Little Havana Food Tour Miami: Cuban Tastings & Cigar Factory

Tower Theater tour, live cigar rolling, Cuban food, and a beloved bakery stop in two and a half hours

A guided walking tour of Little Havana in Miami takes you through the neighborhood's cultural landmarks and food stops, with access to locations other tour operators don't reach. The tour includes visits to a working cigar factory, Domino Park where locals play Cuba's national game, the Tower Theater, and multiple food tastings: rum mojito, guarapo, café Cubano, and Cuban cuisine at several stops. The walk covers less than half a mile, with rest stops built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Little Havana's culture and cuisine

• Meet at Tower Theater for introduction
• Pass by Ball and Chain jazz club
• Explore local murals and art pieces
• Watch live cigar rolling demonstration
• Visit dominos players at local landmark
• Pass by Latin celebrities' stars
• Taste guayaba pastelitos at bakery
• See Eternal Torch monument
• Try Cuban savory snack at local restaurant
• Learn about Tower Theater history
• Visit Bay of Pigs invasion monument

The experience

The tour starts at the Tower Theater, where your guide gives a brief introduction to what's ahead and to the theater itself. From there you move through Little Havana's cultural core: Ball and Chain, the jazz club that once hosted Louis Armstrong; the street art and murals of Callejón del Gallo; and a working cigar factory where you watch master rollers hand-craft cigars and learn why they matter to Cuban culture. The pace is built around stops, not speed, with plenty of chances to rest along the way.

Food and drink run through the whole route. You'll taste guayaba pastelitos fresh from one of the neighborhood's most beloved bakeries (they start baking at 4am), try a classic Cuban savory snack at one of its oldest restaurants, and drink traditional rum mojito, guarapo (sugarcane juice), and café Cubano. The operator describes it as equivalent to a full meal, so come hungry. All beverages are included.

Domino Park is where you see locals playing dominoes at all hours. A landmark that gives you a window into the neighborhood's daily rhythm. You'll also visit the Cuban Memorial and the Eternal Torch honoring the 2506th Brigade, and learn about the Tower Theater's role as the first U.S. movie theater to show American films with Spanish subtitles. The guide weaves the history and stories into each stop, so you're not just eating and looking. You're learning why each place matters to the community.

Because this operator has been running tours in Little Havana since 2010, they have access to locations other tour companies don't. The walk is less than half a mile total, with rest stops along the way, and the tour runs rain or shine. Free parking is available behind Domino Park.

What’s included

• Small group size for a personalized experience.
• visits to a cigar factory with live rolling, Domino Park, Callejón del Gallo murals, Tower Theater, Cuban Memorial, and the Eternal Torch.
• food tastings at multiple stops including guayaba pastelitos, a Cuban savory snack, and traditional Cuban cuisine.
• all beverages included: rum mojito, guarapo, and café Cubano.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30, 12:00, 15:30 and 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Miami Culinary Tours

Is this one for you?Good for travelers who want Cuban food and Little Havana's history in a single outing, with only a short, easy walk between stops. Because the operator has run tours in Little Havana since 2010, you get cultural stops and local knowledge that other tours don't reach.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 13 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

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 you eat on the Little Havana food tour?

The tour includes traditional Cuban cuisine at multiple stops: guayaba pastelitos from a local bakery, a Cuban savory snack at one of the neighborhood's oldest restaurants, and beverages including rum mojito, guarapo, and café Cubano. The operator describes the total food as equivalent to a full meal.

Can I watch cigars being made on this tour?

Yes. You visit a working cigar factory where master rollers craft cigars by hand while you watch, and the guide explains how cigars are made and their importance to Cuban culture.

How much walking is involved in the Little Havana tour?

The tour covers less than half a mile total, with rest stops built into the route. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the pace is structured around stops at cultural landmarks and food locations rather than continuous walking.

What is Domino Park and why is it on the tour?

Domino Park is where locals play dominoes, Cuba's national game, at all hours of the day. It's a famous Little Havana landmark that gives you a direct look at the neighborhood's daily culture and social life.

Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions?

The operator can accommodate vegetarians and diets with no beef, pork, or gluten. Vegan diets and severe food allergies cannot be catered for.