Miami Food Tour of South Beach
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Miami, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Miami’s Art Deco District through its cocktail scene on this glamorous tour that hits a few of the neighborhood’s outstanding hotels. Sip signature cocktails as you learn about the people and events that shaped the district’s culture including hurricanes, the mafia, nouveau riche entrepreneurs, and even the television show Miami Vice. As you walk to each venue, your local guide shares stories and insights. Cocktails, fees, and bartender gratuities are included—just bring yourself and some sensible walking shoes.
- Small-group walking tour of Art Deco District with cocktails
- Local guide shares history, insights, and culture
- Cocktails and bartender gratuities included
- Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Empanadas
- Quesadillas de Pollo
- Our Delicious Secret Dish!
- Croquetas de la Abuela
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Betsy Hotel1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Meeting Point: The Betsy Hotel Address: The Art Deco Cocktail tour begins inside the lobby of The Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
End point
- Rakija Lounge1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Our tour will end at Rakija Lounge 1131 Collins Avenue.
Itinerary
1
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Washington Avenue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Miami Beach Police Station
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Collins Avenue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Ocean Drive
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please know traffic is heavy and parking is limited after 12pm on Fridays, weekends and holidays. If you are driving into South Beach please allot additional 45 minutes to enter South Beach and locate parking as some garages may be full and you will need to drive around to locate street parking. ALSO please check traffic advisory on Internet for any traffic delays.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Iryna_K
Absolutely loved this walking cocktail tour! Janinha was warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable—she seemed to know every local we passed, and they all lit up seeing her. Her personal stories from living in the area made the Art Deco sights even more special. The 3 cocktails were delicious and perfectly spaced throughout the tour. It felt like exploring Miami Beach with an old friend. Highly recommend!
Reviews
4.9
based on 165 reviews
Dru_G, Feb 2026
So great. An easy walk around the Art Deco neighborhood of South Beach with great information and a few delicious cocktails
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Your review offers valuable insight for our team. Hearing that the experience felt well balanced means a lot. We hope to see you again on Secret Food Tours!
Melissa_H, Nov 2025
A wonderful small group experience, delicious cocktails, wonderful storytelling and left feeling smarter and more in love with the architectures.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We really appreciate your review. It’s wonderful that the tour gave you a good sense of the area while letting you try local favorites. You're always welcome to join us again wherever your next trip takes you!
Cam_Q, Nov 2025
James was INCREDIBLE! He did such a phenomenal jobs going though all the details on Miami beach's history and how that played into shaping the how the city currently looks. He took his time, he was personable and funny. There were several times during our tour that passersby would overhear James, and were immediately drawn into wanting to a part of the tour and asking him for his business card. It is a shame that he can't be provided with business cards to handout rather than trying to explain the details on how to look up the tour to people that are just simply looking for the quick details. I HIGHLY recommend providing him with cards to hand out, as it is more simple for everyone involved and you don't have to trust that the person will remember how to find the tour or even remember to look it up later.
Thanks again for everything James, you are incredible!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for spending the day exploring with us. It’s nice to know you enjoyed the stops and the stories that came with each one. We’d love to see you again soon on another Secret Food Tour across our many cities worldwide!
Nancy_S, Sep 2025
Jennifer was our tour guide and she was awesome! So knowledgeable and friendly with an absolutely gorgeous smile!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Jennifer made your tour enjoyable with her knowledge, friendliness, and wonderful smile.
Beth_B, Sep 2025
James was very knowledgeable and gave interesting insights. The drinks were delicious too. Ten out of ten!
Iryna_K, Jul 2025
Absolutely loved this walking cocktail tour! Janinha was warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable—she seemed to know every local we passed, and they all lit up seeing her. Her personal stories from living in the area made the Art Deco sights even more special. The 3 cocktails were delicious and perfectly spaced throughout the tour. It felt like exploring Miami Beach with an old friend. Highly recommend!
Nanette_J, May 2025
James was knowledgeable, interesting and showed us many wonderful details and hideaways in the art deco buildings.
Mark_S, Feb 2025
This was a wonderful, interesting tour! Our guide Jennifer was fantastic and the cocktails were delicious!
Daniel_N, Feb 2025
James was knowledgeable about the history of Miami Beach and Art Deco. He was fun and engaging. We learned a great deal about the main elements of this visual arts style and architecture. It is good to know we can order and enjoy mocktails as well as not everyone drinks alcohol. A nice experience.
Olivia_G, Feb 2025
Awesome tour! This is a great 2.5 hour tour that is not boring. James our tour guide was fantastic and kept it light and fun. We did the package that included 3 drinks and I highly reccomend. This is a great tour and well worth the price.
Tom_L, Jan 2025
The Art Deco area is a fascinating area that was brought to life by our fantastic guide, James Cubby. Stories from his decades of experience really elevated the history of the area, and his friendly demeanor made us feel right at home during the tour. The cocktails were also fantastic. Here he is at our last stop on the tour.
