Al Capone's Miami Beach Walking Tour
$9.99
Al Capone's Miami Beach Walking Tour
Walk in the Footsteps of America's Most Notorious Gangster in Miami Beach
Looking for the ultimate Al Capone Miami experience?
Miami Beach is famous for its sunshine, Art Deco architecture, glamorous nightlife, and beautiful beaches. But beneath the palm trees and ocean breezes lies a fascinating story of gangsters, bootleggers, Prohibition, and one of the most infamous criminals in American history—Al Capone. Miami Beach became Capone's winter playground, a place where he entertained celebrities, politicians, and business leaders while trying to escape the pressures of Chicago's criminal underworld.
This self-guided walking tour explores the Miami Beach that Capone knew, taking you through historic hotels, Art Deco landmarks, famous restaurants, and the neighborhoods where America's most notorious mobster left his mark on the city.
Why Take an Al Capone Miami Tour?
This tour combines gangster history, Miami Beach culture, and fascinating local stories.
Along the route you'll discover:
Española Way
The Clay Hotel
Ocean Drive
The Carlyle Hotel
The Versace Mansion
The Art Deco District
Scarface filming locations
Joe's Stone Crab
South Pointe Park
Prohibition history
Miami Beach development
Al Capone's rise and fall
It's the perfect blend of true crime, history, architecture, and South Beach culture.
$9.99
What will you see? Here are the tour highlights
Española Way
The tour begins on one of Miami Beach's most charming historic streets. Designed to resemble a Mediterranean village, Española Way became a gathering place for artists, visitors, celebrities, and colorful characters throughout the city's history.
The Clay Hotel
One of the most significant Al Capone sites in Miami Beach. During Prohibition, the Clay Hotel reportedly became a gathering place for members of Capone's organization and developed a reputation as a hotspot for gambling, nightlife, and underworld activity.
Ocean Drive
Today it's one of the most famous streets in America. During Capone's era, it was already becoming the center of Miami Beach's social scene, filled with restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.
The Carlyle
One of South Beach's most iconic Art Deco landmarks. Built in 1941, the hotel later became famous through appearances in films including Scarface and The Birdcage.
The Former Versace Mansion
Although not connected directly to Capone, this famous mansion tells another dramatic chapter in Miami Beach history through the story of fashion designer Gianni Versace and the tragic events of 1997.
Art Deco Historic District
Discover the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture. Thanks to preservation efforts led by Barbara Baer Capitman and others, hundreds of colorful buildings still line Miami Beach streets today.
Scarface Hotel
Fans of crime movies will recognize this location from the famous chainsaw scene in the 1983 film Scarface. The original 1932 version of Scarface was heavily inspired by Al Capone's life and criminal career.
Joe's Stone Crab
One of Miami Beach's most legendary restaurants and reportedly one of Capone's favorite dining spots. Local stories describe Capone reserving tables under aliases and entertaining friends, politicians, and business associates here.
South Pointe Park
The tour concludes at Miami Beach's scenic southern tip, where visitors can reflect on the city's remarkable transformation from a gangster playground into one of America's premier destinations.
FAQ's
Did Al Capone really live in Miami?
Yes. Capone owned a mansion on Palm Island and spent much of his later life in Miami Beach.
Why did Al Capone move to Miami Beach?
Miami Beach offered warm weather, luxury living, privacy, and distance from the intense attention he received in Chicago.
What happened to Al Capone?
Capone was convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to eleven years in federal prison. After his release, he returned to Florida, where his health steadily declined until his death in 1947.
Is the Palm Island mansion part of the tour?
The mansion itself is private property, and was demolished in 2023, but the tour explores the locations and stories connected to Capone's life in Miami Beach.
Was Scarface based on Al Capone?
The original 1932 Scarface was heavily inspired by Capone's life. The 1983 version starring Al Pacino tells a fictional story set in Miami's drug trade.
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