3 days in Miami: a day-by-day itinerary for South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood and Vizcaya
A 3-day Miami itinerary: South Beach, Little Havana and Wynwood, then Vizcaya and the bay, with October 2026 ticket prices and free trolleys.
Коротко
- Day 1: South Beach: Art Deco walk, the beach, sunset at South Pointe Park.
- Day 2: Little Havana in the morning, Wynwood Walls after lunch, music on Calle Ocho.
- Day 3: Vizcaya, PAMM and a sunset cruise from Bayside, then a Brickell rooftop.
- Tickets: $128.99 to $133.99 per adult for every paid stop, before food.
- Getting around: Free trolleys on both sides of the bay and the free Metromover downtown.
Three days is enough for Miami if you give each day one side of the bay: South Beach first, Little Havana and Wynwood second, Vizcaya and downtown last, and never put Vizcaya on a Tuesday.
How this plan is built
Each day stays on one side of the bay, so you spend your time in neighborhoods, not traffic. Day 1 is Miami Beach on foot and by the free trolley. Day 2 is the mainland's two most visited neighborhoods, Little Havana and Wynwood. Day 3 is the bay: Vizcaya, the museums downtown and a boat at sunset.
You do not need a car. The Miami Beach trolley is free and runs 8 am to 11 pm every day, about every 20 minutes. On the mainland the City of Miami trolleys are free too, and the Metromover loops downtown and Brickell for free from 5:30 am to 10 pm. Rideshare fills the gaps, such as Little Havana to Wynwood.
Swap the days to fit closures. Vizcaya is closed on Tuesday, PAMM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the Wynwood trolley does not run on Sunday. If your third day is a Tuesday, move it.
Час за часом
- Day 1, 10 amArt Deco walking tour · Start at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive. The Miami Design Preservation League's tour runs daily, lasts about two hours and covers about 1.5 miles: $50 for adults 18 to 64, $40 for 65 and over, $35 for 13 to 17, free for 12 and under. Book a morning slot online.
- 12:30Lunch near Ocean Drive · Española Way, a short walk west and north, is the easiest lunch street. Our Ocean Drive and Española Way guides list what is open.
- 2 pmBeach time at Lummus Park · The beach around the Welcome Center is Lummus Park, along Ocean Drive. Swim, then rest in the shade before the evening.
- 5 pmSouth Pointe Park · Ride the free Miami Beach trolley or walk south to 1 Washington Avenue. The park is open sunrise to sunset, so arrive at least an hour before dark for the pier and the channel.
- 8 pmDinner in South Beach · Stay on Miami Beach and pick from our Miami Beach restaurants guides. The trolley runs until 11 pm.
Час за часом
- Day 2, 9:30 amTrolley to Little Havana · The free Little Havana trolley runs 6:30 am to 11 pm Monday to Saturday and 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday. The city's route map starts it at Brickell Metrorail and Metromover station and runs it along SW 8th Street.
- 10 amDomino Park and a colada · Watch the dominoes at SW 15th Avenue, then a colada at La Colada Gourmet, 1518 SW 8th St.
- 11:30Food tour or lunch · Miami Culinary Tours' 2.5-hour walk from the Tower Theater costs $69.99 and replaces lunch. Or eat at Sanguich, 2057 SW 8th St, open 10 am to 6 pm.
- 2:30 pmWynwood Walls · Take a rideshare to Wynwood. The Walls are open 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, with doors closing 30 minutes before; adults pay $12 and children 12 and under are free. Walk the free murals on the streets around them after.
- 9 pmBack to Calle Ocho for music · Ball & Chain has live music nightly; on Thursday its free salsa class starts at 9 pm, no cover, 21 and over.
Час за часом
- Day 3, 9:30 amVizcaya · Opens 9:30 am, closes 4:30 pm, closed on Tuesday. Adults pay $20 until October 31 and $25 from November 1, 2026; children 6 to 12 pay $10. From Vizcaya Metrorail station it is about a 10-minute walk.
- 12:30Lunch in Coconut Grove · Coconut Grove is just south of Vizcaya; our Coconut Grove guide lists where to eat by the bay.
- 3 pmPérez Art Museum Miami · 1103 Biscayne Blvd. Adults $18; free on Thursday after 5 pm, when it stays open until 9 pm. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- 6 pmSunset cruise from Bayside · Miami Skyline Cruises' 90-minute sunset cruise costs $28.99. Its winter schedule lists a 6 pm sunset departure; summer sunset tours leave at 6:30 and 7 pm. Check in 30 minutes early.
