Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami
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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami
By Miami Culinary Tours
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Taste your way through Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood on a food walking tour exploring the vibrant and historic neighborhood. Try everything from Cuban coffee to home-style Cuban cooking, with plenty of tastings for a full lunch. Exploring Little Havana with a guide means you learn the stories behind each item you try, meet local artists, watch deft cigar rollers, and take in the bustling scene at Domino Park.
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Ages 3-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Highlights
- Food walking tour of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood
- Included tastings at restaurants and cafes for a great overview
- Visit artists, cigar makers, and more in Miami’s Cuban community
- Small-group tour ensures personal service and time for questions
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2022
- Traditional Cuban food tastings that are equivalent to a full lunch.
- The best mojito in town! Freshly squeezed guarapo juice, Cuban coffee, and water.
- A Cigar factory tour, Domino Park, Callejon art gallery, Cuban Memorial Blvd.
- Each food you will taste will be accompanied by a fascinating cultural narrative.
- The perfect combination of friendliness and insight from a top culinary and cultural expert
- Meet your guide in Little Havana, and set out on foot through the historic neighborhood, which is at the heart of Cuban Miami’s social, cultural, and political scene. Stop at a series of family-owned destinations near Calle Ocho, tasting a mix of traditional and innovative dishes. The menu changes to keep the experience fresh, but favorite foods may include mamey and flan ice cream, plantain cups filled with chicken, picadillo empanadas, guava pastelito, Cuban coffee, guarapo juice, croquetas, dulce de leche churros and malanga frita—it’s like a taro root, but sweeter. As you walk, take in Little Havana cultural highlights as well, visiting artist studios, catching some Cuban rhythms, watching cigars being rolled, and learning about local spiritual beliefs and practices. Take advantage of the small-group atmosphere to ask questions about life in Little Havana, and get tips on where to eat, drink, and explore in Cuban Miami. Tour ends at the original departure point.
- Departure details
- MDC's Tower Theater Miami, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA Meeting Point: Tower Theatre at 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5304HAVANA- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- In 2022, Tripadvisor ranked this tour as one of the "Top Overall Experiences Worldwide."
- The Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award has been awarded to our tour for the past ten years in a row.
- There is less than a half-mile walk. Along the way, there are plenty of rest stops.
- Our groups have exclusive access to locations that other tours don't have.
- 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
- Food restrictions must be sent directly to the Tour Operator in advance by email. Email will be provided after you purchase your tickets.
- Most travellers can participate
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can't cater for gluten-free or vegan diets.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami
- Our health and yours is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep everyone safe.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- How much is Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami?
- Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami price starts from RM 305.11. Discover and book Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami on Tripadvisor
- What is the Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami cancellation policy?
- Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami?
- Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami is hosted by Miami Culinary Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Miami Culinary Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5304HAVANA
Itinerary
- You'll start atMDC's Tower Theater Miami1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USAMeeting Point: Tower Theatre at 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135.See address & details
- 1Tower TheaterStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass byBall & Chain
- 2Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts CenterStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 3Havana Classic CigarStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 4Domino ParkStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass byCalle Ocho Walk of Fame
- 5Party Cake BakeryStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 6Cuban Memorial Boulevard ParkStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass byLittle Havana
- 7El Pub RestaurantStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 8Tower TheaterStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 9Bay of Pigs MonumentStop: 5 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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GloryGirl78
00Great Guide, Great Food, Great Value!
I highly recommend this tour! We learned so much about Little Havana; had so much great food and drink; and had a t…
robinwC7447BP
00Great!
Loved the whole experience and learning about the culture of Little Havana! My favorite part was trying the Cuban s…
laurabY2689LH
00You will love Little Havana!
Andrea was an excellent tour guide. We loved the food and learning about Cuba and the Little Havana community. The …
loryns928
00Fun Layover experience
I had a long layover in Miami, and decided to make the time worthwhile. Get there hungry because they feed you a lo…
Heather F
00Staying full of experiences with food and history in Little Havana
Helena was a wonderful tour guide! She showed us many stops and taught us history at each place. People are not jok…
J3238EEryand
00Great value
Great trip and great food learned a ton about the history of Miami during our tour and the art deco district
emilywR7698DC
00Fun guide, good food, history and easy short stroll
It was a fun tour and the food was incredible! But the guide, Ariel, did such a great job explaining the history be…
pelicantee
00Great guide! Great value!
