Miami Beach Tour: Discover Its Hidden History

Embark on a captivating guided walking tour through the heart of Miami Beach, exploring its fascinating history, iconic Art Deco architecture, and intriguing stories of the city’s past.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Drive - Betsy Hotel, Cardozo Hotel, The Carlyle, Marlin Hotel, The Webster, Victor Hotel lobby, Versace Mansion, Muscle Beach, Park Central Hotel lobby
  • Collins Avenue - The Marlin Hotel, The Webster
What's Included
  • Guided tour
Additional Information

Did you realize that Miami Beach is largely artificial? Or that Biscayne Bay was once a superficial swamp? Furthermore, did you know that Muhammad Ali first earned his world boxing title right here in Miami Beach? The history of Miami Beach is filled with fascinating tales, and I’ve dedicated myself to breathing life into these narratives with thorough…

Location
1440 Ocean Dr
Ocean Drive
Meet at "The Betsy Hotel" lobby, near the concierge desk (Please come inside from Ocean Drive, NOT Collins Ave.)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Corlissn2025
Apr 22, 2025
Masterfully curated - Damien is a true professional who goes way beyond the basics, offering rich insights, fun trivia and fascinating detail. It's clear he’s poured a lot of thought and care into crafting the tour, weaving in captivating stories and intriguing “then and now” comparisons throughout.
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Arnoldsc4964xu
Apr 17, 2025
Insightful design detail, historical depth and thoughtful context - Fantastic walking tour led by a truly insightful guide. The experience was rich with design detail, historical depth and thoughtful context—revealing how architecture reflects the people and mindsets of its time and the technological progress. I especially appreciated the crisp historical images Damian shared on the iPad, the intimate group size, and no question left unanswered.
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Jennifersison5
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent tour - Very insightful, historical tour. It highlighted a good amount of information about Miami beach's history and architecture. Host was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to check out this tour.
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847sylvesterc
Apr 10, 2025
First-class tour experience - I had an incredible time and picked up way more than I ever imagined in such a short amount of time! Damian masterfully combined architecture and history in a way that was both fun and fascinating. I'd rate it six stars if I could!
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Brendons694
Apr 4, 2025
Walk Through History - Damian’s tour was outstanding. He explores a wide range of topics, offering deep insights into the city's history, design, architecture, and controversies. What I enjoyed most was how he seamlessly connects architecture with historical events and societal changes. He also shares a custom-designed guide map with personal recommendations for must-see spots and great places to eat around Miami Beach.
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Veronikae462
Mar 31, 2025
Amazing Historic Safari - This tour was fantastic for everyone! Damian is a true professional—an expert in his field, active preservationist, a masterful storyteller, and an incredibly knowledgeable historian. After the tour, he even sent a follow-up text with recommendations for the next part of our South Florida trip. What commercial tour operator does that? None! Thanks again, Damian—until next time!
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Tedlind3
Mar 30, 2025
Excellent tour - Damian has a passion for design and was able to weave historical knowledge, cultural knowledge. and design knowledge into an insightful tour of Miami Beach Art Deco District.
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139joanneo
Mar 28, 2025
Standout Tour - Damian's walking tour was a standout experience during our trip to Miami. The city offers something fascinating at every turn. His use of a microphone and tablet with historical photos enhances the tour, making it even more engaging. Damian is knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about Miami's history.
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Kelley
Mar 23, 2025
Thanks Damian for a great tour. - We’ve been to Miami Beach several times and though we enjoyed the atmosphere we wanted to know more about the architecture and history. Due to his incredible knowledge and personal experiences Damian wove together a compelling history of Miami Beach through architecture and culture.
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B7551ztmichellea
Mar 21, 2025
Past and Present - I was blown away by how much I learned in such a short time—far more than I ever expected. Damian is an absolute expert! He seamlessly wove together Miami’s past and present, making history come alive in am entertaining and engaging way. As a pleasant surprise, he even gave out a carefully curated guide map he’s curated over the years!
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).