Cigar Factory Tour in Little Havana, Miami
Description
Casa Habano, Nestle in the Historic Little Havana District, offers a unique Tour. Our Tour is educative and interactive, hands-on experience, that is appealing to smokers and none smokers alike who appreciate "art" and "Traditions". The tour, will teach you about Tobacco's origins, how the tobacco is cultivated, cured, fermented and aged. We transport you back to the future by narrating the history of the Florida cigar industry golden epic, which became known as the Cigar Capital of the World".
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Upon entering the Casa Habano, each guest will be greeted with a traditional Cuban coffee or "Cafe Cubano" to get a full sensory experience. From there we begin a video on the seeding, germination, planting, curing, fermenting and sorting of tobacco leafs before shipped to factories. We continue by sharing the history of Commercial cigar rolling in Florida which began with small-scale operations by Cuban immigrants in the 1830s, and blossomed in to the "cigar Capital of the World", with Pioneers like Vicente martinez Ybor and Eduardo Manrara. Next we visit the GALERA to experience each manufacturing stage: PRIMARY PROCESS - This is where you get to see firsthand the different types of tobacco and the aging process. Here you will see and learn how various tobaccos are sorted. DEVEINING - The removal of the center vein is a critical process of preparing the tobacco, and we will show you how it is done. TWISTING & ROLLING - Constructing a cigar is a 3 step process. See our Master Torcedores, twist, bind, press and roll our premium cigars. PACKING - Once cigars have been rolled they undergo further aging, before they're label and packaged for distribution. For safety, we recommend to wear closed shoes. During the tour, guests are invited to enjoy (1) complimentary cigar.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adults preferred
- Not recommended for Travelers with allergies
Reviews(55)
This was so informative and fun. Being able to touch and smell the tobacco leaves was great. I feel much more informed buying cigars for my partner.
Hello Anaekaj, Thank you so much for taking the time to evaluate our tour. We are very happy to learn that our tour will assit you in purchasing a future cigar.
Rene Francisco was a wonderful guide full of knowledge and experience. My wife and I loved learning all about the artistry and history of cigar making. Rene took lots of time to answer all of my many questions. The cigars made here are of the highest quality and at the end of the tour I was able to try one and the blend was on point for flavor, construction, slow burn, and perfect draw. These guys know what they are doing and it shows. They are enthusiastic, passionate and kind. The Cuban coffee and pastries were a great addition as well. This visit was the highlight of our Miami vacation for me. Highly recommended.
Hello Tina, Thank you so much for the amezing review. It is very rewarding to learn that our tour left a memorable experience. We sincerely appriciate you taking our tour.
We had such a great experience here! So much time spent with us answering questions and talking about the process. I do not smoke cigars or even like the smell but this whole tour and process was great. Highly recommend. Thanks Rene !
Warm welcome and visit to the top, everything was perfect 👍 Activity consistent with the description. We recommend.
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Very enjoyable tour! Rene did a fantastic job sharing his passion and knowledge about cigar making and cigar culture. From the hands on feel and smell of the various leaves to the roller and making process, well worth the visit! Some coffee and pastries to boot! Thanks Rene!
Hello Steve, thank you so much for you awsome evaluation. It is amezing to learn that our tour was a memorable experience.
The staff and ower were so nice. Very knowledgeable of how cigars are made from every detail to have to cut it.
Our tour started with some delicious cuban pastries & expresso. Rene Diaz, CEO & founder of the Casa Habano Cigar Factory greeted us, then introduced his son who was our guide to learning about cigar making. We watched a short video that explained how seeds are planted into flat trays, then small pots, & finally into fields. We saw how the leaves are processed to be used as filler, binder, or wrappers. Not only did we hold & smell different types of tobacco leaves, but we watched their "cigar rollers" at work & they were able to answer any questions we had. Our guide also explained the history of cigar making & how labor-intensive it is. At the end of the tour, we each received 2 cigars. (The shop rolls all of its product.) This activity cost $35 per person & lasted about an hour. It is booked through Trip Advisor Experiences. It is extremely informative!
We had a fantastic tour at Casa Habano cigar company .The owner led the tour, sharing the history and traditions behind cigar making with passion and knowledge. We had a taste of authentic Cuban hospitality, cafecito and pastry and watched an informative video before seeing tobacco leaves used to make cigars. Watching the skilled artisans hand-roll cigars right in front of us was mesmerizing. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were incredible to see up close. The experience ended perfectly with each of us receiving a cigar to take home — a fantastic souvenir from a truly memorable visit.
Rene was amazing. Took us a journey of the cigar making process and sent us on our way with a cigar in hand. Their cigars are also inexpensive. Think Cuban quality with low prices
Mr Diaz was so nice! He had one of his employees purchase some guava and coconut pastelitos and they were both amazing! He coconut pastelito was our favorite though! We were able to handle the tobacco leaves and smell them. We also got to watch the roller make the cigars as part of our tour. Interesting tour and one of the best excursions we have done so far!