Mariela was such a knowledgeable guide. She gave us so much history of the area. The food at each stop was amazing!…
Floridalorax
00Miami Culinary Tours Is Welcoming And Loads Of Fun
We were so lucky to have Helena as our South Beach guide for Miami Culinary Tours. Part American part Spanish, Hele…
OnAir62665913542
00South Beach Food and Fun
Can't say enough great things about this tour and our guide, Ria. Ria was professional, fun and had a great knowled…
Passport17565828159
00Best tour ever ! Really enjoyed myself
Fun experience! Loved everything about this tour & the food is delicious!! Definitely would recommend going with fr…
hitee2312
00Quite memorable
Fantastic experience! My favorite part was the Mojito and Cuban sandwich stop 🤤. I highly recommend this tour.
bandnac2019
00Andrea rocks!
Andrea was an awesome tour guide! She was very personable and knowledgeable! Highly recommend if you're in the Miam…
613judyb
00Dubsy gave us a delightful traveling afternoon
This was perfect for our out of town visitors. It is a wonderful way to have a progressive lunch in South Beach. …
ryaneL3611RO
00Fantastic food tour
We had an absolute blast - great guide, lots of amazing food, fun little Havana history. Would definitely recommen…
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Ashley M
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My husband and I had a great time on this tour and highly recommend it. We are in our mid thirties and were visiting Miami for our first time on vacation. We were debating about whether to do a group tour or just explore on our own, and I’m really glad we ended up doing the tour because we got to see and try so many things that we would not have thought of on our own without spending lots of time doing extensive research. It was also great to not have to deal with a difference in opinion between the two of us as to where we should go but to just have someone telling us where to go. :)
If you have more time to spend, you could do the tour one day and then go back another day to spend more time at your favorite spots. Or you could come back in the evening of the same day to visit one of the restaurants or live music clubs. But for us it was the perfect amount of time. We went back to a shop after the tour ended to purchase an item we had seen on the tour.
We especially appreciated our guide Martica’s stories of growing up in the neighborhood and her insight into the culture and history of Cuba.
We were also grateful that they were able to accommodate vegetarians…the food we ate was all very delicious and filling. We ate fried plantain boats stuffed with seasoned peppers and onions (at a place where the meat eaters ate Cuban sandwiches), spinach and cheese empanadas (the others ate pork empanadas), freshly made churros, pan de yucca, and pastelitos de guava, and we drank mojitos, fresh pressed sugarcane juice, and Cuban coffee. And we got full sized portions of all the food—not just tiny bites to taste.
We definitely got our money’s worth and more and will be doing more cultural food tours in the future because of this experience!
If you have more time to spend, you could do the tour one day and then go back another day to spend more time at your favorite spots. Or you could come back in the evening of the same day to visit one of the restaurants or live music clubs. But for us it was the perfect amount of time. We went back to a shop after the tour ended to purchase an item we had seen on the tour.
We especially appreciated our guide Martica’s stories of growing up in the neighborhood and her insight into the culture and history of Cuba.
We were also grateful that they were able to accommodate vegetarians…the food we ate was all very delicious and filling. We ate fried plantain boats stuffed with seasoned peppers and onions (at a place where the meat eaters ate Cuban sandwiches), spinach and cheese empanadas (the others ate pork empanadas), freshly made churros, pan de yucca, and pastelitos de guava, and we drank mojitos, fresh pressed sugarcane juice, and Cuban coffee. And we got full sized portions of all the food—not just tiny bites to taste.
We definitely got our money’s worth and more and will be doing more cultural food tours in the future because of this experience!
Written 11 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
BSU-ISU
Indiana40 contributions
Mariala was an OUTSTANDING guide for this wonderful tour. Her experience as a tour guide here in Little Havana as well as previously in Havana, Cuba allows her to make the history, culture, and food of this important area of Miami come alive. Her relationship with the family owned businesses allows her clients to experience the best representatives of the neighborhood culinary scene, including empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, mojitos, Cuban coffee, croquettes, guava juice and pastries, and churros. The history and process of rolling authentic Cuban
cigars was also very informative. Highly recommend that you book this tour if you want an excellent overview of Calle Ocho (main shopping and restaurant area of Little Havana), but you must go HUNGRY to
fully enjoy the experience, as the portions are plentiful and huge. We have been on numerous food/history tours in different cities, and this definitely ranks among the best.
cigars was also very informative. Highly recommend that you book this tour if you want an excellent overview of Calle Ocho (main shopping and restaurant area of Little Havana), but you must go HUNGRY to
fully enjoy the experience, as the portions are plentiful and huge. We have been on numerous food/history tours in different cities, and this definitely ranks among the best.
Written 19 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trip113341
3 contributions
The Little Havanna Tour with Aimee: 2 1/2 hours full of energy, Cuban vibes 🇨🇺, authentic food bites and drinks 🥟🍹 — It’s important to come hungry!
Aimee obviously loves being a tour guide, talking about her roots and the Caribbean culture. What makes the tour very special are her personal relationships to the people living in Little Havanna: ranging from the female Domino champion, through the service teams in the restaurants, all the way to the master of hand rolled cigars.
