Havana Day & Night Tour
Duration: 16 hours
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Tour Information
Description
Designed for the all-day traveler, this 16 hour Havana Day & Night Tour (9:00AM to 12:30AM) delivers truly the best experience of Havana, allowing you to explore it all from an Old Havana Walking Tour, a Cuban Cocktail Lesson + drinks, a Classic Car Tour, mouth-watering meals at two of Havana’s finest restaurants, and finishing the night at the world-famous Tropicana Cabaret! On this tour, your professional guide will walk you through Havana’s great history, cuisine, 500 year-old stories, rich arts, folklore, and famous nightlife. You will visit Havana’s most remarkable sites such as El Morro Castle, Revolution Square, the Capitol, the Plaza de Armas, the Old Square, and cruise down the Malecón (seawall) in a classic car. During the day, you will discover a vibrant and bustling city full of architectural, cultural, and head-turning gems that spark an inviting curiosity within its travelers. At night, you will encounter a more intimate Havana, with artsy expressions of their culture on every corner, including dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Old Havana, followed by a world-famous show at the Tropicana Cabaret. On this tour, it’s guaranteed that you will gain a true understanding of what Cuba was like in its early years!
Book now to adventure through Havana’s most unreal scenes on this matchless Havana Day & Night Tour!
Itinerary
Meeting Your Guide / Morning
Based upon the time you choose to begin your tour, you will meet your professional guide at the Plaza de Armas in front of the Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Statue. After a quick meet and greet and an overview of your tour, you will take off on a Walking Tour of Old Havana to uncover its best-kept secrets and monumental history. Your professional guide will introduce you to a classic city frozen-in-time that goes deep beyond what the eye can see.
Walking Tour
On the Old Havana Walking Tour, your guide will explain the history behind some of Havana’s greatest sites and share with you stories of great triumph and defeat in the country’s history. Along the way, you will learn about each side of the culture, from Cuba’s music (you might even get to dance with local artists in the street), to its many religions, and even its day to day struggles. On the morning portion of the walking tour you will see some of Havana’s most famous sites like the Plaza de Armas, the Castle of the Royal Force, the Palace of the Captain General, the Little Temple, the Malecón (seawall), the Christ Statue, the Morro Castle, the Old Plaza, some great head-scratching art pieces, the Plaza and Basilica/Convent of San Francisco de Asis, multiple monuments and statues of famous characters, the Plaza of the Cathedral, La Bodeguita del Medio (one of Hemingway’s hangouts), and many more.
Lunch
After your Old Havana Walking Tour, your guide will lead you to a relaxing lunch at one of our favorite places in the thick of the city. You will receive the most tasty Cuban cuisine in a unique atmosphere as you sit back, relax, and take in Old Havana conversing about your day with your guide and fellow travelers. Following your lunch, you will also receive a private Cuban Cocktail Lesson, with drinks included, from a professional bartender. This is often mentioned in our reviews as one of the favorite parts of the tour because of the uniqueness of our chosen location, the tastiness of the cuisine, and friendliness of staff.
Afternoon
After a refreshing lunch, your guide will lead you back down into the bustling streets of Old Havana to complete your walking tour in the Capitol area. On your way to see Central Park, the Grand Theatre of Havana, the Capitol, the original Partagas Cigar Factory, and a few other interesting gems, you will visit an Artisan’s Market to collect some unique souvenirs. If there is time, your guide might take you up to one of the best views in all of the city. Be sure to request it if you desire.
There’s no better way to finish your Havana Day Tour than on a two-hour Classic Car Tour of the city, visiting Havana’s most amazing views and historical sites like Revolution Square, Cristo de la Habana (a Panoramic View of the City), El Morro Castle, Vedado, and ending the car tour with a cruise down the Malecón (seawall).
Dinner
'Once you’ve worked up an appetite and explored the city via your Classic Car Tour, you will be returned to our favorite restaurant in Havana that is situated in a quaint alley near the Havana Cathedral, where you will taste what could be the best plate of cuisine to ever hit your tastebuds (seriously). And don’t worry, you will have ample time to enjoy your meal, the live music, and chat as the evening winds down.
