Art Deco Tours: The 15 Best Walks and Bike Rides

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League - Why the buildings make more sense with a guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Explore Miami Beach Art Deco with an expert guide, hotel lobbies, preservation stories, museum entry, and practical tips for a $40 tour.

“Rick was great fun. Witty and charismatic, he really made this tour. We learnt a lot about the four main architecture styles, the history of development, the main characters who influenced the preservation movement. And we got some much needed exercise and sunshine.”

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Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

2.Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,039 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Miami’s South Beach Art Deco district, Versace’s mansion, hotel lobbies, mob stories, and local history on a two-hour walking tour.

“An excellent way to explore the district and find out more about the history of the area. Particularly enjoyed being taken into the buildings and having things pointed out that you would not otherwise know about or notice. Our guide was friendly, informative and interesting. Great way to do a guided tour if, like me, you are not a fan of group tours.”

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Miami Beach Food and Art Deco Walking Tour

3.Miami Beach Food and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Taste South Beach street food while exploring Art Deco landmarks, Lincoln Road, Española Way, and Ocean Drive with a small local group.

“This tour was fantastic! Info on Cuban culture and delicious food along the way. We were STUFFED by the time we were finished! Very well done and easy walking distance.”

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Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

4.Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $20Best value

Explore Napier’s Art Deco quarter on a 90-minute guided walk with an earthquake film, local stories, headsets, and easy pacing.

“Good walking tour (with short introductory movie to start). Headsets included. Plenty of info regarding the devastating earthquake in Napier in the 1930s, the impressively quick rebuild, and the many examples of art deco architecture across the city centre. Knowledgeable guide too. I do think it'd be better to have a slightly lower maximum number of guests on the tour, though, as it did feel that the group was at times in the way of other people trying to get past, and it was tough for the guide to keep the group together.”

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Miami: 2-Hour Art Deco Bike Tour

5.2-Hour Art Deco Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Review of Miami’s 2-hour Art Deco bike tour, covering South Beach, Ocean Drive, South Pointe, Botanical Gardens, price, route, and practical tips.

“Fernando was an excellent guide, kept our group moving with stops to chat. The route was a perfect mix of neighbourhoods and highlights with Fernando adding just enough information to bring it to life. Highly recommend 👍”

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Miami Beach Art Deco Tour with Cocktails

6.Miami Beach Art Deco Tour with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Review of Miami’s Art Deco cocktail walk, with Ocean Drive history, three cocktails, guide tips, timing, value, and practical advice.

“James was knowledgeable, interesting and showed us many wonderful details and hideaways in the art deco buildings.”

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Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach

7.Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Explore Miami Beach Art Deco, neon, film sites, true crime, and local history on a two-and-a-half-hour guided walking tour.

“Damian was a truly fantastic tour guide. My family and I took this tour with him while visiting Miami for the holidays, and his depth of knowledge and familiarity with the South Beach scene and history was astounding. He knew so much about Art Deco, the Versace murder and Florida history. We've been coming to Miami every Christmas for decades, but still learned a ton and got a lot of insight we didn't have before. For over 2 hours he guided us through the neighborhood, answering all our questions. I would 1000% recommend this walking tour to anyone who wants to learn more about local history, architecture, and culture!”

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Miami Beach: Art Deco Segway Tour

8.Art Deco Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · from $60

Glide through Miami Beach’s Art Deco District by Segway, with beaches, Ocean Drive, the Versace Mansion, and expert local guides.

“Great fun riding around the streets on a Segway. Some great stops along the way. Useful to have used a Segway previously. Take it easy to start with as you are sharing the road. Good 2.5 hour tour.”

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Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour

9.Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Explore Midtown’s Art Deco landmarks, grand lobbies, and hidden details on a small-group walking tour with an expert guide.

“This was a truly fun and informative tour! Jeremy knew so much about the architecture of the city and had wonderful stories about the buildings and their history and impact on NYC. Any question I asked he knew the answers to. It sparked our interest and was very entertaining!”

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Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

10.Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $35

Review of Chicago’s Art Deco skyscraper walking tour, with Loop landmarks, ornate interiors, expert guides, pricing, itinerary, and booking tips.

“Tour was great, and loved the use of earpieces with antennae so everyone could hear the tour guide at all times.”

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Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour in Miami Beach

11.Award-winning Art Deco & History Walking Tour in Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Explore Miami Beach Art Deco with historian Damian, hotel lobbies, film sites, crime stories, and practical tour advice for $49.

“Great experience. Damion’s wealth of knowledge about the area was impressive. The pace of the tour, the factual information all delivered in a fun and professional way made for a memorable experience. I would recommend taking this tour to everyone who visits South Beach.”

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South Beach Food & Fun Art Deco Miami Food Tour

12.South Beach Food & Fun Art Deco Miami Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of Miami’s 3-hour South Beach food and Art Deco walk, with Cuban bites, local history, five restaurants, and optional drinks.

“Noel was outstanding, great food, drink and company. Highly recommend the tour. Very informative and tasty.”

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Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

13.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Explore Miami Beach Art Deco by bike with local guide Damien, historic hotels, film sites, South Pointe, and easy-paced stories for $79.

“It was such an amazing experience. We enjoyed every bit of it. Learned a lot of new things about Miami Beach and spotted places we did not see previously while just waking along the beach. Damian also is very nice guide! We loved the energy and communication.”

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Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

14.Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $20

Explore Napier’s Art Deco quarter on a 2.5-hour guided walk with film, local stories, expert guides, and practical weather tips.

“This tour was a great way to explore the city of Napier and learn about the rich history. Our guide, Christopher, was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the architecture. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend it to anyone. Napier was definitely a highlight of our trip!”

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