Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami (Private - Min 2 pax)
2 hours
About this experience
Highlights: • Savor authentic Cuban food such as empanadas, croquetas, and pastries • See how Cuban coffee is prepared, from roasting to tasting • Watch the art of hand-rolling tobacco leaves to create the finest cigars • Explore the 5 main blocks of Calle Ocho – the heart of Little Havana • Learn about Little Havana's culture, music, and history from your local guide Explore the 5 main blocks of Miami's Little Havana and learn about the culture and history of this unique neighborhood with a local guide. Enjoy tastings from the best family-owned establishments on Calle Ocho, serving traditional Cuban food and coffee. Meet your local bilingual guide at a traditional Cuban coffee house where the coffee is roasted in-house, and where you can taste this unique beverage for yourself. On the tour, you will: • taste a variety of Cuban foods such as empanadas, croquetas, guava pastries, and other delicacies • meet local musicians and enjoy traditional Cuban music • watch the ancient art of cigar rolling • visit cultural and historic sites along the way. Visit Domino Park, the cultural epicenter of Little Havana. See the iconic Cuban Jazz bar that Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday frequented. Learn about the historic Tower Theatre and the Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center. Walk the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame honoring famous Cubans like Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan. Cuban history is ever present in this neighborhood with the eternal flame and memorials for those who fought for Cuban Independence in the Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, and the Bay of Pigs Monument which honors those who fell in that battle.
- Experience type
- Day tour or activity
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Booking in advance
- Book at least 12 hours in advance. Before the tour starts.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Categories
- Cultural and theme tours · Culinary · Walking tour · Arts and culture · Shopping · Sightseeing
What's included
• Private guided walking tour • Bilingual tour guide • Food tastings • Cuban coffee • Demonstration of cigar rolling • Live Cuban music
What's not included
• Drinks • Additional food purchases • Transportation Tip or gratuity
Please note
• Lunch is not a sit-down meal, but the tastings will equal a lunch portion • You can purchase additional food and drinks along the way • This tour requires you to walk about 10-12 short blocks • This tour operates rain or shine • No luggage or large bags are allowed • This tour is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers Stroller or pram accessible Public transportation nearby Wheelchair accessible Animals or pets allowed
What to bring
• Sunscreen • Hat • Sensible walking shoes
Itinerary
- 1Day 1
S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., , Miami
We will Visit Domino Park where you can see the Little Havana culture at heart. Locals will sit all day in this park playing dominos
- 2Day 1
1508 SW 8th St, 33135-5219 Miami
One of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks, opened in December 1926. It is located on SW Eighth Street and Fifteenth Avenue in Miami, Florida
- 3Day 1
1513 SW 8th St, 33135-5218 Miami
Iconic famous Cuban Jazz bar from the 1930s-1950s reemerges as a live-music venue with Cuban-style food & drink. Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday were know as frequent guest stars.
- 4Day 1
1465 SW 8th St, Suite 106, 33135-3899 Miami
Your guide will give a brief history of the museum and the art included as we pass by.
- 5Day 1
1419 SW 8th St, 33135-3803 Miami
A classic Cuban coffee bar serving coffee and desserts + Down to earth tobacco store with hand-rolled cigars. We will experience watching. You are welcome to purchase.
- 6Day 1
SW 8th St, Miami
Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan and many other Latin celebrities have their own star in Little Havana walk of fame.
- 7Day 1
999 SW 13th Ave, 33135-5421 Miami
memorials for those who fought for Cuban independence with an eternal flame.
- 8Day 1
806 SW 13th Ave, 33135-5422 Miami
In honor of the fallen of the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Little Havana. Names are engraved on the monument with an eternal flame at the top.
Meeting point
La Colada Gourmet "THE HOUSE OF CUBAN COFFEE" 1518 SW 8th St, 33135, Miami-Dade County Miami, Florida, US
Pick up
Pickup is not provided.
Cancellation policy · Private Little Havana Food and Walking Tour (Min 2 pax)
24 hour cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Good to know
Operated by Attractions4us LLC and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.