Welcome to the exciting and flavorful world of Little Havana Street Food Tours! Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of Miami's vibrant Cuban-American community on this unforgettable tour. Led by a team of passionate local guides who call this neighborhood home, Little Havana Street Food Tours offers an intimate and personalized experience like no other.
On this tour, you can expect a delightful journey through the rich culinary and cultural traditions of Little Havana. Over the course of 150 minutes, you'll visit family-owned and operated restaurants and local businesses, indulging in mouthwatering Cuban dishes and discovering hidden gems along the way. From savoring authentic Cuban cuisine to exploring the arts and history of the area, this tour is a feast for all the senses.
Little Havana Street Food Tours welcomes everyone who is curious about immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of Miami's Cuban-American community. Whether you're a foodie looking to try new flavors, a history enthusiast eager to delve into the stories of the neighborhood, or simply a traveler seeking an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience, this tour is perfect for you. The small group size ensures a personalized touch, making it ideal for solo travelers, couples, and even families who want to create lasting memories.
What sets Little Havana Street Food Tours apart is their exclusive partnership with family-owned restaurants and local businesses. This means you'll be supporting the community directly while indulging in the most authentic Cuban flavors. The passionate and knowledgeable guides ensure that every step of the tour is filled with fascinating stories, cultural insights, and insider tips. From meeting local artists and learning about Cuban art to witnessing the craftsmanship of cigar rolling, each stop will leave you captivated and craving for more.
During the tour, make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera to capture the vibrant colors and sights of Little Havana. Remember to arrive at the meeting point, in front of the restaurant La Taverna Calle Ocho, 15 minutes before the tour starts to ensure a smooth and timely departure. The tour finishes conveniently just a couple of blocks away from the starting point, allowing you to explore further on your own or easily find your way back.
Customers rave about the immersive and personalized experience of Little Havana Street Food Tours. They praise the passionate guides who bring the neighborhood to life and the delicious cuisine they get to sample along the way. Travelers are often amazed by the rich cultural history of Little Havana, especially the stories shared at the Bay of Pigs Monument and the artistic wonders found in Rooster Alley. Overall, visitors leave the tour feeling not just satisfied with the food, but also with an enriched understanding of the vibrant Cuban-American community in Miami.
RC Gallery Miami
Right after the first food tasting our guides will take you to meet a Cuban born, but now local Miami Artist. Here we will learn about cuban art community and how a lot of artists find their way to the USA and create here. In this store all the stuff that are sold are made by the family members of this family. You will see a spot that later after the tour you can stop by and get some authentic creations as gifts to yourself or someone else.
The Havana Shirt Store
Meeting BIG PAPA and learning the story of the guayabera shirts that originated in Cuba is a must have experience in Little Havana. He gives a fun presentation of the history of the shirt and how to best utilize it. In our community Big Papa is one of our most famous vendors of cuban inspired apparel.
Casa del Tabaco
Our tour guide will take you to a local and family owned cigar factory where you will see real Cuban rollers make authentic cuban style cigars. It is the only lady owned cigar factory in Little Havana. This place is the only one where all the cigars being sold are produced in the store. You will have a chance to take pictures and videos of them making different varieties of cigars. These rollers and store were included in many movies and music videos of artist such as Pitbull and manny others. Our guides will teach you about the history of the tobacco industry and how it evolved until today. You will also learn how to choose your cigars or possibly buy some gifts for your friends.
Tower Theater
An Art Deco Design Theater build in 1926. It represented an architectural perfection in its glorious days and it remains a historical landmark of the neighborhood.
Domino Park
Our Guide will explain the history and cultural significance of the Domino park to the Cuban-American community.
Bay of Pigs Monument
Our guides will share the story of the people who fought and gave their life in the Bay of Pigs in 1961, trying to liberate the Cuban people from an oppressive government. Often times, we get to meet and greet with some of the veterans on the street. This is one of the most critical points of Castro's dictatorial rule and a must learn topic if you want to know the cuban story.
Havana Rooster
Towards the end of the tour our group goes to the Rooster Alley, so we can learn about the significance of the roosters in the Cuban and latino culture. The whole neighborhood is full of roosters, created by a lot of local artists. The Rooster Alley is sponsored by one of our local entrepreneur, who donated his backyard and alley to over 25 local artist to create art to beautify the neighborhood.
Little Havana
Guests often enjoy an afternoon in the most eclectic part of Miami and get to learn the ways and habits of the Cuban-American community.
Calle Ocho
The group will take a walk up and down the Calle Ocho ( 8th Street ) in Little Havana to learn about the Cuban Community and the other communities that live in the neighborhood. Our local expert guides who live in the area will indulge you in the stories and daily rituals of all the residents.
