Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami
Overview
Join us on a culinary and cultural walking tour of Little Havana where you will discover the traditions, history, music and flavors of Cuba in Miami. We will enjoy the rhythm of salsa playing, eat delicious food and share the stories that only true locals know.
Inclusions
- Traditional Cuban food tastings that are equivalent to a full lunch.
- The best mojito in town! Freshly squeezed guarapo juice, Cuban coffee, and water.
- A Cigar factory tour, Domino Park, Callejon art gallery, Cuban Memorial Blvd.
- Each food you will taste will be accompanied by a fascinating cultural narrative.
- The perfect combination of friendliness and insight from a top culinary and cultural expert
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
This is where the tour meets and we start with a brief introduction of what you will be experiencing during the tour. We will introduce the group to the magnificent Tower Theater. This is a very special place and we are the only tour in the area that has the privilege and permission to start the tour at his location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5218
Dating back to 1935, Ball and Chain used to be a famous jazz club that hosted Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. Today with different owners, it is as famous as it was before. *Until restrictions are lifted due to Coronavirus, we will not be able to serve alcohol and therefore we lowered our ticket price.
Stop At: Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St Suite 106, Miami, FL 33135-3899
Be debriefed on the various art pieces such as the Damas De Blanco and other artists as we explore together some of the paintings, murals and breathtaking works of art specifically on the facade and across to this location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Havana Classic Cigar, 1419 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-3803
Learn about the art of cigar rolling at our favorite cigar factory. Watch live how master rollers craft a cubano right before your eyes. We will cover how cigars are made and why it is such an important aspect of the Cuban culture
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
Dominos is Cuba's national game and we will celebrate it by visiting the viejitos playing dominos at all hours of the day. This is a famous landmark in Little Havana that will give you the experience to dive deep in the local culture while learning about its historical importance to the neighborhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, 1756 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
This is a must-see when you visit the neighborhood of Little Havana. Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan and many other Latin celebrities have their own star in Little Havana.
Stop At: Party Cake Bakery, 1356 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
One of the most beloved bakeries in Little Havana by locals, this place is filled with guava smell as they bake their famous guayaba pastelitos starting at 4:00am daily. We will enjoy one of a kind tasting that most people never get to try unless they visit with us!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, 999 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Famous for the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Little Havana, Miami, FL
This tour takes place in the Miami neighborhood of Cuban exiles called Little Havana, the cultural epicenter of Miami.
Stop At: El Pub Restaurant, 1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
This restaurant is an institution in Little Havana and one of the oldest in the neighborhood. They serve authentic Cuban comfort food done with recipes passed down through the generations. We will be stopping to try one of Cuban's most delicious savory snacks.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
This is the first movie theater in the United States featuring American iconic movies with Spanish subtitles. We will learn about the importance this landmark has in the neighborhood as well as when it was built and transformed into an art deco building.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bay of Pigs Monument, 806 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135-5422
This monument celebrates the fallen of the bay of pigs invasion in Little Havana, Miami, Florida. We will visit this beautiful section in the neighborhood that reminds us of those who struggle in the fight for freedom.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
This is where the tour meets and we start with a brief introduction of what you will be experiencing during the tour. We will introduce the group to the magnificent Tower Theater. This is a very special place and we are the only tour in the area that has the privilege and permission to start the tour at his location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5218
Dating back to 1935, Ball and Chain used to be a famous jazz club that hosted Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. Today with different owners, it is as famous as it was before. *Until restrictions are lifted due to Coronavirus, we will not be able to serve alcohol and therefore we lowered our ticket price.
