If you’re trying to figure out the best way to experience the food, culture, and energy of Little Havana, a Little Havana food tour is one of the easiest ways to do it. Instead of guessing which restaurants to try or wandering around hoping you picked the right spot, you get a guided walk through the neighborhood with several food stops along the way.
We booked the Little Havana Food and Walking Tour through Viator, and honestly it ended up being one of the most fun things we did in Miami.
The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and walks through the heart of Little Havana along Calle Ocho, stopping at local restaurants and shops to try classic Cuban foods. It’s part food tour, part neighborhood walk, and part crash course in Cuban culture — with plenty of snacks along the way.
If you’re planning your Miami trip and deciding where to stay, it helps to be somewhere central so neighborhoods like Little Havana are easy to reach. I usually look at hotels in downtown Miami here so you’re close to the cruise port, Bayside Marketplace, and a short ride to Calle Ocho.
And if you want a bigger overview of the neighborhood before you go, you can also see my guide to Little Havana Miami: What to See, Eat & Do for more spots worth visiting.
The Little Havana food tour is a relaxed walking experience through Calle Ocho, the main street running through the neighborhood.
Our tour guide was Ariel, and he did a great job keeping the group moving while sharing stories about the neighborhood, the restaurants, and Cuban culture along the way. You could tell he really knew the area and the people running the places we stopped. He was also very funny so that was a plus!
The tour focuses mostly on food, but you also get small cultural stops mixed in between bites.
Along the way you’ll pass colorful murals, small shops, and local businesses that have been part of the neighborhood for years. It feels lively and local, not overly polished for tourists.
We also stopped at Domino Park, where locals gather to play dominoes, and watched traditional cigar rolling, which is another big part of Cuban culture in Little Havana.
The walking distance is short and the pace is easy. It’s basically a series of short walks between food stops — which is perfect because you need a few minutes between empanadas and mojitos.
One of the best parts of this Little Havana food tour is the variety of Cuban foods you get to try.
During the tour we sampled:
Empanadas
Cafecito (Cuban coffee)
Cuban sandwich
Pastelito (a sweet Cuban pastry)
Cuban ice cream
A classic mojito
It’s enough food that you definitely won’t leave hungry.
The Cuban sandwich, Pastelito, and virgin mojito were probably the highlights for me, but honestly everything was really good. They were also great about offering alternatives if you need them — including different food options and virgin drinks if you don’t drink alcohol.
The cafecito is strong and sweet — the kind of coffee that wakes you up immediately and probably powers half the neighborhood. The way they serve it during the tour also turns into a fun little group moment, which I won’t spoil, but it was one of my favorite parts.
The Cuban sandwich is exactly what you want it to be: crispy pressed bread, salty ham, pork, pickles, and mustard all packed together. Simple, but perfect.
And the mojito? Fresh mint, lime, and rum on a hot Miami afternoon. That’s basically science.
The best part is that you’re trying these foods at local spots you probably wouldn’t have found on your own.
If Cuban sandwiches are your thing, you should also see my full review of Sanguich Downtown Miami, which serves one of the most famous Cuban sandwiches in the city.
One of my favorite moments during the Little Havana food tour actually had nothing to do with the food.
It was my friend’s birthday during the tour, and when we stopped at one of the restaurants the staff surprised her by singing a Cuban version of “Happy Birthday.”
The whole restaurant joined in and it turned into a mini celebration right in the middle of the tour.
It was such a fun and unexpected moment and made the whole experience feel really personal.
The Little Havana food tour cost around $70 per person when I went, which honestly felt very reasonable considering how much food you get. Between multiple restaurant stops, cultural stops, and a guide explaining everything along the way, it ended up feeling like a really good value.
If you want to do the same tour we did, you can book the Little Havana food tour here so you have a spot reserved ahead of time. These tours can fill up, especially on weekends.
This tour works really well for:
First-time visitors to Miami
Food lovers
Cruise travelers with a day in Miami
Couples or friend groups
Anyone who wants to explore Little Havana without planning every stop themselves
It’s also a great option if you only have a few hours but still want to experience the neighborhood properly.
Miami is a big city, and it’s easy to waste time figuring out logistics. This basically bundles the best food stops together so you can focus on eating. Which, if we’re being honest, is usually my main travel goal.
A few quick tips before booking the Little Havana food tour:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
You’ll be on your feet most of the time, though the walking distance is short.
