Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide

Miami, US
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Highlights

  • Authentic Cuban art and creations by local Miami artist
  • Meeting Big Papa and learning about the history of guayabera shirts
  • Witnessing the production of authentic Cuban-style cigars in a family-owned factory
  • Exploring the historical Tower Theater, a beautiful Art Deco design
  • Learning about the cultural significance of Domino Park and the Bay of Pigs Monument

Meeting Point

The tour guide will be IN FRONT of the restaurant La Taverna Calle Ocho 15 MIN before the tour start. Late participants will not be accepted on the tour. NO EXCEPTIONS. PARKING: You can park for 3 hours only on street, but if you want to extend, just wait until session expires and start a new one.

Meeting point

1652 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour finishes about 2 blocks from the beginning point.

Meeting point

1417 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 10 minutes
2

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.

Duration 10 minutes
3

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.

Duration 15 minutes
4

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.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Domino Park

Our Guide will explain the history and cultural significance of the Domino park to the Cuban-American community.

Duration 10 minutes
6

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.

Duration 10 minutes
7

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.

Duration 10 minutes
8

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.

Duration 180 minutes
9

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.

Duration 150 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Suitable for any age or fitness level
Provided by Food Tours World LLC

What our experts say

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    Try the churros at the end!
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    Visit the nearby Cuban Cigar Factory.
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    Check out local art at the gallery.
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    Explore Bay of Pigs Monument nearby.
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    Grab a coffee at a local café.

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