Stop At: Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St Suite 106, Miami, FL 33135-3899
Be debriefed on the various art pieces such as the Damas De Blanco and other artists as we explore together some of the paintings, murals and breathtaking works of art specifically on the facade and across to this location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Havana Classic Cigar, 1419 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-3803
Learn about the art of cigar rolling at our favorite cigar factory. Watch live how master rollers craft a cubano right before your eyes. We will cover how cigars are made and why it is such an important aspect of the Cuban culture
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
Dominos is Cuba's national game and we will celebrate it by visiting the viejitos playing dominos at all hours of the day. This is a famous landmark in Little Havana that will give you the experience to dive deep in the local culture while learning about its historical importance to the neighborhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, 1756 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
This is a must-see when you visit the neighborhood of Little Havana. Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan and many other Latin celebrities have their own star in Little Havana.
Stop At: Party Cake Bakery, 1356 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
One of the most beloved bakeries in Little Havana by locals, this place is filled with guava smell as they bake their famous guayaba pastelitos starting at 4:00am daily. We will enjoy one of a kind tasting that most people never get to try unless they visit with us!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, 999 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Famous for the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Little Havana, Miami, FL
This tour takes place in the Miami neighborhood of Cuban exiles called Little Havana, the cultural epicenter of Miami.
Stop At: El Pub Restaurant, 1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
This restaurant is an institution in Little Havana and one of the oldest in the neighborhood. They serve authentic Cuban comfort food done with recipes passed down through the generations. We will be stopping to try one of Cuban's most delicious savory snacks.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
This is the first movie theater in the United States featuring American iconic movies with Spanish subtitles. We will learn about the importance this landmark has in the neighborhood as well as when it was built and transformed into an art deco building.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bay of Pigs Monument, 806 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135-5422
This monument celebrates the fallen of the bay of pigs invasion in Little Havana, Miami, Florida. We will visit this beautiful section in the neighborhood that reminds us of those who struggle in the fight for freedom.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- In 2022, Tripadvisor ranked this tour as one of the "Top Overall Experiences Worldwide."
- The Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award has been awarded to our tour for the past ten years in a row.
- There is less than a half-mile walk. Along the way, there are plenty of rest stops.
- Our groups have exclusive access to locations that other tours don't have.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Meeting point: Tower Theatre at 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135.
- Parking: Free parking behind Domino Park on SW 8th Street and 15th Ave, metered parking along SW 8th Street
- Food restrictions must be sent directly to the Tour Operator in advance by email. Email will be provided after you purchase your tickets.
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can't cater for gluten-free or vegan diets.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our health and yours is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep everyone safe.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
fionamcintosh
May 2022
Very disappointed. Can’t recommend. Little Havana itself is very special but as far as the tour goes - can’t give any more info
Very disappointed. Can’t recommend. Little Havana itself is very special but as far as the tour goes - can’t give any more infoAudri_K
May 2022
Wonderful time!! Highly recommend, we made all the memories!! Adrianna was phenomenal!! Went above and beyond to ensure we were fed well and educated on the history of Little Havana.
Wonderful time!! Highly recommend, we made all the memories!! Adrianna was phenomenal!! Went above and beyond to ensure we were fed well and educated on the history of Little Havana.Helen_Z
May 2022
Great tour. Fantastic food. Best way to see what Little Havana has to offer. Would definitely recommend!
Great tour. Fantastic food. Best way to see what Little Havana has to offer. Would definitely recommend!richard_y
May 2022
Guide-Gina was excellent, friendly knowledgeable and just right amount of information. A fun and informative tour
Guide-Gina was excellent, friendly knowledgeable and just right amount of information. A fun and informative tourMj_W
May 2022
Learning a lot of the Cuban culture. The food as well as the coffee. It was just great to learn some history.
Learning a lot of the Cuban culture. The food as well as the coffee. It was just great to learn some history.Travis_K
May 2022
Great tour with a lot of historical and cultural information, amazing food and drink and a lot of fun meeting and interacting with the local community. Highly recommend taking this tour...its a very fun and entertaining way to learn about Little Havana and Miami culture.
Great tour with a lot of historical and cultural information, amazing food and drink and a lot of fun meeting and interacting with the local community. Highly recommend taking this tour...its a very fun and entertaining way to learn about Little Havana and Miami culture.