Miami and Villa Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Art and culture enthusiasts will appreciate all that you see on this fascinating half-day tour that experiences the beauty of the South Beach area and the unique Art Deco District as well as the European inspired Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Begin with a scenic drive to glamorous South Beach and disembark for a brief stroll along lively Ocean Avenue, lined with candy-colored art deco buildings and iconic beach views. Then, drive across the causeway and into the heart of downtown Miami, passing through its gleaming financial district en route to Coconut Grove. Here, you'll find the magnificent Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, built between 1914 and 1916 for industrialist James Deering. Conduct a 45-minute self guided audio tour of this palatial villa's 34 beautifully appointed rooms and roam the 10-acre gardens, which combine elements of Renaissance, Italian and French floral designs. Return to port after this captivating day filled with picture-perfect memories.