- 8:30 pmA rooftop in Brickell · Rosa Sky, 22 floors up at 115 SW 8th St, opens from 4:30 pm Tuesday to Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. The free Metromover runs until 10 pm.
What the paid stops cost
| Stop | Day | Adult price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Deco walking tour | 1 | $50 | Adults 18 to 64 |
| Wynwood Walls | 2 | $12 | Adults 18 and over |
| Vizcaya | 3 | $20 until October 31; $25 from November 1 | Adults 13 and over; regular price $32 |
| Pérez Art Museum Miami | 3 | $18 | Free on Thursday after 5 pm |
| Sunset cruise | 3 | $28.99 | Miami Skyline Cruises, 90 minutes |
| Trolleys and Metromover | All | Free | Miami Beach, City of Miami and downtown |
| Total per adult | $128.99 to $133.99 | Before food, drinks and rides; add $69.99 for the food tour |
Vizcaya's adult price is reduced during restoration work. Children are free or cheaper at most stops: Wynwood Walls is free for 12 and under, the Art Deco tour for 12 and under, PAMM for 6 and under.
mdpl.org, thewynwoodwalls.com, vizcaya.org, pamm.org, miamiskylinecruises.com, miamibeachfl.gov, miami.gov and miamidade.gov, checked October 2026
Swap a block if
| It rains | Do PAMM in the morning and the museums from our museums guide; save the beach for the next dry day. |
| You would rather see the Everglades | Replace day 3's afternoon with an airboat tour; our airboat guide covers the operators. |
| You want a quieter beach | Trade Lummus Park for Key Biscayne; see our Miami beaches guide. |
| It is the last Friday of the month | Put Little Havana in the evening: Viernes Culturales fills Calle Ocho from 12 pm, with a free history walk at 7 pm. |
| You travel with kids | Keep day 1, then use our Miami with kids guide for days 2 and 3. |
Перед выходом
- Do not put Vizcaya on a Tuesday, or PAMM on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
- The Metromover's Financial District station is closed for five weeks from October 24; Brickell Loop trips start and end at Brickell station.
- The Wynwood trolley has no Sunday service, and the Little Havana route ends at 8 pm on Sunday.
- Wynwood's Art Walk on the second Saturday of the month packs the streets and the garage.
- Book the Art Deco tour and the sunset cruise ahead; check in 30 minutes early for the boat.
- South Pointe Park closes at sunset, so be there an hour before.
Что спрашивают
Are 3 days enough for Miami?
Yes for the main sights: South Beach and the Art Deco district, Little Havana, Wynwood, Vizcaya and the downtown waterfront. Add a fourth day for the Everglades or the Keys.
What is the best order for 3 days in Miami?
One side of the bay per day: Miami Beach first, then Little Havana and Wynwood, then Vizcaya and downtown. Move the Vizcaya day if it falls on a Tuesday.
Do you need a car for 3 days in Miami?
No. The Miami Beach trolley is free from 8 am to 11 pm, the City of Miami trolleys are free, and the Metromover downtown is free from 5:30 am to 10 pm. Use rideshare between neighborhoods.
How much do the attractions cost for a 3-day Miami trip?
The paid stops in this plan, the Art Deco tour, Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya, PAMM and a sunset cruise, come to $128.99 to $133.99 per adult in October 2026, before food and rides.
Where should I stay for 3 days in Miami?
South Beach makes day 1 walkable; Brickell or downtown makes days 2 and 3 easier. Our where-to-stay guide compares them.
Ещё гиды
Things to do in Miami Beach and South Beach, with the hours and prices checkedSouth Beach · Miami beach · South beach · 5 мин чтения
Things to do in Little Havana: dominoes, music, a food tour and Cultural FridaysLittle Havana · Things to do · Little havana · 4 мин чтения
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens tickets: the restoration discount, free entry and what is closedCoconut Grove · Museums · Gardens · 4 мин чтенияArt Deco tour from mdpl.org; Miami Beach trolley and South Pointe Park from miamibeachfl.gov; City of Miami trolley hours from miami.gov and its route map; Metromover from miamidade.gov; Wynwood Walls from thewynwoodwalls.com; Vizcaya prices, hours and directions from vizcaya.org; PAMM from pamm.org; food tour from miamiculinarytours.com; Sanguich, Ball & Chain, cruise and Rosa Sky from their own sites; Viernes Culturales from viernesculturales.org. All checked October 2026.