Miami: Open-Air Trolley Tour, Art Deco & VIP Cuban Lunch

Summary

Art Deco streets, Wynwood murals, design shops & a Cuban lunch

You’ll ride an open-air trolley through Miami’s Art Deco district and Wynwood murals with a local guide sharing stories as you go. There’s time to wander Miami Design District’s luxury shops and stop for a VIP lunch at Sanguich (food not included). Expect real city energy — sunlight, music, and flavors all mixed together — plus easy pickup near Port Miami.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Miami open-air trolley sightseeing tour

• 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
• VIP lunch stop at Michelin Cuban shop
• Pass Miami Design District luxury stores
• Pass Wynwood outdoor art murals
• Pass Miami Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Bentley
• Pass Miami's Oldest Church from 1896

Top questions

How long is the Miami open-air trolley tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Does the tour include lunch?

No, food at Sanguich is not included in the tour price.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts only 1 mile from Port Miami.

What attractions are visited on this bus tour?

You’ll see the Art Deco Historic District, Wynwood Walls, Miami Design District luxury shops, Frost Science Museum area, and more.

Is there live commentary during the tour?

Yes, a live American guide provides entertaining commentary throughout.

Is this suitable for families or seniors?

Yes, it’s designed for all ages including families and seniors.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the tour.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near departure point.

What’s included

Your day includes a 2-hour sightseeing ride on an exclusive open-air trolley with live commentary from a local American guide. There’s also a special stop for lunch at Sanguich (food not included), plus views of top sights like Wynwood Walls and Miami Design District before returning close to Port Miami.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I booked this Miami open-air trolley tour mostly because I wanted to feel the city, not just stare at it through glass. Turns out, riding through the Art Deco Historic District with the wind in my face and the sun bouncing off pastel buildings is something I still think about. Our guide (I think his name was Mike?) had this way of pointing out little things — like how even the streetlamps are shaped to match the old hotels. He joked about celebrity sightings but also told us which buildings were actually historic, not just Instagram-famous.

The trolley rattled us past Wynwood’s wild murals — honestly, you can’t really take them in from a car. There’s paint everywhere: on walls, on sidewalks, even creeping around corners. Someone nearby was blasting salsa music from a doorway and it mixed with the smell of spray paint and cafecito drifting over from somewhere. We passed by the Miami Design District too — so many fancy shops I lost count after Louis Vuitton. I didn’t expect to see Ferraris parked outside like it was nothing.

We stopped for lunch at Sanguich, this Michelin-awarded Cuban sandwich spot that’s apparently famous with locals (and now I get why). The bread had this perfect crunch and there was mustard everywhere — in a good way. Lunch isn’t included but honestly, you’d want to try it anyway. Mike laughed when I tried to order in Spanish; pretty sure my accent betrayed me. After that we rolled past Miami’s oldest church and some wild luxury car dealerships before looping back toward Port Miami — which is massive by the way; cruise ships look unreal up close.