City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise
Miami, USA
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Secure your ticket in advance, and explore Miami by land, and sea on this half-day tour by bus and boat. Hop aboard an open-top double-decker bus to explore Miami Beach, downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, and more. Then, discover Millionaire’s Row, Star Island, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and more by boat.
- See Miami hotspots by land and sea
- Stress-free package ideal for first-time visitors
- Ride through Miami Beach, Little Havana, and sail past Millionaire's Row
What's Included
- Miami Bus Tour
- Miami Boat Ride of Star Island
- Optional Free time for lunch time and or shopping time
- Air Conditioned Bus- Please note the downstairs of the bus is airconditioned but the stairway is not
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Gratuities- optional but appreciated
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 305 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
305 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Fl 33139 Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Rebooking fee may apply.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your half-day, group tour of Miami will cover loads of ground, and water, and will introduce you to the key areas and most popular spots in town. You’d never be able to see this much of the city in a half-day if you organized it yourself, or learn as many facts about the area as you will from your guide.
The tour leaves hourly, so you have the flexibility to start when you like. You’ll easily meet your open-top bus on Lincoln road, and then get settled into your air-conditioned seat. You’ll see South Beach and downtown from the bus, then stop off at Little Havana where you can buy some refreshments, or cigars.
From here your guide will escort you to your tour boat, which also has food and drink available to purchase. You’ll pass several landmarks and hear all about them on your approximately 90 minute ride.
You can do some shopping at Bayside Market at the end, plus stop at another scenic spot for some photos.
The tour leaves hourly, so you have the flexibility to start when you like. You’ll easily meet your open-top bus on Lincoln road, and then get settled into your air-conditioned seat. You’ll see South Beach and downtown from the bus, then stop off at Little Havana where you can buy some refreshments, or cigars.
From here your guide will escort you to your tour boat, which also has food and drink available to purchase. You’ll pass several landmarks and hear all about them on your approximately 90 minute ride.
You can do some shopping at Bayside Market at the end, plus stop at another scenic spot for some photos.
1
Miami Double Decker
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
South Beach (Pass By)
Downtown Miami (Pass By)
2
Little Havana
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Miami Tours
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Star Island (Pass By)
Coconut Grove (Pass By)
4
Bayside Marketplace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Wynwood Walls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
MacArthur Causeway Bridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Bring your cameras, lots to see
- Comfortable attire recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 71 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q:Will the City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise pick me up at my hotel in Miami?
A:Hotel pickup is not available. The shuttle conveniently departs from 305 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
May 2022
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Teresa_W
The driver on the bus tour was superb at pointing out places to look at along the way. It was educational as well as entertaining. The boat tour was great! The staff was very good at pointing out points of interest. We had a good time! Glad we did it!!
Reviews
3.5
based on 2,827 reviews
Lillian_H, Apr 2026
Wear sunscreen if you sit on the roof! Overall worth the experience for first timers! Our tour guide did a wonderful job!
DELL_S, Apr 2026
Late posting this, but tour was great! Covered an extensive area of Miami and time in Little Havana! Great background on areas in Miami!
Andrew_W, Apr 2026
Did the bus and boat tour.great experance.easy to do through viator.recomend this company for a fast easy service
Natacha_P, Apr 2026
The bus is hold and dirty but our guide was very nice and funny we had a great day. Also included was a boat ride that was fun. We really enjoyed our day. Don't forget your suncreen
John_R, Apr 2026
Boat tour was great. Bus tour not so much. Tour guide Jose was the worst tour guide I have ever experienced. Took us to too many retail establishments where I truly believe he was getting a kickback.
Endia_D, Apr 2026
We went on the boat and city tour 04/13/26!! Everything was ok until we got off the boat. We were instructed to meet back at the bus at 8:15. However the boat did not dock until around 8:13, we hauled ass to the bus. I looked at my phone it 8:19 and they took off while we are yelling for them to stop. My friend called the company back to back no one answered. Then someone finally answered and then hung up.
Marissa_C, Apr 2026
The tour guide was very pleasant and enthusiastic. However, we were told to be back at the bus stop at a specific time (8:15pm) that was unrealistic as the boat docked at roughly 8:13pm, and the distance we had to walk was definitely more than a 2 minute walk. Mind you, we were speed-walking to the bus and when it was finally in our view, it pulled off. For the company to do SEVERAL headcounts throughout the experience, I’m not understanding how this was even a possibility. We were left stranded in the dark (minimal street lights). We tried to call multiple times but were unable to get through to anyone. I’m thoroughly disappointed in the poor service and lack of consideration and communication amongst staff. I would think twice before booking this tour.
Lisa_K, Apr 2026
It was fun and it makes for a fulfilling day. We learned a lot about Miami and the boat ride was nice. The city by bus and boat ride was relaxing
Elaine_L, Apr 2026
Little Havana gets 5 stars and loved this area. The ambience was fun and upbeat. Difficultly understanding tour guides translations. Great boat tour.
