Old Havana Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours
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Tour Information
Description
Designed for lovers of history, architecture, and rich culture, this 4 hour Old Havana Walking Tour will reveal and educate you on Old Havana’s most interesting historical, cultural, and romantic treasures. Your professional guide will introduce you to Havana’s great history, cuisine, people, and of course, its famous stories, 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 visit Havana’s most remarkable sites such as the famous Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, the Havana Cathedral, La Bodeguita del Medio, the Capitol, the Original Partagas Cigar Factory, the Museum of the Revolution, and much more. You will learn of Havana’s rocky history and experience first-hand 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 comprehensive Old Havana Walking Tour!
Itinerary
Meeting Your Guide
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.
The Walking Tour
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 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 (from a distance), the Morro Castle (from a distance), 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), the Capitol, the Original Partagas Cigar Factory, and many more. Your walking tour will end at the Museum of the Revolution, where you will have multiple options to continue your day on your own.
Farewell
You will have worked up an appetite by this time, so your guide may accompany you to one of our favorite nearby restaurants, or point you in the direction of other areas of interest.
Included & Not Included
Included
- Professional Guide*
- Old Havana Walking Tour
Not Included
- 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 Old Havana Walking Tour, you can expect to be well-educated as you walk through a city that’s been steadily evolving over the last 500 years. You will be accompanied the entire tour by a Gardner Tours professional guide, who is knowledgeable on Cuban culture, history, folklore, etc, and all we require of you is to simply enjoy yourself!
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!)
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.
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 lovers of history, architecture, and rich culture, this 4 hour Old Havana Walking Tour will reveal and educate you on Old Havana’s most interesting historical, cultural, and romantic treasures. Your professional guide will introduce you to Havana’s great history, cuisine, people, and of course, its famous stories, 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 visit Havana’s most remarkable sites such as the famous Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, the Havana Cathedral, La Bodeguita del Medio, the Capitol, the Original Partagas Cigar Factory, the Museum of the Revolution, and much more. You will learn of Havana’s rocky history and experience first-hand 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 comprehensive Old Havana Walking Tour!
Meeting Your Guide
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.
The Walking Tour
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 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 (from a distance), the Morro Castle (from a distance), 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), the Capitol, the Original Partagas Cigar Factory, and many more. Your walking tour will end at the Museum of the Revolution, where you will have multiple options to continue your day on your own.
Farewell
You will have worked up an appetite by this time, so your guide may accompany you to one of our favorite nearby restaurants, or point you in the direction of other areas of interest.
Included
- Professional Guide*
- Old Havana Walking Tour
Not Included
- 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 Old Havana Walking Tour, you can expect to be well-educated as you walk through a city that’s been steadily evolving over the last 500 years. You will be accompanied the entire tour by a Gardner Tours professional guide, who is knowledgeable on Cuban culture, history, folklore, etc, and all we require of you is to simply enjoy yourself!
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!)
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.
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 uncover its 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 four hours of your Old Havana Walking 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 the street performer as many questions as you want, or simply enjoying your time of rest 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 tour.
Gardner Tours is committed to delivering you the most hospitable and entertaining tours offered in Cuba!
Departure
By the end of your walking tour, it is likely that you will have worked up quite an appetite. Your guide may accompany you to one of our favorite nearby restaurants or point you in the direction of other areas of interest.
Your guide will accompany you all the way until the end of your tour.
Learn Cuba’s True History
On our Old Havana Walking Tours, we want you to experience not only the culture and see the most coveted places in Old 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 Old 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!