
Miami Combo: Everglades, Boat Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour
- Duration
- 4 h – 8 h
- Rating
- ★ 4.3 · 127 reviews
- Price
- from $99
This Miami combo brings together three of the city’s most iconic experiences in one day, starting from the centrally located Bayside Marketplace or Miami Beach. Perfect for first-time visitors or those eager to see Miami’s highlights efficiently, this shared tour includes a guided airboat ride in the Everglades, a scenic boat cruise on Biscayne Bay, and a panoramic open-top bus tour covering Miami’s vibrant neighborhoods.
Your adventure begins with a journey into the heart of the Florida Everglades, where you’ll join an expert guide for a priority-boarding airboat ride. Glide across shimmering wetlands as your captain shares insights about the unique ecosystem, keeping an eye out for alligators, turtles, and native birds. After the ride, you’ll visit wildlife exhibits to encounter rescued reptiles and learn more about Florida’s fascinating natural world.
Next, return to Miami and board a sightseeing boat for a relaxing 90-minute cruise along Biscayne Bay. The route takes you past the striking Miami skyline, the bustling Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and the famous Millionaire’s Row—home to celebrity mansions and palm-fringed estates. Enjoy the breezy atmosphere from the open deck and capture photos of the city’s coastal beauty.
The day continues with a panoramic open-top bus tour, departing from Bayside Marketplace. Settle in on the top deck for unobstructed views as you pass through South Beach’s Art Deco District, the colorful streets of Little Havana, and the creative energy of Wynwood’s street art. The tour is designed for sightseeing, not hop-on, hop-off service, so you can relax and take in Miami’s urban landscape without interruption.
Your booking covers roundtrip transport to the Everglades from Miami, the guided airboat tour with priority boarding, the Biscayne Bay cruise with a full bar on board, and the open-top bus tour. There are no extra fees, and you’ll receive a complimentary group photo in the Everglades. Food and drinks are not included, and hotel pickup or drop-off is not provided.
This combo brings you through some of Miami’s most famous settings, from the wild beauty of the Everglades to the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay and the city’s iconic districts. You’ll travel across the MacArthur Causeway, pass the pastel landmarks of the Art Deco District, explore the Cuban heritage of Little Havana, and witness the creative pulse of Wynwood’s murals.
The tour is shared and welcomes up to 400 travelers. Guides speak English, with Spanish commentary available on certain bus departures. Meeting points are at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami or Soundscape Park in Miami Beach; plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The experience is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and infants may sit on a lap. Download the Big Bus app for live route info and ticket activation. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but hotel transfers and meals are not included.
What’s included
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting & pickup
- Meet at the starting point (no pickup)
- Shared tour, up to 400 travelers
- Guide languages: English
Know before you go
- Stop #1 Bayside Marketplace (333 Biscayne Blvd). Please look for the Big Bus Kiosk 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 (across from Greenview Hotel). Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of departure time. The journey takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.
- Everglades Departure Points:
- Miami Beach (Soundscape Park): 8:30AM, 9AM, 930AM, 2PM, & 2:30PM.
- Downtown Miami (Bayside Marketplace): 9:05AM, 9:35AM, 10AM, 2:35PM, & 3:05PM
- The Boat tour (Island Queen Cruises) is located inside Bayside Marketplace through the main entrance straight towards the water. The ticket booth is located next to the music stage in the center of the mall and near Trade winds Bar and Grill.
- Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- The journey to the Everglades takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.
- The Panoramic open top bus tour is not Hop-on , Hop-off. The tour takes approximately 90 minutes
- Recommended itinerary is Everglades then Cruise then Bus Tour
- 9:30AM and 10:00AM tours in both English and Spanish (bus only). Everglades is always in English.
- Everglades departs Soundscape Park at 8:30AM, 9AM, 9:30AM, 2PM, & 2:30PM
- Everglades departs Bayside Marketplace at 9:05AM, 9:35AM, 10AM, 2:35PM, 3PM
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
