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    4.9 (466 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Marietta showing off Guava pasteries

    We went on a walking food tour through Little Havana with Marietta. She brought Cuba to life with such a zest and excitement for the culture and the food that we could not help but have a great time! And the food was absolutely outstanding.

    Mojitos
    Jordan E.

    This tour was amazing. Our tour guide Ariel was informative, fun, and engaging. Definitely come hungry bc you eat A LOT!!! If you're worried about the walking, it's so minimal with plenty of breaks while you are eating. I wouldn't have wanted to see Little Havana any other way. Thank you, Ariel!!!!

    Jen T.

    Ariel was an amazing guide. The food was fantastic. And, the atmosphere was lovely and energetic. In Little Havana.

    Cubano
    Tiffany A.

    Bianca was our tour guide for this 2.5 hour guided cultural and food tour - it was awesome! Kind of overwhelming how many people where on Calle Ocho in Little Havana doing walking tours but we only felt rushed at one place where we had to keep moving for the next group. For $69, the tour was very worth it in my opinion - we got a cubano, alcoholic mojito, coffee and beef picadillo empanada, guava and cheese pastry, churro and drinks. Our tour was made incredibly special too because Bianca recently made it to the US from Cuba and it was so touching to hear her story. I didn't know much about Cuban history but it was really interesting and I loved all the murals and roosters we saw along the way. Would 10/10 recommend this tour! So authentic.

    My husband & I recently did this tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Miami. Our guide, Toni, was fantastic. She was able to share a bit of personal experiences with the history of the Little Havana neighborhood which really brought the facts to life! While the emphasis is on the food, as it should be, don't overlook this vibrant neighborhood that has so much life to it! Thank you Toni for a wonderful afternoon!

    Elle E.

    Can't recommend the Little Havana Culinary and Historical tour enough! Really a wonderful experience and I will definitely be signing up for another one of the Miami Culinary Tours next time I'm in South Beach.

    Tour #2 Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour - parking behind Maximo Gomez Domino Park (901 SW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33135)
    Luke L.