Nightlife
Before completing your night, you will have the opportunity to return to your accommodations to clean up and put on your best attire for “the best show in Cuba”, a two-hour live show with music, dancers, and acrobats, at the world-famous Tropicana Cabaret, since 1939. Following the two-hour show, around midnight, you will be returned to your accommodations in Havana to rest up and prepare for your next big adventure the following day.
Included & Not Included
Included
- Professional Guide*
- Transportation
- Old Havana Walking Tour
- Lunch at Private Restaurant
- Cuban Cocktail Lesson + Drinks
- Time for Souvenir Shopping
- Classic Car Tour (two hours)
–Panoramic View of Havana
–Visit El Morro Castle’s Park
–Visit Revolution Square
–Ride through Vedado & Malecón
- Dinner at Fine Restaurant
- Time to Shower & Change Clothes
- Tropicana Cabaret (two hours)*
- Drop-off at Desired Location
Not Included
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Tips (Guide, Bars, etc)
More Information
- A star next to items under INCLUDED notate that more information can be found in the WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR TOUR section below.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR TOUR
On this Havana Day & Night Tour, you can expect your complete itinerary from transportation, ticketing, and meals to be previously arranged and paid for by your guide. You will be accompanied the entire tour by a Gardner Tours professional guide, educated on Cuban culture, history, etc, and all we require of you is to simply enjoy yourself! In the event that something changes or doesn’t go exactly as planned, please be patient and courteous, as it is our guarantee that our guides will handle any challenges with timely grace to ensure that you are taken care of and that you get the authentic Cuban experience you desire.
Your Tour Guide
On the Old Havana Walking Tour portion of your tour, your guide will tell historic and romantic stories of the locations you visit, ask questions, and even challenge you with a visual scavenger hunt or two during your tour! Each of our guides are well versed in their city and able to answer almost any question you may have for them! You will have complete freedom to take your walking tour as slow or fast as you please, stopping as often as you like for a rest, a cold refreshment, or to peek your head into a souvenir shop. Your guide will serve you along the way and ensure that you are well taken care of. (We have had travelers up to 85 years old on our Old Havana Walking Tours and even they did great!)
World Famous Show
The Tropicana Cabaret (since 1939) has shows every night, but in the event that they do not have a show on the night planned for your tour, we will make adjustments and take you to another show, such as the famous Cabaret Parisien or the Buena Vista Social Club.
Our Guarantee To You
Gardner Tours is committed to delivering you the most hospitable and entertaining tours offered in Cuba! If you have questions or would like to adjust this tour in any way, feel free to contact us and we will gladly accommodate your desires.
Map & Location
Designed for the all-day traveler, this 16 hour Havana Day & Night Tour (9:00AM to 12:30AM) delivers truly the best experience of Havana, allowing you to explore it all from an Old Havana Walking Tour, a Cuban Cocktail Lesson + drinks, a Classic Car Tour, mouth-watering meals at two of Havana’s finest restaurants, and finishing the night at the world-famous Tropicana Cabaret! On this tour, your professional guide will walk you through Havana’s great history, cuisine, 500 year-old stories, rich arts, folklore, and famous nightlife. You will visit Havana’s most remarkable sites such as El Morro Castle, Revolution Square, the Capitol, the Plaza de Armas, the Old Square, and cruise down the Malecón (seawall) in a classic car. During the day, you will discover a vibrant and bustling city full of architectural, cultural, and head-turning gems that spark an inviting curiosity within its travelers. At night, you will encounter a more intimate Havana, with artsy expressions of their culture on every corner, including dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Old Havana, followed by a world-famous show at the Tropicana Cabaret. On this tour, it’s guaranteed that you will gain a true understanding of what Cuba was like in its early years!
Book now to adventure through Havana’s most unreal scenes on this matchless Havana Day & Night Tour!
Meeting Your Guide / Morning
Based upon the time you choose to begin your tour, you will meet your professional guide at the Plaza de Armas in front of the Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Statue. After a quick meet and greet and an overview of your tour, you will take off on a Walking Tour of Old Havana to uncover its best-kept secrets and monumental history. Your professional guide will introduce you to a classic city frozen-in-time that goes deep beyond what the eye can see.
