Wynwood had surely changed over the last five years with residential high rise buildings popping up…read moreeverywhere with limited street parking. Highly recommend that everyone visiting the Wynwood area use ride-share. If you start noticing large murals of colorful graffiti on walls then you know you arrived in Wynwood. A few places we visited include Wynwood Jungle, Wynwood Walls, The Salty Donut and Cerveceria La Tropical with a few boutique and gift shops. Sadly J Wakefield Brewing is gone. The Wynwood Convention Center has some interesting yearly events.

Each time I come to Wynwood it looks different. New shops, restaurants & murals. Located north of…read moreDowntown, this formerly industrial warehouse district has transformed into a bustling, walkable area filled with vibrant murals, eclectic restaurants, breweries, and curated galleries. It's considered a premier Miami, neighborhood known globally as a vibrant arts, fashion & innovation hub. Here is one of the world's largest open-air street-art installations.

Our friends booked our "Little Havana Food & Walking Tour in Miami" through Viator, but I was…read moreunable to leave my review since I didn't do the direct booking. So, I went for the next best opportunity and leaving my review on Yelp. It shouldn't take too long to realize, this is a must do tour. We love learning about the areas we visit, listen and learn authentic information of the area by passionate locals. Dani encompasses all of that and more. We had already visited the San Carlos Institute in Key West and gained information on the history of Cuba and the citizens escaping Castro and his regime. What a beautiful culture of food, music, dance, clothing, art they brought to the US. Do not eat before you come as you will miss out on the fabulous sampling of Cuban food & drink. There is enough food on this tour that you will not leave hungry. I won't restate all the offerings which you can see from reviews and the tour posting. We have never had Empanadas as good as today and that was just the start. I hope the area of Little Havana continues to thrive and many people experience it. If visitors from Germany book this tour, so should American citizens. So much to appreciate. What a great opportunity our friend booked for us today and thanks to Dani for bringing it all to life.

I cannot recommend this tour enough! We had Toni as our guide for the Little Havana Food Tour. She…read morewas so energetic and knowledgeable, and so prepared! She brought ponchos so we could continue on as it rained. It was beautiful to learn about and see this neighborhood through the eyes of someone who grew up here. Toni knows so much history and seemed to know so many of the people, too! The tour has so much food - I was honestly more than full at the end and I didn't even finish all of my portions. I think it was a really good range of drinks, desserts, and food. Even though that coffee cup looks small, that's a full serving size and it was strong! I really really appreciate that this tour not only accommodated for vegetarians but also chose options for me that were realllllly good. Instead of the cubano, I had these fried plantain cups stuffed with veggies. They were SO good and seasoned well! And the spinach and cheese empanada was also amazing. My friend who got the meat options also loved her food. This tour is the perfect way to learn more about Cuban history, the history of the neighborhood, see all the street art, watch a game at domino park, and experience some of the best food in Miami. I cannot recommend this enough!!!

We purchased tickets in advance for the Art Deco Walking Tour. Ours was at 10:30 a.m. on a…read moreThursday in late February. The instructions were to check in 20 - 30 minutes before the tour. The meet-up point is the Art Deco Welcome Center in South Beach, located in a park adjacent to the beach at 10th Street. We parked in a pay-lot about 4 blocks away on Washington Street. There were plenty of spaces when we arrived at 9:45 a.m. or so, but it was pretty full later when we left (a bit before 1 p.m.). I was pleasantly surprised that the cost was under $10! We checked in and were invited to browse the gift shop or to check out the Art Deco Museum. We did both. They also issued us lanyard-and-headphone combos for the tour. They had enough people booked such that they split it into 2 tours. Whoever was there a bit early was assigned to the first one, and we headed out by 10:20 a.m. Our guide was Howard. He had a voice that carried quite a ways, so we didn't end up needing the headphones. Given the topology, there were no hills to climb. Everything was uniformly flat. The tour began with a short history of Miami Beach, the concept of Art Deco, and why there happened to be a concentration of the style there. They later touched on how the preservation efforts saved it in the 1970s. Much of the rest of the tour was walking up Ocean Blvd (as well as some other streets) with Howard pointing out features on various buildings and how they reflect various aspects of Art Deco. It also involved the history of the buildings and what they are used for currently. We went into the lobby of one hotel for an interior glimpse. The tour also included a few other miscellaneous structures along the route (Versace's mansion and the oldest remaining house on the island, from 1916). The tour wrapped up after a bit over 90 minutes back near the visitors' center where it started. I thought this was quite a good overview of the subject and provided a lot of insights about the area and its history. If you have an interest in Art Deco and this area, you should definitely check it out.

