Best of Havana & Varadero 4 days / 3 nights – HC Tours – Authentic Private Tours in Cuba

In order to book this tour you should be in Havana not later than 2.00 pm on the 1st day.

Free private transfer from / to Havana airport or Varadero

Private spanish, english, french, german, russian or italian speaking guide during the whole tour

Ofac compliant for US citizens!
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• Private transfer to your accommodation from Havana airport (free) or we can pick you up in Varadero, Vinales, Cienfuegos and Trinidad.

• Freshen up and get comfortable.

• Meet your local private guide who will assist you for the duration of your tour. 

• At 3.30 / 4.00 pm  you will start your 3 hours modern Havana private tour in a classic car.​  You can choose between a classic convertible or a classic sedan if you prefer it to be air conditioned.

• During this tour you will visit all  the most important touristic spots of the modern part of Havana such as Fusterlandia, Miramar, the 5th Avenue and its colonial mansions, the Havana Forest, Vedado & Nuevo Vedado, the Revolution Square, the Colon Cemetery , the University of Havana, The Hotel Nacional, 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 have a quick dinner at a local paladar or cafe’ 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.

• After your breakfast you will be picked up by your guide and you will reach by a taxi (free) one of the cigar factories open to the public on that particular day. 

• You’ll have an interesting tour inside the factory where you will be explained the whole process  involved  in the production of a cigar.​

• Then you will be back to Old Havana to start your the private walking tour.

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• During this tour, your private 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 and “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.

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• 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 staying in Havana.

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• 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 tour, if you want, you can have a stop at the Craft market before returning to your accommodation.

• Free time for dinner & nightlife.

• 7.00 / 8.30 am – You will be picked up by your driver and guide in a classic or modern hardtop car (as you prefer) to start your tour to Varadero. The journey time is approximately  2 hours.

• Varadero has 22 kilometers  of fine white sand beaches and clear blue waters where you can relax, swim, play, or practice all kind of water sports with your partner, friends, or family. ​

• First stop will be at the Bacunayagua Bridge, located on a small hill that marks the border between the provinces of Matanzas and Havana.​ You can enjoy the breathtaking view and take some beautiful photos.

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• Then after having a quick sightseeing of Matanzas from the car (you can stop and visit it properly if you would like to) we will reach the Saturno Caves where you can have a refreshing swim in the natural pool.

• Our final stop will be Varadero.  We’ll drop you off at the beach where you can spend as much time as you want until 6.00 pm. You will be provided free sunbeds and umbrellas at the beach.

• At the end of the tour the driver will take you back to Havana where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

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• Free time for dinner & nightlife.

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• You have free time to explore anything else on your own before leaving to the airport and say goodbye to Havana. The guide will be always available throughout the day in case you need any assistance.

• Private transfer to the airport.

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You can also customize it as you prefer if for example you would like to add one or more days, include other sites to the itinerary or spend one night in Varadero rather than Havana.
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• Food and drinks.​
• ​Private transfer from Varadero, Vinales, Cienfuegos or Trinidad.
• Any other activity you would like to add ( Private Salsa Lesson; Professional Photo & Video shoot; Tropicana Show; Cabaret Parisien; etc.)

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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!

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