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- English
- Spanish
A true cultural exchange, rooted in authenticity and connection. Step inside the real Little Havana, where pre 1959 Cuban Culture lives, the one locals cherish, artists celebrate, and Cuban families have built for generations. This immersive cultural walk goes far beyond the typical tourist stops, taking you into private museums, art galleries, historic taverns, and community spaces that most visitors never discover. Along the way, you’ll hear untold stories of exile, resilience, art, music, and neighborhood pride, shared by the people who lived them. Depending on the day, you may meet Cuban business owners, artists, musicians, historians, or even Bay of Pigs veterans, each adding their own voice to the living history of Calle Ocho.
What Makes This Tour Unique?
Real conversations with local Cubans, not staged performances
A deep dive into Cuban art, history, and neighborhood identity
Perfect for travelers who want more than a photo —they want a story to take home.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Futurama Art Gallery
Itinerary
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1Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center
Randy Comments: Phenomenal atmosphere, music, and tons of art pieces. We got mojitos which were definitely worth the money. We have tried a bunch of mojitos in the area and this one blew them all out of the water......Ms Flowers Comments: It was fantastic! We had a very good time! Excellent music, cocktails, and dancing. We can't wait to visit again!
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
gustin Gainza Arts and Tavern is widely known as Taberna del Pintor. A new concept in Little Havana with a unique ambiance in Miami's Historic Calle 8 district, with the main protagonist Agustin Gainza. A South Florida art scene staple for over 15 years, Now, you can admire the art of Agustín Gaínza. His trajectory spans more than 4 decades dedicated to drawing, etchings, ceramics and his constant medium, painting. He has exhibited in galleries in the United States, Europe and the Carribean, including his native country, Cuba.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
World famous and an international destination. Holds the annual Calle Ocho Festival as well as many others. With Art Galleries, Museums, Restaurants, and much more to see.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Domino Park
Early Morning and afternoon and the beginning of a new week. Laughter and voices mix simultaneously, a perfect match for the festive ambiance. Dominoes smack against several tables, the clatter rising into a melody. Maximo Gomez Park, better known as Domino Park, is like many other Miami places, a convergence of different identities. It is here, in Little Havana, in the space on the corner of Southwest Eighth Street and 15th Avenue — just steps away from the Tower Theater — that locals have played Dominoes for decades. Now tourists insist on bearing witness to the game in which camaraderie and rivalry intertwine. Silence gives way to concentration. Dominoes and laughter, like castanets, interrupt the truce and signal that the game has started on the table under one of the gazebos. Truly an experience you won't forget.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
MDC's Tower Theater is one of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks. When it opened in December 1926, it was the finest state-of-the-art theater in the South. It is located on SW Eighth Street and Fifteenth Avenue in Miami, Florida. During the late fifties and throughout the sixties, large numbers of Cuban refugees fled to Miami. The area surrounding S.W. Eighth Street - "Calle Ocho" - became a place of new beginnings. For many Cuban families, films at MDC's Tower Theater were an introduction to American culture in addition to pure entertainment. Soon MDC's Tower Theater altered its programming to include English-language films with Spanish subtitles, and eventually Spanish-language films. It is still operating after 97 years.
Admission ticket free -
Ball & Chain (Pass by)
Iconic nightclub from the 1930s-1950s reemerges as a live-music venue with Cuban-style food & drink. We visit with a pass-by and finish here for those who want to stay after the tour is over with discounts and specials.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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