these places, the history of Art Deco architecture, where celebrities have homes. Little Havana smells like café con leche and dominoes games. Wynwood is a wall of murals: the kind of street art that makes you want to stop and look at every block. South Beach is the obvious one, but the real rhythm of the city is in the stops most tourists skip. The app tracks the buses in real time, so you're not guessing when the next one arrives. You download your ticket on your phone and board with it.

Included in the package is a free 1-hour bike rental in Miami Beach, which changes how you move through that part of the city. You can't see everything from a bus seat, and a bike lets you follow the shoreline or duck into the Botanical Garden without being locked into a schedule. If you want the night experience, there's a 90-minute guided tour that departs at 8pm from Bayside: that one has a live guide instead of the audio track, and it's a different read on the city after dark. There's also an optional boat cruise along Millionaire's Row if you want to see the waterfront from the water instead of the street.

Activate your ticket through the Big Bus app or with staff when you arrive. The buses run all day, and you can hop off and on as many times as your ticket allows. Wheelchair accessible, strollers welcome, and the commentary is clear enough that you don't miss the details even with the wind and the city noise around you.

What’s included

• Open-top double-decker bus with unlimited hop-on hop-off access.
• digital audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Brazilian Portuguese.
• free 1-hour bike rental in Miami Beach.
• Big Bus Tours app for ticket storage, live bus tracking, and mobile ticket activation.
• optional 90-minute night tour with live guide departing at 8pm from Bayside Marketplace.
• optional Millionaire's Row boat cruise.

Options for this experience

3 options

24-Hour PassNo fixed timeLasts 1 day: unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 24 hours. Red Route Day Tour: departures from Stop #1, Bayside Marketplace, between 9AM and 4PM, every 30 minutes; you can also board at any stop along the route.

48-Hour Pass & Bay CruiseNo fixed timeMillionaire's Row Bay Cruise: See Miami from the water on a special 90-minute yacht trip, with a full bar on board. Lasts 2 days: unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 48 hours.

48-Hour Pass, Cruise & Night TourNo fixed timeLasts 2 days: unlimited hop-on, hop-off tour access for 48 hours. Miami Night Tour: discover the city after dark with a live guide, departing at 8PM. Millionaire's Row Bay Cruise: narrated boat tour leaving every hour from Bayside Marketplace, with a full bar on the yacht.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a 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?Best for travelers who want to see multiple Miami neighborhoods without planning transport between them. The bus does the routing, and you control the stops and timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Can I get off the bus and get back on later?

Yes. You have unlimited hop-on hop-off access during the validity of your ticket, so you can step off at any of the ten stops, explore, and board the next bus when you're ready.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Is the bike rental included?

Yes. A free 1-hour bike rental in Miami Beach is included with your ticket.

When does the night tour depart?

The 90-minute night tour departs at 8pm from Stop 1 at Bayside Marketplace, if you select that option.

How do I activate my ticket?

Download the Big Bus Tours app to activate your ticket, or activate it in person with Big Bus staff. The app also lets you track buses in real time and store your ticket on your phone.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

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

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap.

How long is the full loop?

The complete red route loop takes about 2 hours if you ride it straight through without getting off.