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Miami Beach Art Deco District Tours
History, Architecture, and Sightseeing all in One Tour

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The National Hotel

Photo © Scott Timm/MDPL
If you are interested in the Art Deco architecture in South Beach, a great way to learn more is to take one of the tours offered by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL). They offer a wide variety of tours, including guided walking tours, guided bike tours, self-guided tours on an iPod or cell phone, and private tours as well.

Check the MDPL Web Site for the latest tour dates, times, and costs.

GUIDED WALKING TOURS

Ocean Drive and Beyond

A 90-minute tour observing the three architectural styles found in the district, including the interiors of several hotels, restaurants and other structures. Reservations not required, purchase tickets 10-15 minutes before departure. This tour is offered daily.

Collins Park

Explores the varied architecture of some of the most glamorous Collins Avenue hotels, and much more. Reservations are required.

Lincoln Road

Learn about the history of Miami Beach, and how it was transformer from a mangrove swamp to the winter playground of the rich and famous. Reservations are required.

BICYCLE & SEGWAY TOURS

For a more in-depth exploration, try a guided or self-guided bike or segway tour.

SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS

Take a tour at your own pace with an iPod-based audio tour and map. Choose from four languages. Offered daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Tour takes about 90 minutes, but you can go at your own pace.

Similar to the iPod-based audio tour, you can call in and listen to the audio on your own cell phone, along with a map you print from their web site. The cost is $10.

PRIVATE TOURS

Private tours are also available, for small or large groups. The cost is $20 per person.

Miami Design Preservation League Contact Information

  • Art Deco Welcome Center, 1200 Ocean Drive (12th Street just West of Ocean Drive), Miami Beach
  • Phone: 305-531-3484
  • MDPL Web Site.

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