Private tour in Miami Maria P

Best Large Group Tour of Miami's 8 Most Important Neighborhoods

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Maria P.

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Not only was I raised in Miami but I'm also a real estate agent so I'm familiar with every crevice and corner of the Magic City. My family had a travel agency so I know the tourism industry well and know exactly what world travelers are looking for when they visit a new city. I LOVE Miami as well as sharing my passion for it with tourists. By the time I was 18, I was planning and escorting tours of 50-75 guests all over the world. I know firsthand exactly what world travelers expect out of a tour and from their guide, a first class experience that imparts a lot of local information while having an exciting time with a knowledgeable and fun local. I have a rapport with every store and restaurant along Calle Ocho in Little Havana, and in South Beach, I know where the bodies are buried. Literally. I know where ghosts like to haunt and the best watering holes to hear the tales of Al Capone and the Cocaine Cowboys. On a more personal note, I moved to NYC when I was 24. While being there for 30 years, I got married, had two boys who are now men, I was the managing editor of a magazine, the executive director of a chamber of commerce, wrote a sitcom pilot for the FOX network, produced a documentary for PBS, published my own newsletter for the Cuban exile community, was featured in a book about successful Latinas, gave many keynote speeches and served on many business panels. I moved back ten years ago to take care of my aging mother and now on top of selling houses and taking tourists all over Miami, I teach yoga classes at LA Fitness, paint pop art that sells at exhibitions and love to cook exciting recipes from scratch. Interestingly enough, I'm the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president, Jose Miguel Gomez, and grandniece to the island nation's seventh president, Miguel Mariano Gomez, so the tours of Little Havana are extremely personal for me. I would LOVE to show you around my beautiful city! :) I was born into a family whose business was a travel agency. I am licensed and insured so I can drive guests around Miami. I used to give keynote speeches in New York City to large business groups. Real State Agent. None.

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Overview of your Miami tour

UP TO 6 PEOPLE - On this tour, we will see the beautiful art deco buildings and Versace's Mansion on Ocean Drive in South Beach. Then take out your cameras for the buildings covered by murals in Wynwood, Miami's Art District. We move on to see the over-the-top skyscrapers edging Biscayne Bay in downtown where we'll visit the whimsical Dogs & Cats Walkway Park. We'll cross the Miami River to visit Brickell, Miami's financial district and home to Florida's tallest building, The Panorama. We then cross the Key Biscayne Bridge to get off at Hobie Beach and then cross the causeway to photograph downtown and Brickell. We move on to Coconut Grove, a hippy seaside town with quaint stores & original restaurants where we stop for lunch by the bay. We then visit Coral Gables to get off at the historic Biltmore Hotel, one of the world's most beautiful and most haunted places ever! And we'll end our tour in my favorite area, Little Havana. My own family ancestry strongly links me to it. Read my bio.

Your Miami tour itinerary

Itinerary: •Drive down South Beach's famous Ocean Drive to see the Art Deco buildings and Versace's Mansion. •Drive through Wynwood, Miami's Art District for major picture taking. •Move on to Downtown to see the gorgeous skyscrapers, the Miami Arena, the Skyview 17 Story High Ferris Wheel, the Freedom Tower, Frost Planetarium and Aquarium, the Perez Art Museum, and we'll walk through the whimsical Dogs & Cats Walkway to a surprise statue. •We'll cross the Miami River to beautiful Brickell on Biscayne Bay to see Florida's tallest building, The Panorama, and Miami's Financial District. •We'll then cross Key Biscayne's expansive bridge for the best views of Miami & Biscayne Bay. •We'll then visit seaside Coconut Grove to have lunch on the bay. •Next, we have Coral Gables where we'll get off at The Biltmore Hotel, and drive by the DeSoto Fountain, City Hall, Miracle Mile, Giralda & Coral Way. •We finish off driving through Little Havana to see the Bay of Pigs Monument, Tower Theater and Domino Park.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Rental SUV or Van that holds up to six guests without suitcases or 4 with luggage.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Private Transportation With Driver
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Meeting location

Miami, Florida, 33132, United States

Port of Miami

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Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Photography
History
Tour reference number
1434877
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Light

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Who is this private tour in Miami best suited for?

This private tour in Miami is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's most important neighbourhoods with a local guide. It's ideal for groups of up to six people who are interested in art, architecture, and history, as well as those who want to experience Miami's vibrant culture and scenic views. The tour is also suitable for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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