Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami | La Vacanza Travel

Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United States, Florida, Miami
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Miami
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join us on a culinary and cultural walking tour of Little Havana where you will discover the traditions, history, music and flavors of Cuba in Miami. We will enjoy the rhythm of salsa playing, eat delicious food and share the stories that only true locals know.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5218

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.

Stop At: Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St Suite 106, Miami, FL 33135-3899

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Havana Classic Cigar, 1419 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-3803

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Calle ocho Miami .com / Eight Street Miami, 762 A SW 18th Ave, Miami, FL 33135, USA

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.

Stop At: Party Cake Bakery, 1356 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA

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!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, 999 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135, USA

Famous for the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Little Havana, Miami, FL

This tour takes place in the Miami neighborhood of Cuban exiles called Little Havana, the cultural epicenter of Miami.

Stop At: El Pub Restaurant, 1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bay of Pigs Monument, 806 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135-5422

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Authentic Cuban cuisine served at multiple stops, equivalent to a full lunch.
  • A full mojito cocktail is included (unlike other tours that charge extra for it )
  • 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
  • A top culinary expert delivers the perfect combination of friendliness and cultural insight
  • We keep our groups small for a more personalized experience

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Tripadvisor® ranked our tour in the top 10% of Attractions Worldwide 2023
    • 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
    • Our Little Havana tour was the number one tour on the 2023 list of “Food & Culinary Experiences in the United States” by TripAdvisor.
    • We tour rain or shine!
    • Food restrictions must be sent directly to the Tour Operator in advance by email. Email will be provided after you purchase your tickets.
    • Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or no beef, pork or prefer gluten-free but can NOT cater for vegan diets or for severe food allergies.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Tower Theater (Tower Theater Cultural Center), 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    GinaFromMN

    27 Mar, 2024

    Armando was a great guide! All the food and information he shared made it a wonderful experience! I highly recommend if this is the type of thing you’re interested in.

    RHS1

    27 Mar, 2024

    We enjoyed our food tour with Ariel. He was entertaining and gave us the history of Little Havana with personal stories. We loved the coffee, churros, mojitos, pastry and empanadas. Remember to come hungry and be ready to have a fun food tour.

    jamesrJ5634DI

    27 Mar, 2024

    What a great way to start your Little Havana experience! Our tour guide Helena was absolutely amazing. She was more than just a script reader. She wanted you to feel the soul of the people of Little Havana. Highly recommend!

    Phong_T

    27 Mar, 2024

    We did a tour with Marcella and she had awesome energy and is very knowledgeable ! Greatly recommend to have her.

    Lindsey_R

    27 Mar, 2024

    Bianca was incredible. So much information and insight to the Cuban culture and community in Miami. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this tour!

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    Cultural experience!

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    Best walking/culinary tour of my Life

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    Come as individuals, leave as family.

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    Fun in Little Havana

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    Such a wonderful walking tour - way more food than we anticipated :)

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    Great tour with Juan Carlos!

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    Fantastic Tour -- lots of delicious food!

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