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The Original Miami Tour

The Original Miami Tour
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This highly rated bus tour fits more than 100 years of history into a half day, and includes stops in Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, and Little Havana. Upon completion, you'll have a great understanding of Miami.

Category: Miami City Tours
Tour Length: Approximately 4 hours
Transportation Type: Tour Bus
Locations: Miami, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Little Havana

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How many Adults? * $49.00
How many Children? $39.00
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If you are not staying near a location above, we suggest pick-up from here:
Holiday Inn (340 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132) - 9:15 AM


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Get free pick-up. Book online or Call 1-877-260-6855.

Tours Available 7 Days a Week

Tour Start Time: 10:00 AM
Tour End Time: Approximately 2:00 PM
Main Pick-up Time & Location: 9:15 AM at Holiday Inn (340 Biscayne Blvd).
See the "Pick up location" menu above for more options.

Inclusions: Professionally narrated tour of Miami and Miami Beach, Free Bottled Water, Free Souvenir Map,
Free Cuban coffee, Free pick up and drop off from most locations.
Meals: There is no lunch included, but there is time at Coconut Grove to purchase a snack.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese.

Adult Price..... $49
Child Price...... $39 (ages 3 - 17)
Reservations: Required
Payment options: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

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See places most people do not get to experience

This tour is for people interested in seeing the most of Miami in the shortest time,
and is especially designed for history buffs and fans of Miami movies and trivia.

  • Explore South Beach; Coconut Grove; Coral Gables, and Little Havana.
  • See some lesser-known areas like the Art Deco District, Holocaust Memorial, Venetian Pool,
    Old Cutler Road, and the CIA's top secret boat house.
  • Learn about hundreds of other landmarks and stories not seen with other tour companies!
  • Our specially designed tour buses are equipped with forward facing cameras and big screen TVs
    for riders to experience the most of the surroundings.
  • The English tour commentary is broadcast on the bus from a high-performance sound system.
  • Headphones are available for passengers hard of hearing, or who wish to hear the commentary
    in another language.
  • Our GPS tour system promotes safer driving.

Bring your camera: Nowhere in Florida will you have a better opportunity to take beautiful tropical photographs
than on the tour. These will be a joy to you for many years and treasured souvenirs of your Miami visit.

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You can book online, or call us at 1-877-260-6855.

Reservations are necessary: Space is limited. Advanced reservations, payable with a credit card are required.

Languages: English, Español, Português, Italiano, Deutsch, Française, and Russian.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will you pick me up from my hotel?
Yes. We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off service from all hotels in South Beach, Miami Beach, and Downtown Miami. Pick-ups start at 9:00 AM and end at 10:00 AM. If you do not wish to use our free service, you can meet the bus in Downtown Miami at the Holiday Inn Hotel (340 Biscayne Blvd.) at 9:15 AM.

Can I book a tour with my hotel?
Most likely, no. Space is limited, therefore, we only have two hotel partners. Although it is not recommended, we will take last minute reservations, if space is available. You can call us from your hotel phone at 305-260-6855, but your hotel may not make a reservation for you. We are available from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, everyday. A printed receipt is not necessary to take a tour.

I'm staying near Miami Airport. How do I take a tour?
If you are staying near Miami Airport, it's easy to ride the city bus to our main pick-up location -- take the "Route 7" Bus on NW 7th Street. Learn more

I'm staying in Sunny Isles. How do I take a tour?
From the Sunny Isles area, on Collins Avenue, take the "Route S" Bus (119) South to the 21st Street & Collins Avenue stop, the Miami Tour Company bus will pick you up from here at 9:35 AM. During the booking process, select: Bus Stop - 21st St & Collins Ave., from the "pick-up location" list.

If you are staying in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, or Key Biscayne, we recommend meeting the bus at the Holiday Inn, located at 340 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. The bus will pick you up in front of the hotel at 9:15 AM.

Where can I park my car at the Holiday Inn Downtown Miami?
We recommend parking across the street from the Holiday Inn at Bayside Market Place (401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132). Bayside offers an early bird parking special if you arrive by 10 AM - you can park until 6 PM for $5.

Can I bring luggage on the bus?
No, due to a limited amount of space. However, nearly all hotels will hold your luggage for the day, before you check in or after you check out. If you are not staying in a hotel, and need assistance with luggage storage, contact us in advance.

I am arriving on a cruise ship - can I take a tour, and will you drop me off at the airport?
Yes. Contact us about scheduling a private tour.

What languages do you offer?
The Original Miami Sightseeing Tour is narrated in English, Spanish, German, French Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. The Everglades Eco Adventure is narrated in English, Spanish, German, French Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. The Sightseeing Cruise in narrated in English and Spanish. The airboat ride and wildlife show is narrated in English only.

How does the tour work?
The English tour is broadcast on the bus from a high-performance sound system. Headphones are available to passengers who are hard of hearing, or wish to hear the tour in another language. For a more personal experience, you may bring your own headphones. We are the only tour company in Florida to offer this type of exceptional technology; the GPS system also promotes safer driving.

