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Little Havana Tours

Name: Little Havana Tours
Address: 1300 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33135, US
Telephone: +13058144058
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The original Little Havana cultural walking tour where you learn the rich and fascinating stories an
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Cultural Walking Tours for Little Havana in Miami, Florida. Tours offered daily at 10am and 11am; Private tours also available.

11/08/2022

We take you back in time, "literally".

08/20/2022

The Brightline is a great way to visit central and downtown Miami for culture, history, art and dining.

Our tours are a 10 minute ride from the Brightline terminal in downtown. Simply book your train and Brightline car pick up to take you around.

Here's a great itinerary for the warm months of August - November.

Used code: SUMMER15
For 15% off through August

1️⃣ Start by exploring Little Havana culture with us Best time is 10am when it's cooler and less tourists, more authentic!

2️⃣ Then head to to learn more Miami history.

3️⃣ Head east to for modern and contemporary art and enjoy lunch with a view

4️⃣ End your night in Overtown with dinner and drinks on 2nd floor speakeasy.

Be sure to tag us in your photos to share your Miami experience. 🌞

08/20/2022

The Brightline Train is a great way to travel to Miami from West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale for culture, history, art and dining!

Our tours are very close to the downtown Miami terminal. Simply book your train and a Brightline taxi to take you around!

Here's a great itinerary for the warm months of August- November

Use Code: Summer15
For 15% off for August

1️⃣ Start by exploring Little Havana culture with us. Best time in the morning when it's cooler and less touristy. More authentic.

2️⃣ Then head to inside to to learn more Miami history

3️⃣ Head east to for modern and contemporary art and enjoy lunch with a view

4️⃣ End your night in Overtown for dinner at & drinks at the 2nd floor speakeasy.

See you soon!

07/14/2022

It's the 9th annual summit this weekend where industry experts educate on how you can gain a share in the $129 billion cultural and tourism industry.

Our own Christine Michaels will be a guest speaker on a panel Saturday representing successful companies that are leading the way.

SWIPE LEFT for the QR code to register.

07/11/2022

Celebrating the mojito. The most refreshing summer drink!

07/04/2022

Learn about guava fruit! It's a super fruit.

06/11/2022

It's summer time in Miami! And yellow is trending now 🌞
Head over to for cute sundresses or guayabera shirts. Can't miss the store with the classic car in front.

Credit Rita Freitas

03/28/2022

Some cities get pink flower blossoms as a sign of spring. We get Pink cafeteras! 1😄🌸

To our fellow Latinos do you have a cafetera at home or work? If so how many and which colors?

Check out our latest Reel for Cuban baristas and their artistry.

03/23/2022

Does anyone know what these scrumptious bites are?

Alfajores! Join us on our Rooster Tour (Little Havana Tour part II) as we take you to discover other Hispanic cultures and food.

03/04/2022

It's Friday! Come down this weekend for tasty Cuban flavors ice cream like Abuela Maria, W***y Chirino, or our favorite El Cochino Borracho (bacon bits soaked in Bourbon in vanilla ice cream). Yum!!. All locally made and served in the heart of Calle 8. 💗❤💗❤

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02/20/2022

Bachata music and dance originated in the countryside of the Dominican Republic in the 1960s. It is a fusion of Spanish bolero guitar, the Cuban son and African rhythms with roots in Taino Indian culture.

Originally called "amargue" music ("bitter" or blues music) and popular among the working class it was looked down upon by the elite class and considered vulgar and crude to be aired on Dominican television and radio.

In 1990s with the change of instruments bachata grew in popularity in mainstream media.

Today it is a popular Latin music and dance appreciated for its fluid movements and sensuality.

In this video the talented .soy.yas showcases the dance in perfect form and rhythm.

You can listen and dance to bachata on Tuesdays

02/17/2022

Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend. Cheers!

For Happy Hour checkout

(Little Havana)

For live music and drinks and even dinner

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02/09/2022

Connecting with people and celebrating life. Join us for a specialty tour or private customized tour. Birthdays, bachelor party, anniversary, family reunion, any occasion 💙💙💙

01/29/2022

Who's ready to play dominoes?

12/23/2021

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. Wishing you all the joy of the season! 🎄🎄🎄

11/23/2021

Smoking mother earth. No fillers, paper or chemicals. Pure leaf.

4 spots left for our Cigar & Rum Tasting experience this Saturday Nov 27.

You do not have to be a smoker to enjoy this tour with rich history and culture. Nonsmokers welcome!

11/21/2021

An incredible night for Cubans at the Latin Grammy. The slogan turned song by Cuban rap artist won Best Song of the Year and Urban Song of the Year. Congratulations!!

