Miami at night can feel twice as haunted. This haunted pub crawl turns South Beach’s most recognizable corners into a tight route of ghostly stories, so you can cover key spots in about 1 hour 45 minutes without getting turned around. I really like the way it mixes well-researched history with a light, joke-friendly tone, and I love that it’s built around real, specific places instead of vague hauntings.

One thing to plan for: the tour includes the guide and the stories, but it does not include drinks, and at least one stop has a clear expectation that you buy a drink once you get there. If you’re not budgeting for a couple of purchases (plus tips), the experience may feel less like a bargain and more like a paid storytelling night out.

Key things to know before you go

• A short, walkable South Beach route that keeps the “where do we go next?” stress low
• Real locations with specific stories tied to Lummus Park, the former Versace mansion, Española Way, and Mac’s
• Guides Thomas and Maria show up in past participant feedback, both praised for humor and pacing
• Admission for the stops is free, but drinks are not included
• A small-to-medium group size capped at 40 keeps things easier to manage

Start at Art Deco Miami Beach, then get your bearings fast

The crawl begins at the Art Deco Gift Shop, 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, and it ends back at the meeting point. That simple start-and-finish setup matters more than you’d think: it keeps your night feeling organized, even if you’re only in town for a short time.

This is also a mobile-ticket friendly experience in English, so you’re not hunting for printed confirmations. The overall pace is designed for a quick night out: you get multiple stops, short story segments, and time to order a drink at the bar moments.

Lummus Park: the sunshine state with a darker undercurrent

Your first stop is Lummus Park. The framing here is classic Miami contrast: palms and bright sidewalks on top, but an underside of mystery, crime, and bizarre tales that most visitors don’t hear about.

Why this stop works: it sets the mood without forcing you to start in a noisy bar. You also get an early geography lesson. Once you’ve seen how the park connects to South Beach’s larger nightlife rhythm, the rest of the route feels less like random wandering and more like a guided story trail.

Time at this stop is about 15 minutes, so you’ll mainly get atmosphere, context, and a few key haunting themes rather than a long lecture.

Casa Casuarina (former Versace mansion): $45 million worth of spooky storytelling

Next up is Casa Casuarina, the former Versace mansion, which the tour describes with a mix of wealth history and haunted legend. The details shared on this stop include that the mansion was founded by Ronin Wolf, commissioned by architect Alden Freeman, and last purchased for $45 million in 2013.

The guide’s job at this stop is to connect the mansion’s status symbol energy to the kind of haunted tales people love to repeat. Even if you’re skeptical, it’s an effective storytelling environment because the place itself reads as dramatic: big scale, sharp contrasts, and an obvious “this is famous” quality that makes ghost talk feel less like a gimmick.

You should expect about 30 minutes here, which gives enough time for the story to build, plus a photo moment before you move on.

A quick story stop in Miami’s front-page zone

There’s also a short, unlabeled story stop in the middle of the crawl, focused on how Miami keeps landing in the nation’s headlines. The guide also talks about a “logistical advantage” that keeps things in motion, plus a creepy detail: store workers allegedly fear locking up at night.

Because the exact location name isn’t provided in the information you get ahead of time, treat this as a moving moment rather than a destination. The value is in the guide’s narrative glue. You leave with a stronger sense that the city’s mood changes fast from block to block, and that’s the whole point of doing a themed crawl here.

Española Way: a locals-forward bar break with haunting jokes

Then you hit Española Way, one of those South Beach lanes that looks like it exists for strolling. Here, the tour keeps it practical: you stop in for a drink at a popular place for locals, and the guide shares haunting happenings tied to the bar scene.

This stop is about 30 minutes, and it’s where the “pub crawl” part becomes real for your wallet and your comfort. Since drinks are not included, you’ll want to decide early what you’re ordering and how much you want to spend. One negative experience that came up for this tour was frustration around needing to buy a drink at the start rather than getting a free or discounted pour, so if you’re trying to keep costs tight, plan for at least one purchase.

