Best of havana – 3 days / 2 nights Private Tour – HC Tours – Authentic Private Tours in Cuba

Best of Havana 

3 Days / 2 Nights
Private Tour


Havana is known for its eclectic architecture, history, music, cigars, rum, classic american cars and of course its wonderful people!

With this tour you will have the chance to experience all this and much more assisted by a  local guide who will make your trip one to remember!


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Ride in some of the best classic or modern cars in Cuba

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Private Spanish, English, French, German, Russian or 
Italian speaking guide during the whole tour

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Ofac compliant for US citizens under the
“Support to cuban People” travel category



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Tour Highlights

Private Old Havana Walking Tour
 
Private Havana Tour in a Classic Car​​​

Cañonazo Ceremony

Fusterlandia Artistic Neighborhood

Callejon de Hamel (afro cuban alley)

​​Craft market​​​ 

Havana Club Rum Museum

Cojimar Fishermen Village & Finca Vigia
(Hemingways famous sites)

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Optional activities:

Jewish Heritage Sites


Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buenavista Social Club Show 

Professional Photo Shoot during the City Tour

Private Cuban Cooking and / or Cocktails Class

Cigar Factory Tour 

​Private Salsa Dance Class 


This tour is completely customizable

You can modify it as you prefer,  if for example,  you would like to extend it for one or more days, exclude any site or activity from the itinerary or any other site or activity including  the optional ones.

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Tour Package Price


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Including Deluxe Accommodation
with a/c and private bathroom 
in the heart of Old Havana!



Two nights in a ​
Boutique Hotel in Old Havana.
​(Unesco Heritage Site)

*Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included*

900 Usd  – Solo traveller
550 Usd x
 person (2 people)
430 Usd x person (3 people)

350 Usd x person (4 people)

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Luxury ​Balcony suite or King Room upgrades
in Havana available for a small extra fee.

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50% off for children between 4 and 12 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for children below 4 years.

Large groups & Travel agencies
Please enquire for customized quotes.


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​Excluding accommodation

If you prefer to book your own Hotel / Airbnb

600 Usd  – Solo Traveller
350 Usd  x
 person (2 people)
280 Usd  x person (3 people)
220 Usd  x person (4 people)​


50% off for children between 4 and 12 years sharing the tour with 2 adults.
Free for children below 4 years.

Large groups & Travel agencies
Please enquire 


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​For booking requests or enquiries 



​Possible add-ons:

Professional photo shoot 

Flat rate

Old havana walking tour: $50

Classic car tour: $50

​Both tours: $80


Private Salsa Class 

​Price varies according to the number
​of people and the class duration.

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Detailed Program

Day 1 – Welcome to Havana
Private transfer to your accommodation from Havana airport (free) or Varadero.

Freshen up and get comfortable.
 
Meet your local guide who will assist you for the duration of your tour. 
 
In the afternoon or early evening you will start the 3 hours Havana private tour in a classic car.​ 

You can choose between a classic convertible or a classic air conditioned sedan.

During this tour you will visit all the most important touristic spots in Havana such as Miramar, the 5th Avenue & its colonial mansions, the Havana Forest, Vedado & Nuevo Vedado, the Revolution Square, the Colon Cemetery , the University of Havana, The Hotel Nacional, the Callejon de Hamel alley,  China Town, the Central Park, the Paseo del Prado, the “Malecon”, the Havana Bay, the Morro Fortress and the Havana Christ.



At the end of this tour you can freshen up and have a quick dinner  before attending  the ” cañonazo ceremony” which takes place each night at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, an 18th-century fortress on Havana’s harbor.

The cañonazo’ itself is the firing of a cannon over the bay at exactly 9.00 pm , but leading up to it is a really interesting ceremony featuring actors dressed in 18th century military garb.



Finally you will be dropped off at your accommodation unless you would like to be dropped off somewhere else like a live music bar or a nightclub.

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Day 2 – Exploring Havana

After your breakfast you will be picked up by your guide to have first an optional cigar factory tour, otherwise you will go directly to visit Fusterlandia, a small community on the west side of Havana, though the neighborhood’s actual name is Jaimanitas. The entire district is decorated with murals, ceramic mosaics, and colorful quirky sculptures.


Then you will visit the fisherman village of Cojimar,  which inspired Hemingway‘s best seller ” The old man and the sea “,  where you can see the memorial built in his honor and, if you want, you can have a lunch at “La Terraza restaurant“, Hemingway’s favorite place for lobsters.


Then you will be taken to Finca Vigia, his country home in Cuba, where he spent twenty-one of his most productive years becoming a titan of English literature. His house remains just as it was when lived in it.

​You’ll see his eclectic personal objects, thousands of books, manuscripts, and photographs, as well as some animal trophies, bagged on his frequent safaris.



On your way back to Havana, if you want, you can have a stop at the Craft market, and the have your lunch or some free time to relax before starting the Old Havana walking tour.

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Old Havana has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1982. Remodeling is occurring slowly, so while some buildings are excellently restored to their original glory, others have taken on their own look by being left to age naturally, virtually neglected since the Revolution triumphed more than 50 years ago.​


During this tour, your  guide will take you around through the historic center where you can admire the Capitol, the Parque Central, the Bacardi Building, the Great Havana Theatre, Obispo street & El Floridita Bar, the Ambus Mundos Hotel, the Plaza de Armas, the Plaza de la Catedral & la Bodeguita del Medio, the Plaza San Francisco de Asis, the Plaza Vieja and many  other interesting sites.

He will provide you detailed explanations about the sites you are visiting as well as many useful tips about other things you may want to do during your stay in Havana.

You’ll also have time to  enjoy one of the world famous cocktails such as the Cuba Libre, the Daiquiri or the Mojito in one of the bars you will visit.

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At the end of the walking tour you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

​Free time for dinner & nightlife.


This could be the ideal evening to attend a show.

If you would like to go to the Buenavista Social Club Tropicana or to the Cabaret Parisienne show, you should buy your tickets ahead of time. 


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Day 3​ – Goodbye Havana

You have free time to explore anything else on your own before leaving to the airport and say goodbye to Havana. 

Private transfer to the airport.


Important

Being a private tour… you have the flexibility to adapt the tour to your needs.

You can also customize it as you prefer if for example you would like to add one or more days or include other sites or activities to the itinerary!

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Not included in the price
Lunches & Dinners

Tickets for the Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buena Vista Social Club show.

Any other service you would like to add like a private Salsa class, cooking class,  Professional Photo Shot, Cigar Factory Tour etc. etc.
 

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For booking requests or enquiries 

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Important

Due to weather, Public events, and any other circumstances, some sites on the itinerary could be closed unexpectedly. Should anything be closed, we will be sure to fill the time with another equally awesome experience.
Free cancellation

Cancel your tour up to 48 hours before without any fee.

Hurricane Free Guarantee

Book a tour in advance worry free. If a hurricane hits on the day of your scheduled tour we will reschedule to another day or refund your deposit!

Customer satisfaction is our top priority!