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Best Little Havana Tour with a Descendant of a Cuban President

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

Overview

Stroll through vibrant and festive Little Havana with the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president, Jose Miguel Gomez! Enjoy the beauty of the street art that covers every building and the live bands that play on the sidewalks in front of restaurants.

Visit the Bay of Pigs and Map of Cuba Monuments to hear about the important intertwined history between Cuba and the U. S. Take photos with the live roosters under the Holy Ceiba Tree where Santeria rituals are still performed to this day.

Meet a master blender rolling cigars and visit famous Generalisimo Maximo Gomez Domino Park. Taste Cuba's favorite dishes along the way at fun, kitschy restaurants.

Visit the CubaOcho museum to immerse yourself in Cuban culture. Learn about the the famous Guayabera shirt and enter Rooster Alley where you can pose with the colorful rooster statues and antique cars that still drive the streets of Cuba today! And sip a Cuban coffee at a super fun cigar and coffee shop with a walk-in humidor.

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

This is an all Cuban immersive experience with beautiful paintings and interesting furniture that all tell an interesting story.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

The Eternal Flame crowns the monument to the brave Cuban men who gave their lives in the hopes of taking back their beloved homeland.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cubavera, 2100 NW 42nd Avenue South Terminal, Concourse H & J Connector, Miami, FL 33126

Learn about the famous Guayabera shirt with its four pockets and side buttons designed for a guava farmer in the 1800s but still worn by all Cuban men to this day. See automobiles from 1960 that are sill being driven around Cuba today and see the mural titled The Agony of Communism to learn about the Cuban plight and eternal cry for freedom.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Visit Little Havana's most important landmark, Domino Park, established in 1963. This private club offers tables for dominoes and chess. Watch the intense games played by the members of the exclusive club for 55 and older only. See the mural to the Summit of the Western Hemisphere that took place in Miami in 1994.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219

See Miami's oldest movie theater built in 1926. Its Art Deco design indicative of the times brings flair to the exciting neighborhood. It now features a tribute to Cuba's favorite daughter, international superstar singer Celia Cruz, who passed away in 2003.

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

Established in 1935, Ball & Chain is Little Havana's hottest nightclub during the night and lunch stop during the day. Their bands play day and night, serenading the entire neighborhood with cool Latin sounds.

Stop At: Guantanamera Cafe and Lounge, 1465 SW 8th St #105, Miami, FL 33135, USA

Sip delicious Cuban coffee and visit a walk-in humidor to immerse yourself in two of Cuba's most famous products. The ambiance is festive and the walls are filled with fun and interesting memorabilia.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Esquina De La Fama, 1388 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA

Enjoy Cuban's favorite pastry, a pastelito de guava. Your taste buds will absolutely love you! The place is kitschy and fun with live music to get your hips swaying.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Home to the Best Cuban Sandwich in Little Havana, enjoy the best panini you will ever have in your life! Another place with a super fun atmosphere and live music you can sing along to. Several movies and TV shows have been shot in this restaurant.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Lunch - Cuban coffee, Sugar Cane juice, Guava pastry & Cuban Sandwich
  • Entry/Admission - El Pub Restaurant
  • Entry/Admission - Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center
  • Entry/Admission - Guantanamera Cafe and Lounge
  • Entry/Admission - Domino Park
  • Entry/Admission - Bay of Pigs Monument
  • Entry/Admission - Cubavera
  • Entry/Admission - Esquina De La Fama

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The time in between the landmarks will be spent eating at restaurants and walking from place to place.
    • Please advise if you have certain allergies
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St #106, Miami, FL 33135, USA


    Return Details

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

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    2 hours


    User's Reviews

    X5526QWcristinam

    28 Apr, 2024

    The tour was not organized, she just talk about her life stories and not about the ghosts. She was also homophobic and disrespectful. Charge us insane amount of money to listen to her.

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