History · Culture · Architecture · Art

This walking tour starts where Miami began more than 8000 year ago (yes, Miami does have history!) on the shores of the Miami River. Now surrounded by towering luxury residential structures, hotels, world class restaurants and global businesses, Miami’s first inhabitants, The Tequesta Indian tribe, hunted and gathered in what is now the epicenter of a bustling world-class city.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This landmark Miami skyscraper was the first to feature dramatic colored lights on its tiered glass exterior, a move that started the trend of lighting public bridges and private buildings all over the city. Your guide will take you to explore the hidden garden and park found within the skydeck of this iconic modern tower.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Miami Historic District. We will experience Miami’s history as we stroll through this US designated historic district where the city’s commercial and residential areas first started taking shape during the Florida Land Boom of the 1920’s. We will take in a variety of buildings and architectural styles including Masonry Vernacular, Mediterranean Revival, Art Moderne, and Neoclassical Revival. Of the 60 historic buildings in this district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, you will get exclusive access to many including the Ingraham Building, Alfred I Dupont Building, Seybold Building, Gesu Church and more. **Please note stops on the tour may vary.**

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Considered a futuristic symbol of modern finance, The Miami Bull is a popular spot for photos due to its dramatic look and feel. The sculpture merges traditional and digital sculpting, handcrafted fabrication, and 3D printing to create a ‘Transformers’ type look and feel.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Considered to be the oldest building in Miami still standing on its original site, the historic Mediterranean Revival style Gesu Church is also the city’s oldest Roman Catholic parish. On the National Register and restored to its original appearance, the church’s architectural elements are magnificent.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Built in the early 1920’s as a silent movie theater and vaudeville house, this Mediterranean Revival style building is a showstopper of theater design. Hear the stories of this once famous showplace that saw the likes of Elvis, Pavarotti, Desi Arnez and Ella Fitzgerald among others.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

International Jewelry District: The second largest jewelry district in the US features more than 500 jewelry stores in a 4 block area. We will visit the famous Seybold Building where legendary rockers and hip-hop stars mingle with customers from all over the world to purchase customized jewelry and watches.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miami World Center: You will experience modern Miami at its most futuristic within this $4 billion urban development project on more than 20 acres of downtown Miami. This retail and residential project is like none before it and allows the visitor to see first-hand how far Miami has come from the swampy outpost of its beginnings.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Museums, Waterfront + Dog & Cat Park: Take in this spectacular downtown waterfront area featuring two world class museums (Perez Art Museum and Frost Science) along with the colorful Dog & Cat art installation. Guests will walk along this vibrant waterfront to see mega-yachts, cruise ship departures, marine life and more.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This historic tower is a symbol of freedom for the Cuban population of Miami who fled Castros Cuba to make Miami their home. The Mediterranean Revival style building is a must see for those interested in Miami’s cuban culture and history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free