Walking Tour
On the Old Havana Walking Tour, your guide will explain the history behind some of Havana’s greatest sites and share with you stories of great triumph and defeat in the country’s history. Along the way, you will learn about each side of the culture, from Cuba’s music (you might even get to dance with local artists in the street), to its many religions, and even its day to day struggles. On the morning portion of the walking tour you will see some of Havana’s most famous sites like the Plaza de Armas, the Castle of the Royal Force, the Palace of the Captain General, the Little Temple, the Malecón (seawall), the Christ Statue, the Morro Castle, the Old Plaza, some great head-scratching art pieces, the Plaza and Basilica/Convent of San Francisco de Asis, multiple monuments and statues of famous characters, the Plaza of the Cathedral, La Bodeguita del Medio (one of Hemingway’s hangouts), and many more.
Lunch
After your Old Havana Walking Tour, your guide will lead you to a relaxing lunch at one of our favorite places in the thick of the city. You will receive the most tasty Cuban cuisine in a unique atmosphere as you sit back, relax, and take in Old Havana conversing about your day with your guide and fellow travelers. Following your lunch, you will also receive a private Cuban Cocktail Lesson, with drinks included, from a professional bartender. This is often mentioned in our reviews as one of the favorite parts of the tour because of the uniqueness of our chosen location, the tastiness of the cuisine, and friendliness of staff.
Afternoon
After a refreshing lunch, your guide will lead you back down into the bustling streets of Old Havana to complete your walking tour in the Capitol area. On your way to see Central Park, the Grand Theatre of Havana, the Capitol, the original Partagas Cigar Factory, and a few other interesting gems, you will visit an Artisan’s Market to collect some unique souvenirs. If there is time, your guide might take you up to one of the best views in all of the city. Be sure to request it if you desire.
There’s no better way to finish your Havana Day Tour than on a two-hour Classic Car Tour of the city, visiting Havana’s most amazing views and historical sites like Revolution Square, Cristo de la Habana (a Panoramic View of the City), El Morro Castle, Vedado, and ending the car tour with a cruise down the Malecón (seawall).
Dinner
'Once you’ve worked up an appetite and explored the city via your Classic Car Tour, you will be returned to our favorite restaurant in Havana that is situated in a quaint alley near the Havana Cathedral, where you will taste what could be the best plate of cuisine to ever hit your tastebuds (seriously). And don’t worry, you will have ample time to enjoy your meal, the live music, and chat as the evening winds down.
Nightlife
Before completing your night, you will have the opportunity to return to your accommodations to clean up and put on your best attire for “the best show in Cuba”, a two-hour live show with music, dancers, and acrobats, at the world-famous Tropicana Cabaret, since 1939. Following the two-hour show, around midnight, you will be returned to your accommodations in Havana to rest up and prepare for your next big adventure the following day.
Included
- Professional Guide*
- Transportation
- Old Havana Walking Tour
- Lunch at Private Restaurant
- Cuban Cocktail Lesson + Drinks
- Time for Souvenir Shopping
- Classic Car Tour (two hours)
–Panoramic View of Havana
–Visit El Morro Castle’s Park
–Visit Revolution Square
–Ride through Vedado & Malecón
- Dinner at Fine Restaurant
- Time to Shower & Change Clothes
- Tropicana Cabaret (two hours)*
- Drop-off at Desired Location
Not Included
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Tips (Guide, Bars, etc)
More Information
- A star next to items under INCLUDED notate that more information can be found in the WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR TOUR section below.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR TOUR
On this Havana Day & Night Tour, you can expect your complete itinerary from transportation, ticketing, and meals to be previously arranged and paid for by your guide. You will be accompanied the entire tour by a Gardner Tours professional guide, educated on Cuban culture, history, etc, and all we require of you is to simply enjoy yourself! In the event that something changes or doesn’t go exactly as planned, please be patient and courteous, as it is our guarantee that our guides will handle any challenges with timely grace to ensure that you are taken care of and that you get the authentic Cuban experience you desire.