🙏 Muchas gracias for hosting us so well, Aimee: from your pre-tour text message to find out about food preferences, to the individual Miami sightseeing recommendations off the path.
Aimee obviously loves being a tour guide, talking about her roots and the Caribbean culture. What makes the tour very special are her personal relationships to the people living in Little Havanna: ranging from the female Domino champion, through the service teams in the restaurants, all the way to the master of hand rolled cigars.
🙏 Muchas gracias for hosting us so well, Aimee: from your pre-tour text message to find out about food preferences, to the individual Miami sightseeing recommendations off the path.
Written 1 March 2023
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Mike
Atlanta, GA2 contributions
Nov 2022
This is actually my second time doing the Little Havana Food Tour because I enjoyed it so much a few years back. This second experience was just as great! Because of some poor planning on my part, I signed my partner and myself up for a tour at a time that was very close to our disembarkment off my cruise in the port of Miami. The process took a lot longer than I had anticipated, and needless to say, we were late to join the tour.
Despite that, Marco, our tour guide, stayed in touch with me as they went along with the tour to make sure we could meet up with them. When we finally got there, he had bagged up all of the delicious food that we missed earlier in the tour. He went above and beyond for us, and we really appreciated how accommodating he was.
As always, the food was incredible: delicious empanadas, cuban sandwiches, fresh juice, pastries and more. I highly recommend if you're looking to learn more about this unique, rich neighborhood and experience some delicious food along the way. And again, thanks to Marco for being such an informative, fantastic guide!
Despite that, Marco, our tour guide, stayed in touch with me as they went along with the tour to make sure we could meet up with them. When we finally got there, he had bagged up all of the delicious food that we missed earlier in the tour. He went above and beyond for us, and we really appreciated how accommodating he was.
As always, the food was incredible: delicious empanadas, cuban sandwiches, fresh juice, pastries and more. I highly recommend if you're looking to learn more about this unique, rich neighborhood and experience some delicious food along the way. And again, thanks to Marco for being such an informative, fantastic guide!
Written 23 November 2022
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MiamiCulinaryTours
Thank you for joining us again, Mike! We are glad you enjoyed it as much as the first time! Because we understand that things happen, our guides always stay in touch with guests to help them catch up as well as pack up the food from the stops you weren't able to attend so you can enjoy them! I appreciate you taking the time to comment on Marco, one of our kind and passionate guides. We look forward to have you with us a third time!
Written 24 November 2022
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starz8
usa24 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
We were blessed with an incredibly kind, fun, and personable guide, Aimee. She had the ability to develop rapport with all members of the group quickly. Aimee is a long time Little Havana resident. It was her home growing up for years, so when she tells you the history, she knows what she’s talking about. We were blessed with an incredible group to experience Little Havana with. Aimee is the best and I’m grateful for having met her! With her, you are family! I hope you get to do a tour with her!
Written 20 December 2022
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Barbara0812
Dallas, TX107 contributions
Jan 2023
Beautiful Miami day to sample some Cuban treats and walk the streets of little Havana in Miami. Helena was not only a very good guide, and she accommodated and managed a diverse group of 10 ranging from 1 year old twin babies, elementary school kids, parents and seniors. We loved the Cuban sandwich and mojito, the empanadas were fresh and delicious, sampled strong Cuban coffee, and stopped for more treats along the route. Helena included an interesting bit of history. The tour is not a lot of walking and there is ample time to sit. There are also bathroom stops. There is no pressure to buy anything from the shops or vendors on this tour. My daughter and I really enjoyed it.
Written 5 January 2023
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Julie B
1 contribution
We were visiting for a friends birthday week and are delighted to write a positive review for Bianca and the Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour! Bianca truly made the experience unforgettable.
From the moment we began , Bianca was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Little Havana. She took us on a journey through the vibrant streets, introducing us to the sights, sounds, and tastes of this unique neighborhood.
The food and drink was absolutely delicious, and Bianca was an expert guide, explaining the history and cultural significance of each dish. She also gave us a glimpse into the daily life of the people who call Little Havana home, sharing stories and insights that brought the neighborhood to life.
What really set Bianca apart, though, was her infectious enthusiasm and passion for Little Havana and her home culture. She truly loves this community, and her love was contagious. We left the tour feeling not only well-fed and culturally enriched, but also deeply inspired by Bianca's commitment to sharing the beauty and richness of Little Havana with others.
Overall, I cannot recommend Bianca and the Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour highly enough. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Miami, this tour is an absolute must-do. Thank you, Bianca, for an incredible experience!
From the moment we began , Bianca was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Little Havana. She took us on a journey through the vibrant streets, introducing us to the sights, sounds, and tastes of this unique neighborhood.
The food and drink was absolutely delicious, and Bianca was an expert guide, explaining the history and cultural significance of each dish. She also gave us a glimpse into the daily life of the people who call Little Havana home, sharing stories and insights that brought the neighborhood to life.
