Private Cigar and Rum Tasting Experience in Little Havana
Description
At the heart of Calle Ocho, the aroma of hand-rolled tobacco and aged spirits define the atmosphere. While Miami is famous for beaches, this historic district is where Caribbean craftsmanship truly lives. Our 3-hour Cigar & Rum Tour immerses you in the artisanal traditions of Little Havana. Tracing the journey from tobacco fields to copper stills, you'll discover how these twin crafts became symbols of Cuban heritage. Meet master rollers safeguarding "totalmente a mano" techniques passed through generations. To complement the leaf, enjoy curated food pairings and premium rum cocktails. Each stop highlights the balance between a premium cigar's earthy notes and the tropical complexity of an authentic Caribbean pour. Against a backdrop of rhythmic music, learn the nuances of blending and aging. Explore the neighborhood's sophisticated spirit; arrive with a curious palate and leave with the refined perspective of a true aficionado.
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Itinerary
Start your tour at a historic park that embodies Cuba's struggles, triumphs, and deep connection with Miami, as well as serving as a spiritual and faith-based site. Our guide is going to tell you everything about this place and its monuments.
After that, visit one of the most authentic and long standing venues in Little Havana. Learn about the founders' history and gain a new appreciation for a fruit shop that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Now it’s time to explore the famous Calle Ocho Street! Understand how this street has been an important representation of the relationship between Miami and Cuba just before you sample delightful Cuban pastries at one of North America's most famous and respected Cuban bakeries.
Meet the beloved Rooster Alley in Little Havana. Indulge in an authentic Cuban coffee and witness the art of cigar rolling.Next, visit a Guayabera store and explore the traditional Cuban men's attire. Our guides will make sure you understand its design and cultural importance.
Explore one of Calle Ocho's coolest art galleries, where art transcends into music, dance, and celebration. Your tour concludes at Domino Park, a cultural hub reflecting Cuban traditions. Our guide will share insights about domino and its significance in Cuban culture before bidding farewell.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Not permitted for anyone under the age of 21 due to drinking laws.
Reviews(5)
Kayan was extremely knowledgeable about Little Havana and great fun to be with. Throughout the entire day it felt like we were the most important people he had ever taken on a tour. Would thoroughly recommend Kayan to anyone wanting to arrange a tour with him. 5 stars.
It was great to hear from you. Guests often tell us the local side of a city becomes their favorite part, and we're happy that was true for you. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future!
Other travelers should know that SPECIFICALLY if you book Kayan for your tour, you will have one of the most personalized and heartfelt tour experiences ever! Kayan really puts his full heart and soul into the tour. This was a surprise cigar/Little Havana tour experience for my little brother. Kayan REALLY made it such an incredibly informative and memorable experience. I will DEFINITELY refer ANYONE visiting Miami to him.
Thank you for the lovely comments. It’s always rewarding hearing that the experience felt natural, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable throughout. We’d love to have you again with Secret Food Tours!
Cesar was the best tour guide we ever had! He gave us all the information about the history of little havana in cuba, which we didn't know. He showed us all the beautiful aspects of little havana. We had some amazing time and some amazing cigars thank goodness for Cesar the best tour guide we ever had! He gave us all the information about the history of little havana and Cuba, which we didn't know. He showed us all the beautiful aspects of little Havana. We had some amazing time and some amazing cigars. Thank goodness for Cesar. He is the Best!
This tour is a must! We were in town celebrating some birthdays and had a wonderful afternoon learning sipping and smoking. Our guide was amazing. So much fun and even taught us how to dance and made our last stop a place where we got to put our rum cigar and new dance moves into practice with a live band! Honestly it felt like we were walking around with friends! This is a must do !!
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Cigar & Rum Tasting tour. So glad you had a wonderful time. We've curated a tour where each stop builds on the prior one. It begins with history and technique, and ends as you said with a culmination of cigar, mojitos and dancing for those who want to end on a high note. Salud! Little Havana Tours
The Tour Guide, Christine, accompanied by someone else, was extremely knowledgeable and well prepared... I even learned the unexpected such as finding out that there were paintings made out of cigar leaves! I had never heard of that but not being a cigar smoker, I was intrigued by the amount of detail and her knowledge. Tours generally bore me but this one maintained my attention, it was full of fun and enthusiasm vs just a regular memorised script (as in other tours)... Also, other tourists attending that tour were also awed by the way it was run (especially trying out very special rums that I had not heard of before and the “cafe cubano” in different locations throughout 8th Street and its very Latin ambiance and the flavour of those locations. Not being a Cigar smoker, I was convinced to go on the tour and I didn’t expect much, however, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise that I very very strongly recommend! I must say the tour was definitely an excellent tasting experience of Cuban culture in every sense. Any tours run by Christine Michaels will be very much worth it, you should not miss out! Monica Orbegoso Peru
Saludos Monica, Wow! Thank you for the detailed review. This Little Havana Cigar tour covers more than expected and yes we do have guests who do not smoke but love learning the history and culture and can give the cigars to someone as a gift. Christine has a flair for presenting with passion and authenticity and really knows about cigars and spirits. And not just Cuban style cigars. She's the only female i Miami leading this unique experience. Plus she'll throw in a dance lesson too for those who feel they have no rhythm and two left feet--she can teach anyone. Come back soon for our introductory tour or other specialty tours Little Havana Part 2, Art & Cocktail and Dark Riches tour. Salud! LITTLE HAVANA TOURS
