Downtown Miami: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Explore downtown Miami and the Miami River waterfront with a smartphone audio walking tour. Discover historical houses, museums, and learn about famous people and early inhabitants. GPS map and tour guide commentary included.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ten Museum Park - Your tour kicks off in the lively downtown Miami and continues along the scenic Miami River waterfront. As you stroll, you’ll encounter some of Miami’s historic homes and museums, and learn about notable figures and the early settlers who made this unique area their home.

  • Maurice A. Ferre Park - Take a look around and you’ll spot a massive wrought iron anchor on a raised pedestal, surrounded by a sprawling garden with ocean views. We’ll explain the significance of this monument.

  • Kaseya Center - Interested in catching a Miami Heat game?

  • Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College - This tower has been pivotal in shaping the Latino community here, especially for Cuban refugees.

  • Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse - Curious about why Wilkie Ferguson is such an iconic figure? He was the first… and we’ll fill you in!

  • The Miami Bull - This 3000 lb, 11-foot-tall giant is known as the Miami Bull.

  • Miami Dade College - Welcome to Miami Dade College, the largest institution in the Florida college system, serving over 100,000 students.

  • Dyer Federal Building And Courthouse - Once simply known as the US Post Office and Courthouse, this building was renamed in 1997 after David W. Dyer, former chief judge of the Southern District.

  • Section of the Berlin Wall - In November 2014, Miami Dade College celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by unveiling a special gift from the Republic of Germany—a section of the wall itself.

  • New World School of the Arts - This Art Deco-style building has nurtured Academy Award winners, Tony Award winners, opera singers, graphic novel illustrators, dancers, models, and more. Intrigued?

  • Gesu Catholic Church - This sacred building was constructed in 1922, but the Gesu Catholic Church was established about 30 years earlier, in 1891.

  • Ralston Building - An historic structure located in Downtown Miami, the eight-story Ralston Building was the tallest in the city when it was completed in 1917, holding the title for many years.

  • Olympia Theater - We’ll share the story of this enchanting Mediterranean courtyard, complete with twinkling stars and golden balconies.

  • Miami River - Stretching 5.5 miles from the Everglades through the city, the Miami River basin was once home to Native Americans.

  • The Miami Circle - Experts believe the Miami Circle is perhaps the only evidence of a prehistoric structure preserved in bedrock.

  • Seafair Mega Yacht - Experience the ultimate excursion on the Seafair, offering once-in-a-lifetime party opportunities.

  • The Liberty Column - Erected in 1994, this monument honors the suffering of Cuban rafters and commemorates the thousands who perished fleeing tyranny.

  • The Challenger Memorial - Standing over 100 feet tall and constructed of metal piping, this memorial symbolizes two significant concepts. We’ll explain what they are.

  • Julia Tuttle statue - Your tour includes a visit to the statue of Julia Tuttle, known as the mother of Miami. We’ll tell you why.

  • Christopher Columbus Statue - Read the inscription on the plaque below the bronze statue of Christopher Columbus, located to your left. This statue was placed in Bayfront Park in 1952, a gift from the Italian-American community.

  • Pier 5 Market - Back in the 1940s and 50s, Pier 5 was a bustling fish market, tourist attraction, and a hotspot for sport fishing.

  • Bayfront Park - Officially opened in 1925, the park soon gained national attention, albeit for controversial reasons. Are you a history enthusiast? Don’t worry if you’re not; we’ll fill you in.

  • Torch of Friendship - You might wonder, ‘Aren’t torches usually lit?’ Well, this one was lit at one time! Hear some theories.

  • Simón Bolívar Statue - Simón Bolívar was a military leader celebrated in many Latin American countries for his role in liberating them from Spanish rule in the early 19th century.

  • Miami Walk of Fame - Established in 1960 at Bayside Marketplace, the Miami Walk of Fame was modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, immortalizing some of the…

What's Included
  • No time constraints, complete the tour at your own pace
  • Pre-download on WIFI for offline use without signal or data
  • Live GPS map to show route and pinpoint your location
  • Flexible dates - retain the tour indefinitely on Tripvia Tours
  • Access to Customer Service via Phone & Email
  • Auto-playing tour guide commentary at each point of interest
What's Not Included
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Smartphone or tablet
Additional Information

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you walk downtown Miami and along the beautiful Miami River waterfront. You’ll see some of Miami’s historical houses and museums, and hear about some of it’s famous people and early inhabitants that made this unique area home.

We’ll point out and tell you about the attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown. You’ll learn a bit about Miami’s history, the river and it’s natural beauty.

Tour highlights include the Freedom Tower, Miami Dade College, Gesu Catholic Church, the Miami Circle, the Miami Walk of Fame & much more!

GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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Location
Northeast 11th Street
Your tour begins in the heart of downtown Miami at the north west corner of Ten Museum Park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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