2 hours
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Overview
Beyond the typical tourist sights, this experience offers a deep dive into the history & stories of Miami's Cuban community led by a Cuban-born author providing personalized tours since 1980s. This tour is designed to move past the superficial and engage directly with local Cuban life offering authentic culinary delights, cultural immersion, hidden gems and local life experiences. Visit local bakeries, learn the secrets of a delicious Cuban sandwich, savor tropical ice cream, sugar cane juice or handmade chocolates. Meet world-class cigar makers, enjoy live music with a traditional mojito, and explore the historic neighborhood referred to as "Miami's Ellis Island." Visit the historic Ball & Chain to travel back in time to the roaring 20s & experience the morning rituals from crowing roosters to the rush for Cuban espresso at local cafes. This is a cultural experience with food tastings rather than a typical food tour. Each guest is responsible for their own food & beverage consumption.
Operated by
Sobeach Walking Tours
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little havana with a local resident
Brujobrujo, Apr 2026
Ileana took us on a wonderful tour, where the owners of the restaurants and bars clearly know her, because going with her gave us priority access to very busy restaurants. It is obvious she knows the neighborhood very well and has lived here a long time. This is exactly the type of person you want to go on a tour with, because she knows which restaurants and bars have been here the longest and are cultural icons of Little Havana. The coffee and the pastries were delicious. She took us off the "beaten path" to various historical landmarks, which apparently the larger commercial tours do not. You get to see Little Havana from the inside out.
Art Deco in Miami
Kimberly_A, Jan 2025
My reservation was changed last min due to our guide becoming ill. However, the host contacted me directly, added us to another group starting just 30 mins later and still honored our cocktail afterwards at the Cavilier Hotel! The architecture and feel of South Beach is unique and the Art Deco district specifically is unique with rich history. Our guide Rick was fun and informative. This is a great experience!
A deeper love for miami's history and culture
CaptainLancer2012, Jan 2025
the trip was better than described. Paula has a great personality and all the restaurants and hotel staff that we visited, knew her. Her knowledge of the history of miami makes me appreciate the city even more.
A great way to experience Miami Beach
bartc731, Dec 2024
This was an absolutely superb experience. Paola was very knowledgeable and engaging, and the locations were really well chosen, with lots of history and beauty. Well worth your time!
Itinerary
Little Havana
We meet at El Pub Restaurant, located at 1548 SW 8th St in Little Havana, Miami, is a family-owned staple known for authentic Cuban cuisine since 1996. It offers a nostalgic "Abuela-style" dining experience on Calle Ocho, featuring a traditional diner layout and a popular ventanita (coffee window).
10 minutesLittle Havana Gift Shop
The Little Havana Gift Shop, established in 2013 on Calle Ocho, is a family-owned business recognized as one of the first official souvenir shops in the area. It serves as a hub for cultural mementos, offering items like Cuban souvenirs, Panama hats, and apparel while providing visitors with complimentary Cuban coffee, reflecting the neighborhood's welcoming traditions.
10 minutesLittle Havana Cigar Factory
Little Havana cigar factories, particularly along Calle Ocho, began flourishing in the 1960s and 70s as Cuban exiles brought their traditional, artisan cigar-making skills to Miami. These shops maintain strict old-world, hand-rolling techniques (or "Cuban-style") using premium tobacco leaves, often from Central/South American seeds.
10 minutesDomino Park
Established in 1976 on Calle Ocho, Máximo Gómez Park—popularly known as Domino Park—was created as a dedicated social hub for Cuban exiles in Little Havana. Named after a Cuban revolutionary war hero, the site was developed to honor Cuban heritage, becoming a, permanent, vibrant, and competitive, gathering place for domino playing, coffee, and political discussion among older residents.
10 minutesCalle Ocho Walk of Fame
Inaugurated in 1987 in Miami's Little Havana, the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame honors influential Latin artists and figures, particularly those of Cuban descent, who have shaped global entertainment and culture. Located on SW 8th Street between 12th and 17th avenues, the sidewalk features bronzed stars similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
10 minutesCuban Memorial Boulevard Park
Located on SW 13th Avenue in Little Havana, the Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park is a historic four-block strip dedicated to the exile community's fight against communism. It features the Eternal Torch for Brigade 2506 (Bay of Pigs) and monuments honoring veterans, prisoners, and independence heroes, serving as a hub for Cuban heritage and political demonstrations.
10 minutesTower Theater
Located in Little Havana, Miami, the historic Tower Theater opened in December 1926 as a premier state-of-the-art venue. Originally featuring Mediterranean Revival style, it was remodeled in 1931 with its signature Art Deco style. It became a cultural hub for Cuban immigrants in the 1960s, showing films with Spanish subtitles.
10 minutesBall & Chain
Ball & Chain in Little Havana, Miami, is a historic venue opened in 1935 that transformed from a notorious Prohibition-era saloon into a legendary1950s jazz club, hosting stars like Billie Holiday and Count Basie. Following a period of closure, it was revived in 2014, blending Cuban culture, cocktails, and live music with its original, colorful gangster-linked history.
10 minutesCubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center
The Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center is a cultural hub in Miami's Little Havana dedicated to preserving Cuban art and history from the 1800s through 1958. It was founded in 2007 by Cuban historian and collector Roberto Ramos, who spent decades rescuing works of art that were being erased or suppressed following the 1959 Cuban Revolution.
10 minutesOld's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina was founded in 2016. Located on the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, the restaurant is designed to transport guests to the pre-revolutionary "Golden Era" of Cuba through vintage 1950s decor and traditional music. The restaurant is a "glossy tribute" to the mid-century period of Havana, featuring black-and-white photography, antique record players, and a soundtrack of rumba and boleros.
10 minutesLocated in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho, the shop is a cultural landmark known for its artisanal, Cuban-inspired flavors and its vibrant exterior featuring a massive two-story ice cream cone sculpture.
5 minutesLos Pinareños Fruteria is Little Havana’s oldest open-air fruit market, serving as a staple of Calle Ocho for over 55 years. Founded by Cuban exiles Angel and Guillermina Hernandez in the early 1960s, the market specializes in tropical fruits, fresh-pressed sugarcane juice (guarapo), and Cuban coffee.
10 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Discounts on bike rentals and tours with your ticket.
- Our small group tours allow for a more personalized, intimate and tailored experience.
- *REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO SOBEACH TOURS FOR ANY QUESTIONS.
- Private tours and Spanish-language tours available; inquire directly at Sobeach Tours website.
- *TICKET DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD/DRINK. EACH GUEST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OWN FOOD & BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION.
- *PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR START TIME TO ALLOW FOR CHECK IN.
- Get insider tips and recommendations from your guide on local restaurants and bars.
- Get insights into must-see sights, unique hidden gems and secret locations that many tourists miss.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.