5 days in Miami
A realistic day-by-day plan with start times, how long to allow, and travel estimates between stops.
This 5-day plan covers South Beach Art Deco Tour, Everglades Airboat Tour, Little Havana Food, Wynwood Walls and more. It starts around 9am, keeps two main things per day with a proper lunch, and leaves the evening for food or a show. Travel times are estimates from the distance between stops.
Day 1
South Beach Art Deco Tour, Everglades Airboat Tour & more
- 09:00
South Beach Art Deco Tour
1 h 30 min
Early morning is cooler and quieter; guided tours explain the history behind the buildings.
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
Everglades Airboat Tour
4 h
Wear closed shoes and bring sun protection. Choose operators that follow wildlife guidelines.
- 19:00
Day 2
Wynwood Walls & Biscayne Bay Cruise
- 09:00
Wynwood Walls & Street Art
2 h
Visit during the day for the best light; the neighbourhood is livelier at night.
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
Afternoon in South Beach
Art Deco hotels, beaches and nightlife.
- 19:00
Day 3
Explore Miami
- 09:00
Morning in Wynwood
Street art and galleries.
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
Afternoon in Little Havana
Cuban food and culture.
- 19:30
Dinner
Book ahead if you want a specific restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Day 4
Explore Miami
- 09:00
Morning in South Beach
Art Deco hotels, beaches and nightlife.
- 12:30
Lunch
Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.
- 14:00
Afternoon in Wynwood
Street art and galleries.
- 19:30
Dinner
Book ahead if you want a specific restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Day 5
Day trip: Key West Day Trip
- 08:30
- 19:00
Evening back in Miami
Dinner near your hotel. After a full day out, keep the evening easy.
The route on a map
Pins follow the order of the plan. Click a pin for details.
Best time to visit Miami
The most comfortable months with manageable crowds are Oct, Nov. These are broad seasonal patterns, not forecasts.
- JanWarmCrowds: peak
- FebWarmCrowds: peak
- MarWarmCrowds: peak
- AprHotCrowds: busy
- MayHotCrowds: busy
- JunHotCrowds: busy
- JulHotCrowds: quiet
- AugHotCrowds: quiet
- SepHotCrowds: quiet
- OctWarmCrowds: busy
- NovWarmCrowds: busy
- DecWarmCrowds: peak
Best months Peak crowds and harsh weatherBars show how busy it is: taller means more visitors.
5-day Miami questions
Is 5 days enough for Miami?
Three to four days. This plan fits the main sights into 5 days at a comfortable pace, with a lunch break each day.
Can I change the order of the days?
Yes. Group days by neighbourhood if your hotel is far from a sight, and swap any day if opening hours (many museums close one day a week) or the weather requires it.
What should I book before I go?
Book Wynwood Walls, Key West Day Trip first – they use timed entry or sell out.