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The 15 Best Miami Tours & Day Trips

156 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Guided days with a boat, a coach or a captain attached, in one list. These 15 earn a whole day of a Miami trip, each with its price and running time.

Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami - Watch a cigar take shape by hand
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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

1.Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,882 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Walk Calle Ocho with a local guide, stopping for Cuban snacks, coffee, juice, and a full-lunch’s worth of tastings. You’ll see Tower Theater, Domino Park, and cigar rollers at Havana Classic Cigar, with stories about Cuban life and Little Havana along the way. Guides have included Toni, Orlando, Mariela, and Ariel. The walk covers about half a mile.

“A fantastic experience, full of delicious food, important history and a tour from a local Tony. She was fantastic and enjoyed every moment and morsel!”

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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - Sawgrass, wildlife, and what you might spot
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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At Gator Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a 35 to 40 minute airboat ride through the Everglades, followed by a 30 minute alligator and wildlife show. Guides such as Cody, Anthony, Jay, and John have earned praise for mixing useful facts with humor. The $42 price does not include the $8 park fee or transportation.

“Super fun captain! We saw several animals including birds turtles and alligators, even babies! Highly recommend!!”

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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - Make the route part of your day, not a race
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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

3.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,932 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend up to 12 hours on Fort Lauderdale’s hop-on, hop-off water taxi, cruising past mansions and yachts with live commentary. Board at one of 20 stops, then choose between Las Olas, the beach, waterfront restaurants, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, or a scheduled connection to Hollywood Beach. The pass costs $38 per person; drinks are extra.

“Had an excellent guide along with Cpt Bob. She was fun and entertaining. Great way to see a large area of the city. If you do the entire loop it takes a good amount of time.”

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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise - South Beach and Lincoln Road: Art Deco with room to wander
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

4.Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,077 reviews · from $45

Ride Big Bus Tours’ open-top double-decker for 48 hours, with nine stops, digital commentary and live bus tracking. Add a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Millionaire’s Row and a 90-minute night tour with a live guide. Expect big views and flexible sightseeing, but plan around the daytime buses, which run from 9 AM to 4 PM.

“The pickup hours at every station,is not clear enough”

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2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo - From the Miami River to the bay
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2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

5.2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,968 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Take a private two-hour cruise from Miami’s riverfront toward the bay, passing downtown, Bayside, the Port of Miami, the Venetian Causeway, and waterfront homes. You choose the captain and bring your own drinks and music. Expect a slow-paced ride, a 10 to 15 minute trip through the no-wake river, and an extra $70 captain fee per booking.

“Great experience with Captain Alberto. Worth every dollar spent and will definitely do this again the next time I am in Miami.”

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City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise - Twenty-five minutes in Little Havana
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City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise

6.City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,747 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Cover Miami by land and water in about five and a half hours. Start near Lincoln Road on an open-top double-decker bus, pass South Beach and downtown, pause in Little Havana, then cruise Biscayne Bay past Star Island and Millionaire’s Row. You also get time at Bayside Marketplace and a photo stop in Wynwood. Food, drinks, and lunch cost extra.

“A lot of fun, real treat to anyone that wants to learn the history of Miami and Miami Beach go to experience”

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Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation - The drive is part of the tour, not dead time
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Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation

7.Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,657 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride from selected Miami Beach and Downtown pickup points in a small group, then take a narrated airboat through the Everglades for about 50 to 60 minutes. Look for alligators and birds, and stay for an educational program about rescued alligators. Driver-guides such as Antoine and Simona share information on the road; park activities are in English.

“We were lucky enough to be able to see 4 alligators on the jet boat ride. Our driver was great!!!!!!”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - Bayside Marketplace and the Biscayne Bay cruise
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

8.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

This roughly nine-hour Miami combo pairs a narrated double-decker city tour with a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise and an Everglades airboat ride. Expect South Beach, Little Havana, Millionaire’s Row, and a chance to spot wildlife. An Everglades captain, including Captain Jack on some departures, explains the subtropical ecosystem. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“The Everglades was awesome, Captain Jack very informative. The city tour was awesome set up too on the double decker bus seen the whole city from there. The Biscayne bay cruise was ok. We did this cruise a few years back and it was open not closed like today was and I enjoyed it much better open could not see everything due to it you being on the inside I would have rather it have been all open. Just my take on it”

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From Miami: Key West Day Tour by Motor Coach Bus - Starting at Bayside Marketplace
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From Miami: Key West Day Tour by Motor Coach Bus

9.Key West Day Tour by Motor Coach Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,483 reviews · from $62

Spend about 13 hours on a round-trip coach tour from Miami to Key West, including roughly four hours each way across 43 bridges and 31 islands. A Spanish- and English-speaking guide shares information en route, then you have free time to explore. Choose your own sights or add options such as snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat, or a sightseeing trolley.

