About this experience
Step into Brickell, where ancient Tequesta bedrock meets the glass towers of global capital. Urban planner Tom and local resident Iris lead you past 2,000-year-old limestone carvings, high-tech financial fortresses, eco-engineered glass canopies, and hidden tropical forests. Discover how Latin American capital flight, banking deregulation, and climate engineering turned a quiet avenue of winter mansions into a major financial hub.
- A 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 113 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Identity, Migration & Globalization
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 53 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 53 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary and highlights
A 2,000-year-old indigenous Tequesta structure carved into limestone at the mouth of the Miami River.
600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza: A 40-story corporate skyscraper engineered with extreme hurricane resilience and direct fiber connections to global banking networks.
Brickell City Centre (The Climate Ribbon): A multi-block mixed-use development sheltered by the Climate Ribbon, an eco-tech glass canopy designed to funnel coastal breezes.
The Underline (Brickell Segment): A 10-mile linear park and urban trail transforming the shaded land beneath elevated transit lines into active public space.
SLS Brickell at 1300 S Miami Avenue (now Dua Miami hotel): A 55-story luxury condo-hotel tower featuring an iconic 40,000-square-foot drip-painting mural by artist Markus Linnenbrink.
Brickell Bay Drive Waterfront Promenade: A coastal promenade along Biscayne Bay revealing sea level rise adaptation, seawall engineering, and waterfront tower values.
Simpson Park Hammock: A 7.8-acre old-growth tropical hardwood forest preserve standing in stark physical contrast to the surrounding glass towers. Check posted park hours before entering.
Meeting and pickup information
- Begin at Miami Circle National Historic Landmark on Brickell Avenue. From the main transit hub in Miami, take local transit toward the site and walk the final stretch. Check current connections on the day of travel; this is self-guided.
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Red Thread
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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