Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

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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.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 mins

  • 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 mins

  • 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.
  • 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 mins

  • 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 mins

  • 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 mins

  • 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.
  • 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 mins

  • Famous for the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade.

    Duration: 10 mins

  • This tour takes place in the Miami neighborhood of Cuban exiles called Little Havana, the cultural epicenter of Miami.

    Pass by without stopping.

  • 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 mins

  • 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 mins

  • 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 mins

Inclusions

  • We keep our groups small for a more personalized experience
  • A top culinary expert delivers the perfect combination of friendliness and cultural insight
  • A full mojito cocktail is included (unlike other tours that charge extra for it )
  • Visit to a cigar factory, Domino Park, Callejon Del Gallo, Cuban Memorial and other cultural stops
  • Our tour provides a fascinating cultural narrative along with each food tasting
  • Authentic Cuban cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full lunch.
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Description

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.

Duration

2 hours 30 mins

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tripadvisor® ranked our tour in the top 10% of Attractions Worldwide 2023
  • Included on the “Top 10 Food Tours in the U.S.” by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
  • Having been the first company to offer tours in Little Havana since 2010, our groups have access to locations other tours don't.
  • There is less than a half-mile walk. Along the way, there are plenty of rest stops.
  • 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
  • Our Little Havana tour was the number one tour on the 2023 list of “Food & Culinary Experiences in the United States” by TripAdvisor.
  • We tour rain or shine!
  • Food restrictions must be sent directly to the Tour Operator in advance by email. Email will be provided after you purchase your tickets.
  • Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or no beef, pork or prefer gluten-free but can NOT cater for vegan diets or for severe food allergies.

Operated by Miami Culinary Tours

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