Come hungry.
There’s a lot of food and you’ll want room for all of it.
Bring water if it’s a hot day.
Miami heat plus cafecito is a powerful combination.
Book ahead.
These tours are popular and can sell out.
Getting to Little Havana is easiest by Uber, but if you’re planning to explore more neighborhoods around Miami, renting a car can make things easier. I like to use Discover Cars to get the best rate and so I can compare pickup locations and prices in one place.
Yes — especially if it’s your first time visiting the neighborhood.
The Little Havana food tour gives you a quick introduction to Cuban food, a few cultural stops, and a guided walk through one of Miami’s most interesting neighborhoods.
You’ll try classic dishes, learn a little history, and probably discover a few restaurants you’ll want to come back to later.
For us, it ended up being one of the most fun ways to spend a few hours in Miami.
And if you’re figuring out what to do with limited time in the city, you might also like my guide to One Day in Miami: The Perfect 24-Hour Miami Itinerary, which helps you fit a lot into a short visit.
If you love trying local food when you travel, this tour is an easy recommendation.
And realistically, any afternoon that includes Cuban sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and mojitos is already off to a strong start.
I walked down to the beach and immediately noticed how calm the water was. 🐚
It sits in a small cove, so there’s really no waves pushing in. You just walk right in without thinking about it. I grabbed my snorkel (they actually rent them for free at the resort, which I didn’t expect) and went out near the pier and stayed way longer than I planned, because the water was that clear.
Honest caveat: if you need a lot of energy and activity at a beach, this probably isn’t it. It’s quiet, it’s calm, and you’re mostly just... sitting there. Which for me was exactly the point.☀️
Full Baoase review linked in bio. 🔗
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Dinner at Baoase in Curaçao isn’t just a restaurant, you’re walking into a full resort setting where everything feels intentional. The table is right by the water, the food is French-inspired with tropical and Asian flavors woven in, and the whole thing moves slowly in the best way. We sat there for hours and didn’t want it to end.
✨ Culinary Beach Restaurant, oceanside tables, candlelit ambiance
✨ French-inspired menu with tropical and Asian influences
✨ Service that’s attentive without being over the top
✨ The kind of dinner you’re still thinking about days later
Fair warning: this isn’t a casual grab-a-table kind of spot. You’re making a reservation, thinking through your outfit, and blocking off the whole evening and it’s worth every bit of that.
If you’re celebrating something or just want one dinner that feels a little extra, this is where to do it. Full Baoase resort review linked in bio. 🔗
Curaçao has the beaches everyone talks about, and then it has these. The spots that made this trip actually feel like mine weren’t on any resort map. I found them by renting a car, asking locals, and just following what looked good.
✨ Playa Lagun: a calm little cove where the water does all the work
✨ Playa Kalki: rocky entry, but the snorkeling right off shore is worth it
✨ Playa Jeremi: no rentals, no crowds, no setup. Just the beach
✨ Fort Nassau: watched the sun go down over Willemstad and stayed for dinner
✨ Hofi Cas Cora: breakfast on an actual farm and the freshest food of the whole trip
✨ Willemstad Street Party: I had no idea Thursday nights turned into that. Just followed the music.
✨ Playa Forti: cliff jumping and amazing food, talk about dinner and a show!
Honest caveat: if you need everything planned and structured, a few of these will feel a little too unpolished. But if you like the kind of trip where the best parts are the ones you stumble into, this is exactly that.
All 7 spots with full details are linked in bio. ☀️
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Here’s the thing about Curaçao that nobody talks about enough there’s really no bad time to go. 🌤️ Outside the hurricane belt. Mid-80s nearly every day of the year. Colorful buildings no matter what month it is.
But there IS a difference between going in peak season vs. shoulder season, and it shows up in your wallet, your beach chair availability, and how long you’re waiting for a table at dinner.
Full breakdown of every season, what to expect, and when I’d personally go linked in bio.
I wasn’t expecting much. I just needed dinner. 🍽️ Kome ended up being one of the best meals of the entire trip.
Wood-fired everything. A menu that actually makes you read it twice. A vibe in Pietermaai that feels nothing like a tourist restaurant and everything like somewhere locals actually go. I didn’t rush. I didn’t check my phone. I just ate, start to finish, and enjoyed every single second of it.
If you’re in Curaçao and you only have one nice dinner make it this one.
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