• Person holding two halves of fried, golden-brown doubles in paper bags, showing the yellow chickpea filling.
  • A band performs at the Ball & Chain bar. Musicians play instruments near a green wall with framed photos.
  • Pouring dark liquid (coffee) into small cups; preparing a coffee tasting.
  • Three people looking at a monument in a plaza, sunny day. The monument is black and has gold text.
  • Man in hat and apron rolling a cigar at a workshop table.
  • Buffet spread with various pastries, snacks, and appetizers on display for an event.
  • Man taking selfie in front of colorful Calle 8 sign in Little Havana, Miami.
  • Light blue vintage car with white roof and whitewall tires parked in front of a colorful mural.
  • Two men at a mojito stand, one taking a photo. A woman prepares drinks. Sunny outdoor setting.
  • Pastries on display at a bakery counter, with a baker in the background.
  • Two men pose in front of a
  • Four men playing chess at an outdoor table. One wears a hat, another a red shirt. Others watch nearby.
  • Man in red tank top and floral shorts taking photo of colorful rooster statue outside a restaurant.
  • Woman in yellow sweater sips from cup at cafe table, near churros, coffee, and water bottle.
  • Man in sunglasses and patterned shirt smoking a cigar in front of a mural.
  • A person's hand points to a variety of baked goods on display in a bakery.
  • People at coffee roaster, woman showing machine, man tasting coffee, interior.
  • Mural of a man with a beard and sunglasses and a woman with big hair, on a colorful graffiti background.
  • Open wooden box filled with cigars, a glass of liquid, and two packets.
  • Shelves of cigars in a shop, with visible smoke. Wooden barrel in the foreground.

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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