Little Havana: Authentic Food and Culture Walking Tour
Overview
Live a day like a Cuban: discover Little Havana and learn about the local culture and history on this half-day tour. Taste authentic Cuban foods, like Guava-pastries and stewed meat (included in price) from family-owned restaurants and learn about the history and influence of Cuban culture in Miami from your guide. This tour will also take you past important Cuban landmarks such as the Bay of Pigs Memorial and Cuban Memorial Park. This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 travelers per booking.
What's Included
- Churros with cinnamon and sugar
- Cuban Croqueta on the most famous ventanita in Little Havana
- Tropical Juice - Sugar cane or guava or mango, depending on season
- Empanada - mouthwatering baked beef patty
- Visit to a local Cuban cigar factory to see how cigars are produced by local cuban lady rollers
- Pastelito con Guayaba y queso - a cuban pastry with guava and cheese
- Mojito - A traditional Cuban cocktail
- Cuban Sandwich - Traditional Cuban-American delicacy in one of the most famous restaurants in Miami
- Domino Park visit - so we can get introduced to local players spending their afternoons
- Cuban Coffee Colada - You will experience a ritual of sharing coffee like all Miamians do
- Parking ($2-3 per hour) - Read your confirmation for more parking information
- We don't provide hotel pick up and drop-off
- Gratuities - Our guides will appreciate your generosity. 15-20% suggested gratuity per person.
Meeting Location
1652 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1417 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135, USA
After the tour is finished, the guide will leave the group at Churromania. Walking back to the starting point takes a few minutes and its 2 blocks away. You can also stop by in the Rooster Alley to enjoy street art and murals.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Churros with cinnamon and sugar.
- Cuban Croqueta on the most famous ventanita in Little Havana.
- Tropical Juice - Sugar cane or guava or mango, depending on season.
- Empanada - mouthwatering baked beef patty.
- Visit to a local Cuban cigar factory to see how cigars are produced by local cuban lady rollers.
- Pastelito con Guayaba y queso - a cuban pastry with guava and cheese.
- Mojito - A traditional Cuban cocktail.
- Cuban Sandwich - Traditional Cuban-American delicacy in one of the most famous restaurants in Miami.
- Domino Park visit - so we can get introduced to local players spending their afternoons.
- Cuban Coffee Colada - You will experience a ritual of sharing coffee like all Miamians do.
- Parking ($2-3 per hour) - Read your confirmation for more parking information.
- We don't provide hotel pick up and drop-off.
- Gratuities - Our guides will appreciate your generosity. 15-20% suggested gratuity per person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Little Havana: Authentic Food and Culture Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Little Havana: Authentic Food and Culture Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Everglades. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Churros with cinnamon and sugar
- Cuban Croqueta on the most famous ventanita in Little Havana
- Tropical Juice - Sugar cane or guava or mango, depending on season
- Empanada - mouthwatering baked beef patty
- Visit to a local Cuban cigar factory to see how cigars are produced by local cuban lady rollers
- Pastelito con Guayaba y queso - a cuban pastry with guava and cheese
- Mojito - A traditional Cuban cocktail
- Cuban Sandwich - Traditional Cuban-American delicacy in one of the most famous restaurants in Miami
- Domino Park visit - so we can get introduced to local players spending their afternoons
- Cuban Coffee Colada - You will experience a ritual of sharing coffee like all Miamians do
- Parking ($2-3 per hour) - Read your confirmation for more parking information
- We don't provide hotel pick up and drop-off
- Gratuities - Our guides will appreciate your generosity. 15-20% suggested gratuity per person.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
