Miami, Florida Best: Self-Guided Driving Tour of Iconic Landmarks from Little Havana to Miami Beach
Places: 19 POIsDistance: 21.42 miDuration: 47m
Tour #2639
About this English self-guided 47m driving tour in Miami
Welcome to Miami, where the sun shines bright and the vibes are always just right! Get ready to cruise through the Magic City on this UCPlaces self-guided GPS audio driving tour, designed for both first-timers and returning visitors eager to rediscover Miami's most iconic spots. We've curated a route that's as efficient as it is exciting, ensuring you hit all the must-see landmarks without missing a beat. From the historic charm of Little Havana to the art-filled streets of Wynwood and the glamorous shores of South Beach, this tour offers an engaging journey through Miami's diverse neighborhoods. You'll witness stunning architecture, soak in rich history, and find countless Instagrammable moments. Buckle up, because Miami's main attractions are calling, and your adventure starts now!
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Welcome to Little Havana, the vibrant heart of Miami’s Cuban community and one of the most colorful neighborhoods in America. Our next turn is on 13th street through the Cuban Memorial Park, so keep an eye out.
As you drive along Calle Ocho, or Southwest 8th Street, you’re traveling through a living museum of music, art, and flavor. Every block tells a story of resilience and celebration — a place where exiles turned memory into culture, and culture into pride.
Just ahead, on your right, is the Little Havana Welcome Center, your gateway to everything this neighborhood represents. Inside, you’ll find maps, local art, and exhibits that share the story of the Cuban diaspora — how thousands of families fled Castro’s regime in the 1960s and built a thriving new home here in Miami.
A few blocks farther west, at 15th Avenue, you’ll pass Domino Park, officially called Maximo Gomez Park. This small plaza might look unassuming, but it’s one of the most famous gathering spots in the city. Every day, locals meet here to play dominoes, debate politics, and catch up on neighborhood news. The rhythm of conversation, the click of domino tiles, and the aroma of Cuban coffee drifting from nearby cafés — it’s all part of the heartbeat of Calle Ocho.
Beyond the park, you’ll see hand-rolled cigar shops, fruit stands, and murals honoring heroes like José Martí and Celia Cruz. Salsa music spills from doorways, and roosters still strut across the sidewalks — reminders that life here moves to its own rhythm.
Little Havana isn’t just a neighborhood — it’s a bridge between old Cuba and new Miami, alive with history, passion, and unshakable community spirit.
As we drive through Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, take in the peaceful, tree-lined boulevard that honors the history, struggle, and sacrifice of Miami’s Cuban community.
This green corridor runs along SW 13th Avenue, just off 8th Street, and serves as a living memorial to those who fought for freedom in Cuba and those who rebuilt their lives here in exile. Scattered among the palm trees and royal poincianas, you’ll find monuments dedicated to José Martí, the poet and patriot who inspired Cuba’s independence, as well as memorials to the soldiers of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Brigada 2506, and others who fought against oppression.
Each statue and plaque tells part of the story — not only of loss, but of courage and hope. Many of the families who fled Cuba in the 1960s still come here to pay respects, leave flowers, or simply reflect in the shade.
This park isn’t large, but it holds deep meaning. It stands as a symbol of remembrance — a reminder that freedom, once lost, is never taken for granted, and that Miami’s Cuban heart still beats with pride and gratitude.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1Little Havana
Place 2Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park
Place 3American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora
Place 4Historic Coconut Grove
Place 5Kennedy Park Waterfront
Place 6Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Place 7Brickell Avenue Skyscrapers
Place 8Miami River
Place 9Iconic Miami Tower
Place 10Bayfront Park Views
Place 11Bayside Marketplace Shops
Place 12Frost Science Museum
Place 13Miami Climate
Place 14Nader Museum
Place 15Wynwood Walls Street Art
Place 16Museum of Graffiti
Place 17Pérez Art Museum Miami
Place 18MacArthur Causeway
Place 19Lummus Park, South Beach
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If you start the tour before reaching the first POI, the app will navigate you to the starting point and then begin the tour.
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No need to commit upfront or purchase in advance; buy a tour only when you're ready to go.
Walk at your own pace.
No waiting for groups; go on your schedule.
Take the tour in your preferred language.
Start, stop and continue the tour whenever you want.
Returning to the same destination? Take the tour again, and again, and again... And bring a friend!
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What's included?
A self-guided audio tour taken via the UCPlaces app [Android / iOS (iPhone) / Apple CarPlay].
Tour route map and in-app GPS navigation (via the UCPlaces app).
Audio stories for places visited during the tour.
Apple CarPlay connection (for iOS users); for a seamless driving tour experience.
What's NOT included?
Earphones (highly recommended).
Smartphone.
Any kind of transportation (including tickets and passes).