We booked several private tours with Banana Joe for our Florida trip — the best decision of the entire trip. We cannot praise our guide Hagen enough. We have been to the USA several times and also to Miami before. Nevertheless, with Hagen we understood much more about the USA than before. He tells stories in such a way that you suddenly understand how people really live here and what is behind what you otherwise simply drive past. In addition, his German background: the differences and similarities between the USA and Germany really come out well because he knows both sides. The tour through Miami and the Everglades remained particularly memorable for us. Exciting from the first to the last minute — and it was also a huge amount of fun, Hagen is an incredibly likable person. Organizationally, everything worked perfectly. A very big recommendation from us for Banana Joe and for Hagen.
Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $1,450 / person
- Location
- Miami, United States
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Banana Joe Tours
- Meeting point
- Please arrive via public transportation or car. Parking is availablePlease look out for the Banana Joe Tours Bus
Description
Our city tour is conducted by an experienced 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
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ocean Drive
trip
South Pointe Park
PhotoStop
Wynwood Walls
Coconut Grove
Coral Gables Merrick House and Gardens
What's included
Included
Florida expert tour guide
Insider knowledge
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
4.7
15 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide take?
Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide cost?
Prices start at $1,450 per person for this Miami experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
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 Ramada by Wyndham Hialeah/Miami Airport North.
What languages is Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Miami City Tour with Expert Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 15 verified reviews; it is run by Banana Joe Tours.
Reviews(15)
M
Absolute recommendation – Banana Joe & Hagen: Miami and the Everglades, like you never experience them otherwise!
A
Top tour with a top guide
We booked the combo tour Everglades + Miami and are completely satisfied. The tours are worth every dollar! Hagen picked us up at the hotel and fed us with lots of information and facts on the drive to the Everglades - cold drinks were also on board. Afterwards there was the Miami tour, also entertaining, fun and peppered with tips on things to experience, eat, and drink. Hagen is a guide with heart and soul. He recommended so many tips and stops for our further road trip that we would never have found on our own (just the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg - I wouldn't have even known that one existed). They were really worth their weight in gold for us - e.g. also to experience the anthem at the Space Center in the morning at opening or to bring jackets for the chilly halls. Hagen, a thousand thanks - you made our stay an experience !!!
M
Miami Vibes
We did the Banana Joe tour with Ruslan – and it was just great! Super sympathetic guide who told exciting stories and answered all our questions. Many stops, much seen and experienced: Ocean Drive, Star Island (Villas of Stars!), Wynwood Walls, Little Havana and Downtown with Cuban vibes, coffee and cigar rolls. It was absolutely worth it – highly recommended!
C
Highly Recommend!!
Christian was a fabulous tour guide. He was very attentive and made sure we all had a great time. He stopped at several top places and provided time to walk around. The pick up and drop off at the hotel was wonderful. It was definatetly worth our time and money. We look forward to another tour soon.
S
Brilliant and great guide
Christian was an excellent guide. We booked for the afternoon and we received updates about pick via what's app well in advance so we knew it would run a bit later. The tour began in south beach where we were staying but Christian still showed us places we hadn't seen and we learnt a ton. Further stops in Wynwood, Brickell and Luttle Havana with lots of history and stories made for a great trip. We also went to star island! Saw some very famous mansions. I'd highly recommend this tour.
J
Excellent, thank you Christian!
Christian was an excellent tour guide, we had him from the Everglades to the private city tour at the end. He was so nice and incredibly generous with his time. You can tell he enjoys what he does and enjoys telling stories and talking about local history. He was so nice, patient and an amazing tour guide and gave us an incredible tour and experience. One of the best tour guides I’ve had if not the best. Thank you Christian. Thank you. We really appreciate all the time you gave us on the tour and all the places you showed us!
F
Excellent guide Dominic.
Excellent experience. Experienced guide, helpful and kind, gave great explanations about the tour. I highly recommend.
C
5 Stars
It was great, worth every cent. I can only recommend it. Thanks Hagen. Best tour guide. Everything in German. Great stops, very individual.
T
If you looking for a nice way to explore Miami hit them up!!
This tour was phenomenal hands down. My guide Ernesto was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable!!!!!
S
The Best Tour
The tour with Hagen was absolutely great!! Hagen is a great guide. He makes this so playful and funny and with good music background accordingly to the theme, that's just great. I was particularly touched by “In the Ghetto ”, I would first take the tour at Hagen Banana Joe’s to get an overview.
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