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Miami: Little Havana Food Walking Tour with Tastings

1. Miami: Little Havana Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Venture off the beaten path on this walking tour of Miami’s Little Havana, as you eat your way through one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Walk along the buzzing Calle Ocho as you gain an in-depth insight into the area's cuisine and culture. Meet just outside the Tower Theater just beside Domino Park. Set off along Miami's famous Calle Ocho, and discover the area’s rich history and culture, tasting Cuban recipes that have been handed down through generations. Taste some delicious Mariquitas and Malanga Frita and get the stories behind the food as you visit a variety of family-run joints popular with the locals. Enjoy chicken and picadillo-stuffed plantain cups, and refresh your tastebuds with some refreshing guarapo juice at a family-run fruteria. Grab a seat and sip on a café Cubano, crafted by a top local barista. You will also get to try the Cuban version of a mojito at a buzzing local bar. Give your tastebuds a break during the tour by visiting other points of interest. Stop by a cigar-making factory and see master cigar rollers at work. Walk through El Callejon del Gallo, an alley that showcases the latest in local street art.

Miami: Little Havana Food and Walking Tour

2. Miami: Little Havana Food and Walking Tour

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. Upgrade your experience to include a bus tour. 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 Cuban Churros; meet local musicians and enjoy traditional Cuban music; watch the ancient art of cigar rolling: and visit cultural and historic sites along the way. Visit the cultural epicenter that is Domino Park. 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 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. You can upgrade your tour to include the Big Bus Double Decker Tour which has a stop in Little Havana. Tour around Miami with unforgettable views of South Beach, Miami Beach, Wynwood Walls, Bayside Marketplace, and much more from the top of the double-decker bus.

Miami: Millionaires Cruise, Little Havana Food and City Tour

3. Miami: Millionaires Cruise, Little Havana Food and City Tour

Miami top 3 activities Millionaire home 90 min cruise, Little Havana Food tour and a city sightseeing tour. 90 Min Cruise: Relax on a sightseeing cruise through Biscayne Bay in Miami. Sail by Hibiscus Island, take in the bustling activity at the Bayside Marketplace, and relax on the shaded top deck. Board the boat from the heart of Downtown Miami or select the option with hotel pickup to enjoy a comfortable ride to the ship. Relax in luxury on a bi-level boat with open windows and a shaded deck. From downtown, you will set sail towards Star Island, where many celebrities live in their stunning mansions. Catch a glimpse of Al Capone’s house as you cruise along Biscayne Bay. Next, head to Hibiscus Island, Palm Island, Sunset Island, and Fischer Island. See the famous Venetian Islands and discover more celebrity mansions along the way. Keep an eye out for the homes of Gloria Estefan, P. Diddy, Shaquille O'Neal, Enrique Iglesias, Phil Collins, Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Matt Damon, and more. Your experienced tour guide will point out all the famous homes and landmarks. Next, cruise down to South Beach and Bayside Marketplace to truly see all that Miami has to offer. At the end of the cruise, you will dock back in Downtown Miami. Little Havana Food Tour: 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. Upgrade your experience to include a bus tour. 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, chicken plantains, guava pastries, and Cuban Churros; meet local musicians and enjoy traditional Cuban music; watch the ancient art of cigar rolling: and visit cultural and historic sites along the way. Visit the cultural epicenter that is Domino Park. 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 Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan. City Tour: will be provided on a air conditioned bus with a bilingual guide.

Miami: Little Havana Food, Culture Tour

4. Miami: Little Havana Food, Culture Tour

Your tour of Miami’s Little Havana begins in the heart of the Cuban community. Check out some historic architectural beauties, as well as some unique collections of art. Visit one of the many locally owned art galleries in the neighborhood. Hear stories from first-generation immigrants from Cuba and learn about the influence of Cuban art in Miami. See the important Bay of Pigs monument en route to a favorite local juice bar, where you’ll get to quench your thirst with a dose of sugarcane or mango juice. Visit SW 8th Street to experience the Caribbean flavor that fills the air, from the classic Domino Park where locals challenge one another to domino games, to the conga music that you hear live in the streets. Your tour will end at one of the neighborhood’s favorite watering holes for a taste of a classic mojito (not included in the tour price).

