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Miami Beach History, Art Deco, Crime & Scandals Walking Tour

Miami Beach History, Art Deco, Crime & Scandals Walking Tour

Overview

Did you know that Miami Beach is mostly man-made? And that Biscayne Bay used to be a swamp 2 inches deep? And that Al Capone had an illegal Casino here in South Beach? And that Muhammad Ali became boxing world champion for the first time right here in Miami Beach?

We'll start a tour by heading to the beach where I'll demonstrate you how far the beach has been expanded since late 1970s. The tour is accompanied by hundreds of photos which are displayed on a tablet screen as we go along. Almost every story has photographs, which makes the experience more visceral.

As we walk along I will introduce fascinating history and culture facts about the area, such as Art Deco architecture, the beginnings of Miami Beach and its quick growth in the 1950s and early 60s, the downward spiral of the 70s and early 80s, Mariel Boatlift, cocaine cowboys days, the renaissance influenced by Miami Vice, Gianni Versace mansion and the infamous events surrounding his murder, on top of many other stories.

City: Miami

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $41.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $41.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (27)

Danielle057

Nov 2021

Damien was excellent! He gave a great tour with a lot of history as well as pop culture. Highly recommended.

denisej753

Nov 2021

Personable guide who was flexible and customized the tour to our interests! Who needs Wikipedia when you can get all the answers from Damian?! Made Miami of today and yesterday come to life while walking down gorgeous Ocean Drive in the sun

IggyPlanetboy

Jun 2021

Extremely interesting tour! The guide was very versed in the history of South Beach, as well as knowledgeable of the Tropical Art Deco buildings. He went through areas off the standard tourist spots. We also went to a beautiful park on the South wind of the island which I didn't know about. Well worth it!