Tours & Activities in Havana

A different free tour in Old Havana!!! Since we are going to mix sections that are not so touristic with others that indeed are, plus a tour through the Cuban history to present time, which will provide you a perfect combination that will allow you to see and understand not only Havana but Cuba and we Cubans as a whole!!!

 🚨 The meeting point will be at the small plaza named Alejandro de Humboldt (Alexander von Humboldt), located at the intersection of Oficios and Muralla streets, the street parallel and behind the Havana Club rum museum; and only one block away from Plaza Vieja 🚨

Through our tour, we talk not only about history, customs and traditions, but also about different affairs that concern Cubans. The current economic situation we're undergoing right now and how Cubans deal with it and the different factors that have led to the current situation as well as the many aftermaths derived from it. And much, way much more. Let you surprise!!!

And of course we have added the touristic area, something that should also be included in your "Bucket List" when visiting the World Heritage Site city of Havana, declared as such by UNESCO back in 1982!

This touristic area comprises, the main four Plazas built during the mid-16th century; and the streets that interconnect them all, and we will be able to interact with its wonderful colonial architecture, characters dressed as in yesteryears, streets paved in cobblestones, stained glass windows and everything so colorful and so harmoniously rebuilt, always respecting its architectural patterns and original elements and facades, thanks to the amazing job conducted by the former historian of our city: Don Eusebio Leal.

I invite you to join me on this magic tour that will last around 3 hours, and will leave you, for sure, wanting for much more.

🚨 The meeting point will be in the small plaza named Alejandro de Humboldt (Alexander von Humboldt), located at the intersection of Oficios and Muralla streets, the street parallel and behind the Havana Club rum museum; and only one block away from Plaza Vieja 🚨

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Helpful Tips: Please bring if possible, a cap or a hat or an umbrella, comfortable shoes and clothes, enough water, sun blocker and bug repellent and anything else you think of, that can help you to cope with this warm temperatures and high relative humidity that might eventually affect you during the walking tour. 

🚨 Book now!!! There is so much fun and excitement waiting for you. Can't wait to have you on board!!!!

      Havana is a romantic city, frozen in time. Let me walk you through Havana Vieja (Old Town), telling you stories and secrets of the city's five hundred year history. We will explore the cobble streets and discover expansive plazas and stately mansions of merchant's and governor's  who aquired vast wealth and governed this cast away Caribbean island jewel. We will see the every day life of the resilient Cuban people, who thrive inspite of the complicated politics and economics. Havana a castaway, timeless city, waiting for you..... 
What will we visit? - San Francisco de Asís Square - Old Square - Arms Square - Cathedral Square - Obispo Street - Ambos Mundos Hotel - El Templete - Palace of the Captains General - Bodeguita del Medio - and much more If you are willing to have a pleasant stay among the Cuban history and tradition, don't miss my Free Walking Tour in Old Havana!

Havana has an impressive variety of colonial buildings .

We will discover them with this visit accompanied by an expert guide in the colonial legacy who will also show you the current situation of Cuba in unique contrasts.

You can not lose this!

We will meet in the fraternity park where we can appreciate one of the most iconic buildings in the island's capital.

The national capitol. It surely reminds you of one you've seen there.

From there we will continue to the Central Park where you can appreciate and learn about the history of the great theater of Havana and the oldest hotel in Cuba . The England Hotel .

From there we will walk to Floridita , one of the 7 most famous bars in the world and visited by the well-known writer Ernest Hemingway .

From there we will visit the cathedral square, one of the 4 large squares of the old town that houses the most famous church in the City.

From there we will continue to the Plaza de Armas, the place where it all began where the exact point where Havana was founded is located.

Next we will walk through the street of trades to reach the Plaza de San Francisco de Asis where you will be amazed by the history of the knight of Paris.

And finally we will arrive at our last Plaza, the Plaza Vieja, one of the most beautiful and where we will put an end to our visit today.

Do not miss it!

Leave the capital behind and discover two of the most charming cities in Cuba with this two-day tour of Trinidad and Cienfuegos from Havana.

We'll meet at 10 am at the Parque de los Mártires, located at the intersection of San Lázaro and Infanta streets, and start the modern Havana free tour.

