Miami in 6 hours from PortMiami

A Miami port day hitting the highlights: Bayfront, the Wynwood murals and South Beach, all by taxi or rideshare off Dodge Island.

ExploraGo Team

Published on September 29, 2026

Duration: 6 hours
Budget: mid-range
Best for: family
Style: urban
Season: Year-round

Stops

1
transport
PortMiami cruise terminal
30 min · — · On arrival
PortMiami sits on Dodge Island, linked to the mainland by the MacArthur Causeway. You cannot walk out; the normal move is a taxi or Uber/Lyft to downtown (5–15 min, 12–18 USD). The downtown Metromover is free and the Coral Way Trolley connects to the port free of charge on cruise days.
Tips
Request your rideshare at each terminal's designated zone
Downtown and Brickell's elevated Metromover is free
Take care
Uber prices surge at peak times and in the rain
2
shopping
Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park
55 min · Free (shopping extra) · 10:00–22:004.4
An open-air waterfront market next to the marina, with shops, live music and food stalls. Beside it, Bayfront Park offers bay views back toward PortMiami, where your ship is docked.
Tips
A good spot for a quick coffee and bay photos
Catch the Metromover at Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. station here
Uber / Lyft · 15 min
3
activity
Wynwood Walls
85 min · 15 USD (outdoor streets free) · 11:00–19:00 (Mon–Thu until 20:00)4.6
The open-air street-art museum that transformed Wynwood: walls painted by international artists, with galleries around them. Entry to the main yard is about 15 USD; the surrounding streets are free.
Best time: 11:00–13:00
Tips
Weekday mornings mean shorter queues
The neighbourhood has breweries and cafes to rest
Take care
It gets very hot with little shade at midday
4
food
Cuban lunch in Wynwood
55 min · 15–25 USD · 11:00–22:00
A Cuban sandwich, croquetas and cafe con leche at one of the neighbourhood spots. Generous portions and reasonable prices before crossing to the beach.
Best time: 13:00
Tips
Share the sandwich if you are with family
Tip 18–20%, as is standard in the US
Uber / Lyft · 25 min
5
activity
South Beach and Ocean Drive
85 min · Free · Always open4.7
The Art Deco district, South Beach's white sand and the Ocean Drive promenade. Swim, rent a bike or walk up to Lincoln Road.
Tips
The Atlantic is warm almost year-round
Get off around 5th Street to start the walk
Take care
MacArthur Causeway traffic can jam at sunset
Uber / Lyft · 30 min
6
transport
Return to PortMiami
40 min · — · Before all-aboard
Head back by taxi or rideshare from South Beach or downtown. With traffic, the beach run can take 30–40 min, so add extra buffer if it coincides with rush hour.
Take care
On big turnaround days the port is busy: arrive early for the security checkpoint