Haagen was a great host, this was a jam packed tour which starts early and lasts all day. The everglades trip was especially enjoyable. Haagen is very knowledgeable about Miami and shared some great tips.





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Our Everglades & Miami City Tour is conducted by a real tour guide with over 10 years of Miami experience. Personal contact is very important to us, which is why our tours are offered in small to medium-sized tour groups so that every question can be answered. We look forward to seeing you. Your Banana Joe team
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**OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT** We cruise along the legendary **Ocean Drive** — the heart of Miami’s iconic look. You'll see the famous **Art Deco District** with its pastel facades, neon lights, and 1930s hotels. Along the way, we’ll share plenty of **insider info and local tips** you won’t find in any guidebook — straight from real Miami experts. **OCEAN DRIVE & ART DECO DISTRICT** We explore the entire **Art Deco Historic District**, showing you not only the famous hotels like the **Colony**, **Carlyle**, and **Versace Mansion**, but also **all the hidden gems** — from the **Art Deco Museum** and the **colorful neon façades** of Ocean Drive to **secret side streets** with Streamline architecture, old **cinemas**, **bars**, **galleries**, and **design shops**. This is how you experience the **real South Beach** — history, style, and Miami flair all in one place.
**THE BEST PHOTO SPOT IN MIAMI** A short walk – but every step is worth it. From here you can see **Fisher Island**, the ** Miami skyline** and **all of South Beach** in a breathtaking panorama. The mood, the light, the skyline – pure Miami magic. ✨ Take your camera with you – this is *the* photo everyone wants.
**CORAL GABLES & GABLES ESTATES – LUXURY PUR IN MIAMI** We drive through **Coral Gables** and the exclusive neighborhoods of **Gables Estates** and **Coral Estate Club** – where some of Miami's most expensive villas are located. Here you can see **waterfront luxury residences**, private docks with **yachts**, perfectly maintained **palm avenues** and screened streets where there is complete privacy. Unpacked with the **Biltmore Hotel**, the elegant **Miracle Mile** and the historic **Mediterranean Villas**, you'll experience the city's finest neighborhood – **quiet, green and full of understatement**. A look at the **true elite family** you usually only know from magazines.
Colony Hotel – iconic postcard motif on Ocean Drive ️ Versace Mansion (Casa Casuarina) – former home of Gianni Versace Breakwater Hotel – striking blue neon tower, classic of the 1930s The Carlyle Hotel – known from the film The Birdcage Cardozo Hotel – owned by Gloria & Emilio Estefan Park Central Hotel – one of the oldest buildings in the district Art Deco Welcome Center & Museum – on 10th Street, Infopoint with Exhibition The Leslie Hotel – yellow façade, typical example of Streamline Modernism The Tides Hotel – elegant classic from the 1930s ☀️ The Essex House – with nautical design elements and eye-catching corner facade The Clevelander Hotel – legendary for its rooftop bar and pool parties ️ The Beacon Hotel – light blue neon light, right on Ocean Drive ️ The Waldorf Towers – orange landmark overlooking the beach The McAlpin Hotel – typical pastel pink, one of the most photographed buildings
**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY** We drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** – the vibrant center of the city with its impressive skyline, modern high-rises and exclusive gated communities. You'll see the major downtown attractions : the **Freedom Tower**, the **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue** and the new luxury complexes on the **Miami River**. A special highlight is the stop at **Miami Circle** – a waterfront archaeological site that is one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida. Here **history and future** meet : glass facades, luxury yachts and ancient stone circles – that is **Miami in all its diversity**.
**DOWNTOWN MIAMI & BRICKELL – THE MODERN HEART OF THE CITY** We drive through **Downtown Miami** and the financial district of **Brickell** – the vibrant center of the city with its impressive skyline, modern high-rises and exclusive gated communities. You'll see the major downtown attractions : the **Freedom Tower**, the **Kaseya Center**, **Bayfront Park**, **Brickell Avenue** and the new luxury complexes on the **Miami River**. A special highlight is the stop at **Miami Circle** – a waterfront archaeological site that is one of the oldest traces of human settlement in South Florida. Here **history and future** meet : glass facades, luxury yachts and ancient stone circles – that is **Miami in all its diversity**.
