Little Havana Tour: Authentic Food and Culture

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Little Havana on this half-day tour. Sample authentic Cuban cuisine, visit historic landmarks, and learn about the rich history and influence of Cuban culture in Miami.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Meet your local guide at a central location in Little Havana and begin your adventure through the Cuban-American cultural and historical capital.

Block by block, in a small group, you will discover the Cuban history of Miami and gain knowledge from your guide of the relations between the United States and Cuba.

You will visit six local, family-owned Cuban and South-American restaurants and sample various cuisines offering a fusion of local and international decadence.

Tastings will include Cuban coffee and mojitos, ropa vieja (stewed beef), guava-flavored pastries, Cuban sandwiches, and more.

On Calle Ocho, in Little Havana, skilled local workers will show you how to make famous Cuban coffee and cigars, and then you will explore the rising Cuban art scene and local artist galleries.

You will also witness historical landmarks such as Maximo Gomez Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Park, Bay of Pigs Museum, Tower Theater, and more.

Points of Interest

  • Calle Ocho

  • Tower Theater

  • RC Gallery Miami

  • The Havana Shirt Store

  • Domino Park

  • Casa del Tabaco

  • Bay of Pigs Monument

  • Botanica Negra Francisca

What's Included
  • Visit to a local Cuban cigar factory to see how cigars are produced by local Cuban lady rollers
  • Tasting of Salpicon de Mariscos, a Spanish inspired Cuban seafood mix
  • Exclusive Guayabera shirt presentation by the famous Big Papa
  • Food tastings including Empanada, Pastelito con Guayaba y queso, a traditional Cuban Sandwich, and churros with cinnamon and sugar
  • Sipping on traditional Cuban beverages, from tropical juices to Mojito cocktails and Cuban Coffee Colada
  • Domino Park visit for an authentic local experience with afternoon players
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities - Our guides will appreciate your generosity. 15-20% suggested gratuity per person.
  • Parking ($2-3 per hour) - Read your confirmation for more parking information
  • We don’t provide hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in Cuban lifestyle for a day: explore Little Havana and gain insight into the local traditions and history during this half-day guided tour. Savor genuine Cuban delicacies, including Guava-pastries and stewed meat (price inclusive), served in family-owned eateries and get schooled about the historical significance and impact of Cuban culture in Miami by your guide. This journey will also guide you through significant Cuban landmarks such as the Bay of Pigs Memorial and Cuban Memorial Park. This is a small-group expedition, accommodating a maximum of 10 participants per reservation.

  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately according to the weather conditions. If the weather forecast shows that it will be raining, make sure you bring an umbrella or poncho.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. None of the places require us any dress code, so wear the most comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • We are not able to accommodate guest with celiac disease, gluten allergies or vegan diet. If you have a vegetarian in the group please mention it in the comment box when you make a reservation. If you have any other allergies please contact the supplier on 305-537-8531 to discuss further options
  • Vegetarian option is available if you notify us before the tour start
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Feel free to take pictures during the tour and share it online for our future guests to have better vision of the experience.
  • Restrooms are available in almost every place. Feel free to ask our tour guide if you need to use one.
Location
Tumbao
Southwest 8th Street
Meet and greet with your guide in front of the restaurant 15 minutes before the tour start. If you need help with parking, please arrive earlier. Street parking is available and costs about $2/hour. Use PayByPhone application to pay.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anastasios_a
Jul 1, 2024
A must do - All were amazing. Farouk our guide was extremely helpful and knowledgable. Excellent time and highly recommended.
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Roxanne_t
Jun 19, 2024
Yummy - Danny was a great tour guide. We loved spending time with him and learning about the history of the city. The food was as delicious!
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Holly_l
Jun 16, 2024
Great historical perspective accompanied by shirt local stories - Danny is exceptional. He has the right amount of humor with a deep knowledge and love for little Havana. He went the extra mile to make sure that what we wanted to see or buy was attended to, and I very much appreciated his short snippets of historical back stories. I highly recommend this tour. Loved loved loved the guava pastry.
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Jwaldro
Jun 10, 2024
Highlight of Miami - We had a great time on our tour! Our teen daughters really enjoyed it too. Our guide, Faruk was awesome! Super nice guy and very knowledgeable. The food was amazing. Best pastries, churros, and Cuban sandwich. Highly recommend this tour!
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Andrea_m
Jun 8, 2024
"Unforgettable Little Havana Culture Tour" - Had an amazing experience touring Little Havana in Miami with Faruk yesterday. The knowledge and enthusiasm shared about the culture and history were outstanding, making the visit truly memorable and unique. It was literally the best experience ever for my daughter and me. Hope to have another chance to enjoy learning events like that soon. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Miami! Thanks again Faruk!!
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Zamara_g
May 29, 2024
Best food tour ever - If I could give it a 6 stars I would. This was my 1st but not my last time doing a review. Danny was phenomenal and it was soooo nice. We had little ones and he was able to cater it to families as well as to the other group. The tour was very personable since it was a small group. I will definitely be doing this tour again especially if I can get Danny!
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Tricia_c
May 26, 2024
Yum - Very cool tour! Lots of cute shops and the food and drinks were delicious. I was absolutely stuffed by the end.
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Maureen_c
May 15, 2024
Little Havanna at its best - The food, particularly the cuban sandwiches, was absolutely delicious and so was the history lesson. Danny was our tour guide and he was quirky but a lot of fun. We saw other tours with a lot of people--the guide even had a speaker. Our tour was small and intimate.
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Maureen_c
May 2, 2024
The real little Havana - Guide Danny was colorful and full of info. Food was great. Cuban sandwiches were the highlight. Mojito was delicious
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Lex2016lex
May 13, 2024
Extremely disappointing experience - My experience with the little Havana walking tour was extremely disappointing. I had scheduled the tour for 12:30 on Mother’s Day, which also happened to be my birthday this year. Unfortunately, about 2 hours before the tour, we realized we would be late due to a delay at the restaurant where we had a reservation. We tried to communicate this to Farouk, the tour guide, in advance, hoping to find a solution. However, despite being the only ones on the tour and the tour lasting 2.5 hours, Farouk refused to wait for us or even meet us at a different spot along the route. He mentioned that he could only wait for 10 minutes at the pick-up location, and if we were not there within that time, he would leave and go home. We were going to be 30 minutes late, but Farouk insisted that if we were not there within 10 minutes after the scheduled time, he would go home instead of running the tour that day. This lack of flexibility and understanding was quite disheartening, especially considering the circumstances. When we tried to cancel, we were unable to do so, resulting in a loss of money for us. Overall, this experience left us with a very negative impression of both the tour and Farouk as a guide. It’s unfortunate that what was supposed to be a special day turned into such an unpleasant and frustrating experience.
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