Miami open-air trolley tour: Art Deco, Wynwood & Cuban lunch
Two hours on an open trolley, seeing what locals point out instead of what a map tells you.
A 2-hour sightseeing tour of Miami on an exclusive open-air trolley, guided by a live local commentator who covers the Art Deco Historic District, Wynwood Walls, and the Miami Design District. The route includes over 800 historic Art Deco buildings, luxury retail landmarks, and a food stop at SANGUICH, a Michelin-awarded Cuban sandwich shop. Daily departures run at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and the tour is located just 1 mile from Port Miami, making it convenient for cruise passengers.
Step-by-step itinerary
Miami open-air trolley city tour
- Board open-air trolley
- Pass Ferrari of Miami
- Pass Miami Symphony & Ballet Hall
- Pass Frost Science Center
- Pass largest cruise ship port
- Pass famous Celebrity Island
- Pass over 800 Art Deco buildings
- Pass famous Art Deco Museum
- Pass world famous Art Deco hotel
- Pass Frank Sinatra's favorite hotel
- Stop for lunch at Michelin Cuban sandwich shop
- Pass Miami Design District luxury stores
- Pass Wynwood outdoor art murals
- Pass Miami Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Bentley dealership
- Pass Miami's oldest church from 1896
- End tour
The experience
The trolley departs from a spot near the cruise terminals, and the route moves through Miami's neighborhoods without the walking that usually comes with city tours. A live guide narrates as you pass the Ferrari dealership, the Frost Science Center, and the world's largest cruise ship port: home to the Icon of the Sea. The open-air seating means you're not watching Miami through windows. You're in it, and the guide's commentary is built around what you're actually looking at rather than a script read to every group.
The Art Deco Historic District takes up a substantial part of the tour: over 800 buildings from the era, including the famous Art Deco Museum and the hotel where Frank Sinatra stayed. Then the trolley moves into Wynwood, where one of the largest outdoor mural displays in the country covers entire blocks with street art. The Miami Design District comes next, a stretch of more than 170 luxury stores (Chanel, Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford) that locals call Miami's Rodeo Drive. You're not shopping. You're seeing the architecture and the scale of it.
The tour ends with a stop at SANGUICH, a Michelin-awarded Cuban sandwich shop that's been a Miami institution. This is not a rushed photo stop. It's a real food moment, the kind of detail that separates a tour from a drive-by. The whole experience runs two hours, which is long enough to see the city's main character without the fatigue of a full-day itinerary.
What’s included
- The 2-hour sightseeing tour on the open-air trolley.
- live commentary from a local guide in English.
- the food stop at SANGUICH with a Michelin-awarded Cuban sandwich.
Information
Lasts 2h, runs every day at 10:00 and 13:00, from US$ 69 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Operated by Flamingo Bus Miami
Is this one for you?The trolley is stationary seating with no walking required, so it works for families with young children, seniors, and anyone who wants to see the city without the pace of a walking tour. The fixed 2-hour window and the 10 AM or 1 PM start times fit cruise schedules and half-day vacation plans.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3).
How far is the trolley tour from the cruise ship terminals?
The tour departs just 1 mile from Port Miami, making it one of the most convenient options for cruise passengers with limited time in port.
What is the Miami Design District and what will I see there?
The Miami Design District is a luxury shopping and architecture zone with over 170 high-end stores including Chanel, Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Tom Ford. The trolley passes through so you can see the modern architecture and retail landscape without stopping to shop.
What happens at the food stop, and is it included in the tour price?
The tour includes a stop at SANGUICH, a Michelin-awarded Cuban sandwich shop where you'll taste what the operator calls the world's best Cuban sandwich. This is a real meal stop, not a quick photo break.
How many Art Deco buildings will I see, and what's included in that part of the tour?
The Art Deco Historic District portion of the tour covers over 800 historic buildings from the era, including the Art Deco Museum and Frank Sinatra's favorite hotel. The guide provides commentary on the architecture and history as the trolley passes through.
What is Wynwood Walls and why is it on this tour?
Wynwood Walls is one of the largest outdoor mural and street art displays in the United States, with entire blocks covered in large-scale artwork. It's included because it represents Miami's contemporary art scene alongside the historic Art Deco neighborhoods.
What time do the tours depart, and how long does the whole experience take?
The trolley departs at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM daily, and the complete tour runs 2 hours from start to finish.
Miami open-air trolley tour: Art Deco, Wynwood & Cuban lunch
2h · EN
from US$ 69 per person