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Miami City Tour & Boat Cruise
Departure Time: 10am
Duration: 7 Hours
Tickets: Adult: $52; Child: $45
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Miami City Tour and Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.

ABOVE: Visitors on the boat cruise and our tour bus on Ocean Drive.

2009 Official Prices:
Our Phone Rate $55
Our Internet Rate
$52
Savings $3
Our Child Rate $45

This page allows you to book the Miami City Tour and Boat Cruise . To buy online, click "Make a Reservation".

City Tour & Boat Cruise
$55 Adult
/ $45 child (3 - 17)


The Benefits of Booking With Us:

  • Better Tour Experience
  • Everyday Low Prices - Cheaper Than Hotels and Other Websites
  • Increased Safety By Allowing the Driver to Concentrate on Driving, Not on Commentaries
  • Tours Conducted in New Vehicles with Passenger Seatbelts
  • Easy to Cancel or Change the Date
  • Hassle-Free Hurricane Refunds
  • No Tax or Hidden Fees
  • 100% Secure Website
The Miami Beach 411 Guarantee assures that when you book with us and encounter any problem with your booking, we'll work with our partners to make it right. We offer a 48 hour cancellation policy - with NO cancellation penalty. Booking with us also assures a guaranteed low price for the tour you want. Learn more

Miami Sightseeing


Take a Historic Tour of Miami & Miami Beach

Watch this video to see a small portion of the tour.



Come join us on a fun day trip through Miami's most interesting neighborhoods while you learn about the city's history. Watch another video

Miami City Tour Including Bayside & Biscayne Bay Cruise Tour in Miami, FL

ABOVE: Pictures taken from inside the bus. See photo archive

You will see Miami's highlights -- South Beach; Downtown Miami; Brickell; Coconut Grove; Coral Gables, Little Havana; and Ocean Drive. Along with some lesser-known areas like the Gianni Versace Mansion, Holocaust Memorial, Venetian Causeway; Madonna’s House, Sylvester Stallone's House, Vizcaya, Watson Island, Cartagena Plaza, Coral Gables Waterways, University of Miami, Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, Miracle Miami, Calle Ocho, Old Cutler Road, and the secret spot where Michael Jackson filmed his "Thriller" music video, plus hundreds of other interesting landmarks, famous movie locations and weird stories not seen with other tour companies.

The bus stops several times during the tour. The first stop is at Fresh Market, (from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef”) where you can grab a bite to eat. Free Cuban coffee is also served in Little Havana. At each stop, there is plenty of time to exit the bus, take pictures, and stretch your legs. Your free souvenir tour map has information about each stop.


The Boat Cruise Details

Miami City Tour and Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.

ABOVE: The Island Queen sightseeing boat. Watch the video

This excursion also includes a fully-narrated bilingual sightseeing cruise around Biscayne Bay where you will see Miami's spectacular waterway, including the downtown Miami skyline, Miami Beach, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and homes of the rich and famous. Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase onboard during the 90-minute cruise.

Our modern yachts offer the utmost in comfort and style. Each vessel features restrooms, an air-conditioned lower salon, enclosed in picture windows, as well as an upper-deck with an awning that will protect you from the sun and seasonal rain showers.
Miami Boat Cruise Pictures

Top 10 Celebrity Houses Seen On Miami Boat Cruise (Photos)

After the cruise, you will have time to do some shopping, have a bite to eat, or stroll along the Bayside Marketplace pier.

Departure and return details

  • Departure dates: Daily
  • Duration: Approximately 7 hours
  • Departure time: Between 9am and 9:45am.
  • Departure Point: Complimentary pick-up service is available from hotels in South Beach, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, and Brickell Ave. (All Miami Beach hotels from 100 Collins Ave. to 19201 Collins Ave.).
  • Return time: Approximately 5pm
Note: If you are not staying near a departure point, we recommend pick up from South Pointe Park (1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139). Parking is available inside the parking lot, near Smith & Wollensky restaurant. Monday to Friday the parking rate is $1.25 per hour. Saturday and Sunday the rate is $15 for the day. Parking directions

Pick up is not available from Miami Airport hotels, hotels in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, or Ft. Lauderdale.


Inclusions
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Professional narration
  • Free samples at Fresh Market
  • Free Cuban coffee in Calle Ocho
  • Admission fees to attractions as specified
Exclusions
  • Meals
  • Gratuities (optional)
Suggested clothing: We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, and bring along sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. It's also a good idea to bring a long sleeved
shirt; the air conditioning on the bus can get cold.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve your tour with my hotel concierge?
No. We do not work with hotels. And why, you ask? Because concierges add large booking fees, and work with inferior tour operators who pay the highest commission. If you reserve a tour with a concierge, do not be surprised to find a dirty bus, an unprofessional driver, and a boring, inaccurate tour.


