Deco Architecture

ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TO CHECK-IN FIVE GOOD REASONS TO TAKE OUR ART DECO WALKING TOUR: 1. Our tour guides use the architecture of the buildings to tell the story of Miami Beach and its people. 2. Tour proceeds benefit our non-profit mission of promoting, preserving, and protecting the Miami Beach Art Deco Historic District. 3. Tour tickets include admission to the Art Deco Museum and Gift Shop, and the convenience of Welcome Center concierge services. 4. We have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor: bitly/artdecoreview Check us out. 5. Credentialed through the MDPL Tour Guide Academy, we are twenty passionate volunteer tour guides who collectively have about 200 years of experience.

Step into the sultry embrace of South Beach's Tropical Art Deco movement on our immersive Art Deco Walking Tour. As you traverse the palm-lined boulevards and sun-kissed streets, you'll encounter a fusion of Art Deco elegance and vibrant tropical flair that defines the architectural landscape of this iconic destination. Delve into Miami's captivating history, where tales of gangsters and clandestine casinos are interwoven with the city's architectural evolution. Learn how Miami's underworld figures left an indelible mark on the cityscape, shaping the development of opulent Art Deco buildings that doubled as glamorous fronts for illicit activities. Against the backdrop of swaying palm trees and azure skies, discover the unique blend of Art Deco motifs infused with tropical elements. Our expert guides will lead you to the famed Art Deco hotel lobbies where Hollywood film history was made, offering a glimpse into the glitz and glamour of a bygone era.

This is a great 2.5-hour walking tour of the landmarks of midtown Manhattan. This small-group tour will get you up close and personal with these historic sites, while your guide shares the secrets and history of each. See the insides of Art Deco skyscraper masterpieces, and countless photo opportunities. A great tour for those who want to get the most out of their time in midtown. Landmarks seen include: -Bryant Park -New York Public Library -American Radiator Building -500 5th Avenue -Bowery Savings Bank Building -Chanin Building -Chrysler Building -Grand Central Terminal -Rockefeller Center -And more! Your guide will provide insight on these landmarks, with historic photos for reference. This tour is a small-group, for a more personal experience. It also makes many indoor stops, so also a great option any time of the year!

Enjoy a small group experience and escape the tourist trap restaurants like locals do. The South Beach Food Tour is a culinary tour that will enhance your knowledge about the history, architecture and social movements of Miami. You will get to try mouthwatering dishes in 5 restaurants all while letting an expert local tour guide take you through the Art Deco District of Miami.  During this time you will hear the story of how Miami has risen from a peripheral town to the worlds most exciting tourist destination. Get to know Miami like a local in just 2.5 hours of walking around the neighborhoods.

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture.

The most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this guided walk begins at the Art Deco Centre with an audio visual introduction from your local guide. Your tour will take you through the Art Deco precinct and viewing building exteriors.

Explore the styles of Beaux Arts, Renaissance Revival, Art Deco, Modernism and more on this architectural history tour of Downtown Los Angeles by walking the Financial District, Historic Core and the Broadway Theater District!

Expert guides and insider access! We are proud to lead the highest rated architecture tour in Tulsa. Meet at our office in a dazzling Art Deco landmark in the heart of the Deco District. You'll explore a variety of buildings both inside and out. Before the tour, fuel up at local roaster Topeca Coffee right next door. This is a public group tour that runs most Saturday mornings (9am or 10am depending on the season).

What makes our tour truly unique is the immersive experience we offer, allowing you to explore the vibrant and diverse neighborhoods of Miami. Our City Tour provides the opportunity to dive deep into the rich history and culture that make Miami such a lively and dynamic city. You'll start by exploring Wynwood, a district renowned for its stunning street art and creative energy. Then, you'll journey to Little Havana, the heart of Miami's Cuban community, where you'll experience the authentic flavors and traditions that define this lively neighborhood. You'll also sightseeing through iconic Ocean Drive, a stretch of Miami Beach famous for its Art Deco architecture and rich history. As the tour continues, you'll pass through Coconut Grove, Miami's oldest neighborhood, where you'll discover charming streets lined with historic homes and lush greenery. This tour offers you the chance to truly explore and connect with the unique character of Miami.

