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Scenes from the Big Screen: Miami Sites from the Movies

  • Miami-Dade
  • Nature & wildlife
  • Easy pace

At a glance

Minimum group
20 guests
Maximum group
On request
Approximate duration
3.5 to 4 hours (including transfer time from South Beach)
Time of day
Morning, afternoon or evening
Meals included
Optional
Transportation
Specific vehicles must be used in order to view this tour as it was meant to be seen. Dragonfly Expeditions can provide a list of appropriate companies or provide the transportation at an additional cost.
Special notes
Weather dependent: No

Images of Miami have lit up the big screen since before color and sound. Miami’s subtropical beauty doubled for India as early as “The Jungle Trail” in (1919). Since then, from sophomoric pranksters, “Porky’s” (1981) to sinister gangsters, “Scarface” (1983); from breaking the mold “The Birdcage” (1996) to evil in gold, “Goldfinger” (1964), Miami has lent its image to the some of Hollywood’s most beloved movies.

On this exciting romp through the storied city, you will see a clip of the scene from the movie and then you will see the actual site. Our expert film-loving guides will revel with you in the exploration of the magic city’s most beautiful and unusual celluloid settings. Then, the next time you catch a classic on TV or DVD, you can tell them you were there.

Full inclusions and pricing are provided on request.

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