The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League
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The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League
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Ages 0-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 90–120 minutes
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Admission to the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop
- Guide
- Headsets are given for the duration of the tour
- Entry/Admission - The Official Art Deco Gift Shop
- Start:
- Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USAARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE FOR CHECK- IN
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 108578P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Some buildings may have limited wheel chair accessibility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 108578P2
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- 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USAARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE FOR CHECK- IN
- 1Founded in 1976, The Miami Design Preservation League has proudly offered guided walking tours of The Art Deco District for over 40 years. All Proceeds go towards supporting preservation. Visitors are introduced to the history, architecture, and preservation efforts of Miami Beach. Tour ticket includes free admission to the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop. There are a limited amount of tickets available for each tour, so early bookings are encouraged . Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure for check-in.
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- leonaX5197FB0 contributionsGreat tours!Howard has amassed an amazing amount of knowledge and shares it in a fun and easy manner. All his tours are top notch! We did the gay and lesbian your this time and enjoyed it.Written 28 December 2024
- Maps1814630 contributionsIt was greatOur guide is Howard. It was Miami Beach Architecture talk held at the Jewish Museum of Flirida. He made it fun and it was very interestingWritten 30 September 2024
- darijoc200 contributionsJewish History of Miami beach with Howard BrayerHoward was informative, pleasant, and ready to answer any questions about the Jewish History in Miami Beach over the years. The lecture took place at the Jewish Museum of Florida.Written 30 June 2024
- Innovation0070 contributionsif Buildings Could Talk...Howard Brayer is charismatic, welcoming and very engaging! he provided a great overview of architectural history in Miami Beach. he makes storytelling look easy as he seamlessly shared info. And answered questions. he is a treasure. Run to his tours!!!Written 4 May 2024
- Paradise469797204750 contributionsGreat tourJulie did an amazing tour! Very informative with lots of facts about the cities history and architecture. Would absolutely do this againWritten 26 January 2024
- Daniel G0 contributionsTalk with Howard RE: Architecture of South BeachHoward is full of information and knowledgeable about all things sobe. I loved this. I recommend anyone who os interested in south neach or architecture.Written 13 January 2024
- OraF_130 contributionsHighly recommend if you want to gain appreciation for the area and have good timeJulie our guide was fantastic. Informative and fun. Regardless of the prior knowledge, we learned so much more about not just the Art Deco architecture (which was so great) but the history of the South Beach and gained even deeper appreciation for the area.Written 11 January 2024
- Matthew W0 contributionsInteresting and entertaining tourA well organised and both interesting and informative tour showing how Miami Beach grew and the history behind some of the lovely buildingsWritten 22 December 2023
- MichelleB88910 contributionsThe history of Miami Beach architecture.Fantastic. He is a wealth of knowledge. Learned quite a bit about the history of Miami Beach. It encompasses more than Art Deco. Hope to attend more of Howard’s talks in the future.Written 18 November 2023
- Paula L0 contributionsGreat art deco tourGreat tour with lots of information. Helped a lot to understand the different architecture styles in South Beach. Thank you!Written 1 November 2023
- iainclark20190 contributionsScandals and sleaze!I went on the scandals tour with Howard. Amazing stories about how Miami Beach was the center for gambling, speak easys etc... would recommend.Written 20 May 2023
- B2497GJjessicak0 contributionsAmazing tour!Very informative tour with our great guide, Howard. Would recommend this to anyone interested in Miami history and architecture!Written 6 April 2023
- markbQ8333FA0 contributionsArt Deco Delightful Walking TourEasy walking tour of some of the great Art Deco boutique hotels and a few examples of Mediterranean Revival properties. Howard was an excellent guide!Written 9 March 2023
- 740opalr0 contributionsExcellent tourPaola was a very good guide. She was clear and gave background and was informative. Answered questions without making you feel stupid and made recommendations.Written 1 February 2023
- Deborah S0 contributionsArt Deco TourJulie was wonderful! She was a great tour guide. She knew everything there is to know for each presentation. She was delightful and made the tour so much fun. Really exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend.Written 25 January 2023
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VanPap
Lincoln, NE2 contributions
Feb 2020
We went on this 90 minute walking tour IN THE RAIN. And never considered dropping out, the tour was that good. We learned enough about art deco and other architectural styles to be a topic of conversation for the remainder of our time in South Beach. Our guide, John, a board member of the Design Preservation League, was knowledgable and entertaining. We, as folks in our 70's, found the pace comfortable to maintain. John invited questions from the group and was quite able to answer them. The modest fee for the tour included admission to the Art Deco Museum, also recommended. We spent some time there before the tour, which gave some useful orientation to what we would be seeing, and followed up with a longer visit afterward that consolidated what we had learned. Thanks to John, also, for a great tip on a local Cuban restaurant for lunch.
