Private tour in Miami Maria P

Best Calle Ocho Fun & Foodie Walking Tour in Miami - Minimum 2 People

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Maria P.

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Not only was I raised in Miami but I'm also a real estate agent so I'm familiar with every crevice and corner of the Magic City. My family had a travel agency so I know the tourism industry well and know exactly what world travelers are looking for when they visit a new city. I LOVE Miami as well as sharing my passion for it with tourists. By the time I was 18, I was planning and escorting tours of 50-75 guests all over the world. I know firsthand exactly what world travelers expect out of a tour and from their guide, a first class experience that imparts a lot of local information while having an exciting time with a knowledgeable and fun local. I have a rapport with every store and restaurant along Calle Ocho in Little Havana, and in South Beach, I know where the bodies are buried. Literally. I know where ghosts like to haunt and the best watering holes to hear the tales of Al Capone and the Cocaine Cowboys. On a more personal note, I moved to NYC when I was 24. While being there for 30 years, I got married, had two boys who are now men, I was the managing editor of a magazine, the executive director of a chamber of commerce, wrote a sitcom pilot for the FOX network, produced a documentary for PBS, published my own newsletter for the Cuban exile community, was featured in a book about successful Latinas, gave many keynote speeches and served on many business panels. I moved back ten years ago to take care of my aging mother and now on top of selling houses and taking tourists all over Miami, I teach yoga classes at LA Fitness, paint pop art that sells at exhibitions and love to cook exciting recipes from scratch. Interestingly enough, I'm the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president, Jose Miguel Gomez, and grandniece to the island nation's seventh president, Miguel Mariano Gomez, so the tours of Little Havana are extremely personal for me. I would LOVE to show you around my beautiful city! :) I was born into a family whose business was a travel agency. I am licensed and insured so I can drive guests around Miami. I used to give keynote speeches in New York City to large business groups. Real State Agent. None.

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Overview of your Miami tour

MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE - Tour Little Havana with the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president! Learn all about the Cuban culture and the very important intertwined history between the island nation & the USA, including the Spanish American War and the Cuban Missile Crisis that had the world on the brink of nuclear annihilation! Also, taste the delicacies of 4 Hispanic nations! We'll awaken your taste buds as we restaurant hop between Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican and Spanish restaurants.

Your Miami tour itinerary

-We'll start at the Bay of Pigs Monument, to learn about the disastrous beach battle that emboldened Fidel Castro and enabled him to partner with the Soviet Union. -We'll then see the Holy Ceiba Tree where Santeria rituals take place & roosters abound. -Next, the Map of Cuba monument, to learn about 1960's communist revolution & Cuba's War of Independence from Spain, which turned into the Spanish American War that ended with the Treaty of Paris. -We'll pass by the landmark Tower Theater built in 1926 and famous Ball & Chain. -We'll walk through Domino Park where a private club is run inside a public park. -In between the landmarks, we will stop at different restaurants to taste four different cuisines that include Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican and Spanish.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a Walking Tour that's wheelchair friendly.

What's included
Private Guide
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Meeting location

806 Southwest 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33135, United States

Bay of Pigs Monument at 768 SW 13 Ave., Miami, FL 33135

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1169853
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Miami is perfect for those interested in Cuban culture and history, as well as food enthusiasts eager to taste the delicacies of four Hispanic nations. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide, Maria P., the great granddaughter of Cuba's second president, for deeper insights into the intertwined history of Cuba and the USA.

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