**COCONUT GROVE – MIAMIS GREEN HEART & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE** We drive through **Coconut Grove**, Miami’s oldest neighborhood – known for its tropical atmosphere and historic **black neighborhood “West Grove”**. The first **Bahamas and African American settlers** who helped build Miami lived here since the 19th century. We will show you the **original wooden houses**, **churches**, **local markets** and places like the **Christ Episcopal Church** and the **Coconut Grove Cemetery** where the history of this community remains alive. Between **Banyan trees**, **colorful houses** and **modern street art**, we tell you how the neighborhood has evolved from a working-class community to a cultural center – **authentic, historic and full of soul.**
**WYNWOOD – THE CREATIVE HEART OF MIAMI** We drive straight through **Wynwood**, the famous street art district of Miami. Not only to the well-known **Wynwood Walls**, but also to the **hidden back streets** where big buses can't get there at all. Here you can see real art, raw colors and the Wynwood that only locals know – **authentic, creative and vibrant.**
we drop you off at your hotel or meetingpoint
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ We reserve the right to move your booking to our afternoon tour if the morning tour becomes fully booked. We only offer pick-ups at private residences or hotels within our designated pick-up area. Pick-up times vary depending on your location and traffic conditions. Your guide will send the exact pick-up time the afternoon before your tour via email. Please also check your Viator Message Center. Certain areas in Miami Beach cannot be serviced directly due to local city code restrictions. If your address is in a restricted zone, we will assign the nearest legal and safe meeting point. All final details will be available in your TripAdvisor InfoCenter the afternoon before your tour. Florida weather changes quickly. The tour operates rain or shine. Miami Beach Pick-Up Regulations Miami Beach does not allow pick-ups on the road. Stopping at the curb — even for just a few seconds — can result in high fines issued by the city. ⚠️ To stay compliant and ensure your safety, we only pick up at hotels with a private driveway or loading ramp where we can safely pull in without blocking the street. If your hotel does not have its own driveway : You will receive a nearby meeting point at a hotel with a legal loading area. This meeting point will always be within short walking distance. It will appear in your final confirmation email.
Miami + Everglades in One Perfect Day–small group & pick up lasts about 7h 30min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
Prices start at $119 per person for this Miami experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ We reserve the right to move your booking to our afternoon tour if the morning tour becomes fully booked. We only offer pick-ups at private residences or hotels within our designated pick-up area. Pick-up times vary depending on your location and traffic conditions. Your guide will send the exact pick-up time the afternoon before your tour via email. Please also check your Viator Message Center. Certain areas in Miami Beach cannot be serviced directly due to local city code restrictions. If your address is in a restricted zone, we will assign the nearest legal and safe meeting point. All final details will be available in your TripAdvisor InfoCenter the afternoon before your tour. Florida weather changes quickly. The tour operates rain or shine. Miami Beach Pick-Up Regulations Miami Beach does not allow pick-ups on the road. Stopping at the curb — even for just a few seconds — can result in high fines issued by the city. ⚠️ To stay compliant and ensure your safety, we only pick up at hotels with a private driveway or loading ramp where we can safely pull in without blocking the street. If your hotel does not have its own driveway : You will receive a nearby meeting point at a hotel with a legal loading area. This meeting point will always be within short walking distance. It will appear in your final confirmation email. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNfrResoLLw4GHYTzRmyw5M=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 210 verified reviews; it is run by Banana Joe Tours. Most-mentioned highlights: small groups; Florida expert tour guide; 10% discount for all our other tours ( ask via email for it ).
Haagen was a great host, this was a jam packed tour which starts early and lasts all day. The everglades trip was especially enjoyable. Haagen is very knowledgeable about Miami and shared some great tips.
Super tour with really great and, above all, German service. We were really thrilled and if we book something again, then it will be through Banana Joe
We completed the Everglades & Miami city tour today. The tour was very well organized and was a lot of fun. Hagen our guide explained everything to us perfectly and gave us good tips for our stay in Miami. Thanks again for the tour, which we can recommend at any time. Best regards, Klaus, Ingo & Ramona.
Great, interesting tour. The guide was very funny and explained everything perfectly. We had a very nice day and saw everything we wanted to see. Highly recommended.