And in the beautifully designed cape and dress by Cuban designer they look like royalty. 👑❤💙❤💙

To learn more about the ongoing movement to keep the spotlight on the crisis in Cuba visit our blog in the website. 🇨🇺🇨🇺

Photo credits

11/17/2021

The Little Havana, A visual Journey is the inspiration of photographer Jonathan Ady from South Carolina.He had been visiting Little Havana for years and taking photos and wanted to create this book capturing the people and places.

Thanks to the support of Fidel d Asis of The Havana Collection he published his first book.

The 2nd edition recently came out with the backing of guayabera shirt maker Price is $45

You can purchase the book at in Little Havana Or online with

11/17/2021

Have you ever played Dominoes? If so what version?

Dominoes is the most popular game in Cuba as all ages can play it. Traditionally it was played by campesinos to pass the time at fiestas called "guateques" especially when there was no electricity in those days.

Today the game covers all parts of Cuba island and even after a major storm, Cubans can be found playing at tables in the middle of flooded streets, water up to their waist. Passing the time waiting for electricity to return.

Today the tradition has continued to Little Havana Miami. at the Maximo Gomez Domino Park for Miami seniors over the age of 55.

The earliest reference to dominoes dates back to China in the 1200s. The modern game appeared in Italy in the 18th century. Cuban style dominoes is different than American or European game of dominoes.

11/11/2021

FREE tour for any veteran's today.
Please call or text our office for reservation. 305-814-4058.

Thank you for your service 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

11/05/2021

Cuban coffee is one of the favorite drinks we serve. But there are different types of Cuban coffee so we created this helpful chart to help guide you.

ALERT while Café con Leche does mean "coffee with milk" it is actually served in many Latin American countries and in Miami Hispanic neighborhoods as a boiled cup of milk with coffee added. In Spain it could be half milk and half coffee. There's a varied history there. Be sure to ask at a Miami restaurant so you know what you're getting.

To be safe, if you want an American style coffee you want to order a Cafe Americano (black coffee).

11/02/2021

Today Nov 2 is the Day of the Dead. A celebration in Mexico of loved ones who have passed away.

Christine has her " calavera Catrina " face makeup. What is a Catrina? You can learn all about the history and traditions of this holiday by reading a wonderful writeup on our blog.

Www.littlehavanawalkingtour.com/day-of-the-dead-its-a-celebration/

Join our tours today for fresh homemade Pan de Mu***os. Bread of the Dead. Christine has prepared it with orange glaze and decorated with bones made of dough. Very traditional.

10/30/2021

We are so excited as you can see one of our guests is jumping for joy at Ball & Chain.

After a year of closure we are excited to learn this beloved establishment will reopen Monday November 1!! Check their IG for daily schedule of entertainment, salsa classes and more! 🎉🎉🎉💋

10/27/2021

Did you know these CORN FACTS

1. There are tens of thousands of different types of corn varieties in existence today. But grouped into sectors.

2.Corn is one the oldest domesticated crops and originated in Central Mexico 8000-9000 years ago. Indigenous groups experimented with breeding traits.

3. Corn is the third largest plant- based food source in the world

4. Corn oil can be converted into margarine and has little cholesterol

5. Unlike other cereal grains, corn flour is gluten-free

6. It is widely used in Latin America cuisine to make masa, a dough for staple foods like tortillas and arepas. Or converted to cornmeal in US for cornbread, pudding

6. Corn is fermented into a number of alcoholic beverages notably Bourbon.

7. Corn is consumed by humans and livestock and used in commercial sector for High fructose corn syrup, producing ethanol...

How do you like your corn?

10/22/2021

It's the weekend and we have a special place to share where all the favorite features of Havana is under one roof.

Enjoy titillating Cuban cocktails, gourmet and traditional gastronomy, dominoes/ladies/wine nights, a cigar room and live music and cabaret show. It's at !

Visit their IG and check out their Happy Hour Monday- Friday 4pm to 6pm and Brunch on Sundays. So many events be sure to check their calendar and make reservations to enjoy your Havana night or day.

10/12/2021

Ahhh the empanada. So many varieties for preparing, fillings and cooking. Which is your favorite way or country style? Fried or baked? Fillings? Finishing?

The Empanada originated in Galicia, Spain and means to "wrap in bread". Every country has its own version. This is a dish that we share worldwide that connects us all but yet contains different ingredients representing our individualistic identities

Some examples:
Belize-panades
Indonesia- Panada
Italy- calzone
Eastern Europe - pirozhki
India- Samosa

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10/09/2021

Happy Birthday to our visionary leader Christine Michaels.

Here at a recent photoshoot. The only female cigar and rum expert leading these experiences in Miami. A fun way to learn about a sophisticated tradition.

10/07/2021

Are you thirsty like a pirate? Do you enjoy rums? Well we have just the recipe for you from with our own twist

Note: our next Cigar & Rum Tasting is tomorrow Friday 2pm. Try rums from the West Indies and also Central America. Visit our website to sign up.

