3 hours
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Overview
A true cultural exchange, rooted in authenticity and connection. Step inside the real Little Havana, where pre 1959 Cuban Culture lives, the one locals cherish, artists celebrate, and Cuban families have built for generations. This immersive cultural walk goes far beyond the typical tourist stops, taking you into private museums, art galleries, historic taverns, and community spaces that most visitors never discover. Along the way, you’ll hear untold stories of exile, resilience, art, music, and neighborhood pride, shared by the people who lived them. Depending on the day, you may meet Cuban business owners, artists, musicians, historians, or even Bay of Pigs veterans, each adding their own voice to the living history of Calle Ocho.
What Makes This Tour Unique?
Real conversations with local Cubans, not staged performances
A deep dive into Cuban art, history, and neighborhood identity
Perfect for travelers who want more than a photo —they want a story to take home.
Operated by
Miami Beach Welcome Center
Ratings & Reviews
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Not worth the price
Y6821OOmelissag, Jan 2026
To call this a food tour is very misleading. We stopped at 2 places for food, had a half of a Cuban sandwich a baked good and a tiny shot of espresso. All within the same 3 blocks. We mostly walked around to the hosts friends shops. Some of the history was cool to listen to but by no means was it worth $99 a person. Maybe 20?
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience, which is extremely rare, as we can’t recall anyone else having a negative one. We regret that you or your group had a one-star experience, the worst outcome possible. Our tour is all about celebrating Cuban culture, traditions, art galleries, Cuban fashion, hidden museums, local legends, cafecito windows, rooster alleys, and Cuban artists who’ve escaped the island and found success in the USA, sharing their stories along the way. It’s meant to make you feel at home in Little Havana, meeting locals, and feeling as if you’re in another country within your own. We also serve Cuban pastries, guava, coconut, empanadas, Cuban coffee, and Cuban sandwiches, which we cut in half because they're too big to finish. And honestly, we take great pride in serving more food than most of the foodies out there. We pride ourselves on offering the best Cuban sandwiches in the area as well, never receiving a complaint about quality, only compliments, and we always offer more if anyone wants seconds. We ask multiple times if guests would like more to avoid misunderstandings like this. Our guides are locals who know the business owners personally—We didn't know you'd prefer someone from outside the neighborhood with no deep ties to the community? Other tours may fulfill that request. Sharing Cuban culture, local traditions, and introducing the business owners who built this city is our passion. Even though this is just one bad review among many great ones, it still saddens us to know we fell short, even once. We sincerely apologize and will work harder to ensure a better experience for 100% of attendees. We’d be happy to offer a free tour to any your friends or relatives to see if they have the same reaction and we can make it up to you. Blessings always.
Not as advertised
Al_C, Jul 2024
Did not go on the tour. The start of the tour was in a 'sketchy' part of town. Parking was difficult and or expensive. Called the tour guide / organization and told him I needed to cancel. While he said he understood and would do so, I was still fully charged. The amount was just under $200 for two people that included a walking tour and local finger food. This seems quite an excessive amount considering the nature of the tour (i.e. walking and minimal food).
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Parking costs five dollars for three hours, which is the rate even for solo visitors to Little Havana. The only negative reviews are from travelers who never experienced the tour. It's disappointing that you decided to cancel just minutes before the tour was due to start. We're saddened by your decision. Little Havana is not a sketchy area; it is a family-friendly neighborhood with a safe, world-famous entertainment district. The overwhelmingly positive reviews for this tour inspire us to keep sharing our Cuban family culture, history, music, food, and more.
Highly recommend this tour!
Sarah_B, Mar 2024
My daughter and I took this tour with Angel. It ended up just being the three of us, which was perfect because it allowed it to be very tailored to our interests. Angel is very passionate and his Cuban heritage and sharing that with others. This tour was a perfect blend of food, history and culture. We all enjoyed our time together so much that the tour ended up being almost 4 hours. Not only did we have a great time, but also made a new friend!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your 5-Star Review. Its so delightful and joyful to see our effort and work is appreciated. Pardon that The Bay of Pigs was closed for Good Friday. So glad everything else made up for it. See you next time in Miami. You always have a friend here.
Good tour
Chemcaid, Dec 2023
Good tour through various parts of the area, great food, and interesting information! We enjoyed it.
Itinerary
Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center
Randy Comments: Phenomenal atmosphere, music, and tons of art pieces. We got mojitos which were definitely worth the money. We have tried a bunch of mojitos in the area and this one blew them all out of the water......Ms Flowers Comments: It was fantastic! We had a very good time!
Excellent music, cocktails, and dancing.
We can't wait to visit again!
10 minutesAdmission IncludedAgustin Gainza Arts and Tavern
gustin Gainza Arts and Tavern is widely known as Taberna del Pintor. A new concept in Little Havana with a unique ambiance in Miami's Historic Calle 8 district, with the main protagonist Agustin Gainza. A South Florida art scene staple for over 15 years, Now, you can admire the art of Agustín Gaínza. His trajectory spans more than 4 decades dedicated to drawing, etchings, ceramics and his constant medium, painting. He has exhibited in galleries in the United States, Europe and the Carribean, including his native country, Cuba.
10 minutesAdmission IncludedCalle Ocho
World famous and an international destination. Holds the annual Calle Ocho Festival as well as many others. With Art Galleries, Museums, Restaurants, and much more to see.
10 minutesAdmission IncludedDomino Park
Early Morning and afternoon and the beginning of a new week. Laughter and voices mix simultaneously, a perfect match for the festive ambiance. Dominoes smack against several tables, the clatter rising into a melody.
Maximo Gomez Park, better known as Domino Park, is like many other Miami places, a convergence of different identities. It is here, in Little Havana, in the space on the corner of Southwest Eighth Street and 15th Avenue — just steps away from the Tower Theater — that locals have played Dominoes for decades. Now tourists insist on bearing witness to the game in which camaraderie and rivalry intertwine. Silence gives way to concentration. Dominoes and laughter, like castanets, interrupt the truce and signal that the game has started on the table under one of the gazebos. Truly an experience you won't forget.
10 minutesAdmission IncludedMiami Tower
MDC's Tower Theater is one of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks. When it opened in December 1926, it was the finest state-of-the-art theater in the South. It is located on SW Eighth Street and Fifteenth Avenue in Miami, Florida. During the late fifties and throughout the sixties, large numbers of Cuban refugees fled to Miami. The area surrounding S.W. Eighth Street - "Calle Ocho" - became a place of new beginnings. For many Cuban families, films at MDC's Tower Theater were an introduction to American culture in addition to pure entertainment. Soon MDC's Tower Theater altered its programming to include English-language films with Spanish subtitles, and eventually Spanish-language films. It is still operating after 97 years.
Ball & Chain
Iconic nightclub from the 1930s-1950s reemerges as a live-music venue with Cuban-style food & drink. We visit with a pass-by and finish here for those who want to stay after the tour is over with discounts and specials.
Experience
Inclusions
- Little Havana Domino Park was built in 1976 as square for Calle Ocho local residents
- Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts with Live Shows and World Famous Museum
- Agustin Gainza Arts and Tavern World Famous 30 year old estabishment Arts and Tavern
- Little Havana Cigar Shop with Live Rolling and CultureTraditions explained and Gift Shop
- Tea and coffee
- Tower Theatre. 96 year old Theatre opened in 1926 A Spanish Theatre
- Cuban Tour Guide that adds to the Authentic Cuban Experience and Cultural Traditions.
Exclusions
- Tips and Gratuity For Tour Guides
- Transportation
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
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.