Havana, Culture and Traditions

The Capital of all Cubans, Havana is simply a lively and colorful city plenty of bustle and entertainment, with an awesome architecture from the Colonial period and beyond. Founded in 1519 as Saint Christopher of Havana, it is still today the main economic, political, cultural and social city of the country. Its amazing buildings, historical museums, glamorous nightlife and enchanting people invite you to get deeper within the street maze. Its defense system, together with the oldest section of the city, where time seams to stand still, are considered the historical heart of Havana and the largest colonial center in Latin America. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please it would be very important that you inform us of the size of your luggage and quantity per person. The type of transport we would use depends on this due to the trunk space.

All tours to Havana include:

• Picking up at the accommodation by a local guide in your language.
  • Varadero: 8.00 a.m.
  • Jibacoa: 8.30 a.m.
  • Havana: 9.30 a.m.
• Walking tour around the Old Havana, including Arms Square, Saint Francis of Assisi Square, Old Square, and Cathedral Square. Ambos Mundos Hotel, La Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita bars. Museums, churches, local markets, souvenir shops and cigar, rum and coffee place.
• Optional lunch break. Our suggestion is to try typical Cuban food at a local Paladar.
• One hour ride in a classic convertible car all through the new part of the city.
• Panoramic tour to the Modern Havana, including a ride all along the seafront avenue known as Malecon, Revolution Square, Central Park, Capitol Building, Opera House, former Bacardi Building and Museum of the Revolution, former Presidential Palace. Visit to the Statue of Jesus Christ and the surroundings of Morro-Cabaña fortresses complex. Optional stops for pictures.
• Free time at the Flea Market.
• Drive back to the accommodation.

The options listed below could be added to this tour upon your request: to be paid on spot.

Visit to:

• Havana Club Rum Museum.
• Cigar Factory.
• Christopher Colombus Cemetery.
• Hemingway´s room at Ambos Mundos Hotel.
• Ernest Hemingway´s House at Finca Vigía and Cojimar fishermen village. (20.00 USD for the ride and the admission fee to be paid on spot)
• Beach time at East Havana. (20.00 USD for the ride)
• The Cultural Community Project known as Fusterlandia, run by José Fuster, a famous Cuban artist. (20.00 USD for the ride)
• Some museums like City Museum and Revolution Museum.

Optionally we can make this tour longer and include some night activities like: To be paid on spot.

• Buena Vista Social Club Show. (including show and typical Cuban Meal. Service starts at 8.00 PM)
• Tropicana Show. (price depends on the location. Starts at 10.00 PM)
• Jazz Clubs La Zorra y el Cuervo or Jazz Café. (admission fee varies depending on the band performing every night)
• Fábrica de Arte Cubano.