Havana Day trip

Live Havana

Havana, the Capital of all cubans, is the mandatory destination for all visitors. A city full of history, culture and heritage that you can enjoy in the company of our professional guides and chauffeurs. Attracted by its colors, music, and captivating atmosphere that remembers the colonial years when the island used to be under the Spanish domination. Travelers will walk the narrow streets of the old parts of the city.

Old Havana reveals Squares, colonial fortifications, majestic hotels, eclectic architecture, well-known restaurants and museums. Legends and history come together to connect you with the real life of Cubans in artisanal markets, cigar pubs, traditional food and famous coctels. Visit Army Square, Saint Francis of Assisi Square, Cathedral Square, Old Square, The Templete, Ambos Mundos Hotel, Santa Isabel Hotel, Castle of the Royal Force, Morro and Cabaña Fortress, Museum of the City, La Bodeguita del Medio bar, Floridita Bar among other places of interest.

Modern Havana with open spaces, contemporary design and natural parks will exceed your expectations. Visit Revolution's Square, the Capitol, Bacardi Building, the Museum of the Revolution, the National Hotel, the Malecon promenade and other areas.

• Pick up at your accommodation in Varadero area.
• Drive through local towns and cities passing 3 provinces of western Cuba until Havana City. 15 min pause for bathroom in transit.
• Visit Old Havana district (Army Square, Saint Francis of Assisi Square, Cathedral Square, Old Square, The Templete, Ambos Mundos Hotel, Santa Isabel Hotel, Castle of the Royal Force, Morro and Cabaña Fortress, Museum of the City, La Bodeguita del Medio bar, Floridita Bar, etc.
• Lunch break: Typical Cuban food in a restaurant called Paladar where food and drinks are safe (Optional/ Not included in the price of the tour)
• Visit Modern Havana district (Malecon promenade, Central Park, Capitol, Revolution Square, Bacardi Building etc.)
• Free time at the local market
• Return to accommodation.

Recommendations: Dress casually with comfortable shoes and light clothing, sunglasses, solar protection, hats or caps.

Optional: To help you customize your visit we suggest activities in Havana that may interest you. Keep in mind that the price of these will change the price of the tour

-1h Tour in Convertible Classic Car for the streets of Havana (the classic car costs 50USD and allows 4 persons by car)-

-Visit to a Cigar Factory: 10USD by person

-Visit to local Museum: 1, 2 or 5USD depending on the chosen place

-Lunch in a private restaurant with traditional cuisine where water and food are safe.

-Visit to Hemingway's house in San Francisco de Paula neighborhood, turn into a museum: 5 USD

Highlights

Fully customizable tour where the itineraries are flexible

Professional tour guides that speak a variety of languages, convenient for clients that prefer their native tongue. English, Portuguese, French, German or Spanish-speaking guides available. In case of not being available we will provide an English speaker guide in all of our tours.

Book now, pay later: Payment in USD cash required at the end of the tour. We only accept international currencies (EUR,CAD,GBP), payment with local currency will not be accepted. Furthermore, all places and services mentioned in the tour are payable with international currency in cash, none of the local restaurants, shops, bars or flea market accept payment in credit card or local currency called Cuban pesos.

All of our tours fall under the Support for the Cuban People Category in case of American citizens. Our itineraries will enhance contact with the Cuban people and a real experience of the life of Cubans.

Clients can cancel for free with a 48h notification before the tour.

If the weather conditions don’t allow the tour we will do our best to reschedule it.

Private tour guide fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or German (Depending on availability the client can choose the language that prefers)

Transportation to Havana and inside the city (possibility to choose between Classic American Hard Top cars or modern air-conditioning vehicles)  

Free-pick up and drop-off

Walking tour in Old Havana and panoramic tour in Modern Havana with stops to take pictures.

Shopping time in local markets

Time: 8h tour

Entrance fees in museums, lunch and drinks in third party venues, tip for tour guide and driver