South Beach Bicycle Tour: Art Deco District & Ocean Drive

Ride past the Versace Mansion and through the Art Deco District on two wheels.

The Famous South Beach Bicycle Tour is a 90-minute guided bike ride through Miami's South Beach, covering Lincoln Road, the Art Deco District, and Ocean Drive at an easy pace with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. The tour includes a bicycle, helmet, bottled water, and a 15-minute stop at South Pointe Park to walk the pier; you start and finish at the shop on James Avenue. Minimum age is 12, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided South Beach Bicycle Tour

• Start at Bikes and Segway shop
• Bike through Lincoln Road and Art Deco District
• See Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion)
• Ride near Ocean Drive
• Stop at South Pointe Park and walk the pier
• Enjoy views and take photos at South Pointe Park
• Bike through Star Island Miami Beach
• Return to James Avenue shop

The Experience

How much of South Beach can you actually see in a morning without renting a car? This tour answers that by keeping you on the streets where the neighborhood's real character lives. You start at Bikes and Segway on Lincoln Road, get fitted with a helmet, and ride at an easy pace through the blocks that matter — the Art Deco District's pastel-colored buildings, Ocean Drive's famous stretch, and the tree-lined corners most visitors miss on foot. Your guide shares local stories as you move, and the route stays flat and manageable, which is why it works for anyone with basic bike confidence.

The tour hits two stops that anchor the morning. First, you'll pass Casa Casuarina, the Versace Mansion, the only mansion on Ocean Drive itself — your guide points out the details while you're riding. Then the bikes get locked at South Pointe Pier, and you walk out onto the pier for about 15 minutes to stand at the corner where the Atlantic meets Biscayne Bay, with a clear view back toward the beach. That's the moment most people come for, and the tour builds the whole route around reaching it.

The whole thing runs 90 minutes from start to finish, which means you're back at James Avenue by mid-morning with the rest of your day open. A bicycle and helmet are included, along with bottled water. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the pace is built for all fitness levels — you're not racing, you're noticing. If you weigh over 250 pounds, check with the shop before booking; service animals are welcome on the tour.

What’s included

The tour includes a bicycle and helmet, bottled water to keep you hydrated, and a live guide speaking English or Spanish who leads the route and shares local stories along the way.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Bikes and Segway

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this tour fits into a morning without eating your whole day — you're back by mid-morning and free for lunch, the beach, or another neighborhood. If you want to see the Art Deco District and Ocean Drive without navigating on your own or renting a car, the guided pace and the stops at South Pointe Park and the Versace Mansion make the route work.

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Top questions

What's the difference between riding Ocean Drive on this tour versus just biking it yourself?

The guide leads you through the Art Deco District and past Casa Casuarina with local stories you wouldn't pick up on your own, and the route includes the 15-minute stop at South Pointe Park where the pier and the bay views anchor the morning. You also skip the logistics of renting a bike elsewhere and finding your way.

How long does the South Beach Bicycle Tour actually take?

The tour runs 90 minutes total, including the stop at South Pointe Park. You start at the shop on James Avenue and finish back there, so plan for about two hours door-to-door if you're coming from elsewhere in Miami.

Is this tour hard, or can someone who hasn't biked in years do it?

The Famous South Beach Bicycle Tour moves at an easy pace and suits all fitness levels — the streets are flat and the route stays in the neighborhood rather than climbing or covering long distances. If you can ride a bike, you can do this tour.

What do I need to bring, and what's included?

The tour includes a bicycle, helmet, and bottled water. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable clothes; the shop is at 1655 James Avenue on Lincoln Road if you need to call ahead at [phone].

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting with kids?

The minimum age is 12, so younger children can't ride on this tour. If your kids are 12 or older and comfortable on a bike, they can join at the same pace as the adults.