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The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League

1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-763-8026
Ranked #4 of 32 tours in Miami Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Type: Tours
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League, the daily walking tours of the Miami Beach historic district are a terrific way to see the amazing...... more » Owner description: Sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League, the daily walking tours of the Miami Beach historic district are a terrific way to see the amazing architecture of the area. The tour guides are knowledgable and helpful.The ninety-minute tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. The tours depart from the Art Deco Gift Shop at 1001 Ocean Drive (at 10th Street) on the following schedule:Mondays at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 10:30 am Wednesdays at 10:30 am Thursdays at 6:30 pm Fridays at 10:30 am Saturdays at 10:30am Sundays at 10:30 am You do not need to make advance reservations - simply arrive at the Art Deco Gift Shop within 10-15 minutes of the scheduled departure time in order to purchase your ticket. « less
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MInni soh ta!
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Really enjoyed learning the history of the area and seeing some of the fabulous buildings. Went back in the evening to see some of the hotels lit up. Great gift shop. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour. More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I am a Miami resident and took the tour to learn more about my city. Guide Kenn was EXCELLENT! He was knowledgeable, pleasant, and most interesting. The tour went over by a half hour...no one complained! He left us wanting more. I suggest this tour for tourists and Miamians alike. More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Very easy walking tour of the key art deco buildings. Guide was very knowledgeable. Tour includes walking to various buildings and inside the lobbies that still maintain the original decorations and murals. Great value and fun! More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Took the 90 minute Art Deco Walking Tour. Our guide, Kent, had lots of cool, interesting things to tell us about the history of Miami and walked us past (and into!!) some of the most interesting examples of Miami's art deco hotels. The walking part was minimal, as the South Beach area isn't very large, and it was a good... More

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dublin ireland
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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My 28 year old stepdaughter and I took this tour while on our fifth visit to Miami Beach. We found it to be worth every penny and most informative. Our guide, Kent was knowledgable, passionate, witty and ready to answer any questions the large group had. Next year I will take this tour again with my wife. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This walking tour was really interesting and the volunteer guide obviously well informed and passionate about art deco. We went into several hotels to see their lobbies and the guide suggested other places to visit on our own afterwards. This was a great way to spend 90 minutes or so. My only criticism is that the tour started about 10... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My friend and I took this tour on an overcast weekend recently and it was the highlight of our weekend. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting, giving a history of the Miami Beach area and the cultural/economic influences that led to its unique culture and architecture. The buildings themselves are quite beautiful and we knew what bars we... More

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London
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The Art Deco area of Miami is well worth visiting. Our tour guide, Ken, was excellent- he knew loads about the area and was very invested in it. His depth of knowledge was great and he tailors the tour depending on how large it is on a given day. He has interesting handouts to show buildings and scenes of the... More

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db2102
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

90 minutes of a really fun and informative tour. The guides know their stuff - my husband and I just took this tour last weekend, and we really felt we learned a ton about the architecture and the city and have a better appreciation of the buildings. This tour is run by a non-profit, in existence solely to keep the... More

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Orlando, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Our tour was fabulous. It was a large group, so the tour guide offered to walk anyone who wanted to stay into the lobby of several hotels after the official tour ended. It was the highlight of our day. More

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