Miami: Segway Tour of South Beach & Art Deco Sights

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 8

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Glide past Miami’s art deco icons and palm-lined parks with stories from a local guide

You’ll ride a Segway through Miami’s Art Deco District and along South Beach with a local guide leading the way. Glide past pastel buildings, pause at moving landmarks like the Holocaust Memorial, breathe in garden scents at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and end by watching ships from South Pointe Park. Expect laughter, stories you’ll remember, and that unmistakable Miami buzz under your wheels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore South Beach and Art Deco District

Meet in South Beach
Learn Segway basics
Segway through South Beach
See Art Deco District
Pass Versace Mansion
Pass Lincoln Road mall
Visit Holocaust Memorial
Visit Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Visit South Pointe Park
Pass Miami Beach recreational park
Pass SoundScape Park
Pass Miami Beach Marina

The Experience

“You’ll get the hang of it in five minutes,” our guide Marco promised, grinning as he handed me a helmet. I wasn’t so sure — my balance is questionable at best — but after wobbling around the parking lot in South Beach for a bit, I started to trust the Segway. The sun was already bright (bring sunglasses), and there was that salty Miami smell in the air, mixed with sunscreen and something sweet from a bakery nearby. We set off behind Marco, who waved at every dog we passed like he knew them personally.

I didn’t expect to care much about architecture, but rolling past those pastel Art Deco buildings — honestly, they do look like candy boxes — I got why people go on about them. Marco pointed out details I’d never notice: the curved glass corners, neon trim, even some old hotel where Sinatra supposedly stayed. He told us stories about South Beach that made it feel less like a postcard and more like someone’s neighborhood. At Lincoln Road, we stopped for water and watched people skate by with iced coffees balanced in one hand. There’s this constant hum here — music drifting from somewhere, Spanish mixing with English, always movement.

The Holocaust Memorial hit differently than I expected. It’s quiet there; you hear your own footsteps on the path. The sculpture is huge and raw up close — not something you just glance at while gliding by. Afterward, we rolled over to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (I could’ve stayed longer), which smelled faintly green and earthy even with all the city noise around it. My favorite bit was South Pointe Park at the end — sea breeze in your face, cruise ships sliding out to sea. Marco joked about how he still can’t afford any of those yachts but waves anyway.

I still think about that first nervous moment on the Segway — then suddenly feeling free as we zipped along Ocean Drive with palm shadows flickering over us. If you want a day trip in Miami that feels both easygoing and kind of electric (plus includes all the gear), this is it.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a Segway and helmet for every rider plus a 30-minute orientation session so you feel comfortable before setting off. A professional local guide leads you through each stop along South Beach and the Art Deco District—just bring closed-toe shoes and your sense of adventure.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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