Your Tour Guide
On the Old Havana Walking Tour portion of your tour, your guide will tell historic and romantic stories of the locations you visit, ask questions, and even challenge you with a visual scavenger hunt or two during your tour! Each of our guides are well versed in their city and able to answer almost any question you may have for them! You will have complete freedom to take your walking tour as slow or fast as you please, stopping as often as you like for a rest, a cold refreshment, or to peek your head into a souvenir shop. Your guide will serve you along the way and ensure that you are well taken care of. (We have had travelers up to 85 years old on our Old Havana Walking Tours and even they did great!)
World Famous Show
The Tropicana Cabaret (since 1939) has shows every night, but in the event that they do not have a show on the night planned for your tour, we will make adjustments and take you to another show, such as the famous Cabaret Parisien or the Buena Vista Social Club.
Our Guarantee To You
Gardner Tours is committed to delivering you the most hospitable and entertaining tours offered in Cuba! If you have questions or would like to adjust this tour in any way, feel free to contact us and we will gladly accommodate your desires.
Preparation
After booking, you will receive an email with a detailed itinerary and tour packet. Those documents will guide you through the entire process of preparation (purchasing flights, visas, packing list, etc), what your arrival will look like, the details of your tour (duration), and how the end of your tour will be handled.
Our team is committed to serve you with the utmost hospitality, so we are honored to serve you and ensure that you are prepared in the most comfortable way that suits you.
Be assured that if you need help, we will be here to personally guide each step of the way.
Arrival
Your Gardner Tours Professional Guide will be waiting for you at 9:00AM at the agreed location, the Plaza de Armas, unless otherwise confirmed.
Following a quick meet and greet and an overview of your tour, you will take off on a Walking Tour of Old Havana to start your day of uncovering Havana’s best-kept secrets and monumental history.
It won't take long before you're meandering through the streets and soaking up Havana’s vibrant culture!
Duration
Your Gardner Tours Professional Guide will accompany you the entire way, guiding you through all sixteen hours of your Havana Day & Night Tour.
You will have complete freedom to take your tour at the pace you please, deciding to sit and enjoy the view as long as you desire, asking that street performer as many questions as you want, or simply enjoying your dinner just a little longer than normal. Your guide will serve you along the way and ensure that you are well taken care of during your entire stay.
Gardner Tours is committed to delivering you the most hospitable and entertaining tours offered in Cuba!
Departure
By the end of your Havana Day & Night Tour, it is likely that you will be worn out. Following the two-hour show, around midnight, you will be returned to your accommodations in Havana to rest up and prepare for your next big adventure.
Your guide will accompany you all the way until the end of your tour.
The Best of Cuba’s Days & Nights
On our Havana Day & Night Tour, we want you to experience not only the bustling culture of the day and visit the most picturesque vistas in Havana, but we also want you to encounter, first-hand, Havana’s coveted, world-famous nightlife!
Throughout your tour, you will not only receive a great education on Cuba’s history, but you will also meet some of our dear friends in the process! We have been told that the cultivated relationships we have with Cubans around the island are what make our tours so special.
From the walking tour to the cocktail lesson, classic car tour and big show, we guarantee that you will have ample opportunity to dive into the culture as deep as you desire and we have no doubt that it will leave you in awe.
Classic Cars, Cigars, and Cuban Cocktails
Whether you're cruising down the seawall at sunset in a 1950s classic American car, learning how to smoke your first cigar, or sitting back and enjoying your third Cuban cocktail of the evening, each day presents a number of these opportunities and more!
From the classic cars catching your attention as they cruise the streets to the rich aroma of Cuban espresso found as you stroll past every doorway, those cultural delights often inspire comments like, “I’ve heard it said, but Cuba truly is an island frozen in time!” and “These are the things that made me remember why I love traveling so much!”
It is our honor to deliver you with the most hospitable experiences, to ensure that you truly unwind and enjoy yourself like never before on this Havana Day & Night Tour.
A Perfect Private Experience for Your Group
Traveling with Gardner Tours means that you travel in private, no strangers! Each and every tour is tailored to you and your travel desires and needs. You will only travel with the people in your booking, allowing you to have the most amazing and memorable time possible in the setting that you choose with us!
There's nothing like traveling in your own private group and it is our honor to ensure that your time with us is world-class.
After all, we are a hospitality company!