Miami

Miami 7-day itinerary

7 days in Miami on foot. The plan moves through City, City, City, starting with Beth David Synagogue, Saint Sophias Church, Allapattah Mini Park. No car.
Best for
A slower week in Miami, with one day outside town.
Pace
Five walking days, one day trip, and one slower day.
Base
City
Estimated budget
$560–$1,960

Day-by-day plan

Follow the stops in order. Walk times are estimates between nearby places.

  1. Day 1

    City

    Walk City in Miami. Start at Beth David Synagogue, then Saint Sophias Church and Allapattah Mini Park. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Beth David Synagogue

      Beth David Synagogue on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    2. Stop 2 · 4 min walk

      Saint Sophias Church

      Saint Sophias Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    3. Stop 3 · 49 min walk

      Allapattah Mini Park

      park in the United States of America

    4. Stop 4 · 10 min walk

      Saint Francis Xavier Church

      Saint Francis Xavier Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · El Cartel Colombian Restaurant: Cuisine: latin_american.

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  2. Day 2

    City

    Walk City in Miami. Start at Jose Marti Riverfront Park, then Saint Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church and Broward Circle Park. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Jose Marti Riverfront Park

      park in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

    2. Stop 2 · 21 min walk

      Saint Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church

      Catholic church in Miami, Florida, United States

    3. Stop 3 · 51 min walk

      Broward Circle Park

      park in the United States of America

    4. Stop 4 · 4 min walk

      Highland Circle Mini Park

      park in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

    Eat · Wok Town: Wok Town listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  3. Day 3

    City

    Walk City in Miami. Start at Brickell Plaza Mini Park, then Saint Agnes Catholic Church and International Community Church. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Brickell Plaza Mini Park

      park in the United States of America

    2. Stop 2 · 43 min walk

      Saint Agnes Catholic Church

      Saint Agnes Catholic Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    3. Stop 3 · 14 min walk

      International Community Church

      International Community Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    4. Stop 4 · 36 min walk

      Iglesia Catolica Santa Barbara

      Iglesia Catolica Santa Barbara on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · Giardino Gourmet Salads: Cuisine: salad.

  4. Day 4

    City

    Walk City in Miami. Start at Ukrainian Catholic Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then Saint Bernards Episcopal Church and Church of Resurrection. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Ukrainian Catholic Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

      Ukrainian Catholic Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    2. Stop 2 · 13 min walk

      Saint Bernards Episcopal Church

      Saint Bernards Episcopal Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    3. Stop 3 · 4 min walk

      Church of Resurrection

      Church of Resurrection on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    4. Stop 4 · 64 min walk

      Saint Basil Catholic Church Byzantine Rite

      Saint Basil Catholic Church Byzantine Rite on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · New York Bagel Deli: New York Bagel Deli listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  5. Day 5

    City

    Walk City in Miami, including Saint Dominics Catholic Church and Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.

    1. Stop 1

      Saint Dominics Catholic Church

      Saint Dominics Catholic Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    2. Stop 2 · 21 min walk

      Saint Cecilia Catholic Church

      Saint Cecilia Catholic Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · Iron Sushi: Cuisine: sushi.

  6. Day 6

    Day trip toward Miami Beach

    Leave Miami for the day. Come back to the same bed.

    1. Stop 1

      Miami Beach

      Listed as a next stop from Miami. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    2. Stop 2

      Cruise ships

      Listed as a next stop from Miami. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    3. Stop 3

      Biscayne National Park

      Listed as a next stop from Miami. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    Eat · Pack snacks from town. Do not count on a full menu at a small station.

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  7. Day 7

    Do one thing slowly

    No new neighborhood. Use the spare day on a single activity.

    1. Stop 1

      Ultra Music Festival

      Streets of downtown Miami. People from around the world flock to Miami every March for its notorious Ultra Music Festival. It’s a three-day and -night festival that includes the most famous DJs in the music industry. Tickets usually range from $300–600 from the three-day festival and increase in price as it gets closer to the show in March. The show sells out almost every year so be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible.

