Miami Little Havana Food and Walking Tour With Tastings
This walking food tour begins in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. After a meet and greet with the guide, it’s time for a flavorful and fun adventure. Visit family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants to sample the fresh flavors of the local cuisine. The Calle Ocho area of Little Havana provides an overview of the neighborhood’s traditional flavors—favorites like homemade mamey and flan ice cream, chicken- and picadillo-stuffed plantain cups, guava pastelito, plus coffee, guarapo juice and much more. Many of the Cuban dishes are prepared from family recipes that have been handed down from one generation to another. All tastings are included and sum up to a large, full lunch. This tour includes more than just food, however. Meet some of the Cuban artists in their studios, listen to some traditional Cuban music and watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers at Havana Classic Cigar. Also, visit Maximo Gomez Domino Park, a landmark on Calle Ocho. The tour concludes back at the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Visit local eateries and sample authentic Cuban food and Miamian snacks.
- ✓Try the famous, and best empanada in Miami, flan ice cream, croquetas, guava pastelitos and more
- ✓Learn about the local history, culture and food scene from your knowledgeable guide
- ✓All food and refreshments are included in the ticket price
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓Famous for the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade.
- ✓This tour takes place in the Miami neighborhood of Cuban exiles called Little Havana, the cultural epicenter of Miami.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓We keep our groups small for a more personalized experience
- ✓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
- ✓Includes all beverages; traditional rum mojito, guarapo and cafe Cubano
- ✓Cuban cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full meal. Come hungry!
Good to know
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 2024
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
We tour rain or shine!
Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or no beef, pork or gluten-free but can NOT cater for vegan diets or for severe food allergies.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Miami Little Havana Food and Walking Tour With Tastings
This walking food tour begins in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. After a meet and greet with the guide, it’s time for a flavorful and fun adventure. Visit family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants to sample the fresh flavors of the local cuisine. The Calle Ocho area of Little Havana provides an overview of the neighborhood’s traditional flavors—favorites like homemade mamey and flan ice cream, chicken- and picadillo-stuffed plantain cups, guava pastelito, plus coffee, guarapo juice and much more. Many of the Cuban dishes are prepared from family recipes that have been handed down from one generation to another. All tastings are included and sum up to a large, full lunch. This tour includes more than just food, however. Meet some of the Cuban artists in their studios, listen to some traditional Cuban music and watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers at Havana Classic Cigar. Also, visit Maximo Gomez Domino Park, a landmark on Calle Ocho. The tour concludes back at the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Visit local eateries and sample authentic Cuban food and Miamian snacks.
- ✓Try the famous, and best empanada in Miami, flan ice cream, croquetas, guava pastelitos and more
- ✓Learn about the local history, culture and food scene from your knowledgeable guide
- ✓All food and refreshments are included in the ticket price
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓Famous for the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade.
- ✓This tour takes place in the Miami neighborhood of Cuban exiles called Little Havana, the cultural epicenter of Miami.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓We keep our groups small for a more personalized experience
- ✓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
- ✓Includes all beverages; traditional rum mojito, guarapo and cafe Cubano
- ✓Cuban cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full meal. Come hungry!
Good to know
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 2024
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
We tour rain or shine!
Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or no beef, pork or gluten-free but can NOT cater for vegan diets or for severe food allergies.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.