Little Havana Walking Tour for History Buffs
Description
Embark on an immersive journey through Miami's vibrant Cuban neighborhood with our local tour guide. Experience the rich tapestry of Cuban culture, history, and cuisine. Begin your adventure by delving into the fascinating history of Miami and Little Havana. As the tour unfolds, discover the profound impact of the Cuban community over the past century, by engaging stories from long-time locals, providing a unique and personal touch to your experience. Indulge your taste buds with a delightful Cuban coffee & mouthwatering guava and cheese pastry from a family-owned bakery. Amidst the charming backdrop of roosters and vibrant street art, gain insight into the local art scene, meeting talented Cuban exile artists on certain days. Stroll through iconic landmarks such as Domino Park, Ball & Chain, and Cuba Ocho. By the end of the day, you'll not only have savored the flavors of Cuba but also absorbed the spirit of the community, leaving you feeling like a true local insider.
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Our local guide will take you to see how the domino game is played by our community elders. You will also learn about the historical importance of the Domino Park and Plaza.
The 13th Avenue on 8th Street is dedicated to all the monuments dedicated to the Cuban and other communities in Little Havana. You will learn about the most important ones on the tour.
We explore together the historical and cultural importance of the Tower Theater from 1926 until today.
In a quick introduction through the place will immerse you of the decades of history and culture that was created in this venue. It's the home of music and culture in Little Havana since 1935.
To really enjoy the Cuban experience and indulge yourself in the local culture, you have to pass by Calle Ocho. You will learn about the local history, culture, food and people.
The artist play a very big role in the creating a prosperous community. We will share the most inspiring stories of the local artist here.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
Who knew you Could spend all day in Little Havana. It’s a beautiful neighborhood party. Food was delicious and Danny even sweeter. Super tour guide!
Wonderful tour! Danny is the most knowledgeable guide we've experienced in a long time. The stories were engaging, I think Danny knows everyone on Calle Ocho. We left the tour feeling we experienced the true culture and heritage of the area. We enjoyed the whole experience and all the food!
Our guide Faruk was personalable and engaging. His knowledge of the historical facts of the Cuban migration was peppered with local anecdotes gleaned from his conversations with local Cuban exiles. His introduction to Cuban coffee and pastries was a nice touch.
We go on a lot of these types of tours all over and this was one of the very best we’ve had! We’ll definitely come back for his other tour.
Small tour of Little Havana in a group of 3. We had the chance to talk to our guide who explained many details of Miami and, in particular, this area of the city. Very interesting
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and the history. We enjoyed all of the stops on the tour as well as the coffee and pastries. I would recommend taking this tour!
Walked through the whole Little Havana & our tour guide Danny explained in detail about Little Havana
The walking tour of Little Havana was great and very informative. Danny the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Cuban culture.
Very interesting commentary. Learned about the Miami area from the 1800’s through to the 1950’s when many Cubans fled to what is now Little Havana. Very interesting visiting a cigar shop, the oldest store on Calle 8, domino park, the Bay of Pigs monument plus lots of spray painted murals. Nice 2 hour walk before boarding our cruise ship.
Faruk was an excellent tour guide who shared interesting historic information with us. He knew many of the locals we passed on the street. You could tell that Little Havana is a close knit community. I highly recommend this tour.
