Bus tours from Bayside
The best hop-on hop-off tours in Miami
The open-top 10-stop bus with an optional bay cruise, a night bus with a live guide, a 3.5-hour city tour with fixed stops and bus-and-cruise days: here is how to pick, with honest advice on waiting for the bus, what the ticket really includes and where each tour starts.
See our 6 picks10 stops, downtown to Miami Beach
Open-top bus loop
The best hop-on hop-off tour in Miami for most people is the open-top 10-stop loop from downtown. It costs from about €40, and you can add a bay cruise. For a shorter day, the 3.5-hour city tour with four stops costs from about €21 and rates 4.7.
Every tour here has free cancellation up to 24 hours before. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 6 picks for bus and city tours
Three are run on the open-top buses from Bayside. Three are small-van city tours with a guide. They are listed by how well they fit most visitors.
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from €40 per person Our top pick Valid 2 days 4.1 (4,056) reviews on GetYourGuide
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 10 stops
The classic open-top double-decker. Ride as often as you like while the ticket is valid. You can add a 90-minute bay cruise or a night tour, plus a free 1-hour bike rental.
Best for First-timers who want to set their own pace
Check availability: Open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 10 stops on GetYourGuide -
from €21 per person 3.5 hours 4.7 (1,165) reviews on GetYourGuide
Miami city tour with 4 stops
A 3.5-hour bus tour with a live guide. It drives past Star Island and stops at Ocean Drive, Wynwood Walls and Little Havana. Entry is included. Tips and food are not.
Best for Short on time, or on a budget
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from €45 per person 4 hours 4.1 (2,440) reviews on GetYourGuide
Bay cruise and city highlights bus tour
An open-top bus ride with recorded commentary, then a 90-minute cruise past Millionaire's Row. The boat has a bar. The listing says there are no extra fees.
Best for Visitors who want land and water in one go
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from €32 per person 1.5 hours 4.4 (675) reviews on GetYourGuide
Night tour by open-top bus
A 90-minute ride after dark with a live guide. It passes Ocean Drive and the Versace Mansion, and crosses the Key Biscayne bridge for skyline views. It does not stop.
Best for Evenings, and anyone who likes city lights
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from €25 per person 3.5 hours 4.5 (210) reviews on GetYourGuide
City sights and history tour by van
A small-group van tour of South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana and Coconut Grove. It includes a Cuban coffee tasting. Pickup is from South Beach hotels only. Wynwood Walls entry costs extra.
Best for Visitors staying in South Beach
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from €46 per person 6 hours 4.6 (95) reviews on GetYourGuide
All-in-one city tour and Millionaire's Row cruise
A full day in a small group of up to 14. It covers Wynwood, Cuban food and culture, and a cruise past Millionaire's Row. Pickup is from South Beach or Bayside. Food and tips are extra.
Best for Visitors who want one guided day
Check availability: All-in-one city tour and Millionaire's Row cruise on GetYourGuide
Miami bus and city tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 10 stops | €40 per person | Valid 2 days | Meet on site | First-timers who want to set their own pace | The only true hop-on hop-off loop here, with 4.1 from 4,056 reviews. |
| Miami city tour with 4 stops | €21 per person | 3.5 hours | Meet on site | Short on time, or on a budget | The cheapest and best-rated big tour here: 4.7 from 1,165 reviews. |
| Bay cruise and city highlights bus tour | €45 per person | 4 hours | Meet on site | Visitors who want land and water in one go | Bus and boat in 4 hours, with 4.1 from 2,440 reviews. |
| Night tour by open-top bus | €32 per person | 1.5 hours | Meet on site | Evenings, and anyone who likes city lights | A live guide instead of a recording, with 4.4 from 675 reviews. |
| City sights and history tour by van | €25 per person | 3.5 hours | Pickup included | Visitors staying in South Beach | Hotel pickup and a live guide, with 4.5 from 210 reviews. |
| All-in-one city tour and Millionaire's Row cruise | €46 per person | 6 hours | Pickup included | Visitors who want one guided day | The longest day here, with 4.6 from 95 reviews. |
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 10 stops
€40 per personValid 2 days 4.1 (4,056)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want to set their own pace
- Why we picked it
- The only true hop-on hop-off loop here, with 4.1 from 4,056 reviews.
€21 per person3.5 hours 4.7 (1,165)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Short on time, or on a budget
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest and best-rated big tour here: 4.7 from 1,165 reviews.
Bay cruise and city highlights bus tour
€45 per person4 hours 4.1 (2,440)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want land and water in one go
- Why we picked it
- Bus and boat in 4 hours, with 4.1 from 2,440 reviews.
€32 per person1.5 hours 4.4 (675)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Evenings, and anyone who likes city lights
- Why we picked it
- A live guide instead of a recording, with 4.4 from 675 reviews.
City sights and history tour by van
€25 per person3.5 hours 4.5 (210)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- Visitors staying in South Beach
- Why we picked it
- Hotel pickup and a live guide, with 4.5 from 210 reviews.
