Miami Trip Overview
Little Havana is one of Miami’s most culturally rich spots that showcase Cuban culture and history. The smells of frying steaks and plantains wafts out of restaurants and mixes with the scent of strong Cuban coffee coming from walk-up windows. The strong beats and passionate melody of live Cuban salsa music is heard for blocks as Miami traffic rushes by. Cigar shops and domino players, bars, and art stores, ice cream shops and monuments fill the streets. Our tour will help you understand the scene, learn about the history of Cubans in Miami and deepen your appreciation of the culture. This tour takes you on a journey through the famous ‘Calle Ocho’ (8th street) where the street is bubbling with people, culture and flavor.
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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Starts: Miami, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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Little Havana is one of Miami’s most culturally rich spots that showcase Cuban culture and history. The smells of frying steaks and plantains wafts out of restaurants and mixes with the scent of strong Cuban coffee coming from walk-up windows. The strong beats and passionate melody of live Cuban salsa music is heard for blocks as Miami traffic rushes by. Cigar shops and domino players, bars, and art stores, ice cream shops and monuments fill the streets. Our tour will help you understand the scene, learn about the history of Cubans in Miami and deepen your appreciation of the culture. This tour takes you on a journey through the famous ‘Calle Ocho’ (8th street) where the street is bubbling with people, culture and flavor.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Bay of Pigs Monument, 806 SW 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33135-5422
Meeting point and where the tour starts. Historical monument that commemorates the fallen of the Bay of Pigs Invasion that occurred in 1961 in southwestern part of Cuba.
Pass By: Havana Classic Cigar, 1419 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-3803
A tobacco shop that hand-rolls signature cigars and have a Cuban coffee bar that serves signature coffee Cubano.
Pass By: Domino Park, S.W. 8th St. and S.W. 15th Ave., Miami, FL
A park where people of all ages gather to play the classic Cuban game of dominoes
Pass By: Little Havana Visitors Center, 1600 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5220
A center where visitors can go in to get brochures about the other attractions of Little Havana and other greater cultural areas in the greater Miami area. It as well serves as a shop to buy gifts and souvenirs.
Pass By: Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, SW 8th St, Miami, FL
Tour of Star sidewalk that has famous Cuban and Latin American cultural influences such as Celia Cruz and more!
Pass By: Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5218
One of Miami’s most historic restaurant and bar that showcase Cuban music, dancing and food.
Pass By: Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-5219
Being one of the oldest cultural landmarks in Miami, this iconic theater would be a picture perfect spot to stop and take photos at.
Pass By: Little Havana Cigar Factory, 1501 Sw 8st, Miami, FL 33135
A Tobacco shop that sells premium cigars and accessories with a comfy smoke lounge for those that want to enjoy the atmosphere while smoking a cigar.
