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“ My friends and I did the Everglades tour which included a shuttle ride (to and from) the park & an airboat tour! ” in 7 reviews

“ I had 2 tours booked Day 1 - maimi city+ everglades Day2 - maimi boat cruise George ( Jorge ) was our guide. ” in 5 reviews

“ Our driver Guillermo was a very safe driver and got us everywhere at just the right time. ” in 2 reviews

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My friends and I did the Everglades tour which included a shuttle ride (to and from) the park & an airboat tour! Our driver Barnebee picked us up from Bayside Market and throughout the drive taught us a little about Miami history/ facts! He also kept a good look out for some alligators. He was magnificent and made sure we were all comfortable and happy. In all, I recommend this tour company! It was affordable & fun! Don't forget to bring $3 to take a picture with Snappy, the baby alligator!

Used Miami Tour Company to go down to the Everglades. The ticket includes the airboat ride and an animal show afterwards. We got the combo that includes sailing around Star Island right after we're back from the Everglades. It was fun-- got to see a National wonder and got to explore another part of Miami afterwards before leaving the next day. After the Start Island sailing tour you get to explore the Bayside Marketplace, with lots of cute little shops and bars. When you first board the bus they give you a map of all their tours and a mini bio of their employees. Michelle, the owner, is cool, we had been emailing for a while. I wanted to do a city tour on our first full day there but that day they did not offer hotel pickup so we ended up just kind of exploring on our own. Also, I got sick on our original day that we were supposed to go to the Everglades and since I was trying to cancel with less than 24 hours in advance they weren't going to give my husband his whole money back; only partial. I really did want to go to the Everglades so we ended up rescheduling it was a blast! It's a good company, just beware that you might not get your money back if something happens last minute. And honestly it's fair because they do have that disclaimer, and there are no exceptions. ‍

My father and I were visiting from California last week and we did a hop on hop off tour with Pablo. Thank you Pablo for an amazing experience and most importantly for the energy. My father said this was his favorite part of the trip and I'm sure it had a lot to do to with you. We will be back. Thank you again

The Miami tour was a waste of my time, the website is very misleading and I told them but they did not care. This is a cash only payment process.

Took the Everglades tour with my friends and had a great time! Our tour guide Barnabee picked us up from Bayside Market and drove us and our group to the Everglades and back. He made sure everyone was comfortable and that we all made it on the airboat okay when we got to the Everglades. He was extremely friendly and quite funny, which really added to the atmosphere of the experience. I'd highly recommend Miami Tour Company to anyone looking for a trip to the Everglades from Miami! Also, very affordable price that was absolutely worth it.

The best $30.00 my wife and I spent!! The tour was GREAT! Fun stops, great Guide, excellent value! We would do it again!!

Where to start.... The positives I can say are the buses were air conditioned, the sites were pretty and the Everglades tour was great. We did the Miami tour, boat tour of celebrity mansions and Everglades tour. The Miami tour was ok. I did enjoy Little Havana but I feel like I listened to music more than hear anything significant to the history of it. When our tour was finished they took us to Bayside for lunch. The place they took us to was expensive and offered only 6 options, none of which were any good. My husband had suggested we leave and go across the way to Five Guys and I wished we would have. Lunch for the 4 of us (my husband, myself and 2 teenage daughters) was $100. The food was awful and overpriced. After lunch we went downstairs over to the dock and boarded the boat for the mansion tour. I tried to sit in the front considering the boat was packed with nowhere else to sit and got yelled at by a crew member that we had to go inside. I told him, there is nowhere to sit or stand in there and he yelled at me again. Guy was a jerk. So we went in and literally stood next to the bar as the boat was completely packed and they continued to let more people on. Once we got out into the water they let us sit out front which helped. The tour was just ok. Fun to see how much money is out there with all the million dollar homes. The lady on the mic was entertaining and gave a lot of information. Once we got back to the dock we had to once again cram into the enclosed portion of the boat with no air conditioning. It was hot and everyone was sweaty, it was uncomfortable. I was glad to get off the boat. Next we had to run to meet our bus and once we got on that it was nice as it was air conditioned and we could relax for a 30min drive to the Everglades. The Everglades was our favorite. Once we got there we got off the bus and in line to take the boat tour of the swamp. Our guide was super nice and was able to find us an alligator. That was the best. I know they don't have control over the animals and you hope for the best but the alligator he found was amazing and followed our boat. We also saw turtles in the water, it was awesome! After the tour boat you can walk through their exhibit sections and see a HUGE alligator and lots of smaller ones. The gift shop was cool and we left with souvenirs. I feel like we didn't have enough time there but after the long hot day it was ok. We got back on the bus and they took us back to Miami. Would I do it again? Probably if only just for the Everglades tour. I wouldn't bother with the other tours.

