Little Havana food tour: Cuban tastings and cigar factory

Taste Cuban coffee rituals and watch cigars rolled by hand on Calle Ocho

This half-day walking tour of Little Havana in Miami pairs food tastings at six family-owned Cuban restaurants with stops at a working cigar factory, Domino Park, and historical landmarks like the Bay of Pigs Memorial. Your local guide leads a small group of no more than 10 people through the neighborhood's Cuban-American history and culture, with tastings of Cuban coffee, mojitos, ropa vieja, guava pastries, Cuban sandwiches, and empanadas included in the price. The tour operates in English and runs about two and a half hours.

The experience

You meet your guide at a central point in Little Havana and move block by block through the neighborhood, stopping at six local restaurants where the food is included. The tastings start with Cuban coffee and a mojito, move through ropa vieja (stewed beef), guava pastries, and a Cuban sandwich at one of Miami's most famous spots, and finish with empanadas and tropical juice. Between tastings, your guide explains the history of Cuban-American culture in Miami and the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba that shaped the neighborhood.

A cigar factory visit sits in the middle of the route: you watch local Cuban women roll cigars by hand and learn how the craft works. On Calle Ocho, skilled workers show you how to make Cuban coffee, a ritual of sharing that defines how Miamians drink it. You also stop at Maximo Gomez Domino Park to meet local players spending their afternoons there, and pass historical landmarks including the Tower Theater, Cuban Memorial Park, and the Bay of Pigs Museum.

The route is wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are available at almost every stop. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing: no dress code applies anywhere you'll go. If rain is forecast, bring an umbrella or poncho. Vegetarian options are available if you mention it when booking. The tour cannot accommodate celiac disease, gluten allergies, or vegan diets, but other dietary needs can be discussed directly with the operator.

What’s included

• Cuban coffee and mojito.
• ropa vieja (stewed beef).
• guava pastries.
• Cuban sandwich at a famous Miami restaurant.
• empanadas.
• tropical juice.
• Cuban croquetas.
• churros with cinnamon and sugar.
• visit to a local cigar factory to watch rollers at work.
• Domino Park visit to meet local players.
• Cuban Coffee Colada ritual.
• local guide in English for the full two and a half hours.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 10:00 and 15:00, from US$ 69 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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AgesAdult (8 to 77 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Food Tours World LLC

Is this one for you?At two and a half hours, this tour fits into a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day, leaving time to explore other Miami neighborhoods or rest before evening plans. The small group, no more than 10 people, means you move at a pace that lets you ask questions and linger at stops without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What Cuban foods are included in the Little Havana tour?

The tour includes Cuban coffee and a mojito, ropa vieja (stewed beef), guava pastries, a Cuban sandwich from one of Miami's most famous restaurants, empanadas, tropical juice, Cuban croquetas, and churros with cinnamon and sugar, all sampled at six family-owned restaurants along the route.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to Little Havana?

The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, so you'll need to arrange your own way to the meeting point in Little Havana. Public transportation options are available nearby, and parking costs $2–3 per hour if you drive.

What happens at the cigar factory on this tour?

At a local Cuban cigar factory, you watch skilled rollers, local Cuban women, produce cigars by hand and learn how the craft is done. This stop is part of the walking route through Calle Ocho.

How long is the Little Havana tour and what's the group size?

The tour runs about two and a half hours and stays small: no more than 10 travelers per booking, so you get personal attention from your guide throughout the neighborhood.

Can I get a vegetarian meal on this tour?

Vegetarian options are available if you notify the operator before the tour starts. The tour cannot accommodate celiac disease, gluten allergies, or vegan diets. For other dietary restrictions, contact the supplier through the booking platform to discuss what's possible.

What historical sites do we visit on the Little Havana tour?

The tour passes the Bay of Pigs Memorial, Cuban Memorial Park, Maximo Gomez Domino Park, the Tower Theater, and the Bay of Pigs Museum, with your guide explaining the Cuban-American history and U.S.–Cuba relations that shaped Miami.