Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour
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Overview
Uncover the little-known treasures of Miami’s most iconic neighborhood, Little Havana, on 2.5 hours walking tour with a local guide. Immerse yourself in the culture, history, art and music of the picturesque neighborhood of Cuban exiles.
You will find the local people and habits to be fascinating. As we walk through the rustic villa, be introduced to places that only locals know. Enjoy the perfect brewed cafe Cubano and traditional Cuban food along the way.
Learn about Cuban music and get recommendations for great places to enjoy live music and salsa dancing!
Learn the history and cultural customs practiced in the neighborhood.
Visit a an exclusive cigar factory and learn the art of cigar rolling.
Visit Maximo Gomez Domino Park and interact with passionate domino players.
Get insider's knowledge for the best places to eat traditional Cuban cuisine.
You will find the local people and habits to be fascinating. As we walk through the rustic villa, be introduced to places that only locals know. Enjoy the perfect brewed cafe Cubano and traditional Cuban food along the way.
Learn about Cuban music and get recommendations for great places to enjoy live music and salsa dancing!
Learn the history and cultural customs practiced in the neighborhood.
Visit a an exclusive cigar factory and learn the art of cigar rolling.
Visit Maximo Gomez Domino Park and interact with passionate domino players.
Get insider's knowledge for the best places to eat traditional Cuban cuisine.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of world famous Cigar factory, Domino park, Damas De Blanco, The Cuban Memorial Blvd.
- The best Cuban coffee in Little Havana!
- Traditional and delicious Cuban snacks!
- A friendly and insightful top culinary and cultural expert guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Little Havana, Miami, FL
If you want to know how to navigate Little Havana like locals do, join us for a fun stroll through the rustic villa while savoring delicious Cuban bites along the way. You will be armed with invaluable information on where to eat, admire art, listen to live music and dance salsa till late hours of the night!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
We will visit Maximo Gomez Domino Park, the Cuban Memorial Blvd., a secret religious site and we’ll watch the art of cigar rolling at our favorite cigar factory.
Starting around noon, many tourists descend into the neighborhood. If you prefer fewer crowds and more elbow room at each location, we recommend this experience that starts at 10:00 am and last 1.5 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, 999 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Grassy median with an eternal flame & other memorials for those who fought for Cuban independence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
Maximo Gomez Domino Park (named after a revolutionary who fought against the Spanish in Cuba in the early 1900’s) is an import meeting place in Little Havana for the Cuban community.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern, 1652 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5220
Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern is now widely known as Taberna del Pintor. Gainza have been in the South Florida art scene for more that 30 years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St Suite 106, Miami, FL 33135-3899
The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Little Havana Visitors Center, 1600 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5220
Centrally located in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho
Stop At: Little Havana Cigar Factory, 1501 Sw 8st, Miami, FL 33135
Sophisticated tobacco retailer provides premium cigars & accessories, plus a comfy smoking lounge.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Little Havana Gift Shop, 1522 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
Laid-back shop with an easygoing vibe, offering Cuban souvenirs, T-shirts & more.
Pass By: Miami Culinary Tours, 1000 5th St #200, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Miami Culinary Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Little Havana, Miami, FL
If you want to know how to navigate Little Havana like locals do, join us for a fun stroll through the rustic villa while savoring delicious Cuban bites along the way. You will be armed with invaluable information on where to eat, admire art, listen to live music and dance salsa till late hours of the night!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
We will visit Maximo Gomez Domino Park, the Cuban Memorial Blvd., a secret religious site and we’ll watch the art of cigar rolling at our favorite cigar factory.
Starting around noon, many tourists descend into the neighborhood. If you prefer fewer crowds and more elbow room at each location, we recommend this experience that starts at 10:00 am and last 1.5 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, 999 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Grassy median with an eternal flame & other memorials for those who fought for Cuban independence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
Maximo Gomez Domino Park (named after a revolutionary who fought against the Spanish in Cuba in the early 1900’s) is an import meeting place in Little Havana for the Cuban community.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern, 1652 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5220
Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern is now widely known as Taberna del Pintor. Gainza have been in the South Florida art scene for more that 30 years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St Suite 106, Miami, FL 33135-3899
The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Little Havana Visitors Center, 1600 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5220
Centrally located in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho
Stop At: Little Havana Cigar Factory, 1501 Sw 8st, Miami, FL 33135
Sophisticated tobacco retailer provides premium cigars & accessories, plus a comfy smoking lounge.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Little Havana Gift Shop, 1522 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
Laid-back shop with an easygoing vibe, offering Cuban souvenirs, T-shirts & more.