I had booked Miami Tour Company for the Everglades trip-the tour company was horrible but the park was nice. In all the emails sent, the reservation said we would be picked up by a bus with red and blue stripes, there would be phone charger outlets and unlimited water available. They neglected to mention that the tour is pre-recorded and the driver will simply put in a CD while you're driving to the park. Upon being picked up, I greeted my driver (Barnaby) and hopped inside. It ended up being in a van with only one specific type of charger available (for one type of phone) which I didn't have. I had been planning on charging my phone so I brought my charger-there was no place to charge our phone at the park so it died while I was trying to take pictures. Barnaby didn't greet anyone that came on our tour and was very negative to anyone asking questions. When I asked about holding a baby alligator, he told me that it most likely wouldn't be allowed and at this rate, all alligators will be 3D and virtual in the next few years (he was joking but it was pretty negative.) Since he didn't offer water, I asked for some, to which he told me "OK but it isn't cold." I greeted two other people that we were picking up on the tour and they told me Barnaby had picked them both up in the wrong spots which is why we were waiting 30 mins for them to show up! The van was really really hot but the seats were comfy and Barnaby didn't offer water to anyone else. When we got to the park, we were let off, given a sticker and told to "go over there" pointing to an airboat. There was no mention of a return time or where to go afterwards. We all managed to have a blast at the park but do yourself a favor and SKIP Miami Tour Company!!!!!!!

Look no further folks! This is THE tour company to go with! Got off a cruise ship at 8:30am and took an Uber to bayside marketplace well within time for the 9:15am departure. Did the Miami to the Max + Everglades package. The tour was well run and organized. Lots of info given. There is also audio commentary on the bus as you ride through places, plus the added info provided by the guide. The bus is comfortable, luggage storage on the bus provided throughout, and even cold water bottles provided all day! Hernan and our driver Guillermo were amazing! The time schedule listed on their site is accurate. Will most definitely recommend this company to all! You won't be disappointed! FYI: don't forget to use their discount code "cruiser"!

DO NOT BOOK THE SNORKELING BOOZE CRUISE FOR EXTRA MONEY THROUGH THIS COMPANY!!!! I was extremely disappointed that they CANCELED our snorkeling trip while we were on the bus to head to Key West. The weather was slightly cloudy with a sprinkling of rain, but it definitely cleared up by the time we arrived in Key West. When I asked why it was canceled and if I would get a refund back for the snorkeling they basically said it was "too windy" so their boats couldn't take us out snorkeling because it wasn't "safe" Well I saw several other snorkeling companies able to take people out on their boats that day, so please book with a legit snorkeling company in Key West!! I only got a PARTIAL refund, FOR A TRIP THEY CANCELED LAST MINUTE, which is MIND BOGGLING to me!!!! When I emailed them about it they said that it was clearly stated in the confirmation email that "If the snorkeling is canceled you will receive a PARTIAL REFUND" How that makes any sense at all is inconceivable to me!!! MAKE SURE to call or check their COMPANY website PRIOR to booking ANYTHING with them! I'm still trying to understand if it is even LEGAL what they did. They canceled our snorkeling, but I did not receive a FULL REFUND?! WHY WOULD I NOT GET MY ENTIRE MONEY BACK?? WHAT A SCAMMMMM!!!! Do yourself a favor and just rent a car and drive to Key West yourself!! DON'T BE SCAMMED and lose money like I did!!!

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See the best of Miami on the Historic Miami Tour and Boat Cruise. This full-day tour includes Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Little Havana, Biscayne Bay, plus hundreds of other interesting landmarks, famous movie locations and weird stories that only the knowledge and experience of a local tour guide can offer.

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Welcome to Miami Tour Company! Your one-stop shop for the best tours, at the lowest prices, available in Miami. Tour in state-of-the-art vehicles, offering GPS guided audio tours in 5 languages.

The first stop on Historic Miami Tour is at Fresh Market, (from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef”) where you can grab a bite to eat. (Lunch is not included but stop is made) The bus also stops along the way at Our Lady of Charity Shrine, Little Havana and Bayside Marketplace. At each stop, there is plenty of time to exit the bus, take pictures and stretch your legs.

You will see Miami’s highlights — South Beach; Downtown Miami; Brickell; Coconut Grove; Coral Gables, Little Havana; and Ocean Drive. Along with some lesser-known areas like the Gianni Versace Mansion, Holocaust Memorial, Madonna’s House, Sylvester Stallone’s House, Vizcaya, Watson Island, Cartagena Plaza, Coral Gables Waterways, University of Miami, Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, Miracle Miami, Calle Ocho, Old Cutler Road, and the secret spot where Michael Jackson filmed his “Thriller” music video, plus hundreds of other interesting landmarks, famous movie locations and weird stories not seen with other tour companies.

