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The best Miami tours are an Everglades airboat tour (best overall), a Biscayne Bay sightseeing cruise (best value), the city tour + bay cruise combo (best for a first day), the South Beach food tour (best for culture) and a private flight over South Beach (best splurge).
Miami is easy to explore on your own, but a few experiences are genuinely better (or only possible) with a tour: airboats in the Everglades, the view from the water, and the stories behind Cuban food and Art Deco buildings. We've grouped the tours worth your money by type and explain who each one suits. Prices change with season, so use the buttons to see current rates and free-cancellation options.
| Tour | Duration | Best for | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades airboat & wildlife show | Half day (incl. transfer) | Everyone, kids | $$ |
| Biscayne Bay cruise | 1.5 h | Value, families | $ |
| 5-in-1 city tour + cruise | ~5–6 h | First day orientation | $$ |
| South Beach food tour | 2.5 h | Food lovers, couples | $$ |
| City tour: 5 sites, 4 stops | 3.5 h | Short stays | $ |
| Speedboat tour | ~1 h | Thrills | $$ |
| Private airplane tour | 40 min | Splurge, groups of 2–3 | $$$ |
| Parasailing | ~1–1.5 h | Adventure | $$ |
| Segway | 1 h | Fun sightseeing | $ |
Skim across the sawgrass on an airboat, spot alligators and wading birds, then watch a wildlife show. Choose a version with hotel pick-up if you don't have a car. Morning departures are cooler and calmer.
Good to know: airboats are loud; ear protection is usually provided. Most tours run outside the national park, so no park entry fee.
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About 90 minutes from Bayside Marketplace past the Downtown skyline, PortMiami's cruise ships and the celebrity homes of Star Island. Inexpensive and easy with children.
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Covers Little Havana, Coconut Grove/Coral Gables, Wynwood, Downtown and South Beach by bus, then adds the bay cruise. A lot of Miami in one day, ideal if you're only in town briefly.
Check availability →The same sights as the bay cruise, much faster and with more spray. Not for small children or anyone prone to seasickness.
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About two and a half hours of tastings (Cuban, Latin American and more) mixed with Art Deco history. Come hungry; it can replace lunch.
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A 3.5-hour overview of the main neighbourhoods with photo stops, good value for short stays or a cruise-day morning.
See prices →A fun, easy way to cover the Art Deco District and the Beachwalk with a guide. Minimum age and weight limits apply.
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A 40-minute private flight over the beaches, islands and skyline, for your group only. The price is per plane, so it's best value for two or three people.
See prices →A longer route along the coast, with more time over Miami Beach and the bay.
Check availability →The proposal favourite: an hour in the air with champagne. Book a sunset slot.
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Solo or tandem flights high above the water with views of the whole beach. Weather-dependent; morning slots are calmest.
Check availability →Prefer to explore independently? Our guide to the 20 best things to do in Miami covers the sights you can see on your own.
Facts such as shuttle hours, fees and distances were checked against the hotels' and operators' own pages and official Miami-Dade sources on the date shown above. They change often: always confirm before you book.
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