Walking Tours
The Miami Design Preservation League (tel: (305) 672 2014; website: www.mdpl.org) conducts 90-minute walking tours of South Beach's art deco historic district (Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun at 1030 and Thurs at 1830), departing from its Art Deco Welcome Centre, 1001 Ocean Drive. Self-guided audio tours are available here daily.

Bus Tours
Dragonfly Expeditions (tel: (305) 774 9019) and Dade Heritage Trust (tel: (305) 358 9572; website: www.dadeheritagetrust.org), operate the ‘Miami Magic City Bus Tour,' which takes in the city's most famous and historic neighbourhoods in a 4-hour tour.

Boat Tours
Island Queen Cruises (tel: (305) 379 5119; website: www.islandqueencruises.com), tour Miami Bay in one and a half hours, travelling past the Port and exclusive Millionaire's Row - home to such celebrities as Gloria Estefan, the Bee Gees, Oprah Winfrey, Boris Becker and Paul Newman. The tours depart from Bayside Marketplace daily 1100-1900. The Blue Moon Outdoor Center (tel: (305) 957 3040; website: www.bluemoonmiami.com), offers a unique way to see Miami and outlying natural areas. Self-guided tours and expedition packages of varying length and difficulty are offered. Rates vary, call or visit website for information. It is located in Oleta River State Park.
Duck Tours Miami (tel: (786) 276 8300; website: www.ducktoursmiami.com) is a zany 90-minute land and sea tour by amphibious boat. The tour begins in the South Beach art deco district, then splash launches into Biscayne Bay and cruises past Millionaire's Row and homes of the rich and famous on Star, Hibiscus, Palm and Fisher islands. It is a fun way to learn many fascinating tidbits about Miami's wealthiest residents.

Other Tours
Dr Paul George Bike Tours at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 East Flagler Street (tel: (305) 375 1621; website: www.hmsf.org/programs-adult.htm), offers tours with the noted local historian throughout the year. Reservations are required. Consult the website for tour and cost information. The Miami Beach Bicycle Center, 601 Fifth Street (tel: (305) 674 0150), rents bicycles and provides maps for self-guided tours.