This Tour also includes a fully-narrated bilingual sightseeing cruise aboard a stylishly, comfortable modern 140-Passenger yacht. Each vessel features restrooms, an air-conditioned lower salon, enclosed in picture windows, as well as an upper-deck with an awning that will protect you from the sun and seasonal rain showers.

Cruise around Biscayne Bay, Miami’s spectacular waterway, the downtown Miami skyline, Miami Beach, Port of Miami and Fisher Island. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the rich and famous, as you relax on the upper deck of the yacht.

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• Grab a bite to eat at Fresh Market (from Bravo’s “Top Chef”)
• Also enjoy a fully-narrated, bilingual sightseeing cruise around Biscayne Bay
• Modern 140-Passenger Sightseeing Boats offering the utmost in comfort and style
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¡Bienvenidos a Miami! And welcome to the home of the original culture and food tours in Miami. Since our establishment in 2009, we have immersed thousands of locals and visitors in the rich tapestry of our city’s food scene, vibrant art, and rich history.

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One of the big winners of the just-announced LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger could be former president Donald J. Trump.

Trump has established significant financial ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the LIV Golf tour -- financed by the country's sovereign wealth fund -- has staged several events at Trump-owned golf courses over its two seasons of existence.

Now, with the rival tours in alignment, Trump and his family businesses stand to gain even more prestige, influence and money as a result of the merger. It may ultimately lead to one of his long-sought goals: to have a Trump course host one of the four major championships in men's professional golf.

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While he was president, Trump maintained especially close ties with Saudi Arabia and its royal family. His first foreign visit after he took office was to Saudi Arabia. He also downplayed the kingdom's role in the assassination of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi, who was highly critical of the Saudi government in his writings.

Shortly after Trump left office in 2021, his son-in-law Jared Kushner struck a $2 billion deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund to finance a new investment firm Kushner created, The New York Times and The Washington Post reported.

The PIF, which also runs LIV Golf, provided the financial backing that allowed the tour to attract top PGA Tour stars with guaranteed contracts totaling $100 million or more and provide tournament payouts approaching $25 million.

This season, LIV Golf scheduled three events at Trump-owned courses:

• May 26-28 at Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C. in Potomac Falls, Virginia.
• Aug. 11-13 at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey.
• Oct. 20-22 at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.

In November, the Trump Organization struck a deal with a Saudi real estate company to build a Trump-branded hotel and golf course as part of a $4 billion resort project in Oman. 

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The Trump family has not said how much they are making from LIV, though Trump characterized the amount as "peanuts" in an interview with reporters last month at the LIV Golf event at his course in Virginia.

“They pay a rental fee," he said. "They want to use my properties because they’re the best properties.”

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A New York Times report  earlier this month said the U.S. Department of Justice subpoenaed the Trump Organization for records regarding LIV Golf and Trump’s ties to the tour.

"I guess they're doing that because of what's happening with (President Joe) Biden. That's their retribution," Trump said last month in Virginia, without citing any evidence to support his claim. "Because we did nothing wrong. That's their retribution. That's the way they try and get even."

How close has Donald Trump come to hosting a pro golf major?

Actually, a Trump course has hosted a major tournament before: the 2017 U.S. Women's Open at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. That event was won by Sung Hyun Park of South Korea as Trump became the first U.S. President to attend a U.S. Women's Open .

Trump National was also selected to host the 2022 PGA Championship, however, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob spurred the PGA of America to reconsider its decision. The tournament was later moved to Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Does the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger increase the chances of a major tournament at a Trump course?

The Trump family has had an eye on hosting a men's major, especially after buying the historic Turnberry golf resort in southwest Scotland in 2014. The historic Ailsa course (one of three on the property) has hosted the British Open four times -- in 1977, 1986, 1994 and 2009.

Trump said last month "everybody wants to see the Open Championship" held at Turnberry, but the tournament's governing body seems to have other ideas. Officials at the R&A recently told The Telegraph that Turnberry will not be included in the Open rotation as long as Trump is the owner due to the security risks.

The LIV and PGA Tours will operate independently for the time being. However, the head of the Saudi PIF, Yasir al-Rumayyan, will serve as chairman of the board of the new yet-to-be-named entity overseeing the unified golf entity.

His opinions will certainly carry a great deal of weight in every aspect of the tour going forward, including the location of future major tournaments.

Contributing: Jordan Mendoza, Tom Schad