Our first stop will be Hamel's Alley, where we'll see the tribute to the Cuban African culture created by the artist Salvador Gonzalez. The tour will continue to the famous Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Did you know that it was the mafia headquarters in the 1930s? You'll be surprised by its curious historical facts as well as those of the nearby Coppelia ice cream parlour, an institution in the city.

The next stop will be the University of Havana campus, where some of its buildings will remind us of ancient Greek temples! Then we'll make our way towards the Avenida de los Presidentes, where we'll admire the statues of various Latin American leaders. Following on, we'll tour the Vedado neighbourhood from the Plaza de la Revolución, and see the famous silhouette of Che Guevara on the façade of the Ministry of the Interior.

Then, we'll head to the iconic Christopher Columbus Necropolis cemetery, which stands out for its beautiful funeral sculptures. After a three-hour tour, at 1 pm the tour will end at the corner of 23rd and 12th streets. In this same location, Fidel Castro declared in 1961 the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution.

After we pick up our bikes, we'll start our tour pedalling along the harbour through the southern part of Old Havana. En route, we'll gain an insight into the daily life of the citizens of Havana in neighborhoods like Jesús María and El Cerro before we eventually arrive at Plaza de la Revolución. Here, we'll discuss the significance of this historical square in the history of Cuba.

We'll continue on through El Vedado, an area known for its glamorous mansions and tree-lined streets. The tour will then bring us to The Malecón, where we'll come across some of the city's iconic hotels like Hotel Nacional de Cuba and Habana Libre, as well as other magnificent and iconic buildings.

Our adventure will continue along the coast, going through Centro Habana before we eventually arrive back at the starting point after about 2 hours.
THE PRICE OF THE RENTAL BIKES ARE 10 USD/EUR EACH

At the designated time, we'll meet up at the Fuente de la India in front of the Saratoga Hotel, ready to begin our walking tour of Havana at night.

Our free night tour will take us along Calle O'Reilly, where we'll make our first stop at a bar to kick off a traditional Cuban night out. You can take this opportunity to buy one of their daiquiris if you wish- do you know which famous writer was as big a fan of this cocktail as he was of the Cuban capital?

The next stop on our free tour will be a hotel terrace, where we'll get to enjoy a spectacular view of Havana illuminated at night. Grab a mouth-watering mojito, another of the city's most iconic drinks, and toast to an unforgettable evening.

After a total of three hours, our free night tour of Havana will come to an end at our final stop, at a very happening bar located near the Plaza Vieja. You won't want to leave the live music and vibrant atmosphere!

We'll begin this free tour of the Casablanca neighborhood at Aracelio Iglesias Park, where we'll meet at the indicated time next to the ferry terminal. From there, we'll set sail on the Lanchita de Regla, one of the most popular boats in Havana.

In just 10 minutes, we'll cross the bay of Havana until we reach the Casablanca pier. After disembarking in this neighborhood in the Regla district, we'll start our tour admiring the famous Christ of Havana. Next to this colossal 20-meter sculpture is the Comandancia del Che, where Ernesto Guevara stayed after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.

We'll continue our free tour of Casablanca at the Military History Museum. In this open-air exhibit, we'll see the wreckage of a U.S. Air Force plane that was shot down by Cuba during the October 1962 missile crisis. Next to the museum is the fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña, which dates back to the 18th century.

The next stop will take place at the castle of the Three Kings of Morro, one of the main bastions of the Cuban capital during the Spanish colonial era. At the foot of the bastion also stands the Morro lighthouse, where we'll finish the tour at 8 pm.

After concluding the tour, we recommend that you stay in the area. This way you'll be able to attend Havana's cañonazo ceremony, which takes place every day at 9 pm at the fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña.

I invite you to visit the beautiful Cuban capital on a free tour through the historic center of the city, and to stroll through the main streets of Old Havana and its surroundings.

 Visit tourist spots and unusual areas to interact with the real Havana and its people. Do not miss the opportunity to wander the streets of a city that has been a block of discord between several empires and witnesses of convulsive transitions. This city has inspired several poets and writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Gabriel García Márquez.

 The tour includes the four main squares:

 Main Square.

 Cathedral Square.

 San Francisco Square.

 Old Square.

 In addition to La Casa del Ron y el Habano. (Here you can buy the famous Habanos cigars on an official site and you will be given an explanation of how they are made and the best brands to buy according to your budget).