Pass By: Miami Culinary Tours, 1000 5th St #200, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Miami Culinary Tours
Meeting point
MDC's Tower Theater Miami, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Our food tour company is the highest rated in Miami on Tripadvisor since 2010 with thousands of local and traveler reviews!
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Meeting Point: Tower Theater 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
- Minimal walking, less than 1 mile. Tour takes place rain or shine, in case of announced rain please bring poncho or umbrella.
- We cater for vegetarians (or no pork, beef, chicken or fish). Please note them in the Special Requirements section when booking. Unfortunately at this time we are NOT able to cater for gluten-free and vegan diets.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our walking tour is conducted mostly outdoors. Our health and yours is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep everyone safe.
Exclusions
- The listed price does not include parking. Paid parking behind Maximo Gomez Domino Park on SW 8th Street and 15th Ave. If parking lot is full, additional metered parking can be found along SW 8th Street and at the nearby residential streets.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off not available. The tour meets at the Tower Theater in Little Havana
- If you enjoyed the tour, gratuities are accepted by your guide.
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Etorres7007
September 2021
A must do if you want to dip yourself in the Little Havana culture. Experience the food, drinks and people of this beautiful neighborhood. Don't forget to buy a guayavera, and Miguel was amazing, very informative and a complete book of knowledge!
A must do if you want to dip yourself in the Little Havana culture. Experience the food, drinks and people of this beautiful neighborhood. Don't forget to buy a guayavera, and Miguel was amazing, very informative and a complete book of knowledge!16kerriy
July 2021
This tour was one of the best parts of our entire trip!! Ria, our tour guide, was very knowledgable and had a great personality that made the entire trip come to life. We loved learning about the Cuban culture and the food was absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend and we will check out anoth...
This tour was one of the best parts of our entire trip!! Ria, our tour guide, was very knowledgable and had a great personality that made the entire trip come to life. We loved learning about the Cuban culture and the food was absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend and we will check out another Miami Culinary Tour experience if we are ever back in the area!Kathy s
April 2022
Great tour - Carlos did a great job !! Thank you so much . The food was excellent am we were given plenty of time to do everything
Great tour - Carlos did a great job !! Thank you so much . The food was excellent am we were given plenty of time to do everythingBackPacker817861
March 2022
JJ was absolutely incredible! I really felt like we packed in a lot of experiences (and the best of food) in a short amount of time that I would have been no way able to curate on my own. Worth every cent and he also was amazing at answering all the questions people on our tour had! I felt like I...
JJ was absolutely incredible! I really felt like we packed in a lot of experiences (and the best of food) in a short amount of time that I would have been no way able to curate on my own. Worth every cent and he also was amazing at answering all the questions people on our tour had! I felt like I learned about the community's culture and history in ways I couldn't have otherwise. Thank you for an incredible time!!Sarah D
February 2022
This was a outstanding tour! Andrea was phenomenal. 2.5 hours of lovely food, culture & history. It moved very well, great balance of topics, stops & treats. One of the highlights of our Miami trip and would highly recommend to anyone visiting!
This was a outstanding tour! Andrea was phenomenal. 2.5 hours of lovely food, culture & history. It moved very well, great balance of topics, stops & treats. One of the highlights of our Miami trip and would highly recommend to anyone visiting!J1793VFbrookem
May 2021
We had a great time! Would definitely recommend doing this if you’re in the area. Our guide, Ashley, did a great job engaging with us and explaining the history behind the food and artwork.
We had a great time! Would definitely recommend doing this if you’re in the area. Our guide, Ashley, did a great job engaging with us and explaining the history behind the food and artwork.