How big is the sightseeing bus?
The vehicle is a 36-passenger shuttle bus. There is no restroom on board.

How will I recognize the bus?
The bus is easy to recognize; it's orange and white and says "Miami Tour Company" on the side:

Miami Tour Bus

What things do we see, during the Miami tour?
You will see Miami's highlights -- South Beach Art Deco District; Downtown Miami; Brickell; Coconut Grove; Coral Gables, Little Havana; and Ocean Drive. Along with some lesser-known areas like Versace Mansion, Holocaust Memorial; Madonna's House, Vizcaya, University of Miami, Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, Miracle Miami, Calle Ocho, Old Cutler Road, and the secret spot where Michael Jackson filmed his "Thriller" music video, plus hundreds of other historic landmarks, famous movie locations and weird stories not seen with other tour companies.

Does the bus stop during the tour?
Yes, the bus stops 6 times during the tour. The first stop is the Holocaust Memorial at 10:20 AM, where you can use the restroom. At each stop, there is plenty of time to take pictures. Your free tour map has information about each stop.

Where can I eat during the tour?
Let me prepare you in advance - this is not a dining tour. We recommend eating a full breakfast before boarding the bus. For guests meeting us at the main pick-up location at the Holiday Inn, there is a restaurant at the hotel, serving breakfast. During the city tour, the first chance to eat will be at 11:30 AM in Coconut Grove. At 1:45 PM, there is a McDonald's in Little Havana. There is also a food court at Bayside, a snack bar in the everglades, and snacks are sold on the cruise.

Are there video screens inside the bus?
Yes. Miami Tour Company is the first tour bus operator in the world to combine a forward-facing video camera, along with a narrated sightseeing tour. This means, when you’re driving down the road, you can see a full panoramic view of what’s coming up ahead.

What type of clothing should I wear?
We recommend wearing walking shoes, and bring along sunglasses and sunscreen.

Should I bring an umbrella?
Miami, Florida is the 8th rainiest city in the U.S. Having an umbrella on hand is always recommended, especially during the rainy season (July, August, and September). To ensure a stress-free travel day, read the pre-tour checklist.

What is your hurricane policy?
If a tropical storm or hurricane threatens to spoil your vacation, we promise to waive all cancellation fees and secure refunds for customers with prepaid tours.

Can I take pictures?
Of course! Photography is encouraged.

Can I eat on the bus?
Yes, you may bring food and beverages with you, but please DO NOT throw trash on the floor. Deposit trash in the waste basket, in the front of the bus. Don’t put chewing gum under the seat and treat our bus with care.

Do you offer group rates? Yes! Here's how it works. For parties of 8 persons or more, you can email us at info@miamitourcompany.com with the specifics of your group. Please leave us a phone number where we can reach you. If you prefer to speak with us right now, pick up the phone and call us at our office (305) 260-6855.

Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes, the tour sells out. Avoid hassles, stress, and disappointments. Book ahead for guaranteed reservations.

How do I buy tickets?
Purchase tickets online, or call us at (305) 260-6855.

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  • Author: Dr. W.F.L.M. Hoeben
    Dear Mrs. Moore,

    The Miami tour your company offered was really great!!! We enjoyed every minute of it.

    Our driver Jim did a perfect job, he drove very carefully and gave us an extensive overview of Miami.

    I'll definitely recommend MTC to my relatives and friends when they plan to visit Miami.

    Sincerely yours,

    Dr. W.F.L.M. Hoeben
    Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • Author: ADILSON
    REALY GOOD TOUR
  • Author: Kathryn
    We had a wonderful time on the tour. We learnt so much about Miami and would highly recommend your tour company. The new camera with the TV screen was a clever innovation. Sorry can't remember the father & son team names but both were very helpful and made the tour very enjoyable. We have since arrived back in Australia. Again thank you!
  • Author: Michele Carre
    Tour was brilliant, fun and informative and enjoyed the commentary by our driver who was excellent.

    Have friends going to Miami in August and will certainly recomend they take your city tour.

    Kind Regards, Michele Carre & Family
  • Author: Logrado, Cleber
    The City Tour was great, sincerely.

    Miami is very beautiful and the people were very polite with us. Congratulations. I was so much tired but, however, it was great. I promise to improve my conversation in english next time.

    The driver was great and funny.

    Yes, i refer iami Tour Company to my friends.

    I think that we should go to the beach and walking a few there (ten minutes). This is my sugestion.

    I'll come back in Miami. See you soon.

    A big embrace,

    Logrado, Cleber
  • Author: Denise and Larry Crouch
    Dear Michelle/Miami Tour Company,

    The tour you gave our family started our vacation out just right! We thoroughly enjoyed the sights on such a beautiful day. The information given to us about the sights was informative and interesting. We definitely would contact your company again when in Miami!
    Thank you for the friendliness, good buses, and knowledge of your city!

    Sincerely,
    Denise and Larry Crouch

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