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Tours and Cruises to Cuba
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Havana City Tours:

(These tours are operated in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian. Please advise your language of choice at the time of booking. Otherwise tour will operte in English).

HAVANA CITY TOUR (SA)

  • Walking tour through the main streets and squares of the historical centre of Havana (Square of Arms, Saint Francis Square, Old Square and Cathedral Square). Visit to the City Museum. Visit of the workshop houses of the famous painters Nelson Dominguez, Zaida del Rio, Fabelo, Pedro Pablo, Ernesto Rancano and Carmen Montilla. Panoramic tour through the most modern part of the city (Central Havana, Vedado and Miramar districts) stopping at the most important sightseeing places: National Capitol Buiding, Revolution Square, etc.
  • Operates: Daily (Minimum 2 people)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $15 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m./2.00 p.m.

WALKING COLONIAL TOUR (SA)

  • Old Havana, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982, is the oldest part of Havana city and the one having the most history. Pass through the main streets and squares of the historical centre of Havana (Square of Arms, Saint Francis Square, Old Square and Cathedral Square). Visit to the City Museum. Visit of the workshop houses of the famous painters Nelson Dominguez, Zaida del Rio, Fabelo, Pedro Pablo, Ernesto Rancano and Carmen Montilla.
  • Operates: Daily.
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price:  $10 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

COLONIAL TOUR BY HORSE CARRIAGE (SA)

  • Walking tour through the main streets and squares of the historical centre of Havana (Square of Arms, Saint Francis Square, Old Square and Cathedral Square). Visit to the City Museum. Visit of the workshop houses of the famous painters Nelson Dominguez, Zaida del Rio, Fabelo, Pedro Pablo, Ernesto Rancano and Carmen Montilla.Continue your tour on a horse carriage in "colonial style" along the periphery of the historical centre (Havana port, fragments of the former Havana city wall, Central Train Station, Jose Marti's birthplace, National Capitol building and Presidential Palace). Visit to the Grand Theatre and several museums according to the client's interests.
  • Operates daily.
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $12USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE TOUR (SA)

  • Specialized tour along the Historic Center visiting El Templete (The Little Temple), foundation site of the Village of Saint Christopher of Havana; walking tour along Obispo Street and visit of Anton Recio's house; visit of the Historical Centre model and the Convent of Santa Clara; explanation from outside of important buildings  such as the Captain General's Palace, the Castle of the Royal Guard, and the Second Corporal's Palace.
  • Operates: Daily
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $12 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

MODERN HAVANA (SA)

  • Panoramic tour through the most modern part of the city (Central Havana, Vedado and Miramar districts) stopping at the most important sightseeing places: National Capitol Buiding, Revolution Square, etc. Visit of a museum according to the client's interest. He may choose one of the following: Napoleonic Museum, Dance Museum, Decorative Arts Museum, Jose Marti Memorial, Columbus Cemetary or Old Havana model.
  • Operates: Daily (4 people minimum)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $20 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL HAVANA (SA)

  • Walking tour of Old Havana with visits of various archaeological sites: The Templete, foundation site of the village of Saint Christopher of Havana; Castle of the Royal Guard, the oldest fortress in America; Captain-General's Palace, today the City Museum (site of the first parish church); Archaeology Office and Maestranza de Artilleria (former foundry); Hotel El Commendador (archaeological site).
  • Operates: Daily
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $10 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

LEGEND OF THE HABANO (SA)

  • Travel to the smoker's hostal (Hostal Conde de Villaneuva) and visit with the cigar maker. You will receive a cigar that he has manufactured. Transfer by Colonial Horse Carriage to one of Havana's cigar factories and a visit to the Cigar Museum.
  • Operates: Monday to Friday
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $15 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

THE ART OF RUM (SA)

  • Visit to the Habana Club Foundation. Tour this museum which shows the history of rum. Complimentary Habana Club Cocktail. Cocktail making lessons (the barman will show the clients how to prepare his/her own Cuban cocktail. Tour along the most famous bars in town receive a complimentary Cuban Mojito at one of them.
  • Operates: Monday to Friday
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $13 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

COLONIAL MUSEUMS TOUR (SA)

  • Visit to three museums of the Historical Centre to be chosen by the client (City Museum, Colonial Art Museum, Saint Francis of Assisi Convent, Capitol Building, Small Temple, Aquarium, amongst others.
  • Operates: Daily
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $12 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m./ 2.00 p.m.