I signed up for the airboat and city tour. The online calendar showed that the tour was available. I completed the registration and was emailed that we were confirmed. I attempted to reach out to the tour department and I keep getting the same response that is not an answer to my question. I asked when time we should be at the pick up location and how much would be refunded due to the city tour portion not being available. The same scripted responses keeps being sent that does not answer my question about refund amount or meet time.
Our tour guide Hagen was absolutely perfect. We were picked up exactly in time and Hagen provided us a lot of detailed information about the everglades, Miami and Florida. Hagen is a very professional tour guide who lives in Florida for about 20 years. Hence he can provide al lot of additional insigts. We would gladly recommend a tour with him again anytime.
April was the best tour guide. She was thoughtful, brought us drinks (water/pop), gave clear instructions and was accommodating, taking us places we had not been. Great lunch/dinner recommendations.
We had an outstanding experience with Banana Joe Tours and can highly recommend them. We were a group of 14 people from Norway, ranging from children to adults, and everything was handled professionally from start to finish. The highlight of the tour was our driver and guide, Haagen. He was exceptional. During the drive to and from the Everglades, he shared fascinating stories about Miami, its history, neighborhoods, culture, and development. It felt like we got a bonus Miami city tour in addition to the Everglades experience. Haagen was also incredibly knowledgeable about the Everglades ecosystem and its wildlife. He explained the unique environment, the animals living there, conservation efforts, and answered all our questions with enthusiasm and expertise. The airboat tour itself was fantastic, and we were able to see plenty of wildlife, including alligators in their natural habitat. The entire day was well organized, informative, and enjoyable for both adults and children. A special thank you to Haagen for his professionalism, knowledge, and passion. He played a big part in making this one of the highlights of our trip to Florida. We would definitely book with Banana Joe Tours again and highly recommend them to anyone visiting Miami. Magne Skarsboe and family, Norway 🇳🇴🐊☀️
It was a perfect day for me. Everything is consistent from start to finish. The tour guide Hagen not only shone with his personality, he also has a lot of information about the Everglades and Miami ready. In addition, he always has a casual remark or joke on his lips. What impressed me in particular is that he also knows the spots that are beautiful and not so crowded. It was a wonderful tour and simply very authentic. You can tell that this job is his calling. Would love to do it again!
Hello Hagen! We (the 11 Austrians) were able to experience a wonderful day with you. Everything worked out wonderfully - from the booking to the intermittent email contact to the pickup directly from the hotel today! As the first item on the agenda, we had the Everglades with the airboat tour; we caught the first boat before all the other tourists and subsequently also had a relaxed and interesting wildlife demonstration. After that, we went back to Miami with the cool neighborhoods of Wynwood, Brickell, Little Havana, and normally also Ocean Drive (we skipped that due to the World Cup final). During the entire tour, there were ice-cold drinks, free of charge. The absolute best part of the whole tour was the commentary and the insider tips, information about life from the perspective of an "immigrant." Thanks for the great and entertaining day!!!! Best regards, Christoph PS: Hagen's double is Jason Statham, just not as authentic 😉 You really made us want to visit Miami again, see you in Miami. Anyone who wants to have Miami shown to them by a professional is in the best hands at https://bananajoetours.com 👍💪!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami + Everglades in One Perfect Day–small group & pick up | 7h 30min | 4.7 (210) | $119 | |
Private Miami Boat Charter: Sightseeing, Sunset & Sandbar | 2–5 hours | 5.0 (2,041) | $199 | View |
Private Miami Captained Yacht Rental: Sunset Options | 2–4 hours | 4.9 (537) | $199 | View |
Yacht Rental 60 ft with 2 Free Jet Skis ,Miami River and Sea Pool | 3–4 hours | 4.7 (157) | $399 | View |
Speedboat Sightseeing Adventure of Miami | 45 min | 4.6 (3,182) | $42 | View |
Private Luxury Yacht |+ 2 free Jet Skis | + Sea Pool | 3–8 hours | 4.6 (113) | $359 | View |
Miami Skyline Cruise with Biscayne Bay Views | 1h 20min | 4.6 (1,487) | $30 | View |