Miami Little Havana: Cuban Food Tour & Cigar Rolling

Two hours on Calle Ocho: from Bay of Pigs Monument to a Cuban sandwich still warm in your hands

You walk through Little Havana's landmarks and eat your way down Calle Ocho: guarapo juice, pastelitos, croquetas, Cuban coffee, mariquitas, and a Cuban sandwich, with a stop to watch cigar rollers at work. The whole thing takes two hours, small groups or private, and you don't have to arrange the stops or know which bakery to trust.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Little Havana culture and history

• Start at Bay of Pigs Monument
• Walk down Memorial Boulevard
• Visit fruit marketplace and bakery
• See apparel store and cigar shop
• Sample freshly brewed Cuban coffee
• Meet Cuban exiles and shop owners
• Talk with Bay of Pigs survivors

The experience

You're standing at the Bay of Pigs Monument before the tour even starts, and the neighbourhood is already moving around you. Calle Ocho doesn't pause, and this Little Havana food tour doesn't either. It's two hours compressed into the rhythm of the street itself. Your guide walks you past the rooster sculptures, the José Martí Memorial, the Map of Cuba painted on a wall, and Domino Park, where the names of Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan sit on the Walk of Fame. The stories come fast: the 1960s migration, the families who stayed, the ones who built this neighbourhood block by block.

Then the eating starts. Fresh guarapo juice at a neighbourhood fruteria, flaky guava pastelitos and ham croquetas pulled from a family-run bakery's counter, a shot of Cuban coffee that hits different when you're standing on the street where it matters. You'll taste mariquitas, crispy plantain chips, and the tour closes with a perfectly pressed Cuban sandwich, the kind that takes time to make right. In between, you stop at a cigar shop to watch master rollers at work, their hands moving the same way they have for decades. It's a craft as much a part of Calle Ocho as the food.

The group stays small, which means you're not herded through. You move at the pace of the neighbourhood, and your guide has time to answer the questions that come up. If you want the full experience to yourself, private options are available. Either way, the tour takes place rain or shine, and the streets are wheelchair accessible if you need that.

What’s included

Your two hours include Materva Cuban soda, fresh guarapo juice, guava pastelitos, ham croquetas, Cuban coffee, mariquitas, an authentic Cuban sandwich, water, and the tour's signature dish. You'll also visit a cigar shop to watch master rollers at work and walk past the Bay of Pigs Monument, José Martí Memorial, the Map of Cuba, and Domino Park.

Options for this experience

2 options

Food tour in a small groupGuide in English · 10:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00Small group, public

Private Tour OptionGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 14:30

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

Information

Lasts 2h 15m, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 43.20 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30 and 14:30Sunday: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 14:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

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

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Art Deco & Little Havana Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat your way through Little Havana's real food stops without spending the afternoon figuring out which bakery to trust or timing the walk yourself: the two-hour pace and small group size mean you taste everything that matters and still have the rest of your day free.

Traveler reviews

4.89★★★★★★★★★★

216 verified traveler reviews

5 ★202

4 ★9

3 ★2

2 ★1

1 ★2

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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.

How long is the Little Havana food tour?

Two hours, walking at a steady pace through the neighbourhood.

What food is included on the tour?

Guarapo juice, guava pastelitos, ham croquetas, Cuban coffee, mariquitas, a Cuban sandwich, water, and a signature dish. Materva Cuban soda is also included.

Can I do this tour in a private group?

Yes, private options are available if you want the full experience with just your group.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby.

Will I meet locals on this tour?

Yes, your guide introduces you to Cuban exiles and second-generation shop owners, and you may meet survivors of the Bay of Pigs who share their stories.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Wear comfortable shoes for the walking.

Where does the tour start?

At the Bay of Pigs Monument in Little Havana.