Paola was a terrific tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Miami Beach,…read morethe people who developed it and those who saved its iconic buildings from destruction. She pointed out the most significant structures and their Art Deco elements, both exterior and interior. Near the end of the tour she took us into our own hotel to show off aspects that we had not seen or not noticed. It was well worth the cost. Recommended for anyone interested in architecture, history, movies set in Miami Beach!

Since Eve C reviewed the tour back in July 2008 and said the headquarters were set up in a…read moretemporary location, I called to see where they are currently located. They are indeed still at the temporary location at 12th & Ocean. The warm woman who answered the phone was a great help in directing me to their location once I got off the bus. For your $15, you get a simple map and an iPod with the tour info. I didn't find it difficult to use the iPod but felt the tour should really be more like an hour and half, if not more depending on how many pictures you take along the way. The tour states it can be done in an hour, ha! Only if you speed walk and don't take pictures. I also was scribbling down almost everything that was said as well as marking the locations on the map. I did wish the stops had been labeled on the simplified map. For instance, the first stop is the Amsterdam Hotel but if the counter woman had not told me it was the Versace Mansion, I probably would have kept going on Ocean until I found it. You are not given street addresses either, just landmarks and approximate street corners. Bringing a compass might be useful. Still, for the most part, I found every stop tour. As I said, I think it should be updated because one of the stops, the Coral Rock House was being torn down when I walked by. Once you're back in the shop, you hand over the equipment and get whatever ID or credit card you left behind to hold it. I suppose they don't want anyone to run off with their shabby earphones and much abused iPod. The shop has a lot of knick knacks and the usual assortment of postcards to buy. I thought about buying a pill box but really had no use for it. After touring the 12 or so stops, I thought I had became an expert on Art Deco! Or at least, actually noticing the colorful buildings and admiring them for an era long gone.

I did this tour today. The guide is a volunteer but very knowledgeable and helpful. It's about…read morehistory and architecture. Both I enjoy. It was well worth the time and money. The guide Martin Jean was very good and entertaining

I've been attending this event now for 5 years, since their first! I can't say enough of how…read morecreative and entertaining this event is year after year. Chef Valdes have been evolving his creations every year and this is a great event to try them. Also, the amount of high quality vendors that participate makes this event memorable and worth it. Entertainment wise, there are always surprises, from Hora Loca to dancers, and always great live music.

Even with the old raves from the early 2000s, half the fun was getting there from the map point…read more Hosted by Chris Valdes, Eatz is the "map point" for the start of Wine and Food festivities in Miami. Located on the back lawn near the water of the Loews Hotel in South Beach, it platforms various local and statewide brands showcasing their delights. Hosted by Chris Valdes, a local Chef and Caterer who himself will be at the main SOBEWFF, this event is a laid back event to savor with friends. Some of the vendors included the Florida Dairy Farmers with a splendid selection of fresh cheeses (my favorites were the brie, gouda and a mini cheesecake). They also sponsored a yummy pasta dish. Another couple of favorites included tostones with ropa vieja (shredded beef) and croquetas. Cafe la Llave had a table with fresh cafecito for that much needed boost.

