Little Havana Walking Tour
This two-hour or more tour takes place in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho. Participants will enjoy a tropical juice, baked pastry, and freshly brewed Cuban coffee. Beginning at the Bay of Pigs monument, the tour starts with the history of Cuban exiles arriving in Miami and continues to explore the social, political, and artistic contributions of Cubans in everyday Miami life. Should tour guests choose to stay and dine on their own, the guide is happy to suggest which restaurant suits their food preference. This tour is a leisurely five blocks and meets at the Bay of Pigs monument across the street from El Nuevo Siglo supermarket at 1305 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135.
Highlights include visiting various exile-run establishments, meeting the owners, and learning about tropical fruits, apparel, Cuban cigars, coffee, music and dance, artists and performers, and popular games played by all generations. Two hours fly by quickly! It is recommended to allow time to stay after the tour to revisit a favorite stop, make some purchases, or have lunch.
Duration: 2+ hours
Two-hour walking tour of Little Havana in Miami, Florida.