Essential Ticket

See more of Miami with our 2-day Essential ticket! Hop on our famous open-top double-decker buses, and hop off to experience the city at your own pace.
This ticket also includes your choice of either a Big Bus Miami Night Tour, or an Island Queen Millionaire's Row Boat Cruise.
Please note: to comply with US Coastguard regulations for the boat cruise, an infant ticket must be purchased for any children aged 0-2 included in your party.
See more of Miami with our 2-day Essential ticket! Hop on our famous open-top double-decker buses, and hop off to experience the city at your own pace.
This ticket also includes your choice of either a Big Bus Miami Night Tour, or an Island Queen Millionaire's Row Boat Cruise.
Please note: to comply with US Coastguard regulations for the boat cruise, an infant ticket must be purchased for any children aged 0-2 included in your party.
  • Adult
    From US$72.00 (Full price from US$77.00)
  • Child 3-12 years
    From US$62.00 (Full price from US$67.00)
  • Infant 0–1
    From US$0.00
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Hop-on, Hop-off
Hop-on, Hop-off
Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own itinerary and explore the best of Miami’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready.

Routes

  • Red Loop

    Discover Miami on our hop-on, hop-off day tour, with pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages.

    • Operates 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Frequency: 30 min
    See full timetable
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How does it work?
Select your ticket
Select your ticket
Buy online and download your e-tickets
Buy online and download your e-tickets
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FAQs
Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a trusted retailer such as your hotel concierge, or at one of our key sales points. Please note that for hygiene reasons we encourage you to pay with card when possible so that all parties can avoid the handling of cash.
Is the tour commentary available in my language?
Our Day Tour (Red Loop) features audio guides, offering a fun and informative pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages, including:
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • German

Our Everglades Tour features our entertaining expert live guides, with tours available in either English or Spanish.
Our Night Tour also features live guides, with tours available in English only.

To learn more, please visit our Tour Commentary page.
What time does the tour start and how long does it take?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times, duration and bus frequency.
Where can I start the tour?
You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.

The principal starting locations for each tour are:
  • Red Loop (Miami Hop-on, Hop-off Day Tour): Bayside Marketplace (401 Biscayne Blvd, metro bus stop in front of Ben's Pizza
  • Green Loop (Everglades Tour): Soundscape Park (1680 Washington Ave, metro bus stop opposite the Greenview Hotel) or Bayside Marketplace (401 Biscayne Blvd, metro bus stop in front of Ben's Pizza)
  • Night Tour: Bayside Marketplace (401 Biscayne Blvd - metro bus stop in front of Ben's Pizza)
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Miami
Big Bus Tours Miami offer sightseeing tours of the Magic City on open-top, double-decker buses. During the tour, entertaining and informative commentary is provided via pre-recorded commentary, which you can tune in to with complimentary headphones supplied on board. On our day tours, you can hop on and off at any of the tour stops as often as you like to visit attractions and places of interest. There are three tour routes:

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