Had the opportunity to participate in a food tour in the Fort Lauderdale Historic District, with my…read morebrother and nine other people on a beautiful February late afternoon. All of us had a really great time. My brother purchased the tickets through Viator, at $120 per person for the 3 hour tour. Their website is really well done, with tickets being purchasable directly through it (eliminating the middleman costs, more to the provider). It is a family run business, with the owner (Cyndi) and her husband personally guiding us through a four-course meal, visiting these locally owned restaurants in a relaxed and casual manner. We started the tour right on-time, at the Museum of Discovery and Science. They have been doing this for about a year now, and what I came to realize is that they have been modifying all the consumer touchpoints to make it better for everyone (consumers, guides, and restaurants) involved. Where there were lulls in other tours I've taken, in this case, it was filled with education and (in the case of the Bryan Brothers House) a guided tour. Plus with the backdrop of the New River and city riverwalk, the mostly pedestrian traffic in the area, and very little walking we had to do, everything was pleasant and stress-less, even before we got to the most important thing (the food). Cindy is very passionate about the food that is being served, and wanted to make sure we were educated on the ownership and history of the places we visited. Her husband (originally from Italy) provided us commentary at breaks, and was our 'herder', making sure we were all going to the right spots. I thought we were a pleasant group, willing to try different things and following directions (relatively) well. In terms of the food, all of it was very good: from a classic Italian appetizer, to a decent fish dish, to a simple buy tasty dessert. Wine/beer could be purchased separately, and was easy to do since a couple of the stops had dedicated speakeasys that we were able to sit down at. Even though it was a Saturday early dinner rush, we always found space to sit as a group, and enjoy our food without rush. And in each place, the ownership/management made us and the tour feel very welcome. Cindy mentioned that for locals, this area is mainly known for the late night club scene, and not so much for the fine dining scene. I think Gastronomy City Tours is trying to help change that.

This tour is amazing! We had more than 3 stops and the food was so deliciousss…read more We definitely want to do another tour with Cyndi & Romina they were great hostess Not to mention that Calle 8 is full of colors & murals very native from Cuba. We loved it !!

This was am amazing tour love all the new things I learn from little Havana and the Cuban culture…read moreand history What an amazing place the the cuba 8 is a must see

It was a outstanding CHAT tour of city of Delray. I was uninform of the history that is special to…read moreall of us. Their is no other tour that reflects the history of city. Everyone should know their American history with a CHAT tour.

What should have been a fun day playing tourist in our own city turned into a perfect example of…read morewhy visitors leave Miami frustrated. We showed up at 9:10 AM, exactly as instructed, only to be told our booking had been moved to 11:30 AM without any notice whatsoever. No email. No call. Nothing. Just "oh yeah, it was changed." From there, it was 30 minutes of standing around, being sent back and forth between employees who clearly had no idea what was going on. Eventually, we were told we'd receive a refund and a free boat tour as compensation for the inconvenience. Sounds reasonable, right? Except when they went to process it, they tried to charge the boat tour tickets against the refund credit -- essentially undoing the compensation they just promised. If we hadn't been paying attention, we would have been charged anyway. Luckily, we caught it, demanded clarity, and only then did they issue a full refund and actually give us the boat tour tickets for free like they said they would in the first place. The boat tour itself (celebrity homes) was fine -- nothing special -- but that's not the point. We're locals who intentionally tried to spend the day as tourists, and this experience made it painfully clear how miserable this must be for out-of-towners who don't know better. Disorganized, misleading, and careless with customers' time and money. Miami deserves better than operations like this -- and tourists definitely do.

This is by far the best way to tour Miami! We did another…read moretour, but wasn't pleased so we booked this one for another day. We thoroughly enjoyed this one, especially with Will, the narrator of the tour. He gave grear info, made some really good stops and took us to a bakery where we enjoyed some really good Cuban coffee and got some treats that were actually priced reasonably. He also took us to take some pictures of the skyline, which was beautiful. Will was exceptionally funny, friendly and knowledgeable the entire ride. He really made the tour worth it. The bus is air conditioned, which was huge for us because we had already been on that other scorching bus the day before with no guided tour. My husband loves the information with the tour because he loves to learn about the history. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!!