“Everything on time. Great people in group. Gid was ok. Only one thing I don’ t like. On the bus they want to sell all this excursions on key west. The say like-take this bus trip for 35$, they say-you will not able to see everything without paid trip. I had 6 hours. I got everywhere by my legs! The southmost point was only 30min from meeting point. And there is bus for free! But-key west is amazing place!”

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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental - The boat cruise brings Miami into view from the water
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental

10.Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,421 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Ride an open-top Big Bus through South Beach, Downtown Miami, Little Havana, Wynwood and more, with recorded commentary in six languages. Hop off to explore, then use the free Big Bus app to track buses and stops. The ticket includes a one-hour Miami Beach bike rental; check your selected option to confirm whether the bay cruise or night tour is included.

“Nice boat trip. Bus not very frequent for hopping on and off. 1 hour wait. Commentary on bus was all about money.”

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Miami: Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise - From the upper deck to the city streets
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Miami: Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise

11.Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,420 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Start with a Big Bus open-top tour through Miami and Miami Beach, using English or Spanish audio commentary, then board a 90-minute narrated cruise from Bayside Marketplace. From the bay, look toward downtown and Millionaire’s Row. The boat has an open deck, an air-conditioned cabin, and a bar. The combined experience costs $51 and is listed as four hours.

“It was smooth. I did not experience anything bad. Very professional staff”

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Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour - From the Port of Miami to the Venetian Islands
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Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

12.Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,998 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $28Best value

This 80-minute Biscayne Bay cruise departs from Bayside Marketplace and passes the downtown skyline, Port of Miami, Venetian Islands, Fisher Island and Star Island. Expect live bilingual commentary, music and a view of waterfront mansions from the boat. Drinks and snacks are available to buy. Seating is first come, first served, and the departure schedule can change, so check your booking before setting out.

“We arrived early and ate at the Land Shark right next door. Our trip was at 2:30 but we walked to the dock at 2pm and were the 3rd party in line. We were greated by a gentleman who asked the name on our reservation and asked to see our tickets. He came back over with a receipt for us to give the Captain as we boarded the ship. We stood in line until around 2:20pm when we started boarding. They did have each of us stop and pose as a family for a picture they print and sell you on the boat. It was $15 and turned out cute…”

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VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!! - Rio Vista, Colee Hammock, and the waterfront homes
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VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!

13.VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,952 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 90 minutes aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler, cruising Fort Lauderdale’s New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. Your captain narrates the route past landmark hotels, waterfront homes, yachts, and cruise ships. Choose open-air, canopied, or air-conditioned seating, and buy drinks or light snacks at the onboard bar.

“This tour was the perfect combination of sites information and comedic relief by Drew. The captain was so impressive with his impeccable turns and parking. While I only got a smoothie and popcornn there was a full bar and plenty of snack options. It was unseasonably cold that day so having the option to go inside was a huge plus. 5 star experience that I would gladly do again!”

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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour - Airboat ride across the Everglades
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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

14.Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,918 reviews · from $80

Take a 45-minute airboat ride at Everglades Holiday Park, watch an alligator and wildlife show, tour Miami by open-top double-decker bus, and cruise Biscayne Bay past Millionaire’s Row. The $80 package includes transport to the Everglades, but the three parts are often better spread across separate days.

“All were perfecly organized, guys in office were kind and pick up at hotel was on time. Everglades was nice, bus tour was fun and boat was good. We enjoyed IT. I can really recomended.”

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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide - Downtown towers and the Kaseya Center
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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

15.Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride a double-decker bus from Bayside Marketplace at 8pm for a 75 to 90-minute Miami night tour. Choose the open-air top deck or enclosed lower level as you pass Downtown, South Beach, Brickell and waterfront landmarks. A live English-speaking guide adds context; Joel and Julio have been praised for their humor, but guides vary.

“This is. Great tour of a small part of the city. I really enjoyed the tour and would love to come back and do it again.”

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