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Miami: Wynwood Graffiti Experience

1. Miami: Wynwood Graffiti Experience

Enjoy a unique graffiti experience and make use of a large canvas, along with a table full of spray paint in a variety of colors. Be taken through a step-by-step lesson on how to use spray paint, then pour your heart out onto the canvas to create a fascinating masterpiece. You’ll start with the basics: how to hold, angle, and handle the spray can, how to manipulate the pressure and length of the spray to create paint dots and lines of different sizes and widths, and how to write letters. Moving on to more complex skills, you’ll learn how to make a drop shadow, backgrounds and patterns, and a color gradient. After going through the skills of the lesson, you will have time to experiment and create an art piece of your own. The facilitator will be there to give guidance and tips, and to answer questions while working alongside you. Masks and gloves are on hand for personal protection. Although issues with ruining clothes are rare, it is best to wear something comfortable that you won’t mind getting a few paint dots on.

Miami: Little Havana Food and Walking Tour

2. Miami: Little Havana Food and Walking Tour

Explore the 5 main blocks of Miami's Little Havana and learn about the culture and history of this unique neighborhood with a local guide. Enjoy tastings from the best family-owned establishments on Calle Ocho, serving traditional Cuban food and coffee. Upgrade your experience to include a bus tour. Meet your local bilingual guide at a traditional Cuban coffee house where the coffee is roasted in-house, and where you can taste this unique beverage for yourself. On the tour, you will: taste a variety of Cuban foods such as empanadas, croquetas, guava pastries, and Cuban Churros; meet local musicians and enjoy traditional Cuban music; watch the ancient art of cigar rolling: and visit cultural and historic sites along the way. Visit the cultural epicenter that is Domino Park. See the iconic Cuban Jazz bar that Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday frequented. Learn about the historic Tower Theatre and the Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center. Walk the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame honoring Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan. Cuban history is ever present in this neighborhood with the eternal flame and memorials for those who fought for Cuban Independence in the Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, and the Bay of Pigs Monument which honors those who fell in that battle. You can upgrade your tour to include the Big Bus Double Decker Tour which has a stop in Little Havana. Tour around Miami with unforgettable views of South Beach, Miami Beach, Wynwood Walls, Bayside Marketplace, and much more from the top of the double-decker bus.

Miami: Little Havana Walking Food Tour with Lunch

3. Miami: Little Havana Walking Food Tour with Lunch

Venture off the beaten path on this walking tour of Miami’s Little Havana, taking an edible route through one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Learn about traditional Cuban cuisine, eating your way along Calle Ocho as you stroll. Designed for locals and visitors alike, you will uncover the area’s rich history and culture, tasting Cuban recipes that have been handed down through generations. Meet local artists, watch cigar rollers, and peek in at Domino Park. Taste a Cuban classic at a true Cuban institution. Learn about Mariquitas and Malanga Frita. Enjoy chicken and picadillo stuffed plantain cups. Step into old Cuba and try guarapo juice at a family-run fruteria. Sip a café Cubano, crafted by the most talented barista in town.

Miami: Full-Day Bike Rental

4. Miami: Full-Day Bike Rental

Without question, the best way to explore the sunny wonderland of Miami is via bike — so hop on one and get going. Kitted out with a lock, helmet, and lights, and selected from over 100 bikes in tip-top shape, you’ll have all that you need for a perfect day of sightseeing exploration. Chat with the staff to figure out your perfect day, and plan out a route on your included bike map. Criss-cross between the cosmopolitan city and the sea, pausing to pop into a museum or cafe before continuing your exploration. On a bike in Miami, the day is truly your oyster.

South Beach Tour des Forks: Eat Like a Local

5. South Beach Tour des Forks: Eat Like a Local

South Beach of Miami is a mecca of good food, beautiful people, and exotic architecture. Experience it all on the SoBe Tour des Forks! Your enthusiastic guide will share with you the history and magic of South Beach (often referred to as SoBe). This popular Miami Beach area is filled with hidden gems, and it's our goal to show them to you! You will bypass the touristy places, and head straight to five different restaurants and cafes in SoBe. We'll stop at Miami Nouvelle, Kosher Ice Cream Factories and authentic ethnic eateries. We'll also take the time to point out the more interesting of the architectural landmarks around. You will delve into the history and culture of this marvelously preserved Art Deco area, and your guide is happy to answer any questions for you. Whether it's your first time in Miami or you're a local just looking to get out of your daily grind, this tour is the perfect way to eat and learn your way through the magic of SoBe! By the tour's end, we promise that you'll have a deeper appreciation for the SoBe perspective (and a full belly!) We do our best to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions. Please provide any allergies or dietary restrictions in the ‘remarks for supplier’ section of your booking.