All-in-one city tour and Millionaire's Row cruise
€46 per person6 hours 4.6 (95)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want one guided day
- Why we picked it
- The longest day here, with 4.6 from 95 reviews.
Group size is stated for 3 tours only: Miami city tour with 4 stops, up to 13; City sights and history tour by van, up to 14; All-in-one city tour and Millionaire's Row cruise, up to 14. All 6 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Miami?
Yes, there is a hop-on hop-off bus in Miami. It is an open-top double-decker. It makes 10 stops between downtown and Miami Beach.
Stop 1 is Bayside Marketplace. On GetYourGuide, the meeting point is 333 Biscayne Blvd. Get there early, because you have to find the stop and show your ticket.
Where each tour starts
Only the two van tours pick you up. The rest start downtown by the bay.
- Open-top bus, bay cruise combo and night bus: 333 Biscayne Blvd.
- City tour with 4 stops: 401 Biscayne Blvd.
- City sights van tour: pickup from South Beach hotels only.
- All-in-one day: pickup in South Beach or at Bayside Marketplace. Call to set the time.
Which Miami bus tour is best?
The open-top 10-stop bus is the best Miami bus tour for most visitors. You can stay as long as you like at each stop. The 3.5-hour city tour is best if you have one morning. It has the highest rating of the big tours.
- Open-top bus: hop off and explore on your own.
- 4-stop city tour: a live guide and a fixed plan.
- Night bus or van tour: city lights, or hotel pickup in South Beach.
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What does a Miami bus tour cost, and what is included?
A Miami bus tour costs from about €21 to €46 on GetYourGuide. The open-top bus starts from about €40. The cheapest is the 3.5-hour city tour.
Check what each price covers. The open-top bus has recorded commentary in English and Spanish, not a live guide. The night bus and the city tours have a live guide.
- Open-top bus: unlimited rides while valid and a 1-hour bike rental. The cruise and night tour come only with those options.
- 4-stop city tour: entry is included. Tips, parking and food are not.
- Van tour: Cuban coffee and water are included. Wynwood Walls entry and tips are not.
- All-in-one day: coffee, water and soft drinks are included. Food, alcohol and tips are not.
Where do the buses go? Sightseeing stops
The open-top bus loops from downtown Miami to Miami Beach and back. The operator says a full loop takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Its service page says a bus comes about every 30 minutes, from 9 a.m. The last bus is at 4 p.m. These are the operator's own times, so check them on the day.
This matters for how long you stay. If you hop off after lunch, you may get only one or two stops before the last bus. Start in the morning if you want to see a lot.
None of the tours here stops at the Vizcaya Museum. If you want to see it, go on your own. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Miami Beach stops
On Miami Beach, stop 3 is Soundscape Park at 1680 Washington Ave. The bus also passes Art Deco buildings in South Beach.
The 4-stop city tour lets you walk Ocean Drive and stop at the Versace Mansion.
Double-decker, minibus or night tour: which type fits you?
A double-decker suits you if you want open air and views from the top deck. A van suits you if you want a small group and a guide who talks with you.
- Open-top double-decker: the hop-on bus, the bus and cruise combo and the night tour.
- Small van with a guide: the city sights tour and the all-in-one day.
- Night tour: 90 minutes on the open top, with a live guide.
- Cruise add-on: 90 minutes on Biscayne Bay past Millionaire's Row.
Hop-on hop-off or a short city tour with fixed stops?
Choose hop-on hop-off if you want to decide where to stop. Choose a fixed-stop city tour if you want a guide to plan the day.
The fixed-stop tour is quicker. It shows South Beach, Wynwood Walls and Little Havana in 3.5 hours. On the hop-on bus, you wait for the next bus at each stop.
What is the cheapest way to get around Miami?
The cheapest way to get around Miami is the free Metromover downtown and the free Miami Beach trolley. Neither costs anything to ride.
The Miami Beach trolley runs from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., about every 20 minutes. The Metromover covers downtown and Brickell.
For longer trips, read our guide to getting around Miami.
Is Metrobus in Miami free, and how much is a single ride?
No, Metrobus is not free. A single ride costs $2.25, rising to $2.75 in January 2027. Metrorail costs the same.
A reduced fare of $1.10 is open to those who qualify. Metrorail gates do not take cash.
Metrobus is not free: $2.25 a ride.
Which stops lead to the rest of Miami?
The downtown stops are a good start for exploring on foot. Start there to find things to do in Miami downtown.
The Design District is another area to explore on foot. There are plenty of things to do in Miami Design District too.
The city tours also stop in Wynwood and Little Havana. Our guides to each are linked above.
Booking tips for Miami bus tours
Start early
The last open-top bus runs at 4 p.m., says the operator. Start in the morning so you have time at the stops.
Arrive before your time
Most tours start at 333 or 401 Biscayne Blvd by Bayside Marketplace. Get there early to find the right stop.
Use free cancellation
All six tours let you cancel for free up to 24 hours before. Rain is a good reason to move your date.
Bring cash for tips
Tips are not included on the city tours and van tours. Food and drinks are extra on almost every tour.
Miami bus tours: questions and answers
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