8 Sightseeing Tours in Miami That Repay the Ticket

1.Biscayne Bay Millionaire’s Homes Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,348 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Our pick

Set out from Bayside Marketplace on a 90-minute yacht cruise around Biscayne Bay. Your English and Spanish guide points out Star Island, Fisher Island, the Venetian Islands, South Beach and Miami’s skyline, along with homes linked to the rich and famous. Choose air-conditioned seating or the open upper deck. Drinks are sold onboard.

“fantastic afternoon activity! Friendly team,and a really nice clean boat to cruise on. Would definitely do this again:)”

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2.Speedboat Sightseeing Adventure of Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,025 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Race along Miami’s waterfront from Bayside Marketplace, passing Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach, and the Atlantic. Your captain handles the speed while a guide shares local facts and celebrity-home gossip. Expect loud music, sharp turns, skyline views, and a real chance of getting wet. Boats may be Thriller or Hurricane.

“Fun and fast boat ride with a great boat captain and great tour guide. We saw gorgeous mansions and huge luxurious yachts, of a few rich and famous. Very friendly customer service provided by all. You can all take photos on the boat ride with your own phone or camera. And you can also purchase the professional photos that they take of you (they are taken on the dock prior to boarding and then you can buy them after the boat ride).”

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3.City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,747 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Miami by air-conditioned double-decker bus and narrated boat. You’ll pass South Beach and downtown, stop in Little Havana, photograph Wynwood Walls, shop at Bayside Marketplace, and cruise past Star Island and Millionaire’s Row. Guide quality and transport timing can vary, so arrive 30 minutes early.

“The tour was a great way to experience several areas of Miami with little time. Wasn’t prepared for traveling up and down I-95 on the top of an open air bus but otherwise super efficient way to see and experience a lot when you’re short on time. The boat part of the experience wasn’t as informative because it was hard to hear/understand the guide but overall still nice to see these parts of Miami.”

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4.Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,998 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Cruise Biscayne Bay for about 80 minutes with a bilingual guide, passing Downtown Miami, the Port of Miami, Venetian Islands, Fisher Island, Star Island, and Millionaire’s Row. The boat has restrooms, music, and a bar selling drinks and snacks. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early for a good view.

“Well worth 28 dollars. I have done this tour with other companies and didn’t feel like this one pointed out as much as the others. I knew because of my prior trips.”

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5.Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Start at Bayside Marketplace at 8pm for a 75 to 90 minute Miami night ride. You will pass South Beach, downtown, Brickell, the Port of Miami, Bayfront Park, and more from an open-air upper deck or enclosed lower level. Guides such as Joel, Julio, and Martica have earned special praise for lively storytelling.

“Awesome tour from the beginning to the end. The tour guide was very fun and informative. A must try !”

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6.Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,829 reviews · 45 min · from $45

From Bayside Marketplace, you’ll ride a plush-seated power catamaran into the Atlantic, past Star Island, Fisher Island, millionaire homes, and South Beach’s Art Deco district. Guides such as Manny, Alex, Chris, Darius, and Gilbert have hosted tours with humor and local facts. Expect speed, music, skyline views, and a little spray.

“A very good description of all the sights during the boat ride, the boat is fast and a lot of fun.”

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7.Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 528 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

You’ll ride an open-top double-decker from Bayside Marketplace through Downtown Miami, Brickell, and South Beach. A live English-speaking guide, with guides such as Martica, Armando, and Julio praised for lively commentary, points out Ocean Drive, the Versace Mansion, Kaseya Center, and skyline views from the bridge. Spanish audio is also available.

“Julio was fantastic! Do funny and creative with the history of Miami & Miami Beach. Had a wonderful time- definitely worth the money!”

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8.Miami Skyline Sightseeing Cruise and Millionaire Mansions

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 419 reviews · 80 minutes - 2 hours · from $35

Cruise Biscayne Bay for 80 minutes to two hours, passing Downtown Miami, Star Island, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and waterfront mansions. A live English or Spanish guide shares local stories while you enjoy skyline views, music, drinks, and sunset light. Open bar and champagne for two are available with selected options. Check in 30 minutes early for first-come seating.

“It was greaat! I took the tour in the noon and got to see the skyline, the wonderful islands and the staff was very informative, so i learned and saw all the millionaire’s houses, plus, the boat was very neat and everyone was kind. I’d definitely come back again, I enjoyed this tour 100%.”

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