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco and its hallmark motifs while admiring buildings like the Chicago Board of Trade, One LaSalle Street and the Field Building (now the Bank of America Building) — all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Did you know that Miami Beach is mostly man-made? And that Biscayne Bay used to be a shallow swamp? And that Muhammad Ali became world boxing champion for the first time right here in Miami Beach? Miami Beach history is riddled with enchanting stories, and I have made it my mission to bring these tales to life through extensive research, engaging storytelling and passion. I'm excited to offer a captivating guided bike tour through Miami Beach, where we will delve into its checkered past and relive its history over time, which is truly stranger than fiction. Our bicycle journey will take us along iconic streets leading us through lobbies of exquisite Art Deco hotels, scenic parks, and historical sites. You'll gain insights into early days evolution, The Great Depression, city’s unique architecture, Black history, Jewish history, Cuban migration, notorious cocaine cowboys’ era, the influence of "Miami Vice," the infamous murder of Gianni Versace, plenty of hidden gems, and much more.

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think of the future. The gleaming materials, the perfect precision of the details… it’s the epitome of glitz, glam, and elegance. On this tour, you’ll walk in the footsteps of those high on the potential of the future, before the infamous Crash of ‘29. We’ll explore several stunning interior spaces within the Loop and near the Chicago River, going inside not only the great Art Deco buildings of the Loop, but also a few buildings you’ll recognize from popular boat tours. But the great thing is that you’ll go where most boat tour guests won’t ever go: inside these gorgeous Art Deco buildings, where you’ll be amazed by the beauty that people don’t know is right there behind closed doors.

This 2.5-hour Napier Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On this tour you will learn about Napier's history including the huge earthquake of 1931 and enjoy driving through many of the Art Deco areas including local suburbs, such as Ahuriri the home of the National Tobacco Building and Marewa where you will drive through a very lovingly kept and dozens of original 1930's Art Deco homes. This is a one of a kind tour.

Casually meander in and out of famed Art Deco buildings in South Beach. Your tour guide will entertain you with stories of history, the pioneers, landscape, the importance of Art Deco and the influence of the mob and Hollywood in its transformation. All this while sipping on signature cocktails sitting inside fabulous hotel bars. This 2.5-3 hour tour includes three small cocktails. A classy way to cocktail and learn about South Beach and Art Deco architecture at the same time.

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Dive into the center of the architectural boom of the roaring 1920s and take a chance to enjoy the grand facades of the Art Deco skyscrapers on this guided walking tour. Go back in history while admiring one of the epicenters of the style’s birth. Immerse yourself into the life of the Windy City between World War I and World War II, the time when the design evolved and turned into neo archaic Mesoamerican grandeur, which can’t leave anyone indifferent. Be delighted with the variety of decorations and geometrical shapes which distinguish Art-Deco from Neoclassicism. Uncover the stories behind the famous Loop district of Chicago. Delve into the atmosphere of the 1920s as you listen to more insights and facts from your enthusiastic local guide. Overview the history and pay attention to the details you wouldn’t notice without a tour. Grab the chance to get inside famous buildings and revel in the Art Deco interiors.

Sarasota is home to an amazing architectural legacy. On this 105-minute air-conditioned tour, guests will visit some outstanding examples of architecture and design, with tours featuring three of the city’s most distinctive styles: Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern (featuring the "Sarasota School" of architecture, a regional adaptation of 20th-century International Style modernism that flourished in Florida from the 1940s to the 1960s.) These tours sell out weekly so book early!

Discover Melbourne’s fascinating Art Deco architecture on this small-group, 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Melbourne while admiring fine examples of the city’s most famous Art Deco buildings, including the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building. Learn fascinating details about the tiles, patterns, and designs that were popular in the 1930s, and discover how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, as well as Mayan, Spanish, and Egyptian art, influenced the city’s architecture.

An excursion that explores Napier's art deco architecture and rich history. Included is a visit to one historic winery (whichever is available on the day) and an Ale House for tastings.

Did you know that Miami Beach is mostly man-made? And that Biscayne Bay used to be a shallow swamp? And that Muhammad Ali became world boxing champion for the first time right here in Miami Beach? Miami Beach history is riddled with enchanting stories, and I have made it my mission to bring these tales to life through extensive research, engaging storytelling and passion. I'm excited to offer a captivating guided bike tour through Miami Beach, where we will delve into its checkered past and relive its history over time, which is truly stranger than fiction. Our bicycle journey will take us along iconic streets leading us through lobbies of exquisite Art Deco hotels, scenic parks, and historical sites. You'll gain insights into early days evolution, The Great Depression, city’s unique architecture, Black history, Jewish history, Cuban migration, notorious cocaine cowboys’ era, the influence of "Miami Vice," the infamous murder of Gianni Versace, plenty of hidden gems, and much more.