Little Havana Cultural and Tasting Tour
Description
Local for over +20 years, been giving this going on 4 years. I've tasted many pastries and formed friendships with lots of Cuban locals. I will show you the best spots and introduce you to local celebrities like Miss Guillermina, the Grandmother of Little Havana. Get ready for a memorable and personal experience! Little Havana is a hidden gem and I will show you! SO MUCH to see in the Historical neighborhood! Cuban cigars in Miami? There’s a way around the embargo! We will start with an organic juice tasting. Enjoy gourmet treats from an authentic Cuban bakery, included in your tour is a Ham-filled Croquette, Guava-filled Puff pastry & a Cuban Soda. Taste the famous Cuban coffee, colada, in a hidden gem café. In our tour, we will be passing by iconic sites like the Famous Ball & Chain. Artist like Chet Baker, Count Basie and even Billy Holiday made debuts! Also, Domino Park and Tower Theatre will be in our route! Admire classical cars used as main transportation in Cuba still today.
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We will be covering the Full History of Cuba. From 1902, when the Cuban flag was introduced, to the overthrowing of the Castro regime. Also get a glimpse of the Original Cuba, prior to the Spaniards conquering the Island in 1942.
We will be having the BEST juice tasting and pastries in all of Calle 8. Also, the best and strongest coffee in the neighborhood. Get ready to enhance ALL your senses with a true and authentic Cuban Experience!
Take a trip back in time with an authentic Guayebera store that sells ALL Cuban fashion! From Linen Shirts & Pants to Fadoras & Panama Hats! Also, learn a brief history about the reason why/how the 4-pocket t-shirt became so popular in the Cuban culture! This is the original Guayebera store that has been in Little Havana for over +50 years! Originally called, Pepe Y Berta! Also, an exclusive entry to the stores "Museum Experience" that is included on this experience!
Indoor Cigar Lounge with art from Manuel Bello and Aristides all around the store! Did you know that Cuba still today is known to have THE BEST Tobacco in the World. Since JFK was president, Cuban cigars are NOT allowed in the US. There is a way around the embargo. Learn why Cuba has the best leaves in the world!
Visit the most famous Art Gallery in Little Havana! Featured in the New York Times, this spot hold thousands of dollars worth or original art pieces. Also has chandeliers and bar tops that used to be in the Cuban Island!
From old School Jazz to Classical Salsa. This place was established in 1935 and is now a sight to see! Playing only classical salsa and cha cha cha
Here we will be having our one-of-a-kind Cuban coffee famously known as the Cuban Colada! A blend of Arabica beans (roasted in house) with the sweet caramelized sugar topping known as "espumita". Making the ordinary espresso into a sweet, but still, VERY strong coffee. Also, learn a bit about how coffee became so famous in the Island & where it originated from! Hint, its not in the Americas :)
Learn the history behind this iconic park. Also, the main reason Cubans play the game. Originally called Antonio Maceo Park, then Maximo Gomez Park, now better known as Domino Park, this has been the meet-up spot for the locals dating back to the 60s!
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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(11)
We did the little Havana cultural food tasting tour. Our guide Kayan was incredibly hospitable, as we entered each space he greeted the owners and the workers like family. Kayan walked us through a little Havana with ease as we sampled some of the most yummy treats and drinks sampling the fresh made juice from the original owner of Los Pinaerños felt so true to the culture. Also spotting the chickens we were encouraged to share our leftovers with them.
Thanks for the awesome review on your experience with us here in Little Havana! We are happy you had a great time and got to feel the local vibes (feeding the chickens).
Kayan provided excellent service and experience; he is very well-known in the industry, did everything with pleasure, and helped me with the photographs. One of the best tours I have taken,
Thank you Santiago for booking your experience with us. It was an honor showing you around and happy to hear you had a good time!
I went on this tour as a gift from my brother, and we had a great experience going on the Little Havana tour with Kayan. He is super knowledgeable and will give you an experience you will never forget. When you are touring with him, he does not feel like a tour guide, he feels much more like a friend. I plan to do this tour again with Kayan, my brother and my girlfriend when she gets into town. The food was amazing! Through this tour you will appreciate Cubas and Miami, and you will never look at Miami and Cuban culture the same again! Super cool dude! Thanks Kayan!
Thank you Paul for the awesome review and very kind words! It was my pleasure to show you and your brother around the neighborhood. Happy to hear you had a memorable experience and hope to see you again soon!
We did a tour with Kayan. He was exceptional. He was warm, friendly, and educational. Most of all - he was authentic. Several times he stopped to talk to people in the community and I think that’s what I liked most about him. Would recommend without reservation.
Thank you Josh for the kind words! Always feels nice when guest are able to experience the Little Havana neighborhood with a special memory to take back. Happy to hear it was memorable one.
We had a wonderful time in Little Havana with Kayan. He is very passionate about Cuban history, and had great stories to share about the local culture. He was well known in the community and made it a wonderful experience for my husband and I and our two teens. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your honest review and feedback! Its always a pleasure of mine to show the Cuban Culture to guests and families that come visit us. Hope to see you again soon!
Kayan has such respect and enthusiasm for Little Havana. He knew locals at every turn! He has deep knowledge of living in the area for over 20 years, with his own unique cultural story he shared. We could have listened to his stories all day as he guided us to cigar shops, exquisite murals, clothing stores, and the yummiest treats with amazing Cuban music, and more. It was an experience to remember! We would definitely go back for the full day tour with Kayan!
Christiana, thank you for your awesome review and kind words! It’s an honor to show guests like you around the neighborhood who truly appreciate the culture and experience! Hope to see you again soon.
Kayan was fantastic. Our group enjoys walking tours and food tours; we have been on them from Paris to Montreal to Charlotte to Miami to Rockport Massachusetts and this was one of the best, especially due to Kayan. He knows his neighborhood and the culture and community of little Havana. He’s so personable and kind, fun and knowledgeable. Really fantastic experience! And all the tastings were yummy
Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words and AWESOME review! It's truly an honor and great pleasure to lead these tours and even better when we are able be acknowledged by great guests like you! Happy to hear it was a TOP Tour in your ventures. :)
Kayan is a delightful and extremely knowledgeable experience host! We had a very educational and pleasant Little Havana Cultural & Tasting Tour with him. He is well known and clearly loved by the people in the area and shared lots of insider tips, took us to a variety of wonderful places, and it was fun to hang with him! His tour is well worth the cost and we recommend it to all ages and backgrounds. With much appreciation, Pam and Jim
Pam & Jim, thank you for the awesome review and very kind words! With guests like you, I'm reminded why I truly do this & humbled to be able to create the memories! Thanks for booking with us :)
My husband and I had a great time on Kayan’s tour of Little Havana. He was fun and engaging and knew so much about the history and art around the town. I would definitely recommend this tour with Kayan.
Claudia, thanks for the awesome review and it was my pleasure to have shown you and your husband around Calle 8! Thanks for booking with us :)
Kayan was very knowledgeable about the history and had such a good raport with the community. We felt like we got the "behind the scenes" experience.
Thanks for the review & honest/kind words. Love that you felt the VIP vibe! That's what we aim for with all our guests. Thanks for booking with us :)