Written 19 February 2020
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Thank you for your great review. Yes even in the ran the tour is great. John is one of the best.
Written 9 August 2020
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ExpatCIO
Tampa, FL39 contributions
While our broader group was getting their act together, the two of us beat the thunderstorm and enjoyed this Art Deco education. Meeting and starting from the Miami Beach Art Deco Museum, our excellent guide Howard Brayer led a small group around Ocean and Collins.
We love Art Deco and have both previously lived in the area. Howard’s excellent commentary on the fascinating history of Miami Beach, the origins and fortunes of Art Deco expanded our knowledge and perspective tremendously.
Howard provides clear direction, commentary and a well researched depth of local history and architectural style pointers.
The walking tour was 90 minutes. It felt the right length. Suggest taking water with you.
The walking tour returns you to the museum and your tour price includes museum access. For another twenty minutes, the back story and historic photos are well worth your time.
Recommended. Thank you Howard. Nice job.
We love Art Deco and have both previously lived in the area. Howard’s excellent commentary on the fascinating history of Miami Beach, the origins and fortunes of Art Deco expanded our knowledge and perspective tremendously.
Howard provides clear direction, commentary and a well researched depth of local history and architectural style pointers.
The walking tour was 90 minutes. It felt the right length. Suggest taking water with you.
The walking tour returns you to the museum and your tour price includes museum access. For another twenty minutes, the back story and historic photos are well worth your time.
Recommended. Thank you Howard. Nice job.
Written 5 September 2021
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Jay M
Fort Pierce, FL2 contributions
Jan 2020
Joel Levine, our guide was absolutely excellent. His plethora of knowledge rivals that of Jeopardy champions! His friendly demeanour and cheerful sense of humor made this a souvenir of Miami Beach long to be remembered. He devoted two full hours to ensuring that we absorbed as much as possible, answered every question and was very patient. He said we'd walk about a mile (1.6km); I don't know if we did walk that distance because he made it so simple with countless stops at points of interest. He also brought us into the lobbies of a couple of hotels (which were comfortably air conditioned) and gave us more insight into the history of Miami Beach and its people. I loved this tour.
Written 9 January 2020
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Thanks for sharing your experience with Joel and our walking tour.
Written 9 August 2020
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Markfennelly
Halifax, UK188 contributions
Mar 2020
We booked this tour and we were not disappointed. Our tour guide was Mark and he was very knowledgeable and passionate which made the tour really interesting. We loved that we could actually go inside some of these amazing buildings - the best part of the tour - and see architectural details and features we have never seen before and to learn about their history and context was fascinating. Going back a few streets and seeing some other architectural delights was great and we can definitely recommend this tour.
Written 13 February 2021
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Gene S
Philadelphia, PA19 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
If visiting for a few days in SOBE, I would highly recommend taking this highly informative and interesting (never boring) walking tour. Mark provided just the right amount of background on the settling of Miami Beach and the chronicles of SOBE from the turn of the twentieth century to present as told through the Art Deco architecture that will likely be the backdrop for your vacation experience. Enjoyed learning the origins and evolution of the defining characteristics of Art Deco Hotels on Ocean Drive as well as the preservation efforts. Mark also took us inside two hotel lobbies you would probably miss if not on this tour. Walk through museum (admission included with tour) has hundreds of photos and other interesting information and visuals that puts a bow on the experience. I am not an artsy person, just find the Art Deco style intriguing and learning more did not disappoint,
Written 28 December 2021
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CiaoJazzy
Washington DC, DC10 contributions
May 2021
We had an excellent tour yesterday, guided by Howard, who was extremely knowledgeable. He provided so much information, not only of the architecture (which is amazing), but also of the population and history of Miami Beach. The tour is approximately two hours long and goes by in a flash. Definitely worth putting on your list to do in Miami Beach! The price of the tour includes admission to the small, very interesting, museum.