 La Bodeguita del Medio. (Hemingway's famous bar).

 Among other places of historical and cultural interest.

 At the end of the tour I will recommend some of the best typical restaurants where you can taste authentic Cuban food. To the rhythm of traditional music.

 Do not hesitate to book I am sure you will love it!

Cuban tobacco is known as one of the finest in the world, and Cuban cigars (called Puros) are legendary.

This free tour at the Casa del Habano will show you how cigar experts create these famous Puros, favored by connoisseurs and celebrities from around the world.

Your guide for this tour will be (me) an English-speaking local who will take you on a journey to learn how Cuban cigars are made, what brands are there, and how to best appreciate them.

On the tour I will give you tips on the best cigars to buy based on your taste and budget. Making sure you know about all the special offers offered by the Casa del Habano. So you can buy the best brands of Cigars at the best price.

With the purchase of the Habanos (cigars) I will include a class on how to smoke the Cigars correctly. I will also explain how to keep them fresh. Explaining what is the ideal humidity and temperature for their conservation.

Do not hesitate to book this tour I am sure you will love it.

Important! Please read carefully. Don't buy cigars on the street! They are all fake, there is not a cooperative of tobacco factory workers (this is a vulgar scam). There is also not Habanos festival every day (another con). The Habano festival takes place exclusively in February.

We always suggest our Old Havana Free Tour as the first activity once you arrive in our city, it is the perfect introduction. We talk about our colonial past, our wars of independence and our beginnings as an independent republican country while we tour Old Havana, a World Heritage City since 1982. A must see!

Itinerary:

• Angel Square
• Bishop Street
• Museum of the Revolution.
• Plaza of San Juan de Dios.
• Middle winery.
• Cathedral Square.
• University of San Gerónimo de la Habana
• Main Square
• Saint Francis Square
• old square
• Ferry, little boat from Casa Blanca
• Christ of Havana.
• Missile Crisis Memorial
• Morro Cabaña Historical-Military Complex

The tour covers the area of ​​Centro Habana, a non-tourist area of ​​the city , perfect for those visitors who wish to come into contact with reality from the perspective of ordinary Cubans .

It constitutes the first growth of the city outside the colonial walls, so it is a journey through our Republican and post-colonial history. Now under the influence of the United States, Havana grows as a modern city, the architectural heritage is impressive in its buildings, making its relationship with the surrounding reality unique.
An experience where we seek the exchange of topics: Current Affairs, Transportation, Food, Society, Health and Culture.

The objective of our experience in Centro Habana is to provide you with tools for your mobility and autonomy within the city.

Itinerary:

• Central Park.
• Capitol.
• American Fraternity Park.
• Chinatown.
• Palate La Guarida.
• Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras.
• Antonio Maceo Park.
• Hammel Alley.
• Park of the Martyrs.
• University of Havana.
• The ramp.
• National Hotel.

The tour ends in the Vedado neighborhood, near the Hotel Nacional de Cuba.

The Colón Cemetery is located in Vedado, an emblematic neighborhood of Havana . With an area of ​​56 hectares, it is one of the largest cemeteries in Latin America. There are more than 50,000 funeral properties, where more than 2 million people are buried. Due to its historical and cultural relevance, it is considered the third most important cemetery in the world and was declared a National Monument of Cuba in 1987.

This is a Catholic cemetery that reflects the Latin roots of Cuban culture. However, the visitor will be able to verify the presence of pantheons related to Masonic, Protestant, Afro-Cuban practices and others of singular origin. We will witness a valuable artistic heritage, appreciating a wide variety of styles ranging from neoclassical to art deco and modernism . A true open-air museum.

Built between 1871 and 1886, the Colón Necropolis is closely linked to the history of the Cuban nation, witnessing key moments in its history and housing the remains of iconic figures in art, politics and sports, whose legacy is essential to understand who we are. There will be no shortage of myths and legends that surround this cemetery in a halo of mystery and fascination.

A walk through its streets full of memories and tributes will undoubtedly be an enriching and moving experience. The Columbus Cemetery will be presented to us as a silent but imposing testimony of life and death. In addition to being a site of spiritual and religious significance, it is also a space where the art, history and culture of Cuba are intertwined.