Miami: Open-Top Bus & Millionaire's Row Boat Tour

See Miami from Two Angles: Bus Through Wynwood, Then Boat Past the Mansions

You board an open-top bus at Bayside Marketplace for a 3-hour city tour covering Miami Beach, Downtown, and a 20-minute stop in Wynwood's street art district, then get 30 to 40 minutes free time in Little Havana before boarding a 90-minute Biscayne Bay boat cruise past celebrity homes and the Venetian Islands. No separate transport or ticket coordination needed—everything departs from the same location.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Meet at Bayside Marketplace entrance
• Board open-top bus for city tour
• View Miami Beach and Downtown Miami
• Stop 20 minutes at Wynwood Art District
• Explore Wynwood street art
• Free time 30-40 minutes in Little Havana
• Return to Bayside Marketplace
• 90-minute Millionaire’s Row boat tour
• Cruise Biscayne Bay and Venetian Islands
• See celebrity waterfront homes

The Experience

"Where do we get on the bus?" That's the question you'll ask when you spot the yellow-lime vehicle parked at Bayside Marketplace—the meeting point where this whole thing starts. The guide finds you by name, and within minutes you're climbing onto an open-top bus for a 3-hour city tour that moves through Miami Beach, Downtown, and straight into the Wynwood Art District. The open sides mean you're not watching Miami through glass; you're in it, and the skyline isn't a backdrop—it's the thing you're actually seeing as you roll past it.

Wynwood gets 20 minutes, which sounds short until you're standing in front of a five-story mural and realizing you could spend an hour just on one block. The street art here isn't a side attraction; it's the reason people come to this neighborhood, and the stop gives you time to walk, shoot photos, and get a feel for how the district has transformed. After that, the bus heads to Little Havana, where you get 30 to 40 minutes loose—no guide narration, no schedule. You wander the streets, grab a café con leche if you want, watch dominoes games happening on stoops, or just sit and listen to the rhythm of the place. It's the kind of unstructured time that makes a tour feel less like a checklist and more like you actually know where you are.

Then you head back to Bayside for the second half: a 90-minute boat tour through Biscayne Bay. This is the Millionaire's Row cruise, which means you're gliding past the Venetian Islands and along the waterfront where the celebrity homes sit. The boat moves slow enough that you can actually see the architecture, the pools, the docks with yachts tied up—it's the kind of thing that feels a bit absurd and completely worth it at the same time. The water is usually calm, and you're out there long enough to feel like you've actually been on the water, not just taken a quick spin around the bay.

The whole day runs about five and a half hours from start to finish, which is long enough to feel like you've covered ground without burning you out. You're not hiking, not climbing stairs, not fighting crowds at a museum entrance. You're moving through the city in two different ways—one that lets you see the scale of it, one that lets you sit with it. Book through Bayside Marketplace for pickup, and bring sunscreen for the bus and the boat.

What’s included

• Open-top bus tour through Miami Beach and Downtown Miami.
• 20-minute stop in Wynwood Art District with time for photos and exploring street art.
• 30–40 minutes free time in Little Havana to soak in the neighborhood's culture.
• 90-minute guided boat cruise through Biscayne Bay past the Venetian Islands and Millionaire's Row celebrity homes.
• tour guide greeting and narration throughout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Key West Express Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see both the city's street-level character and its waterfront glamour in one outing without arranging separate transport or tickets—the bus and boat both leave from Bayside, so you stay in one place and the day flows from one to the next.

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Top questions

How long is the total tour?

About five and a half hours, including the 3-hour bus tour, stops in Wynwood and Little Havana, and the 90-minute boat cruise.

What's included in the tour?

Open-top bus tour through Miami Beach and Downtown, 20-minute stop in Wynwood Art District, 30–40 minutes free time in Little Havana, and a guided 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Millionaire's Row homes.

Where do I meet the tour?

At the main entrance of Bayside Marketplace. Look for the yellow-lime bus with the "City Tour Miami" sign. The guide will greet you by name.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Strollers are also permitted for infants and small children.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on both the bus and boat portions of the tour.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen is recommended, especially for the open-top bus and the boat. Comfortable walking shoes are helpful for exploring Wynwood and Little Havana during the stops.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to Bayside Marketplace?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You can also arrange your own transport or use a rideshare service to reach Bayside Marketplace for pickup.

Is there free time to eat or shop?

Yes. During the 30–40 minute stop in Little Havana, you have free time to explore, eat, or shop at your own pace. Wynwood also has cafes and shops nearby during the 20-minute stop.