Written 4 May 2021
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Ramon N
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Highly recommend this insightful Art Deco walking tour if visiting Miami! Miami is home to the world's most Art Deco historical buildings, and for this reason alone, I would highly recommend taking the 2-hour morning tour to learn about the history, culture, architecture and society of South Beach and Miami. Our tour guide, John, was friendly, fun, knowledgable, patient, and very informative. He was engaging with the entire group, quizzing us on our knowledge and answering all of our questions. My partner and I, really enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot as she recently moved to Miami and wanted to learn more about the city. It was definitely one of our top highlights of our visit to Miami. John, our tour guide, even surprised us with taking us to some best kept secret Art Deco locations for great photo opps and opportunities to explore some of the buildings within. Thank you to John, the Official Art Deco Walking Tour, and the Preservation League for such a fantastic experience!
Written 26 September 2022
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RisingSuns
Springfield, VA5 contributions
Feb 2022
Howard is a knowledgeable, personable, and engaging tour guide that led our walking tour of various examples of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach.
We reserved tickets for the 10:30am Saturday morning tour in early February. There was heavy road construction and preparations for the Miami Marathon. As a result, our trip from the Brightline station in downtown Miami took *much longer* than expected. Plan accordingly.
Got to the Art Deco Museum about 15 minutes before the tour started and checked in. They gave each participant a set of headphones to amplify the tour guide; luckily for us, our guide, Howard, spoke loudly and clearly enough to be heard over the occasional Lambo or Ferrari revving its engine or dance music blaring from a nearby bar/restaurant/club.
The tour itself was a little less than two hours in length. We stopped several times along the route where the group was able to get some shade; however, most of the tour is outside, so bring a hat and lots of water. Howard took us into the lobby of the Hotel Victor (which was beautiful) but that was the only relief we got from the elements.
The tour itself was wonderful and Howard was a terrific, knowledgeable tour guide who was well-prepared and answered all of our questions. It's obvious that he loves both the Art Deco architecture and his job as a tour guide.
We reserved tickets for the 10:30am Saturday morning tour in early February. There was heavy road construction and preparations for the Miami Marathon. As a result, our trip from the Brightline station in downtown Miami took *much longer* than expected. Plan accordingly.
Got to the Art Deco Museum about 15 minutes before the tour started and checked in. They gave each participant a set of headphones to amplify the tour guide; luckily for us, our guide, Howard, spoke loudly and clearly enough to be heard over the occasional Lambo or Ferrari revving its engine or dance music blaring from a nearby bar/restaurant/club.
The tour itself was a little less than two hours in length. We stopped several times along the route where the group was able to get some shade; however, most of the tour is outside, so bring a hat and lots of water. Howard took us into the lobby of the Hotel Victor (which was beautiful) but that was the only relief we got from the elements.
The tour itself was wonderful and Howard was a terrific, knowledgeable tour guide who was well-prepared and answered all of our questions. It's obvious that he loves both the Art Deco architecture and his job as a tour guide.
Written 9 February 2022
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Kate S
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Whether resident or visitor, this is the tour to take if you want to learn about Miami's history and its collection of art deco architecture. If you're really lucky, you'll get to tour with Julie who is knowledgeable, entertaining and passionate about her city and its heritage. You'll learn a lot and have fun along the way.
Written 10 February 2020
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Julie and our walking tour.
Written 9 August 2020
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Griffib2
3 contributions
Feb 2020
Our tour guide Mark was entertaining and very knowledgeable. Not only did he deliver on the promise of a comprehensive tour of ArtDeco in South Beach, he also provided an excellent overview of the history of Miami. This is a must do event for all first time visitors to the area. Also lots of stopping points and places to sit down so not at all tiring.
Written 8 February 2020
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we are staying with friends in ft lauderdale and will be driving in-where is the closest place to park?
Written 22 November 2021
Do you think an 8 year old child would have patience for this and enjoy this tour?
Written 21 February 2021
Est-ce qu’il y a des visites en français
Is there french speaking
tour?
Written 19 November 2019
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