Miami: Calle Ocho Coffee and Cigar Walking Tour with Cruise

5. Miami: Calle Ocho Coffee and Cigar Walking Tour with Cruise

Guided tour of Calle Ocho in Little Havana with Cigar Rolling and Coffee Roasting. As an added benefit we are including a 90 min Miami Skyline and Millionaire home cruise. Step into Miami's Cuba in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami for a 90-minute guided walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. The neighborhood is focused around Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street) filled with restaurants, cigar shops, rum bars, art and music venues. It is also where you'll find the famous Domino Park where locals gather for heated games of dominoes. On this tour you will experience a cigar rolling demonstration with the option to purchase some of the finest cigars in Miami and a coffee demonstration that ends with one of the best cups of coffee in Little Havana. Enjoy a 90 minute sightseeing cruise on Biscayne Bay of Miami Skyline departing from Biscayne Bay in the heart of Downtown. Pass the famous Star Island known for Al Capone’s Mansion. Cruise to Millionaire’s Homes Hibiscus Island, Palm Island, Sunset Island, Fischer Island plus famous Venetian Islands. Discover the mansions rich and famous. You haven’t seen Miami until you’ve seen it from the water. Your bi-lingual English and Spanish tour guide will point out the famous homes and landmarks along the way. Enjoy a cash bar on board serving beverages and snacks. Our fleet consists of a bi-level yacht with air conditioning and first level large open windows and shaded top deck. Expect to pass the famous villas of Villa Michaela located on Hibiscus, Flager Memorial Island, Villa Charmaine, Villa Angela located on San Marco Island at the Venetian Way and Al Capone’s Mansion plus the Famous Standard Spa and Resort located at Belle Island. Enjoy the view!

Miami: Little Havana Cuban Food and Culture Walking Tour

6. Miami: Little Havana Cuban Food and Culture Walking Tour

Combine a leisurely walk down Calle Ocho in the heart of Miami's Little Havana neighborhood with food tastings to get the full Little Havana experience on this walking tour. Rub elbows with the locals as you observe them hand rolling cigars in America’s most notable cigar-making district in the old Cuban fashion, watch them playing their beloved dominoes in the famous Domino Park, check out the stars commemorating famous Cuban-Americans on the Walk of Fame, and much more. We’ll visit interesting and important landmarks like the Bay of Pigs monument, the famous rooster sculptures, and some fantastic street art as we waltz down America’s most famous Cuban-American street, Calle Ocho. Along the way, we’ll stop at the finest restaurants Little Havana has to offer to indulge in the authentic foods Miami’s most Cuban neighborhood is best known for. Sample 5 local favorites which will add up to a full meal. Consider a VIP upgrade to the tour itself, where you can add on 1 VIP mojito ($9.99 extra - adults only) or the Ultimate VIP drink package ($19.99 extra - adults only) which includes three drink pairings including a mojito, a world famous daiquiri, and a premium Cuban lemonade. By the end of the tour, expect your stomach to be full of delicious food and your head full of fascinating stories about Cuba, Little Havana and Miami.

Miami: Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour

7. Miami: Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour

Taste your way through the heart of Miami with a Best of Little Havana Food & Walking Tour! The tour features a local guide who will teach you about Cuban history on a small group tour (limited to 7 guests), featuring delicious, authentic food and drinks (included in the price of the tour). To begin your Best of Little Havana Food & Walking Tour, meet your See Sight Tour Guide at the Cuban Memorial Park where you will see the Map of Cuba Monument and learn about the history of Cuba and The Cuban Revolution. This four-block boulevard is home to various monuments dedicated to Cuban Freedom fighters. This includes the Bay of Pigs Monument and a Map of Cuba. The Bay of Pigs Monument honors the fallen Bay of Pigs Invasion in Little Havana with their names engraved with an eternal flame at the top. Next, you will begin to eat your way through the heart of Miami on “Calle Ocho” the heartbeat of the Magic City at Los Pinarenos Fruteria. Operating for more than 50 years they offer delicious, ripe fruit and vegetables where you will enjoy the taste of the island with freshly squeezed juice (either guava or sugarcane). Now that you are hydrated you will move along to Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina. Here you can escape the spirited Havana and enjoy the vintage decor and authentic music as you are transported to a pre-revolutionary Cuban era full of passion. Sit back and enjoy the Cuban rhythm while you enjoy the ambiance and a delicious half Cuban Sandwich (ham, sliced roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard served on pressed Cuban bread). On your way to your next experience pass by/walk through Domino Park, a bustling public square offering tables under shelter for dominos and chess games. Here, at any time of day, you can see regulars sipping Cuban coffee while they play dominos and chat with friends. For more than 40 years this park has been a great place to watch serious games of dominos surrounded by authentic Latin energy and competitive banter. Once your hunger has been satisfied your next stop will be at El Pub - family-owned and operated since 1996. Experience live music while you re-fuel with some famous Cuban Coffee - a form of espresso coffee made popular in Cuba after the arrival of Italian coffee makers. While sipping on your Cuban coffee, enjoy an Empanada (beef, chicken, or vegetarian) - a classic Spanish or Latin American pastry turnover filled with a variety of savory ingredients traditionally baked or fried. Once caffeinated your guide will take you over to one of Miami’s premier bars and lounges - Ball and Chain. To satisfy your sweet tooth you will have a pastelitos de guayaba - a traditional Cuban puff pastry filled with cream cheese and guava. Similar to an apple danish, this dessert is made thick from slowly boiling guava pulp, then wrapped in a flaky, buttery puff pastry and baked until golden. To end your tour, feast on a churro, a delicious dessert covered in sugar and cinnamon from Churromania.

