• Two hands holding split, fried patties with yellow filling, in paper bags.
  • Musicians perform live at
  • Shelves of cigars in a dimly lit room, smoke in the air, with a wooden barrel in the foreground.
  • Wooden box filled with cigars, a glass of liquid, and a bag of tobacco.
  • Mural of a woman with dark curly hair and a man in sunglasses against a colorful graffiti background.
  • People at a coffee shop, with a woman explaining the coffee roasting process near a machine.
  • A person pointing at a display of assorted baked goods in a bakery setting.
  • Man in patterned shirt smoking a cigar in front of a mural.
  • Woman in yellow sweater sips from a cup, next to churros, at a cafe.
  • Man in red tank and floral shorts taking a picture of a large colorful rooster statue on a sidewalk.
  • Four men play chess outdoors at a cafe; one in hat, others with hands on heads, onlookers in the background.
  • Two men pose in front of a
  • Pastries displayed in a bakery case, including fruit tarts and cream pastries; a baker stands in the background.
  • Two men at a mojito stand. One takes a photo. Green awning, La Salsa restaurant in background.
  • Light blue vintage car with white roof and tires parked in front of a colorful wall.
  • Man taking a selfie in front of a Calle 8 Little Havana Miami sign. He wears a red tank top and sunglasses.
  • Assorted pastries and appetizers on a buffet table.
  • Man in hat and apron crafting cigars in a workshop.
  • Three people viewing a black monument in a plaza. One person is reading the plaque. Sunny day.
  • Person pouring dark liquid from a container into small cups, likely coffee.

Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

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2 hours

Description


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.


  • What's Included?

    • Guided walking tour
    • Bilingual tour guide
    • Food tastings
    • Cuban coffee
    • Demonstration of cigar rolling
    • Live Cuban music

  • Exclusions

    • Drinks
    • Additional food purchases
    • Transportation

  • Please note

    • No luggage or large bags
    • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments

  • What do I need to bring?

    • Sunscreen
    • Hat
    • Sensible walking shoes

  • Itinerary

    SW 8th St and SW 15th Ave., Miami


    1508 SW 8th St, 33135-5219 Miami


    1513 SW 8th St, 33135-5218 Miami


    1465 SW 8th St, Suite 106, 33135-3899 Miami


    1419 SW 8th St, 33135-3803 Miami


    SW 8th St, Miami


    999 SW 13th Ave, 33135-5421 Miami


    806 SW 13th Ave, 33135-5422 Miami


  • Meeting Points

    You can start this experience at the following places.


    La Colada Gourmet "THE HOUSE OF CUBAN COFFEE"

    1518 SW 8th St, 33135 Miami-Dade County Miami, US

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