Miami Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Miami tours and things to do in Florida’s tropical city: cruise Biscayne Bay past celebrity mansions, ride an Everglades airboat among alligators, wander the Art Deco district of South Beach, explore the murals of Wynwood and the cafés of Little Havana, and take a day trip to Key West. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Miami by interest
Whatever brings you to Miami — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Miami
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
South Beach
Art Deco district.
Biscayne Bay
Skyline cruises.
The Everglades
Airboat & gators.
Wynwood Walls
Street art.
Little Havana
Cuban culture.
Key West
Florida Keys.
Millionaire’s Row
Celebrity mansions.
Miami Skyline
City views.
Miami in 3 days
- 1Day 1: city & beach
- 2Day 2: Everglades
- 3Day 3: Key West
- 4Bay cruise
Miami Everglades airboat adventure
- 1Depart Miami for the wetlands
- 2Airboat ride through the sawgrass
- 3Alligator & wildlife show
- 4Everglades National Park nature walk
Miami to Key West day trip
- 1Drive the Overseas Highway
- 2Explore Old Town Key West
- 3Snorkel the coral reef
- 4Dolphin watch & sunset sail
1 hr awayThe Everglades
Airboat & gators.
3.5 hrs awayKey West
Florida Keys.
City awayBiscayne Bay
Skyline cruise.
City awaySouth Beach
Art Deco.
City awayWynwood
Street art.
City awayLittle Havana
Cuban culture.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Miami visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Warm, dry and sunny — the best and busiest season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and pleasant, with fewer crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid with afternoon storms; hurricane season begins.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm and quieter; watch for hurricane season.
Beach any time
The beaches are warm year-round.
Best overall
December to April offers the best weather.
One day
The bay and South Beach.
Two days
Add the Everglades.
Three days
Add a Key West trip.
For nature
The Everglades airboats.
For beaches
South Beach and the bay.
With kids
Airboats and cruises.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for the Everglades and Key West.
Metromover
The free Metromover loops around downtown Miami.
Boats
Cruises and water taxis run across Biscayne Bay.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Lyft are the easiest way between neighbourhoods.
On foot
South Beach and Wynwood are walkable areas.
Where to stay
Stay in South Beach for the beach or downtown for the sights.
US dollars
Miami uses the US dollar; cards are accepted everywhere.
Book the Everglades
Airboat tours with transport sell out — reserve ahead.
Sun protection
The Florida sun is strong — bring sunscreen and water.
Sunset cruises
Book a sunset bay cruise for the best skyline views.
Try Cuban food
Don’t miss a cortadito and Cuban sandwich in Little Havana.
Dry season
Visit December to April for the best weather.
Everglades tours
Airboat tours with transport sell out — book ahead.
Key West trips
Full-day Key West tours fill up — reserve early.
Bay cruises
Sunset and party cruises book out — reserve ahead.
Watersports
Jet ski and parasailing slots fill up — book early.
Wynwood tours
Small-group art and food tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Winter season
December to April is busiest — book everything ahead.
Bay cruise
Around $29–45 for a Biscayne Bay sightseeing cruise.
Everglades tour
About $45–80 for an Everglades airboat tour with transport.
Key West trip
Roughly $60–110 for a Key West day trip from Miami.
Jet ski
Around $90–150 for a Miami jet ski session.
City tour
About $35–60 for a South Beach or Wynwood tour.
How to save
Combine tours and choose group over private options.
Miami through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Best weather.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak season.
- Best for
- Warm & quieter.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great value.
- Best for
- Hot & humid.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Storm season.
- Best for
- Quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hurricane watch.