Ingredients:
2 oz of Spiced C**k Rum (Barbados)
0.5 oz 151 proof rum (ie. El Dorado Diamond Reserve )
1.5 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz lemon juice25 oz passionfruit liqueur 25 allspice dram25 oz grenadine

Preparation:
1. Shake all Ingredients with ice. 2. Strain into glass with ice
3. Garnish with lime pirate ship

You know you want to make that pirate ship of limes! 🤣🍈🍈🍈

10/01/2021

Cheers to the weekend and to our servicemen. Salúd!

Address

1300 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL
33135

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13058144058

Website

https://www.littlehavanawalkingtour.com/

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The Brightline is a great way to visit central and downtown Miami for culture, history, art and dining. @gobrightline Our tours are a 10 minute ride from the Brightline terminal in downtown. Simply book your train and Brightline car pick up to take you around. Here's a great itinerary for the warm months of August - November. Used code: SUMMER15 For 15% off through August 1️⃣ Start by exploring Little Havana culture with us @littlehavanatours1 Best time is 10am when it's cooler and less tourists, more authentic! 2️⃣ Then head to @historymiami to learn more Miami history. 3️⃣ Head east to @pamm for modern and contemporary art and enjoy lunch with a view @verdemiami 4️⃣ End your night in Overtown with dinner @roosterovertown and drinks on 2nd floor speakeasy. Be sure to tag us in your photos to share your Miami experience. 🌞

The Brightline Train is a great way to travel to Miami from West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale for culture, history, art and dining! @gobrightline Our tours are very close to the downtown Miami terminal. Simply book your train and a Brightline taxi to take you around! Here's a great itinerary for the warm months of August- November Use Code: Summer15 For 15% off for August 1️⃣ Start by exploring Little Havana culture with us. @littlehavanatours1 Best time in the morning when it's cooler and less touristy. More authentic. 2️⃣ Then head to inside to @historymiami to learn more Miami history 3️⃣ Head east to @pamm for modern and contemporary art and enjoy lunch with a view @verdemiami 4️⃣ End your night in Overtown for dinner at @roosterovertown & drinks at the 2nd floor speakeasy. See you soon!

Learn about guava fruit! It's a super fruit.

Bachata music and dance originated in the countryside of the Dominican Republic in the 1960s. It is a fusion of Spanish bolero guitar, the Cuban son and African rhythms with roots in Taino Indian culture. Originally called "amargue" music ("bitter" or blues music) and popular among the working class it was looked down upon by the elite class and considered vulgar and crude to be aired on Dominican television and radio. In 1990s with the change of instruments bachata grew in popularity in mainstream media. Today it is a popular Latin music and dance appreciated for its fluid movements and sensuality. In this video the talented @yo.soy.yas showcases the dance in perfect form and rhythm. You can listen and dance to bachata on Tuesdays @ballandchainmia

Connecting with people and celebrating life. Join us for a specialty tour or private customized tour. Birthdays, bachelor party, anniversary, family reunion, any occasion 💙💙💙

We are celebrating 13 years!! 🍾🍾🎉🍾🎉🍾

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Our Story

Christine Michaels a native Floridian (pictured above) is the creator of Little Havana Tours going back a decade. She fell in love with her new home when moving to Miami in 1997 and all its colorful history and cultural influences from the people, customs, food, music and art. Appreciative of her Hispanic and European heritage and armed with a Master’s degree in business and a distinct passion for the fabric of intercultural communities, Christine decided to launch Little Havana Tours (under the umbrella of Art Deco Tours) and showcase this tucked away historic neighborhood. Not only was Little Havana Tours one of the first privately owned walking tour companies in Miami to offer daily cultural tours, she was the first female to do so. Guests spanning the globe enjoy the boutique, semi-private tour service with an in-depth glimpse into the daily life, influences and traditions of the Cuban culture in Miami. In reading the rave reviews online, it is clear Christine’s middle name should be “passion”. She gives 110% and would rather be leading tours immersing guests into the culture than working in the office.

Joining her are Ralph de la Portilla and Danny Vaisman.

Danny, a 40 year resident of Little Havana is a long-time business man as well. However retirement was too slow for Danny. He found his new calling in leading Little Havana tours. Combining his love for the neighborhood, his personal and business ties to the community and eyewitness accounts of the evolving history, Danny is a natural and is one of the most popular guides in Little Havana. He deftly balances his witty, edgy humor with insightful knowledge of the local history.

Ralph de la Portilla is one the longest-serving tour guides in Little Havana serving as free-lance guide for only a handful of elite companies including operators that host tours in Cuba. An American born Cuban, Ralph has lead tours for 13 years. A former adjunct professor and current job working for the US Census, Ralph has a thumb on past and current demographics and trends. His eloquent delivery is carefully tailored to each audience group from academics, families, corporate types and special occasion groups.