    I originally only planned to book the most popular Little Havana Food Tour, but I ended up booking one more tour because the group would rather do more food tour than doing speedboat/jet ski/pool party/spa/kayaking. *** Tour #1 Wynwood Art District Food Tour *** [Logistic]: $89 per person for 2.5-hour tour & I had to book a tour via Tripadvisor & not directly through the company website. Our tour started at 1 PM & met our guide at Wynwood Garage (311 NW 26th Street, Miami, FL 33127) w/ $20 flat parking rate up to 5 hours. We actually parked our car for almost 7 hours & ended up paying $40 instead. Please check-in 5 minutes prior to scheduled time. It's customary to tip the tour guide much like at a restaurant (18% to 20%). [Stops]: Joe's Pizza (Sicilian pizza), Wynwood Walls (free entry), Rodilla (cheese & red wine in a plastic cup w/ ice cubes), Bartaco (duck & mushroom tacos), UDON Wynwood (takoyaki), Morelia Gourmet Paletas (paletas - ordered pistachio), & Veza Sur Brewing Co. (Cafe Con Flan aka beer coffee - Coffee Porter combined w/ flan foam). [Overview]: A solid 4-star food tour w/ 20% of time exploring Wynwood Walls. While Bartaco, Morelia Gourmet Paletas, & Veza Sur Brewing Co. were amazing stops, Rodilla & UDON Wynwood were slightly underwhelming. However, our second tour Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour completely blew Wynwood Art District Food Tour out of the water. *** Tour #2 Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour *** [Logistic]: $69 (plus $4 fee) per person for 2.5-hour tour. I booked directly through the company website & our tour started at 12 PM. We started at the Tower Theater. Free outdoor parking (via PayByPhone app location 45350) behind Maximo Gomez Domino Park (901 SW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33135) until 6 PM. Check-in 5 minutes prior to scheduled time. It's customary to tip the tour guide much like at a restaurant (18% to 20%). [Stop #1 - El Cristo Restaurant]: Our guide briefly discussed four different types of Cuban coffee - Cafecito (Cuban version of espresso w/ sugar), Colada (the social coffee - meant for sharing), Cortadito (cafecito w/ a little bit of milk) & Café con leche (Cuban version of the latte). He also talked how pastelitos & empanadas are a part of Cuban breakfast traditions. The El Manisero (aka the Peanut Vendor or Peanut Man but his real name is Francisco Cazanas) also stopped by & offered $1 peanut. We had a beef empanada, a side of very spicy salsa, & a small cup of colada. [Stop #2 - Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar]: We had Cuban sandwich & basic ingredients included Cuban bread, ham, roast beef, pickle, & mustard. Our guide said the secret ingredient for tasty Cuban sandwich is ... lard. In addition everyone also had one glass of mojito & I got a non-alcoholic version which tasted VERY sour. It was also nice to have a band playing Cuban music. [Stop #3 - Maximo Gomez Domino Park]: No food here. Our guide explained that only 55+ years old & Miami Dade County residents can qualify for membership which is required to play domino here. [Stop #4 - D' Asis Guayaberas]: The owner Johnny "Big Poppa" Cardona explained to our group the history of 4-pocket guayabera shirts. He was cracking jokes & also talked about Jimmy Butler's yellow guayabera (https://youtu.be/DRlRBMKdB5M). My friend ended up buying exactly the same Jimmy Butler's yellow shirt for himself (close to $80 even after receiving 10% discount). [Stop #5 - Party Cake Bakery]: Everyone had one guava pastelito & there was a giant overhead mural of Cuban's most famous singer Celia Cruz w/ her signature catchphrase "Azúcar!" right above the shop. [Stop #6 - Casa del Tabaco]: We got to see the owner & master roller who has been doing this craft for 30+ years. She used to roll cigars when she lived in Cuba & now she only rolls cigars once a week w/ her daughter taking over the business. Our guide mentioned that Cuban rolled cigar are rolled using the exact same technique here & using the same type of tobacco leaves, but the only difference is where these tobacco leaves are sourced due to the current embargo w/ Cuba. Lastly our guide recommended lighter color cigars for the 1st timer & darker color cigars for stronger flavors. I didn't buy any cigars, but apparently you can take them back domestically & they will pass TSA. [Stop #7 - Los Pinarenos Fruteria]: The fruit stand offered freshly pressed mango juice & they were pressed by a master juice presser who has been pressing juices for over 30 years. The mango juice was so good that I actually came back & purchased one giant cup of mango juice after our tour had ended. [Stop #8 - The Havana Collection Experience/Rooster Alley/Churro Mania]: Our tour ended w/ churro & photo-op on vintage cars & The Calle Ocho Rooster statue. [Other miscellaneous facts]: Our guide talked about Ball & Chain & Tower Theater (top 10 theaters in US). [Overview]: A 5-star food + cultural tour & one of the best food tours I have ever had. Absolutely a MUST do tour in Miami.

    Jonathan H.

    We had such a wonderful time on this tour! We booked this as a team bonding event and couldn't have been happier with our decision. Our guide Eriol was incredibly knowledgeable, hilarious, and hospitable. I've been to Little Havana before but never like this. We saw the neighborhood from a whole new perspective with added depth and history to enrich the experience. Every stop along the way was fantastic -- it was hard to choose a favorite. I've tasted all the Cuban classics before this tour and was blown away by all the versions we had on the tour. Best Cubano I've had in my life! Nothing beats Little Havana and this tour is the best way to see it. Come with an empty stomach for sure. 11/10 would recommend.

    Best cubano ever
    Brian K.

    Really fun tour with a great guide and great food! We took the little Havana walking tour with Marco and it was amazing. We learned so much about the area and Cuban American culture while also sampling some really tasty authentic Cuban American food. So much food that I was stuffed afterwards. Can't say enough about it, really a must-do if it's your first time in Miami.

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    Jacob R.

    Wonderful experience! Orlando led us around and had us trying different foods. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything. He had many interesting facts and stories you would never hear without touring with him. His personality was very fun and friendly. He obviously had a great connection with the community and cares about the culture. I couldn't have asked for a better tour of the area! He also took us to places with extreme quality of food and drink. Everything was authentic and full of flavor.

    Little Havana
    Devon S.