HISTORY, SCIENCE AND NATURE (SA)

  • Walking tour of the Historical Centre. Visit to the Museum of Natural History. Visit to the Museum Carlos J. Finlay. Visit to the Aquarium. Visit to the old Taquechel chemist's shop.
  • Operates: Daily
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $12 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

BETWEEN ART AND COLOR (SA)

  • Tour to the Historical Centre. Visit the workshop-houses of the famous painters Nelson Dominguez, Zaida del Rio, Fabelo, Pedro Pablo, Ernesto Rancano and Carmen Montilla. Visit to the Fan House. Visit the art galleries in Obispo Street. Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (one of the two buildingsis visited according to the client's choice : Cuban Art or International Art.) Visit to the Engraving Shop in the Old Square.
  • Operates: Tuesday to Saturday
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $12 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

SYNCRETIC CULTS (SA)

  • The syncretism of the Catholic religion, introduced to the island by the Spaniards, with the Santeria or Ocha's Rule, coming from Africa and tranferred to the country by the black people brought as slaves, is a very interesting and suggestive phenomenon seducing those who know it. Tour along the Historical Centre emphasizing places related to the reigion mixture (Catholic and African. Visit to Templete, the city's foundation site. Visit to the Church of the Cathedral. Visit to the Africa House. Visit to the Church Las Mercedes (Mercy). Visit to the Church of Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit).
  • Operates: daily
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $12 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

HEMINGWAY'S HAVANA (SA)

  • The famous American writer, Ernest Hemingway, literature Nobel Prize winner, stayed at the Hotel Ambos Mundos at the beginning of the 1930's. It was here that he wrote the first chapters of his novel, "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and left his indelible trace in the room (today a museum)that he himself chose. The Cojimar fishing area was also a perfect place as an inspiration source for the wonderful work "The Old Man and the Sea." Visit to Hemingway's room at the Ambos Mundos. Visit the Viguia Museum, former residence of the famous American writer,  and the fishing town of Cojimar.
  • Operates: daily except Tuesday (min. 3 people)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $24 USD
  • Departure Times: 9.30 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.

CANNON FIRING CEREMONY (SA)

  • Two outstanding elements of Cuba's capita, the castle of Tres Reyes del Morro and the Fortress San Carlos de la Cabana, dominate the fascinating view of Havana harbour. La Cabana dresses up every evening at 9.00 p.m. with the cannon firing ceremony, as it happened three centuries ago when the English shouted "Silence!" in order to announce the closing of the city wall gates. Tour through the fortress and visit the weapon museum as well as Che Guevara's commander's office. Enjoy the legendary cannon firing ceremony at 9.00 p.m.
  • Operates: Daily (Min. 2 people)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Price: $12 USD
  • Departure Time: 8.00 p.m.

HAVANA IN CONCERT (SA)

  • Depart your hotel in an antique, reconditioned car. Panoramic tour through the historical centre and transfer to the Basilica of Saint Francis de Assisi. Enjoy a classical music concert (with seat) featuring classical music by famous Cuban and foreign composers in this wonderful ecclesiastic environment.
  • Operates: Saturday
  • Duration: 3 hours ( Min. 2 people)
  • Price: $20 USD ($3 per person for return transfer)
  • Departure Time: 5.00 p.m.

TABLAO FLAMENCO NIGHT (SA)

  • Departure on colonial horse carriages and tranfer to Meson de la Flota. Tablao Flamenco Show - the best in Havana. Tasting of different Spanish "tapas" (snacks). (2 cocktails included)
  • Operates: Daily
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Price: $22 USD ($3 per person for return transfer)
  • Departure Time: 8.00 p.m.

Cuban Originating Tours:

Tour:Originates From:
A taste of Cuba - 8 days (escorted) (RE)Havana
Cienfuegos, Topes de Collantes, TrinidadHavana
La Isla Grande - 15 days (escorted) (RE)Havana
Cuba Libre Tour - 15 days (escorted, trekking) (TK)Havana
Self Drive Eastern Cuba (G)Holguin
Topes de Collantes - Adventurous Overnight TourVaradero

International Originating Tours:

Gateways:Tour:
Montreal, TorontoHighlights of Central Cuba Tour (via Cienfuegos) (H)
Montreal, TorontoBird Watching Tour (H)
Toronto, MontrealHighlights of the West Tour (via Havana) (H)
Toronto, MontrealHighlights of the East Tour (via Holguin) (H)

Cruises:

Cruises that include Cuba in their itinerary are finished for the 2003-2004 season. No summer cruises include Cuba in their itineraries. At the moment no cruises have been announced for the 2004-2005 winter season which will include Cuba.