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Miami: Authentic Little Havana Cuban Food Tour
170 minutes – 210 minutes
Commentary: Guide · en
Miami, USA
About this activity
Discover 8 traditional Cuban dishes on a guided food tour through Little Havana’s Calle Ocho. Visit local landmarks, family-run eateries, and experience the real cultural heart of Miami.
Highlights
- 3h to 3h and a half Tour
- Local Guide
- Top Rated
- Food Included
Full description
This walking tour combines history, cultural insight, and 8 food tastings.
The tour begins at the Bay of Pigs Monument: as you walk through the neighborhood, you’ll stop at a traditional Cuban bakery to enjoy flaky guava pastelitos and classic ham croquetas, two staples of Cuban comfort food.
You’ll then visit a cigar factory, where skilled rollers demonstrate traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. Along the way, you’ll explore local shops, including a guayabera store that highlights the iconic style associated with Cuban culture in Miami. A stop for Cuban coffee offers insight into a daily social ritual.
The food experience continues with a freshly pressed Cuban sandwich, crispy mariquitas, and Materva soda, while your guide explains how Little Havana evolved from a residential area into an internationally recognized cultural destination. You’ll then sit down for a traditional Cuban meal featuring ropa vieja & yuca frita. A Secret Dish is also included.
The tour begins at the Bay of Pigs Monument: as you walk through the neighborhood, you’ll stop at a traditional Cuban bakery to enjoy flaky guava pastelitos and classic ham croquetas, two staples of Cuban comfort food.
You’ll then visit a cigar factory, where skilled rollers demonstrate traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. Along the way, you’ll explore local shops, including a guayabera store that highlights the iconic style associated with Cuban culture in Miami. A stop for Cuban coffee offers insight into a daily social ritual.
The food experience continues with a freshly pressed Cuban sandwich, crispy mariquitas, and Materva soda, while your guide explains how Little Havana evolved from a residential area into an internationally recognized cultural destination. You’ll then sit down for a traditional Cuban meal featuring ropa vieja & yuca frita. A Secret Dish is also included.
Experience the authentic flavors and stories of Miami on this guided Little Havana Cuban Food Tour, set in the historic Calle Ocho district - one of the most culturally significant neighborhoods in the United States.
Little Havana is where Miami’s Cuban identity comes alive. Far from the beaches and nightlife of South Beach, this vibrant neighborhood is filled with independent businesses, historic landmarks, and everyday traditions that define Cuban-American life.
This walking tour combines local history, cultural insight, and 8 generous food tastings for a well-rounded and memorable experience.
The tour begins at the Bay of Pigs Monument in Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, where your guide introduces the history of Cuban migration and the events that shaped the community. As you walk through the neighborhood, you’ll stop at a traditional Cuban bakery to enjoy flaky guava pastelitos and classic ham croquetas, two staples of Cuban comfort food.
You’ll then visit an authentic cigar factory, where skilled rollers demonstrate traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. Along the way, you’ll explore local shops, including a guayabera store that highlights the iconic style associated with Cuban culture in Miami. A stop for strong Cuban coffee offers insight into a daily social ritual shared across the neighborhood.
The food experience continues with a freshly pressed Cuban sandwich, crispy mariquitas, and refreshing Materva soda, while your guide explains how Little Havana evolved from a residential enclave into an internationally recognized cultural destination. You’ll then sit down for a traditional Cuban meal featuring slow-cooked ropa vieja and yuca frita, showcasing classic home-style flavors.
A surprise Secret Dish is also included, offering an additional taste that reflects the creativity and evolution of Cuban cuisine in Miami.
The tour concludes at Domino Park, a central gathering place for locals. Watching residents play dominoes and socialize provides a genuine glimpse into daily life in Little Havana and a fitting end to the experience.
Little Havana is where Miami’s Cuban identity comes alive. Far from the beaches and nightlife of South Beach, this vibrant neighborhood is filled with independent businesses, historic landmarks, and everyday traditions that define Cuban-American life.
This walking tour combines local history, cultural insight, and 8 generous food tastings for a well-rounded and memorable experience.
The tour begins at the Bay of Pigs Monument in Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, where your guide introduces the history of Cuban migration and the events that shaped the community. As you walk through the neighborhood, you’ll stop at a traditional Cuban bakery to enjoy flaky guava pastelitos and classic ham croquetas, two staples of Cuban comfort food.
You’ll then visit an authentic cigar factory, where skilled rollers demonstrate traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. Along the way, you’ll explore local shops, including a guayabera store that highlights the iconic style associated with Cuban culture in Miami. A stop for strong Cuban coffee offers insight into a daily social ritual shared across the neighborhood.
The food experience continues with a freshly pressed Cuban sandwich, crispy mariquitas, and refreshing Materva soda, while your guide explains how Little Havana evolved from a residential enclave into an internationally recognized cultural destination. You’ll then sit down for a traditional Cuban meal featuring slow-cooked ropa vieja and yuca frita, showcasing classic home-style flavors.
A surprise Secret Dish is also included, offering an additional taste that reflects the creativity and evolution of Cuban cuisine in Miami.
The tour concludes at Domino Park, a central gathering place for locals. Watching residents play dominoes and socialize provides a genuine glimpse into daily life in Little Havana and a fitting end to the experience.
Included / Excluded
- Food included
- Guide
- Walking tour
- Pick-up & Drop-off service
- Guide's Gratuity
Meeting point
Start Location
Bay of Pigs Monument, Southwest 13th Avenue, Miami, FL, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- For Specific Dietary needs, email us, to check if we can accomodate your request
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- Not wheelchair accessible
- Recommended Comfortable Shoes
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Additional information
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances., Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
We are unable to accommodate vegans and those intolerant of gluten on this tour.
We are unable to accommodate vegans and those intolerant of gluten on this tour.