What you can count on here is tone. The guide style described in feedback leans toward eerie-but-funny, not grim. That’s a good fit for most groups, especially if you want a spooky night out without it turning into a lecture.

Mac’s Club Deuce: stepping into Miami’s oldest bar mythos

The final named stop is Mac’s Club Deuce, billed as the oldest bar in Miami, not just South Beach. The tour description frames Mac’s as a postcard of what Miami was and still is, plus an extra dose of legend: spirits that have not moved on.

This is the stop that most clearly answers one of the tour’s promises: you check off Miami’s most-haunted spots without getting lost, and you end your night with a bar that feels like it has been around long enough for stories to pile up naturally.

You’ll spend about 30 minutes here. It’s long enough to settle in, grab a final drink, and let the story land. If your group likes atmosphere more than scares, Mac’s is where you’ll feel the pay-off.

What’s included (and what you should budget for)

The tour includes:

• A local guide
• Well-researched history
• Thrilling tales of hauntings

What’s not included:

• Drinks at the establishments
• Gratuity

In practice, this is important for two reasons. First, it changes the math of value. A tour like this can still be worth it, but only if you’re okay paying for drinks as part of the night out. Second, it affects pacing: you’ll usually have time to order, but you should expect the guide to steer the group into places where buying a drink is part of the deal.

If you’re the kind of traveler who wants “story only,” look at this more like a bar-hopping narrative than a free-spirit sampling event.

How the guide style shapes your night

Two names come up in positive feedback: Thomas and Maria. Both are praised for keeping the group laughing while still delivering eerie stories that give you chills.

That balance matters. Haunted tours can fall into two extremes: either too scary with no humor (and then people feel trapped in the mood), or too jokey and thin on substance. The descriptions linked to these guides suggest you get a middle ground: eerie enough to feel fun, but always light enough that it stays a night out.

A smart move for you: if you want the best experience, ask a question when you’re standing outside a stop. It’s easier for the guide to tailor a story when you’re not rushing into ordering or moving to the next corner.

Group size and timing: a tight night, not an all-evening commitment

The tour runs about 1 hour 45 minutes and has a maximum group size of 40. That’s large enough to be social, but small enough that you should still hear the guide at each stop if you position yourself well.

The schedule also favors couples and small groups who want something themed but efficient. If your plan for Miami is beach time, dinner, and one “extra,” this crawl fits cleanly as the nighttime storyline component.

Who this Miami haunted pub crawl suits best

This experience is a strong match if you want:

• A short South Beach activity that covers multiple points of interest
• Ghost stories tied to specific sites, not just generic spooky vibes
• A guide who mixes humor with the history angle

It might be less ideal if you:

• Hate paying for drinks during a tour and were expecting free pours or heavy discounts
• Want a slow, sit-down style experience with long stops
• Are sensitive to communication hiccups if a cancellation happens last minute (see the FAQ for the refund rules)

For solo travelers, it’s a way to make the night social without relying on a bar scene to do all the work. For couples, it’s a fun date that still includes structure.

Should you book Miami Boos and Booze?

I’d book it if your goal is a fun, guided South Beach evening with a clear route and a spooky twist, and if you’re comfortable budgeting for at least one or two drinks during the stops. The best part for most people is the efficiency: you get atmosphere, stories, and bar time in a compact 1 hour 45 minutes.

I’d hesitate if the idea of spending full price for drinks on top of the ticket feels like a mismatch for your expectations. Also, if you’re traveling around special Miami events, keep an eye on updates, since this kind of activity can be vulnerable to cancellations.

If you want a themed night that helps you understand Miami beyond the postcard version, this is a workable choice.

FAQ

How long is the Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl?

It’s approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at the Art Deco Gift Shop, 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA, and ends back at the meeting point.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

What’s included in the price?

You get a local guide, well-researched history, and thrilling tales of hauntings.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks at the establishments are not included.

How big is the group?

This tour/activity has a maximum of 40 travelers.

What’s the refund and cancellation window?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount you paid will not be refunded.