Penni_C, Nov 2024
Our tour guide James Cubby was a delight, with a lot of knowledge about both the architecture and the history (from mob bosses to divas) that shaped Miami Beach’s gorgeous Art Deco district. Highly recommend him and the tour
Leigh_C, Oct 2024
We had a fantastic time with Janinha as our guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable and sharing personal anecdotes throughout the tour. I’d absolutely recommend this to anyone!
Avril_F, Aug 2024
James was an excellent guide. The art deco tour was our favorite activity — we learned lots about the history and architecture of South Beach, and the cocktails were delicious. Thank you!
Michael_R, Apr 2024
Our guide Janinha brought the era when the art deco style of buildings where built alive. She pointed out the key architectural features in an engaging manner that kept the entire group fascinated.
Karyn_E, Apr 2024
Julian was friendly and knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the area. The drinks were great too.
Matt_O, Feb 2024
Janinha was fantastic. Her knowledge about the history and people was incredible. She was fun and friendly. She told great stories. I would recommend her tour to anyone coming to Miami.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience, Matt! We're delighted to have been part of your Miami experience.
Amy_F, Feb 2024
This is such an awesome choice for an Art Deco tour! This was my 2nd time in 4 years and my husband’s 1st art deco tour. We both thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Janinha P and all of the detail and history she presented. Don’t miss out on this!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Art Deco Tours, Amy, and we look forward to welcoming you again on one of our tours!
Dhruv_K, Feb 2024
The buildings and the tour guide's knowledge of their history was great. James had an engaging storytelling style that made the overall experience quite fun.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We appreciate your feedback, Dhruv. Our commitment to providing an exceptional experience is unwavering, and your input helps us refine and elevate our tours. We're grateful for your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure!
Scott_M, Nov 2023
Janinha’s love for Miami and its Art Deco heritage really shine through. Good cocktails, too………………..
Lori_M, Mar 2022
The ticket stated to meet at the Front Porch Cafe. It's a walking tour. It did not state to go inside the restaurant to find the guide. We waited in front of the restaurant for the guide. When no guide came we asked an employee and he told us to go inside. James was sitting at a table. We had no idea we would be having a drink there and chatting. The first drink was bourbon. James showed us photos and explained the concept of art deco. Then we walked down Ocean Drive and were shown buildings of that type. We got history of the buildings. We had drink #2 a Mojito. Very good. More buildings, more history. We went inside a hotel lobby and a member of our group thought about making a quick purchase. James told us to stay on time or we would miss out on drinks. The tour was scheduled from 4pm to 7pm with 4 cocktails included. James said we had him until 6:15. We continued and had a pina colada. It was ok. We stopped in front of Versace's home. Unfortunately it was spring break when we went. Very crowded on Ocean Drive. Last stop was for a margarita. James is an author and he showed us his book. He sold one copy to a person in our group and signed it. Our group sat and chatted while finishing our drink and said goodbye. I felt he rushed the end of the tour like he needed to leave early. Other than that, it was a good tour.
Diana_S, Feb 2022
Learning about this historic area in a fun relaxed atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. James did a great job!
Carmen_V, Dec 2021
If you want to have signature cocktails and learn about the history of South Beach, this is a tour for you. Our guide “James” was knowledgeable, funny and had interesting stories. This was a fun tour and I learned a lot. I would not have stepped into these hotel lobbies if I was not on the tour.
Georgia_M, Nov 2021
Our guide was very informative and never rushed us. Very interesting guy with lots of background history and present pulse of South Beach.
Joseph_M, Oct 2021
Great information, helped us understand the city and how it was developed! James was an excellent guide!!
ROBERT_S, Apr 2021
Great tour guide, engaging and very knowledgeable about the area and architecture. Fun and very good cocktails
Karl_K, Apr 2021
James was quite knowledgeable and clearly loves the art deco style. The mojito was excellent. Enjoyed the tour quite a bit, would have enjoyed it more without the rain.
Casey_B, Dec 2020
This was a fun tour and interesting information. Our guide, James, was well versed in the art deco history and spoke very well to it. The cocktails weren't bad either!
Response from Host, Jan 2021
Hello Casey!
Thank you for sharing your experience on the Art Deco Cocktail tour which transported you to the 1930s.
James enjoyed hosting your tour and sharing the colorful history and architecture.
Each neighborhood has it its own history and culture.
On your next visit, check out our other tours in Little Havana such as our Cultural Walking tour with Food, or Cigar and Rum Tasting tour. Look up LittleHavanaWalkingTour
Cheers!
David_W, Mar 2020
James was an excellent guide with great knowledge of Art Deco architecture and the history of Miami Beach. 4 really good cocktails and great view from the rooftop of the Clevelander.
Lu_L, Mar 2020
James was knowledgeable, interesting & fun! My son & I had a great time & learned a lot about Art Deco.
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