Havana Day Tour
Duration: 8 hours
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Tour Information
Description
Designed for travelers looking to get the most of Havana in one day, this Havana Day Tour delivers a truly authentic Cuban experience with an Old Havana Walking Tour, dining at one of Havana’s finest restaurants, and a two-hour Classic Car Tour! On this tour, your professional guide will introduce you to Havana’s great history, cuisine, rich arts, and folklore. You will discover a vibrant and bustling city full of architectural, cultural, and head-turning gems that spark an inviting curiosity within its travelers. You will also visit Havana’s most remarkable sites such as El Morro Castle, Revolution Square, the Capitol, the famous Plaza de Armas, and finish with a breezy drive down the Malecón in a classic car. Your guide will teach you about Havana’s rocky history and ensure that you experience how it has evolved over the last five centuries into a modern city with a remarkably laid-back vibe.
Book now to uncover Havana’s best-kept secrets on this unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime Havana Day 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 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
Your lunch will be held 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.
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 Old Havana. 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 tour with a cruise down the Malecón (seawall). Note that after the tour, our drivers can drop you off at your desired location within Old Havana, whether at your cruise ship, BnB, or at a restaurant.
Included & Not Included
Included
- Professional Guide*
- Old Havana Walking Tour
- Lunch at Private Restaurant
- 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
- 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 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 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
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! Don’t worry, 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 tours and even they did great!)
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 travelers looking to get the most of Havana in one day, this Havana Day Tour delivers a truly authentic Cuban experience with an Old Havana Walking Tour, dining at one of Havana’s finest restaurants, and a two-hour Classic Car Tour! On this tour, your professional guide will introduce you to Havana’s great history, cuisine, rich arts, and folklore. You will discover a vibrant and bustling city full of architectural, cultural, and head-turning gems that spark an inviting curiosity within its travelers. You will also visit Havana’s most remarkable sites such as El Morro Castle, Revolution Square, the Capitol, the famous Plaza de Armas, and finish with a breezy drive down the Malecón in a classic car. Your guide will teach you about Havana’s rocky history and ensure that you experience how it has evolved over the last five centuries into a modern city with a remarkably laid-back vibe.
Book now to uncover Havana’s best-kept secrets on this unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime Havana Day 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 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
Your lunch will be held 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.
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 Old Havana. 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 tour with a cruise down the Malecón (seawall). Note that after the tour, our drivers can drop you off at your desired location within Old Havana, whether at your cruise ship, BnB, or at a restaurant.
Included
- Professional Guide*
- Old Havana Walking Tour
- Lunch at Private Restaurant
- 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
- 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 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 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
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! Don’t worry, 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 tours and even they did great!)
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
Based upon the time you chose to begin your tour, your Gardner Tours Professional Guide will be waiting for you 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 eight hours of your Havana Day 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 lunch 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 Tour, it is likely that you will have worked up quite an appetite. Your guide may drop you off at your desired location within Old Havana or point you in the direction of one of our favorite nearby restaurants.
Your guide will accompany you all the way until the end of your tour.
Learn Cuba’s True History
On our Havana Day Tour, we want you to experience not only the culture and see the most coveted places in Havana, but we also want you to learn and gain a full understanding of Cuba’s history over the last 500+ years.
Throughout your tour, you will enjoy not only a great education but you will meet some of our dear friends in the process!
You will learn about the beginning of Cuba’s history, the middle, and what’s going on currently, plus experience a number of other interesting cultural nuances. We find that understanding a country’s past is imperative to getting a grasp on what you find in modern day. One thing we can guarantee is that you will gain a great grasp on Cuba as a whole, which will help you fully experience and enjoy Havana for what it truly is today!
Culture on Every Corner
Giving you the opportunity to experience Cuba’s vibrant culture at every turn is important to us, so that is exactly what you will get!
We often hear from our travelers, “Wow, there really is live music on almost every corner!” and “The people are so friendly and welcoming!” Those are just two examples of ways that Cuban culture welcomes you with joy.
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.
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!