Miami: City Tour and Speedboat Experience

8. Miami: City Tour and Speedboat Experience

Experience all the highlights of sunny Miami on this ca. 5-hour action tour including a 45-minute speedboat ride, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Jet through Biscayne Bay with its private islands and swanky villas at top speed and to a soundtrack of cool tunes and enjoy a short detour to the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Let your guide lead you to the top sights of Miami by open bus. See the Art Deco District, Bayside, Downtown, and Little Havana amoug other highlights.

Miami: Little Havana Wow Walking Tour - Small Group Size

9. Miami: Little Havana Wow Walking Tour - Small Group Size

Little Havana is one of Miami’s most popular neighborhoods and we are eager to show you why. The Little Havana 2 hour walking tour is conducted in English (or Spanish by request) and designed to immerse you in the Cuban culture of Miami. All our tours are small (10 guests max), friendly and intimate - no microphones or leader with a flag. Think of it as touring with a small group of friends. The tour starts in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana then on to see the sights. Along the way, we will stop for Cuban coffee and a pastry (included). Then, on to a cigar factory where you can see how cigars are rolled and boxed. Of course, we will also stop at a couple of small Cuban owned shops for traditional fashion and art. We will also show you the best places for Mojitos or a delicious tres leches ice cream. Have your picture taken at the countless murals and antique cars along Little Havana while you learn about the religion and history of the Cuban people. Oh, and let’s not forget the salsa music that is ever-present in the area. With over 200 excellent reviews, Miami WOW Tour is one of the leading tours in Miami led by professional guides with decades of guiding experienced. Join us and we will Wow you.

Miami: Little Havana Guided Walking Tour

10. Miami: Little Havana Guided Walking Tour

Get to know Little Havana in Miami with a guided walking tour. Let your guide show you the music, culture, and history of this vibrant district. Meet your guide Maximo Gomez Park. Take in the local vibe on Calle Ocho street. Find out how the area is linked to the Cuban revolution. See locals playing dominos. Pass specialty shops, and cigar manufacturers. View the Cuban influence on the architecture. Get suggestions on where to eat food like media noche sandwiches, empanadas, and plantains. Hear about the Bay of Pigs conflict, and Santeria, a religion which originated in the Caribbean

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4.2 / 5

based on 2,719 reviews

It was really an incredible experience. There were 9 different foods offered-empanadas, Cuban coffee, Cuban sandwich with mojito, 3 different pastries, Cuban fresh pressed sugar water, and churros. If you had certain meat dietary restrictions they accommodated with different meats or veggies for the empanadas or sandwich. For gluten free, they gave cassava fries instead of empanada, fried plantains instead of sandwich, and they did have one GF cassava flour pastry. The other pastries and churros were not substituted. I will say the experience was worth it even if you have to Skip a food. We also visited a cigar shop and heard a lot of history about Little Havana. The one thing I would adjust is to make it longer. 2 hours felt rushed. There was SO much food it was too much. And as soon as you’re done, you’re walking. There is no time to sit and enjoy and digest. 15 minutes to scarf a Cuban sandwich and mojito is not enough.

The tour was excellent. Our tour guide Mariela was very nice and knowledgeable. The food was very good as well. I would do this tour again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Miami.

Aimee is knowlegable, friendly, engaging and down-to-earth. This gave us a good overview of Little Havana and options to explore on our own.

Very informative and fun tour. Our guide Ria was great and very open to share her iwn experiences. The food was great too.

This is a MUST DO! The food, and tour guide Ariel were awesome! Come hungry!