Little Havana Food Tour Miami: Cuban Tastings & Culture Walk

Taste your way through five authentic Cuban restaurants on a single afternoon walk.

A guided food tour through Little Havana in Miami where you walk about a mile down Calle Ocho, stopping at five local restaurants to taste Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, croquettes, café cubano, pastries and guarapo juice, while a local guide shares stories about the neighborhood's culture, history and traditions. The tour includes visits to a cigar shop to watch hand-rolling, Domino Park to see locals play, the Walk of Fame, and exclusive access to Rooster Alley with vintage Cuban cars. The tour runs three hours and operates in small groups with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Little Havana food and culture

• Start tour at five local restaurants
• Taste Cuban sandwich and café cubano
• Sample warm empanadas and twice-baked tostones
• Enjoy Cuban dessert and fresh guarapo juice
• Watch artisans hand-roll cigars
• Walk along Calle Ocho’s Walk of Fame
• Visit Los Pinareños Frutería fruit market
• See live Cuban music and dancing
• Stop at Party Cake Bakery for pastries
• Explore Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center
• Visit Bay of Pigs Monument
• See Tower Theater historic landmark
• Watch games at Domino Park
• Explore Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park
• Discover Rooster Alley with murals and classic cars

The experience

Little Havana's Calle Ocho is the spine of this walk, and you'll move through it at a pace that lets you stop and eat without rushing. The route covers about a mile on foot, with your guide leading you into five different restaurants where the food comes in real portions: a Cuban sandwich here, warm empanadas there, twice-baked tostones, a dessert from Party Cake Bakery, and fresh guarapo juice pressed to order at Los Pinareños, a family-run fruit market that has been in the neighborhood since the 1960s. Come hungry. The tastings add up to a full meal.

Between the restaurants, the guide takes you to the places that hold Little Havana's story. You'll watch master cigar rollers craft cigars by hand using techniques passed down through generations, then step into Domino Park to see locals locked into spirited games: the neighborhood's beloved pastime. The Walk of Fame on Calle Ocho honors Latin artists, and you'll see vintage 1950s Cuban cars still on the streets. The Bay of Pigs Monument and Tower Theater mark the neighborhood's political and cultural weight, while Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center shows you Cuban art and the space where live music and salsa nights keep the community alive.

A highlight most visitors miss is Rooster Alley, an off-the-beaten-path spot with colorful murals, street art, and exclusive access to a private collection of antique Cuban cars parked inside: a photo moment that captures the neighborhood's blend of history and everyday life. Your guide shares the stories behind each stop, and the groups stay small enough that the experience feels personal rather than crowded. If you want to add drinks, a VIP mojito upgrade or a three-drink pairing (mojito, daiquiri, and non-alcoholic limonada) can be arranged at checkout.

What’s included

• Tastings from five local restaurants including a Cuban sandwich, empanadas, croquettes, twice-baked tostones, café cubano, Cuban dessert, and fresh guarapo juice.
• a visit to a traditional cigar shop to watch hand-rolling.
• stops at Domino Park, the Walk of Fame, Bay of Pigs Monument, Tower Theater, and Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center.
• exclusive access to Rooster Alley with vintage Cuban cars.
• a local English-speaking guide sharing cultural stories throughout the three-hour walk.

Options for this experience

3 options

Food tour, drinks are includedGuide in English · 11:30 and 16:00All food samples included. Non-alcoholic drinks are included: Cuban coffee and water

Food tour with drinks and a VIP mojitoGuide in English · 11:30 and 16:00Every food sample and one VIP mojito. Non-alcoholic drinks are included: Cuban coffee and water, plus one VIP mojito

Food tour with VIP liquor pairingGuide in English · 11:30 and 16:00Every food and alcohol pairing: VIP drink pairings during the tour, including one mojito, one daiquiri, one specialty lemonade and a Cuban coffee

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bobby's Bike Hike - Miami

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to eat your way through Little Havana's real restaurants rather than sample tiny bites at a single venue: the three hours and five-stop route mean you taste a full meal while a local guide connects the food to the neighborhood's history and culture. Small groups and a walking pace that includes time to eat and listen make it work for most fitness levels, and dietary modifications are available at booking.

Traveler reviews

4.92★★★★★★★★★★

403 verified traveler reviews

5 ★384

4 ★12

3 ★3

2 ★1

1 ★3

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

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 exactly do I eat on the Little Havana food tour?

You taste an award-winning Cuban sandwich, warm empanadas, crispy croquettes, twice-baked tostones, a Cuban dessert from Party Cake Bakery, café cubano (strong Cuban coffee), and fresh guarapo juice pressed at a local market. The tastings come from five different restaurants along the route and add up to a full meal.

How long is the walk and what's the pace like?

The tour is three hours total and covers about a mile on foot down Calle Ocho. The pace includes time to eat at each stop and listen to your guide's stories, so it's not a rushed walk. You're moving between restaurants and cultural sites, not power-walking through the neighborhood.

Will I see the hand-rolled cigars and Domino Park?

Yes. You'll visit a traditional Cuban cigar shop to watch artisans hand-roll cigars using time-honored techniques, and you'll stop at Domino Park to watch locals play: one of Little Havana's most iconic gathering spots. Both are included stops on the tour.

What is Rooster Alley and why is it special?

Rooster Alley is a hidden alleyway off the main tourist path with colorful murals and street art. The tour includes exclusive access to a private collection of antique Cuban cars parked inside, making it one of the best photo spots in Little Havana and a behind-the-scenes moment most visitors miss.

Can I add drinks to this tour?

Yes. At checkout you can choose an option that includes a VIP mojito or a three-drink pairing with a mojito, daiquiri, and non-alcoholic limonada. The mojito is made fresh along the route and is rated the best in Miami.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

The tour operator can modify options for vegetarians, vegans, and those who don't eat beef or pork. Gluten-free options are extremely limited, so note any dietary needs in the special requirements section when you book.