What really set Bianca apart, though, was her infectious enthusiasm and passion for Little Havana and her home culture. She truly loves this community, and her love was contagious. We left the tour feeling not only well-fed and culturally enriched, but also deeply inspired by Bianca's commitment to sharing the beauty and richness of Little Havana with others.
Overall, I cannot recommend Bianca and the Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour highly enough. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Miami, this tour is an absolute must-do. Thank you, Bianca, for an incredible experience!
Written 19 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jackie
2 contributions
Mar 2022
Andi is THE BEST tour guide. She checked with us individually hours before the tour, to make sure she knew of our food allergies and alcohol tolerances. I am hearing-impaired, and Andi happily wore a microphone I gave her, in addition to the microphone she uses for everyone on the tour. She checked frequently to make sure I could hear everything she was saying.
Andi also did an impressive job getting us engaged as a group. We had many hilarious conversations (introducing ourselves, Q&A with storeowners), and we also shared a thrilling moment when a lady in our group caught a wild iguana in the coffee shop.
The 2.5 hours really flew by. We stopped at so many places I lost count, but I was not tired at all. We walked maybe 4 blocks at most, and there were plenty of restrooms and water offered at every stop. I also loved the historic information Andi shared about murals, historic figures, storeowner families, locals, and more. I wish we had done this tour earlier on our trip (we did it on the last day), and I wish there were longer tours offered in Little Havana!
Andi also did an impressive job getting us engaged as a group. We had many hilarious conversations (introducing ourselves, Q&A with storeowners), and we also shared a thrilling moment when a lady in our group caught a wild iguana in the coffee shop.
The 2.5 hours really flew by. We stopped at so many places I lost count, but I was not tired at all. We walked maybe 4 blocks at most, and there were plenty of restrooms and water offered at every stop. I also loved the historic information Andi shared about murals, historic figures, storeowner families, locals, and more. I wish we had done this tour earlier on our trip (we did it on the last day), and I wish there were longer tours offered in Little Havana!
Written 22 March 2022
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Lorraine R
Sewell, NJ2 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Hoji, our tour guide, was the best ever. His knowledge of the Cuban culture, history and food was excellent. On top of that, Hoji had a great sense of humor which made the tour super fun. We got to see sugar cane pressed, then we tasted a sweet drink made from the juice, and that was just the beginning. Hoji gave us insight into the Cuban cigar as we watched a cigar being rolled. We tasted an authentic empanada and guava smoothie, a tradional Cuban coffee, a delicious Cuban sandwich and a refreshing mojito with a sugar cane stick to press the mint leaves. This was topped off with an guava cheesecake ice cream treat. As we went to each site we learned about the art and architecture of Little Havana I would absolutely recommend this tour, and hopefully you get Hoji as your tour guide!]
Written 21 February 2022
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rsmarie2017
Brooks, Canada31 contributions
Feb 2023
I was skeptical when booking but everything turned out very well, interesting place and exposure to some foods that normally would not have tried, we recommend it. It was interesting getting another perspective of Cuba and Havana having worked and holidayed there. El Floridita, Dominoes Park, Roosters, Cigars, Churros, Artwork, Colidas, Ice Cream, Empanada, and especially Mani, the peanut man.
Written 15 March 2023
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Hi when does the tour starts
sschwa2
Olathe, KS41 contributions
They have several start times each day but we chose 11:30 to have it be lunch
I'm trying to book for Wed. April 26th 2023...but site won't let me, no openings that day. Is this true? Being so far in the future, I thought we could secure a spot.
MEMMiami
Miami23 contributions
I am sure if you email them, they will be super happy to help you set up your tour a few months in advance. their tours sell out quick because they are so good, so just email or call and i am sure they will work with you.
I am a vegetarian and I hope there is an option for me. Can you let me know before I book in August
Jude Fernandes
Mumbai, India100 contributions
There are vegetarian options but you must let the tour operator know before the tour.
Michaela G
Austin, TX
Are there vegan options available on tour?
Cynthia B
1 contribution
Yes, the guide asked and options were offered.
Eva
Chicago, IL
Hello! We are a group of 10 hoping to join your tour in late April. One of us has a gluten allergy. I see you are not able to accommodate this, but approximately how much of the food on the tour is gluten free?
Could we schedule a private tour for group of 27 people on April 12 or 13?
Tom R
Jonestown, TX42 contributions
contact the tour operator for an answer
Marilyn
Georgetown, MA2 contributions
Can we bring other father in a wheelchair?
Juliebeau1
3 contributions
Hello, I would think that you could because you will stay on one street and go in and out of places within a short distance. The only thing that may be a challenge is the sidewalks may be bumpy in some spots so you'll have to be careful with that but our guide walked slowly and casually as he took us to each place.