Miami Beach: South Beach and Ocean Drive Donut Tour

6. Miami Beach: South Beach and Ocean Drive Donut Tour

Celebrate the donut in all its glory while learning about the history of Miami Beach. Follow your guide through South Beach and Ocean Drive, take in historic sites, and sample some of the city’s best donuts washed down with some coffee. Start your tour in Miami's South Beach, home to Ocean Drive, Art Deco hotels, neon lights, and delicious donuts. First, head to Buon Pane Bakery, the best Italian bakery in Miami for 7 years running. Try some Italian-style donuts with various fillings, depending on the day. From there, walk down towards Ocean Drive and stop at one of the best gelato shops in South Beach. Here, try some donuts and gelato to get your day started the right way. Then it’s a scenic walk up Ocean Drive to your third stop, where you'll try some more delicious Italian-style donuts. Finally, end the tour off at one of the most fun taco places on South Beach, Naked Taco, where you’ll get to sample the most delicious churros you’ve ever had. We also offer much more information about the route, the city, the stops and more on our website: www.donuttour.com. Check it out today!

Miami: Discover South Beach Tour

7. Miami: Discover South Beach Tour

Explore Miami Beach’s most popular destinations and hidden gems on an electric powered Swoop cart. Learn Miami’s rich and sometimes dramatic history as you experience the local culture. Discover Miami Beach’s top 50 attractions, such as the famous Ocean drive strip, South of Fifth (SOFI) neighborhood, South Pointe Park, Miami Beach Marina, unique Art Deco district, Lincoln Road, Espanola Way and much more. Experience the energy and sizzle of Miami Beach, learn about the dramatic history and witness the preservation of the Art Deco District on this 1.5-hour interactive tour. Take pictures, ask questions, request your favorite music and enjoy yourselves.  Group sizes can range from 2-10 people. This environmentally friendly option, allows visitors the flexibility to experience Miami Beach in a more intimate setting. Stop for pictures, engage with locals, interact with your tour guide and enjoy a customized experience.

Miami: Little Havana Guided Walking Tour

8. Miami: Little Havana Guided Walking Tour

Get to know Little Havana in Miami with a guided walking tour. Let your guide show you the music, culture, and history of this vibrant district. Meet your guide Maximo Gomez Park. Take in the local vibe on Calle Ocho street. Find out how the area is linked to the Cuban revolution. See locals playing dominos. Pass specialty shops, and cigar manufacturers. View the Cuban influence on the architecture. Get suggestions on where to eat food like media noche sandwiches, empanadas, and plantains. Hear about the Bay of Pigs conflict, and Santeria, a religion which originated in the Caribbean

Miami: Little Havana Private Walking Tour

9. Miami: Little Havana Private Walking Tour

Experience Cuba in the heart of Miami on a guided day trip to Little Havana. Visit Calle Ocho (8th Street), the melting pot of Cuban culture to discover its cuisine, music, art, street life, and history. Start your trip from the historical Bay of Pigs Monument. Know about the history of Little Havana and how Cuban and Hispanic cultures have influenced the community. Visit Calle Oncho (8th Street) which is bubbling with people, culture, and flavor. On this tour, you will see cigar shops, fierce dominoes players, and bars that take over at night. Explore famous landmarks, enjoy street art and music, and relish authentic Cuban cuisine. Customize this private tour according to your interests and preferences. One of the best times to visit Little Havana is during the Calle Ocho Music festival that takes place every year in March.

Miami: Little Havana Food, Culture Tour

10. Miami: Little Havana Food, Culture Tour

Your tour of Miami’s Little Havana begins in the heart of the Cuban community. Check out some historic architectural beauties, as well as some unique collections of art. Visit one of the many locally owned art galleries in the neighborhood. Hear stories from first-generation immigrants from Cuba and learn about the influence of Cuban art in Miami. See the important Bay of Pigs monument en route to a favorite local juice bar, where you’ll get to quench your thirst with a dose of sugarcane or mango juice. Visit SW 8th Street to experience the Caribbean flavor that fills the air, from the classic Domino Park where locals challenge one another to domino games, to the conga music that you hear live in the streets. Your tour will end at one of the neighborhood’s favorite watering holes for a taste of a classic mojito (not included in the tour price).

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4.2 / 5

based on 73 reviews

It was really an incredible experience. There were 9 different foods offered-empanadas, Cuban coffee, Cuban sandwich with mojito, 3 different pastries, Cuban fresh pressed sugar water, and churros. If you had certain meat dietary restrictions they accommodated with different meats or veggies for the empanadas or sandwich. For gluten free, they gave cassava fries instead of empanada, fried plantains instead of sandwich, and they did have one GF cassava flour pastry. The other pastries and churros were not substituted. I will say the experience was worth it even if you have to Skip a food. We also visited a cigar shop and heard a lot of history about Little Havana. The one thing I would adjust is to make it longer. 2 hours felt rushed. There was SO much food it was too much. And as soon as you’re done, you’re walking. There is no time to sit and enjoy and digest. 15 minutes to scarf a Cuban sandwich and mojito is not enough.

This tour was excellent. We were able to try different foods and meet new people. Our tour guide Gary was great too. He was knowledgeable, polite and fun. I would definitely do this tour again and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Miami in a different way. Thank you

Aimee is knowlegable, friendly, engaging and down-to-earth. This gave us a good overview of Little Havana and options to explore on our own.

Our tour guide was amazing! Best tour we’ve been on yet. we learned a lot about ocean drive and the shop we ate at are adorable.

Very informative and fun tour. Our guide Ria was great and very open to share her iwn experiences. The food was great too.