    Empanadas, colada and Cuban sandwiches, oh my! I've lived in Miami almost six years but even as a tourist, I never took the time to do a tour through Little Havana. This was a truly great experience, in large part to our guide Armando. He and his family are from Havana and do tours both here and there. He is so incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and the origins of the great food we got to enjoy while on the tour. We ate empanadas, Cuban sandwiches and churros. We drank mojitos, colada and pressed sugar cane water. We visited a cigar factory, Domino Park, restaurants, a bakery with the best puffed pastries, a fruit market and the historic monument site. Can't go wrong with this. Would highly recommend!

    Candice K.

    I recently visited Miami and absolutely wanted to check out Little Havana. I booked this food tour so I can check out a few local spots and learn more about the culture and history of Little Havana. Our tour guide was Helena and she was great! She texted me the morning of and asked if we had any allergies in our group and if we all ate beef/pork and drink alcohol. I don't eat pork so she made note of that and made accommodations. Her instructions were very clear and our entire tour group was right on time. Parking can be a little tricky as it is street parking, but we circled around a few times and finally snagged a spot. Helena told us lots of stories and the history of Little Havana while we enjoyed the food. In terms of food, there was TONS of food and I was pretty stuffed by the end of the tour. It went by pretty quickly and we spent the rest of the afternoon exploring Little Havana after our tour ended. Definitely recommend booking a food tour through Miami Culinary Tours and checking out Little Havana!

    Stephanie K.

    Wynwood Food & Street Art Tour $79 per person | 2.5 hours | .75 miles walk Booked a private tour with Miami Culinary and it was so easy and simple. They were fast to respond and easy to work with. Minimum is 10 people Tour was great! So much food and definitely filling so please make sure to arrive hungry!! Saw so much different art and loved hearing all about it. I highly recommend and definitely worth the price!

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    While I'm constantly traveling, I find myself experiencing many ups and downs--though, fortunately,…read morethere are more ups than downs. My trip to Miami started with a challenge: I arrived at an Airbnb only to realize I was never given a check-in code. After calling customer service and waiting 45 minutes, I was told the "owner" claimed they didn't even own the property. I then moved to a different hotel, but it failed to meet the expectations set by its reviews. Finally, I checked into Hotel Chelsea, and it was beyond great. I'd give the atmosphere a 4.8 out of 5; they even have an on-site bar and restaurant. The staff is truly what made the experience amazing. The hotel has a vibrant Cuban vibe with locals from Cuba, making it feel like a little slice of Havana. Between the beautiful pictures on the walls and the music, every detail captured the essence of Cuba. The hotel was incredibly clean, and I really should have stayed there from the start. Let's talk about the food: I ordered the seafood pasta, which featured very large shrimp, mussels, clams, and scallops. I could tell they were high-quality, authentic scallops because of their natural, irregular edges. I paired the meal with a cold beer, and the pasta was easily a 4.7 out of 5. It was the perfect meal to fuel a night of dancing in Miami! I highly recommend this place for both staying and eating.

    I would describe this hotel experience as a series of minor inconveniences, of which if there were…read moreonly a couple it would have been fine. However, added up altogether, it was not the experience we were looking for here: - Weird smell throughout second floor and our room - Loud! I had earplugs on me, but complimentary earplugs would be useful. This doesn't bother me as much as I am not a light sleeper, but if you are I would strongly recommend against this location. - The room does not get very dark--could benefit from blackout curtains - Step into bathroom, which was inconvenient as this was advertised as an accessible space and my boyfriend has an injury and is using a knee scooter - No towel hooks near sink - Slippery bathroom - Hard to turn on water in the shower and barely any came out - Outlet is basically under nightstand so you have to get on your knees - TV didn't turn off but just went into screensaver mode (I tried both the remote and the button on the TV) - Phone number didn't work--the phone rang and then eventually got a busy signal - No pool--you can use a pool a couple blocks away - Have to enter through a restaurant The main things this place has going for it are the location and the price, but it does feel like a "you get what you pay for" situation since it was cheaper than other Miami Beach options we were looking at.

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    Hotel Chelsea - Bar Area

    Bar Area

    Hotel Chelsea - Nightstand--outlet is in the middle level which was inconvenient

    Nightstand--outlet is in the middle level which was inconvenient

    Hotel Chelsea - Proof that we were paying customers

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    Proof that we were paying customers

    Miami Culinary Tours - foodtours - Updated May 2026

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