Miami: Little Havana Food Tour or a Private Boat Excursion

In Miami, two outings listed on WizardTrip show the city from two angles. The Little Havana food tour is on foot. The private boat excursion lasts two hours on the water. Together they have more than 14,000 reviews (as of 18 October 2026), with ratings of 4.9 out of 5.

One is a group outing where you eat as you walk. The other is a boat rental for your own group, where the captain is paid separately. This article compares the content, the schedule and the constraints of each.

Miami: what you need to know before you book

The listing presents Little Havana as the cultural heart of Miami, with a large community of Cuban exiles. The food tour explores the neighborhood on foot, with tastings. The boat excursion leaves from the Miami River and reaches Biscayne Bay.

Both listings provide a full refund for a cancellation made at least 24 hours before departure. The Little Havana listing adds that no refund or rescheduling is possible inside that window, without exception.

Little Havana food tour: route, tastings and drinks

The Little Havana food tour lasts 2.5 hours for 30 people at most, with an English-speaking guide. The meeting point is the Tower Theater, at 1508 SW 8th Street. The total walking distance stays under half a mile, with chances to rest.

The listing presents the Tower Theater as the first cinema in the United States to screen classic American films with Spanish subtitles. The route then passes Ball & Chain, a former jazz club dating back to 1935, then these stops:

• Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center: artworks inside and on the facade.
• Havana Classic Cigar: craftspeople roll cigars before your eyes.
• Domino Park: regulars play dominoes all day.
• Little Havana Walk of Fame: stars dedicated to Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan.
• A local bakery: tasting of guava pastelitos.
• An old restaurant: a savory Cuban specialty, in one of the neighborhood’s oldest establishments.
• Two monuments: the eternal flame, dedicated to Brigade 2506, and the Bay of Pigs monument.

All tastings and drinks are included: a rum mojito, guarapo, Cuban coffee and water. Cathlin writes in August 2026: “You will get a lot of food, which will be equivalent to a meal.” You pay the guide’s tip yourself.

The operator adapts meals to vegetarian, beef-free, pork-free or gluten-free requests. It cannot cater to vegan diets or severe food allergies, because of the risk of cross-contamination. People with celiac disease are advised not to take part. The guide calls or sends a text message 1 to 2 hours before the tour to confirm your dietary needs.

Free parking is available behind Maximo Gomez Domino Park, at the corner of SW 8th Street and 15th Avenue. From November to May, the listing advises ride-sharing or arriving early, because spaces are limited.

The listing’s data indicate that cancellation is possible for lack of participants. In September 2026, Leslie, who gives it 1 out of 5, reports the cancellation of the booking: “they canceled it at the last minute.”

Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami4.9(9,909 reviews)From €64From€64View activity

Private boat excursion in Miami: skyline, Star Island and the captain’s fee

The private boat excursion lasts 2 hours and hosts only your group. Four boats are offered:

• 21 feet: up to 6 people.
• 22 feet: up to 6 people, at Brickell Bay.
• 24 feet: up to 6 people, on Biscayne Bay.
• 26 feet: up to 8 people.

The route follows the Miami River to Biscayne Bay. It passes the skyline, Star Island, waterfront homes and the Miami Beach neighborhoods. It may vary depending on the weather, marine traffic and safety. The listing describes a relaxed cruise and rules out a high-speed ride.

Arrive about 20 minutes before the scheduled time for check-in. The departure point is at 2600 NW 18th Terrace. There is no on-site parking. The nearest is on the street, two blocks away, a 4-minute walk.

On board, a cooler with ice keeps your drinks and snacks cold, and a Bluetooth stereo plays your music. Life jackets are available for adults, children and infants. There is no restroom on board; the marina has one.

The listing price does not include the captain. The captain’s fee is currently $70 for the two hours, with rates that may differ on public holidays. The lead traveler signs a bareboat charter agreement, chooses the captain and must be on board. All travelers sign a liability waiver.

The company emails the contract, usually 2 to 3 days before departure. The listing advises against the excursion for people with spinal injuries and for pregnant women.

2-Hour Miami Private Boat Tour: Skyline & Star Island4.9(4,099 reviews)From €40From€40View activity

The two Miami outings compared

What happens if it rains or the group is too small?

The food tour listing says the tour takes place rain or shine. Its data nevertheless indicate possible cancellation in bad weather; check the listing before booking. For the boat, the supplier or the captain may cancel in dangerous conditions.

“Excursion protection,” to be requested before booking, gives the right to a refund, a rescheduling or a credit. Without it, only rescheduling or a credit is possible, where they apply. The listing asks you to arrive on time unless a cancellation is confirmed in writing: otherwise, the full amount is lost.

With children or in a wheelchair?

The food tour is wheelchair accessible, according to the listing, which indicates accessible areas and surfaces. Strollers are admitted, infants sit on an adult’s lap and service animals are allowed. The tour suits all fitness levels.

For the boat, the listing provides life jackets for infants, children and adults, and allows service animals. Infants sit on an adult’s lap. It does not mention wheelchair accessibility.

Which one should you choose?

• You want to taste Cuban food and understand the neighborhood: the Little Havana food tour.
• You want a meal included: the food tour, whose tastings amount to a full meal according to the listing.
• There are 6 to 8 of you and you want to see the skyline and Star Island from the water: the private boat excursion.
• You are vegan or have a severe allergy: the boat, where you bring your own food.
• You travel in a wheelchair: the food tour, the only listing to announce accessible areas.

For the rest of your stay, the city’s tours, excursions and shows are gathered on the page Things to do in Miami. Other destinations in the country are on the page United States.