
Best of Miami: Everglades, Bay Cruise, & Open-top Bus Tour
- Duration
- 7 h – 8 h
- Rating
- ★ 4.3 · 178 reviews
- Price
- from $99
Experience Miami’s highlights in one comprehensive outing that combines nature, city, and waterfront sightseeing. This full-day adventure stands out by blending a guided airboat ride in the Florida Everglades, a panoramic open-top bus tour of Miami’s most iconic neighborhoods, and a leisurely cruise along Biscayne Bay. Ideal for travelers who want to experience both the wild side and the urban glamour of Miami, the tour begins from your choice of Downtown Miami’s Bayside Marketplace or Soundscape Park in Miami Beach.
Your journey starts with an airboat excursion into the famed Everglades, where you’ll glide along the "River of Grass" with a knowledgeable guide. As you skim across the wetlands, keep an eye out for native creatures like alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds. After the airboat ride, you’ll enjoy an educational encounter with rescued animals, offering insight into the diverse wildlife that calls the Everglades home.
Next, return to Miami for a panoramic bus tour that takes you through the heart of the city. From the vibrant murals of Wynwood to the historic Art Deco District and the famed Miami Beach, the open-top bus provides unobstructed views of each neighborhood. Along the route, you’ll also pass luxurious mansions belonging to celebrities and millionaires, with engaging stories shared by your guide.
The experience continues with a scenic cruise on Biscayne Bay. Relax aboard as you pass by the sparkling Miami skyline, the Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and the world-renowned “Millionaire’s Row.” The fully narrated cruise provides fascinating details about the city’s architecture and residents, while you enjoy the ocean breeze and take in Miami’s glamorous coastal scenery.
Your booking includes a roundtrip transfer to the Everglades from Miami, priority boarding for the airboat tour, a wildlife educational show, a complimentary group photo at the Everglades, a 2-hour open-top bus loop, and a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with a full bar available for purchase. Free wifi is provided aboard the bus. Gratuities are not included.
The tour explores some of Miami’s best-known settings: the wild Everglades wetlands, the colorful streets of Wynwood, Miami Beach’s Art Deco architecture, lush Soundscape Park, and the waterfront views of Biscayne Bay and Millionaire’s Row. Each stage of the journey showcases a different aspect of Miami’s character, blending natural wonders with urban style.
You’ll meet at the designated starting points—either Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami or Soundscape Park in Miami Beach—depending on your chosen departure. This is a shared experience with up to 100 participants, and narration is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German (bus tour); the Everglades portion is guided in English only. The tour is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and infants can join in strollers. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure, and contact the operator in advance if you require wheelchair assistance.
What’s included
- Free wifi aboard bus
- No additional fees
- Roundtrip to Everglades from Miami
- Tours may be taken on separate days
- 2-hour Panoramic Miami Tour by Open-Top Bus
- 90-minute Millionaire's Row Cruise with full bar
- Free Group Photo at Everglades
- Wildlife Educational Encounter with rescued animals
- Guided Airboat Tour with Priority Boarding
- Gratuities
Meeting & pickup
- Meet at the starting point (no pickup)
- Shared tour, up to 100 travelers
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Know before you go
- Stop #1 Bayside Marketplace, 333 Biscayne Blvd. Big Bus Kiosk is located in the outside plaza south of Ben's Pizza. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of departure time. The journey takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.
- Stop #3 Soundscape Park. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of departure time. The journey takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.
- Customers may redeem at meeting point based on Everglades departure time:
- Depart from Miami Beach (Soundscape Park): 8:30AM, 9AM, 930AM, 2PM, & 2:30PM
- Depart from Downtown Miami (Bayside Marketplace): 9:05AM, 9:35AM, 10AM, 2:35PM, & 3:05PM
- Please contact Big Bus Customer Service live chat 48-hours in advance if wheelchair assistance is required. Available at bigbustours.com/en/miami
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact Big Bus Customer Service via website or app 48-hours in advance if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Panoramic bus tour is for a single 2-hour loop
- 9:30AM and 10:00AM tours in both English and Spanish (bus only). Everglades tour is in English only.
- Everglades departs Soundscape Park at 8:30AM, 9AM, 2PM, & 2:30PM
- Everglades departs Bayside Marketplace at 9:05AM, 9:35AM, 2:35PM, 3PM
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