Will you pick me up from my hotel?
Yes. Starting at 9am, free pick up service is available from hotels in South Beach, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, and Brickell Avenue. (All Miami Beach hotels from 100 Collins Ave. to 4833 Collins Ave.).

Where can I park my car?
We recommend parking at South Pointe Park (1 Washington Avenue, FL 33139). Parking is available inside the parking lot, near Smith & Wollesnky restaurant. Monday to Friday the parking rate is $1.25 per hour. Saturday and Sunday the rate is $15 for the day. Parking directions

What languages do you offer?
The Miami City Tour is narrated in English, Spanish, German, French and Italian.

How does the tour work?
The English tour is broadcast through the sound system inside the bus. Customers who wish to hear the tour in another language wear a small wireless receiver and headset. We are the only tour company in Florida to offer this type of exceptional technology, the system also promotes safer driving.

How does the cruise work?
This tour includes a fully-narrated sightseeing cruise of Miami around the celebrity homes. You will see Miami's spectacular waterway, including the downtown Miami skyline, Miami Beach, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, along with the multi million dollar homes of the rich and famous. Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase onboard during the 90-minute cruise.

How big is the boat?
Our modern yachts offer the utmost in comfort and style. Each vessel features restrooms, an air-conditioned lower salon, enclosed in picture windows, as well as an upper-deck with an awning that will protect you from the sun and seasonal rain showers.

How big is the sightseeing bus?
The vehicle is a 36-passenger shuttle bus.

How will I recognize the bus?

The bus is easy to recognize; it's orange and white and says "Miami Tour Company" and "Miami Beach 411" on the side.

Does the bus stop during the tour?

Yes, the bus stops 4 times during the tour (approximately every 45 minutes). The first stop is at Fresh Market, (from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef”) where you can grab a bite to eat. At each stop, there is plenty of time to exit the bus, take pictures, and stretch your legs. Your free tour map has information about each stop.

Do you offer group rates?
Yes,
for parties of 8 persons or more.
Click here for Group Tours.

What type of clothing should I wear?

We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, and bring along sunglasses, sunscreen. It's also a good idea to bring a long sleeved shirt. The air conditioning on the bus can get cold.

Should I bring an umbrella?

Miami, Florida is the 8th rainiest city in the U.S. Having an umbrella on hand is always recommended, especially during the rainy season (July, August, September).

What is your hurricane policy?
If a hurricane, or tropical storm threatens to spoil your vacation, we promise to waive all cancellation fees and secure refunds for customers with prepaid tours.

Why are the prices so cheap?
Miami Beach 411 is a licensed tour operator with our own fleet of new vehicles, as well as a wholesale booking agent for a team of trusted local partners. Compare our rates, you will see that we have the lowest prices on Miami tours guaranteed.


Popular tours sell-out. Book ahead for guaranteed reservations. Avoid hassles, stress, and disappointments.

How do I buy tickets?
Call us at (305) 754-2206. To buy online, click the "Make a Reservation" button .


$52 Adult / $45 child (3 - 17)


Michelle Moore, Transportation Coordinator Book online, or call and speak with our tour coordinator, Michelle Moore. Phone (305) 754-2206. Meet Our Team

Booking instructions
  1. Purchase tickets online.
  2. After your transaction is complete, you will receive a tour ticket via email. (Your payment confirmation is not your ticket.)
  3. Print your tour ticket and bring with you. If you do not have access to a printer, please let us know when you call to confirm.
Note: If you call us to schedule a tour, a pre-payment by credit card reserves your spot. Cash is not accepted.



Contact info

Miami Beach 411, Inc
1521 Alton Rd # 233, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 754-2206
Email: support@miamibeach411.com
Hours: 9am to 7pm (EST)
Se habla Español.

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Terms and conditions
  • Order and length of tour may vary.
  • Operator information is emailed within 24 hours.
  • We have a 48 Hour Cancellation - with No Cancellation Penalty.
  • Reservation cancelled 48 hrs or less incur 100% cancel penalty.
  • If booking within the 48 hour cancellation period, all sales final.
  • Children under 3 are free.
  • Miami Beach 411 is not responsible for traffic or weather conditions that may affect the tour or transportation. As we are a booking website for contracted bus lines, you agree to hold us harmless for actions by others and our sole liability is limited to a refund of the monies paid us.