Miami Like a Local with Food & Drinks Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Uncover Miami's charm with a local guide. Explore hidden gems, relish local cuisine, and enjoy stunning views on a flexible, insider tour. Perfect for those seeking authentic experiences.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience Miami Beach's highlights and hidden gems that many tourists miss with a friendly local. Our tours offer a fun and informal way to discover major landmarks and secret spots that only locals know about, providing an insider's view of life in Miami, along with favorite places, must-try foods and local tips. It's like having a friend by your side on this flexible 2-3 hour tour, offering a fresh perspective beyond typical tourist attractions. We'll visit unique local gems to savor Miami cuisine not found in standard guidebooks, including Latin delicacies like empanadas, croquetas, Cuban sandwiches, gelato, Cuban coffee, pastelitos, and tropical drinks (guests are responsible for their own food and beverage consumption). For city views, your guide will lead you to Miami Beach's best rooftops, with a chance to enjoy a live show on Ocean Drive. Designed for small groups, the tours can be customized to your interests, providing a truly rich and authentic local experience.

What You Get

Discounts on bike rentals and tours in South Beach with your ticket.
*EACH GUEST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN FOOD & BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION
Our small group tours allow for a more personalized, intimate and tailored experience.

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Ocean Drive

*WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING IN MIAMI. PLEASE USE UBER OR OTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. REACH OUT TO SOBEACH TOURS TO ASK ABOUT ALTERNATIVES. *NOTE IT IS VERY HOT IN MIAMI FROM MAY-OCTOBER. COME PREPARED TO WALK FOR 2-3 HOURS IN THE HEAT. WE'LL GO INSIDE BUILDINGS, TRY TO KEEP YOU IN THE SHADE AND MAKE STOPS BUT THE TOUR IS A 2-3 HOUR WALKING TOUR OUTDOORS. *FOOD & BEVERAGE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR TICKET PRICE. EACH GUEST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN FOOD & BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION. EACH STOP WILL BE BRIEF AND NOT A LONG SIT DOWN AFFAIR. *PLEASE BRING CASH SINCE SOME ESTABLISHMENTS WE WILL VISIT ONLY ACCEPT CASH.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Clevelander South Beach Club

Get to know the people and history behind the bar with the highest liquor sales in all of Florida.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Discover where Calvin Klein's Obsession perfume ad campaign was shot.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Versace Mansion

Visit the former Versace Mansion, also known as Villa Casa Casuarina. Hear the fascinating story of this 1930s Mediterranean palazzo and the lavish parties and scandals during the Versace years.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
5

Congress Hotel South Beach

Learn about Art Deco, its history and legacy from past to present. The architectural style, neon signs and pastel colors.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Palace Bar & Restaurant

Since 1988, visit the most famous LGBTQ bar in Miami frequented by many celebrities including Gianni Versace.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Mango's Tropical Cafe

Visit the most famous nightclub of the '90s frequented by celebrities and maybe catch a live Latin show on stage
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Miami Design Preservation League

Visit Miami Beach's tourist office and gift shop and learn about the organization that saved the Art Deco District from the wrecking ball.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

News Cafe

See inside the last place Gianni Versace visited before his murder.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Pelican Hotel & Cafe

Find out the top models who stayed at the Pelican Hotel in the '90's now owned by Diesel Company of Italy.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11

Beacon South Beach Hotel

Get a close look into the Scarface film location and find out where the most famous scene of the movie was shot.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
12

Avalon Hotel Miami

Discover where Hollywood royalty stayed in South Beach back in the day, including Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Rita Hayworth.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
13

The Colony Hotel

Check out some amazing Art Deco details and interiors of historic hotels, iconic symbols of Miami Beach.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
14

South Pointe Park

Take the free trolley to the tip of the island known as South Pointe Park & Pier, see downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Nikki Beach and discover the best spots for dining and watching the sunset.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
15

Joe's Stone Crab

Listen to mobster history in Miami Beach and the restaurants they frequented during prohibition.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Art Deco Welcome Center, Ocean Drive, Miami-Dade County Florida, United States, US, 33139

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We meet outside in front of the ART DECO WELCOME CENTER located at 1001 Ocean Drive - Ocean Drive and 10th Street. *PLEASE ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR START TIME. IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TO JOIN ANY OF THE TOURS HALFWAY THROUGH OR ONCE THEY HAVE STARTED. *IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ "WHAT'S INCLUDED".
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Art Deco in Miami
January 27, 2025
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My reservation was changed last min due to our guide becoming ill. However, the host contacted me directly, added us to another group starting just 30 mins later and still honored our cocktail afte...read more

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A deeper love for miami's history and culture
January 20, 2025
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the trip was better than described. Paula has a great personality and all the restaurants and hotel staff that we visited, knew her. Her knowledge of the history of miami makes me appreciate the ci...read more

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A great way to experience Miami Beach
December 12, 2024
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This was an absolutely superb experience. Paola was very knowledgeable and engaging, and the locations were really well chosen, with lots of history and beauty. Well worth your time!

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Great tour
November 30, 2024
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Paula was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. This was our first visit to Miami and we learned a lot about history and current life in South Miami.

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Absolutely great 😊✨💯⛱️🔥❤️
April 26, 2024
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Absolutely amazing and highly informative!!! Incredible and really appreciated experience, the tour duration of 2 hours gone as 5 min. Could not believe that!!! Highly recommend ☀️✨💯

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