Denise_H, Apr 2026
This is a small group tour that feels like a private tour. I’ve been on many city bus tours and this was one of the most enjoyable by far. The small bus is extremely comfortable with no worries about weather extremes. Just the right amount of on and off. The guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Alexis_P, Apr 2026
10/10 great experience easy to check in and understand how the tour worked I book each time I visit thank you !!
Sasha_W, Apr 2026
Great experience and very informative for first time visitors. There was a delay in pick up time by an hour from the boat tour so we had unwanted spare time. Overall my family and I would book again.
Crystal_M, Apr 2026
The description in the tour said that there was air conditioning on the lower half of the bus. Thats incorrect information other than that the tour was nice and the host was great I would definitely recommend.
Christine_P, Apr 2026
This tour gives a nice overview overview of Miami and it was fun seeing the stars homes on the boat cruise and having a cafecito in Little Havana. The guide was friendly and good at explaining the transfers at the boat.
Teresa_W, Apr 2026
The driver on the bus tour was superb at pointing out places to look at along the way. It was educational as well as entertaining. The boat tour was great! The staff was very good at pointing out points of interest. We had a good time! Glad we did it!!
Jorie_N, Apr 2026
Don’t book this tour! We booked a 12:00 tour. Checked in at 11:30 and she told me to be back for the bus at 12:30. Bus showed up at 1:35. At 1:45 we still hadn’t left yet. Tour staff was not helpful. We decided to get off at that point and they would not refund our money.
Andre_G, Apr 2026
The bus had mechanical issues and when we were supposed to be picked up later the bus was 2 hours late. The service was poor and tour staff equally incompetent.
Guntakin_M, Apr 2026
I had a very bad experience. The tour was supposed to start at 3:00 PM, but the bus arrived at 4:00 PM. Because of the delay, we arrived late to the cruise.
On top of that, the bus left without waiting for the whole group. Everyone had to wait for about an hour, and we had to take an Uber back.
As a result, I also had to pay an extra $50 for parking. And uber
Overall, this was very disappointing and poorly organized.
Myron_H, Apr 2026
We did a sightseeing and the boat ride…Everything was okay until we finished the boat ride…Our transportation bus never came back so we had to catch Uber back…60 people was waiting to get ride back..Imvery disappointing with the outcome and I had to spend 40 dollars to get my family back.
Lisa_W, Apr 2026
Good overall tour. The views of South Beach and Miami were great and we got to see a lot of the Wynn walls area from the bus. The boat tour was good but we were got stranded at Bayside at the end of the tour because the bus broke down and did not show up. No communication from the tour operator as to what was happing.
Jennifer_S, Apr 2026
It was a lot of fun parking was very expensive though also, there are no bathrooms readily available in the visitor center or where you go to start your tour
Terri_I, Apr 2026
Would highly recommend this boat and bus tour. It took us all through Miami Beach and then over the bridge to Miami. We would never have seen all the sites unless we did this. Before we got on the bus, they gave us a colored circle sticker so every time we got off the bus and back on, we knew that was our people. Was a sense of community because we all stuck together and knew who each other were by the end of the trip. The boat tour was very very interesting. Just don’t sit on the back of the boat on top because you can’t hear a thing. It was still very nice and informative.
Debbie_H, Apr 2026
Always great to tour a new city first . Enjoyed our guide Pabelo. Such a nice guy and so funny. Hope to visit again sometime
Harjeet_S, Mar 2026
The bus tour was excellent but the trasfer to the boat was not pleasant, we had to search for the boat ourselves and run around to find it's location to board.
Denise_R, Mar 2026
The double-decker bus took us around the city gave us all kinds of good pointers and history of Miami. I could’ve done without the art district. Well worth the money. And we went on a boat ride afterwards, and we got to see all the mansions and who they belong to on the water.
Joseph_S, Mar 2026
Great info about the Miami Community but prefer less music to enjoy the scenery! Prefer the tour guide and sometimes I could not hear him with music background
Linda_C, Mar 2026
Try to go on earlier tour bc by the time we got on boat it was dark and we couldn't see the homes etc. Plan this as whole day excursion
Lina, Mar 2026
Absolutely terrible experience — easily one of the worst tours I’ve ever taken.
From start to finish, this felt completely disorganized and misleading. The staff was unfriendly and unprofessional, and the driver spoke mostly Spanish on what was clearly advertised as an English-speaking tour, leaving many of us confused and unable to follow along.
We only saw about half of what was promised in the description, which honestly feels like false advertising. To make things worse, the boat we were put on looked nothing like what was shown — instead of the nice white boat advertised, we were stuck on a “pirate” boat that felt cheap and disappointing.
The Aqua Tours staff were rude and dismissive when questions were asked, which made the whole experience even more frustrating. On top of everything, the tour ran an entire hour longer than advertised with no explanation.
Save your money and your time — this tour is not worth it. I would strongly recommend booking with a different company.
Jennifwr_C, Mar 2026
Our bus broke down and left us stranded for 2 hours. We missed our tour and we're not offered a refund.
Eric_W, Mar 2026
This bus broke down and we sat in the sun for 2 hours and half of our tour was canceled !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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