    2. Stop 2

      Calle Ocho

      The largest Hispanic street festival in Miami. It’s a one-day festival that features contests, concerts and food. There is also a carnival that takes place in a lot to the left of Florida International University’s main entrance. The carnival is on the same day as Calle Ocho. The festival is usually held in March on Calle Ocho. It is free except for parking if you bring your car.

    3. Stop 3

      Carnaval Miami

      A festival that consists of ten events along the course of ten days during the weeks of late February and early March. The Kiwanis club of little Havana (little Cuba) hosts this festival full of music, international foods, concerts, sports, culinary competitions, galas and upscale Latin jazz festival.

    4. Stop 4

      Independence Day

      City-wide. Held on July 4. The Miami skyline is illuminated by fireworks on the “birth date” of the United States. While Key Biscayne has great views of the fireworks show, Bayfront Park has live music as well as a laser show.

    Eat · Go back to a place that already worked.

Where to stay

Sleep near the walking base. Pick an area, then search hotels by neighborhood.

  • The centre

    First-time visitors

    Stay inside walking range of the first-day stops in Miami.

Full where-to-stay guide →

Things to book

Tours and tickets that match this plan. Book anything that needs timed entry.

Budget

Rough mid-range spend for 7 days in Miami, excluding long-haul flights. Hotel nights drive most of the range.

  • Budget: about $560 (hostel/budget hotel, transit, street food)
  • Mid-range: about $980 (3★ hotel, sit-down meals, a tour or two)
  • Comfort: about $1,960 (nicer hotel, taxis, paid attractions)

Trip budget calculator →

Transportation

Get in

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Get around

thumb|Metromover Miami's public transit system is the most diverse and extensive of any locality in Florida. If travel time is not a priority, it is possible to travel to all commercial areas and major attractions within Miami without a car. That being said, this approach will involve a lot of walking, which can be unpleasant at many times of year. A map of transit run by Miami-Dade is available at this website.

Where to eat

Simple meal ideas near the day’s walking route.

  • El Cartel Colombian Restaurant

    Cuisine: latin_american.

  • Wok Town

    Wok Town listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Giardino Gourmet Salads

    Cuisine: salad.

  • New York Bagel Deli

    New York Bagel Deli listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Iron Sushi

    Cuisine: sushi.

  • Tre Italian Bistro

    Tre Italian Bistro listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Camila's Restaurante Brasileiro

    Cuisine: brazilian.

  • Sushi Sake

    Sushi Sake listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

Optional alternatives

Add one if a walking day finishes early. Don’t stack them onto the same afternoon.

  • King Mango Strut

    Held after Christmas, this parade began as a parody of current events as well as the Orange Bowl Parade. The Orange Bowl Parade, unlike its famous Rose Bowl counterpart, is no longer held anymore, but the King Mango Strut is still having a good time making fun of the previous year’s follies.

Before you go

Questions

Do I need a car in Miami?
No for this plan. The days stay inside walking range, then local transit to MIA. thumb|Metromover Miami's public transit system is the most diverse and extensive of any locality in Florida. If travel time is not a priority, it is possible to travel to all commercial areas and major attractions within Miami without a car. That being said, this approach will involve a lot of walking, which can be unpleasant at many times of year. A map of transit run by Miami-Dade is available at this website.
Is 7 days enough?
Yes if you want Miami plus day trips. Use the 5-day plan if you will stay in town.
Where should I stay?
Base near City so the first walking day starts at the hotel. Residences at Bayside - by Elite City Stays is a listed option, not a ranking.
Where do I eat?
Each day names one sit-down stop. El Cartel Colombian Restaurant is on the list. Keep the rest as bakeries and market counters.

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Daily stops compiled from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, and OpenTripMap. Updated 2026-08-25. Edited by Lina Varela.