Miami · LITTLE HAVANA TOURS
Eight blocks of Calle Ocho carry the cigar rollers, the domino park and the best croquetas in the city. These 15 walks cover them, priced by how much food is included and how long you stand in the sun.
Walk less than half a mile through Little Havana with guides such as Toni, Orlando, Mariela, or Ariel. Taste empanadas, guava pastries, Cuban coffee, flan ice cream, plantain cups, juice, and a rum cocktail while visiting Domino Park, cigar makers, artists, and Calle Ocho landmarks.
“Great food, great history of the area. Toni is a denizen of the area, so her history is both deep and personal.”
Meet outside the Tower Theater for a 2.5-hour food walk along Calle Ocho. Guides such as Bianca, Mariela, Toni, Ariel, and Orlando lead you to family-run eateries for Cuban dishes, coffee, guarapo, and a mojito, with cigar rolling and street art along the way.
“Fun, informative with a variety of activities and topics”
Walk Calle Ocho with guides such as Danny, Daniel, or Farouk, stopping at family-run food spots for Cuban coffee, mojito, ropa vieja, pastries, empanadas, and more. You’ll also see Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Park, cigar rollers, murals, galleries, and the Bay of Pigs Museum.
“It was an enjoyable, entertaining, and educational experience. Daniel made the outing easy and fun. The food was great.”
Spend about three hours walking Little Havana, beginning at the Bay of Pigs Memorial and ending near SW 15th Avenue. Guides such as Kayan, Luis, Danny, and Maria Kali bring Cuban history and personal stories to the route, with Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja, pastries, croquetas, coffee, and optional drinks along the way.
“There was just toi much talking and not enough eating or drinking. We spent the first part of tour HEAVILY digging into the history, but it was a cultural food tour. By the time I had actually eaten Cuban food I was ready to check out. The drinks were also ridiculously watered down. The least I expected was one good mojito. Could have driven here and had a better experience in my own.”
Walk Calle Ocho with guides such as Orlando, Ariel, Bianca, and Toni while tasting Cuban food, coffee, juice, and rum. See Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard, murals, a religious site, and a cigar factory. The pace is gentle, but comfortable shoes are essential.
“Ariel is so knowledgeable & sweet! He toasted to our honeymoon and gave great recommendations. The food stop were delicious, with everything warm and fresh. It was clear on the tour that he is a part of the community and cares about it's well-being. It was great to join him for the afternoon!”
Walk about one mile through Little Havana with a local guide such as Ariel, Maria, Chris, or Bobbi. Expect Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, croquettes, pastries, coffee, sugarcane juice, cigar rolling, dominoes, music, history, and vintage cars. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, but gluten-free choices are very limited.
“The walking tour was very enjoyable and informative. The tour guides were incredibly accommodating and patient, making the experience feel relaxed and welcoming. We learned a lot about the culture and history of Little Havana, and the drinks along the way were a nice bonus. Highly recommend this tour if you want an authentic and engaging experience!”
Walk Calle Ocho with guides such as Mariela, Toni, Orlando, or Bianca, tasting Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, guava pastries, sugarcane juice, coffee, churros, and a rum cocktail while learning about Cuban culture, cigars, art, and local life.
“Our Tour Guide Toni was awesome! She was kind, friendly, caring and well versed in all things Little Havana. We learned all kind of history about how the area came to be. We ate many different Cuban foods until we were so stuffed and took so many pictures because it is a haven for photo ops with art the artwork around the area. This tour was not too long and with several food stops it was very manageable. The sun was out but Toni kept us walking in the shade so she kept us as cool and comfortable as possible in Miami during the Summer heat. Loved this tour! I…”
Walk about nine blocks of Calle Ocho with a multilingual guide such as Noel, Orlando, Hugo, or Raul. Visit the Bay of Pigs Monument, Ball & Chain, Cubaocho, a cigar shop, and Domino Park while enjoying Cuban coffee and other included drinks.
“Excelentísimo …. Fue informativo y entretenido mucha información y súper buena atención nuestra Gia fue excelentemente buena”
Walk Calle Ocho with a local English-speaking guide such as Maria, Ariel, Chris, or Lee. Eat five Cuban specialties, sip coffee and guarapo, watch cigars rolled, visit Domino Park, and enter Rooster Alley for art, cars, and shops.
“The tour was outstanding. Our tour guide, Ariel, was exceptionally personable, highly knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get feel and taste of the Cuban culture.”
Walk Miami’s Little Havana with a small group of up to 15 people, learning about Cuban culture, politics, exile stories, and local shops. Expect Cuban coffee, family-run businesses, guayaberas, cigars, and landmarks such as Domino Park. Guide names vary, with Cesar, Maria, Luis, Hugo, and Danny among the praised hosts.
“We both loved this tour. What really made it was our guide HUGO. He was very informative and answered all our questions.”
Spend about 2 hours 45 minutes exploring Little Havana with Cuban guide Angel. Visit a cigar factory, Domino Park, Calle Ocho, local art spaces, Ball and Chain, the Bay of Pigs Museum, and Cubaocho. Coffee, tea, and brunch are included, while transportation and gratuity are not.
“Tour guide Angel was very knowledgeable and was able to fit just the right amount of stops into our allotted time. Each stop was interesting and lasted just the right time. And food was excellent!”
Walk from the Bay of Pigs Monument to Domino Park while tasting Cuban coffee, guarapo, pastries, croquetas, a Cuban sandwich, and more. Guides such as Luis and Hugo have added personal Cuban context, while cigar rolling, guayaberas, dominoes, and Calle Ocho bring the neighborhood to life.
“This tour and our guide, Luis, were exceptional. The food was plentiful and delicious, and the information we learned about Cuba and Little Havana was so interesting. Luis’s personal connection to Cuba made the tour ever better. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide.”
Walk Miami’s Calle Ocho with a Cuban guide, often Angel, for food tastings, cafecito, cigar rolling, art, music, Domino Park, and local history. The 2.5-hour tour begins at 1637 SW 8th Street, serves groups of up to 15, and ends there.
“Angel knows and loves his community! Great food, cortito and new friendships!! We met local artists and heard stories of yesterday year vs today.”
At Casa Habano on Calle Ocho, host René explains tobacco farming, curing, fermentation, and cigar making before showing you the work of master rollers. You will handle tobacco leaves, enjoy Cuban coffee and pastries, watch each production stage, and receive one complimentary cigar. The small, English-language tour lasts about an hour.
“The tour was very informative, the owner was very knowledgeable. I would recommend to anyone who is a true cigar lover. Such a great experience ☺️ Thank u so much to the owner and his wonderful staff”
Join Jennifer, Gina, or another Miami-NY Food Tours guide for a 2.5-hour walk through Little Havana. You’ll sample enough Cuban food for lunch, sip colada coffee and a mojito, visit Domino Park and a cigar shop, and hear the stories behind local family businesses.
“This was a great tour. We learned so much about the history of Little Havana and how the businesses are keeping history and tradition alive. We tasted wonderful local food and drinks. Jennifer is an awesome tour guide who we could tell was well liked and respected by the local business owners. We would consider doing this tour again when we are in town.”
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