Box of Cuban Cigars Partagas Series E Number 2

People Talking In H. Upmann Cigar Factory in Havana Cuba

Cuban men and women Rolling Cuban Cigars In Factory

Cuban Women Rolling Cuban Cigars In Factory

H. Upmann Employee Explaining What Goes On In The H. Upmann Cigar Factory in Havana Cuba

Woman Taking Picture In Front Of Pictures At H. Upmann Cigar Factory

Woman Loading Cuban Cigars Into Custom Cigar Box At H. Upmann Cigar Factory in Havana Cuba

Man Assembling Cuban Cigar Boxes in H. Upmann Cigar Factory in Havana Cuba

Cuba Tour Guide Talking With People In H. Upmann Cigar Factory

Cuban Cigar Factory Excursion

Duration: 2 hours

Number of Travelers:

1 Person

Variant

$139.00

Desired Tour Start Date:

Tour Start Date

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can American citizens legally travel to Cuba, and do I need a visa?

Yes! US citizens can legally travel on this tour under the authorized Support for the Cuban People category. Gardner Tours handles all legal paperwork, itinerary compliance, and 24/7 emergency support. Plus, we’ll guide you step-by-step through obtaining your official Cuban e-visa–making the process quick, simple, and completely worry-free, so you can focus on making unforgettable memories.

What is included in the Cigar Factory Excursion?

This specialized excursion covers all transportation, factory admissions, and expert guidance:

Transport & Logistics: Private transportation with seamless pick-up and drop-off at your desired location in Havana.
Factory Access: All official entrance fees to the working Cuban cigar factory included.
Guided Experience: An expert-guided tour through the factory floor to witness master rollers crafting world-famous Cuban cigars by hand.

Is this a private excursion or will we be with a larger group?

Every trip we host is 100% private and built around your group. You won’t be shuffled around in a large group with strangers—instead, you’ll travel alongside your own dedicated guide and cigar aficionado. This gives you complete freedom to enjoy an unhurried, personal journey, as you make memories with your group and connect directly with Cuba’s master rollers and tobacco farmers.

Can I bring Cuban cigars back to the United States?

U.S. travelers often purchase Cuban cigars, rum, and coffee for personal consumption, but import regulations have evolved and changed over time. Prior to returning home, we strongly recommend checking the latest official guidelines on the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) website for updated allowance limits and duty regulations. Ultimately, bringing items back is at your own discretion.

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Cuban Cigar Factory Excursion

$139.00

Tour Information

Description

Designed for curious travelers desiring a quick education on Cuba’s world famous cigars, this two hour Cigar Factory Excursion covers exactly what you need to know about how Cuban Cigars are made. Your privately arranged taxi will pick you up at your chosen time and location to transport you directly to the cigar factory without hassle. This excursion has no guide, which allows you more freedom to enjoy your time as you please. Directly after the cigar factory tour (about one hour), your driver will meet you at your communicated time to transport you back to your chosen location in Havana.

Book now to find out why Cuba’s cigars are world renowned on this independent Cigar Factory Excursion!

Itinerary

Pick-up

Cigar Factory Tour

Following your safe arrival to the cigar factory, your driver will communicate with you the exact time and location that you will be picked up (often they wait for you). You may then enter the cigar factory and ask for the next tour in your language (usually the wait is short) and show your cigar factory guide the ticket voucher your driver gave you.

Drop-off

After learning all about Cuban cigars on your Cigar Factory Tour, you may take the time to enter the Habanos Store just around the corner and purchase cigars. If you do so, please communicate this to your driver. Once you have made your cigar and rum purchases at the Habanos Store, you may return to your driver and be escorted to your desired location, whether in Havana, at your cruise ship, BnB, or a local restaurant.

Included & Not Included

Included

Private Transportation
Entrance to Cigar Factory
Guided Cigar Factory Tour*
Pick-up & Drop-off at Desired Location

Not Included

Professional Guide
Tips (Driver, Factory Guide, etc)

More Information

A star next to items under INCLUDED note that more information can be found in the WHAT TO EXPECT section.

What to Expect

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR EXCURSION

On this Cigar Factory Excursion, you can expect your complete itinerary and transportation to be previously arranged for you. Your Gardner Tours driver will be on time and will ensure that you are taken directly to the cigar factory in Havana. 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 drivers 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.

Cuban Cigar Factory

Cigar Factories in Cuba are closed on the weekends as well as two longer holidays during the year. If you happen to book during these times, it is our guarantee that you will get a full refund on this excursion as well as a discount on one of our other tours.

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

Book now to find out why Cuba’s cigars are world renowned on this independent Cigar Factory Excursion!

Gardner Tours Airplane Arriving over Blue Waters and Lush Lands in Havana, Cuba

Preparation

After booking, you will receive an email with a detailed itinerary and excursion 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 excursion (duration), and how your departure 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.

Gardner Tours Custom Cuba Tours Cuban Taxi Driver Michel driving his Classic Car in Havana Cuba

Arrival

Based upon the time and pick-up location you choose for your Cigar Factory Excursion, your privately arranged taxi will pick you up to transport you directly to the cigar factory without hassle.

Following a quick meet and greet with your driver, you then take off to one of Havana’s most famous cigar factories!

It won't take long before you're seeing first-hand and learning all about the world of Cuba’s cigars!

Duration

Just before entering the factory, your driver will communicate with you the exact time and location that you will be picked up.

Once you have properly communicated with your driver, you will enter the cigar factory and ask for the next tour in your language (usually the wait is short) and show your cigar factory guide the ticket voucher your driver gave you.

Your cigar factory tour guide will teach you all about the process of what it takes to make fine Cuban cigars. You will view and learn about the entire process that the factory workers follow to turn a tobacco leaf into a cigar.

Cuban Tour Guide Waving while Riding with Clients in a Yellow Classic Car Convertible in Havana, Cuba

Departure

By the end of your Cigar Factory Excursion, it is likely that you will be ready to kick your feet back and relax a bit. Your private taxi driver may drop you off at your desired location in Havana, whether at your cruise ship, BnB, or a local restaurant.

A crisp box of Partagas Series E No. 2 Cuban Cigars in the perfect lighting

Step into a World Famous Cigar Factory

We take pride in providing the most comprehensive experiences for our travelers, even on our excursions (without a guide from our team). When you book this Cigar Factory Excursion, we set everything up for you to confidently enjoy the excursion.

You will get to see, first-hand, what goes on behind-the-scenes in one of Cuba’s world-famous cigar factories. You will learn all about the process that each leaf of tobacco undergoes to become a coveted cigar.

To top it off, you will even have the opportunity to light up a cigar during your tour if you please!

Gardner-Tours Custom Cuba Tours Woman Cindi Elder Driving Yellow Classic Car in Havana Cuba

No Guide, No Problem

Whether you're an independent traveler looking for some time alone or you want to make sure you get the best experience in Cuba without the need of a Gardner Tours guide, this is the right excursion for you!

All of our excursions provide reliable and private transportation, ticketing (when necessary), and get you where you want to go without hassle. You will be properly communicated with, escorted, dropped-off and picked-up by a trusted driver, and you will do it with full confidence, knowing that we will handle everything for you!

Group of Friends Smoking Cigars on Front Porch in Vinales, Cuba

A Perfect Private Experience for Your Group

Traveling with Gardner Tours means that you travel in private, no strangers! Each and every excursion and 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!

Cuban Cigar Factory Excursion