Explore Old Havana like with a local! This walking engagement with a Cuban local while exploring through the colorful streets to the 4 main squares and parks of the historic center: Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Plaza de la Catedral. Interact with your local Cuban guide who will explain the ongoing restoration and conservation projects in the area. Old Havana was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. You will have the opportunity to engage with the self-employed Cuban individuals “Cuentapropistas” who run the privately-owned open air art store fronts and sell their arts and crafts. Enjoy lunch at an independently owned and operated local “paladar”, restaurant. Take this opportunity to experience the entrepreneurial endeavors of the Cuban people. You will have the opportunity to interact with the Cuban restaurant staff to learn about the process of working at an independent enterprise. After lunch, you will be picked up for an American classic car ride! You will have the opportunity to interact with your Cuban driver and car owner to discuss the process of private ownership of such a classic car in Cuba as well as discuss the community car club they are a member of which works to educate and preserve the individual time capsules. Your Cuban driver and car owner will take you on am interactive journey through the main streets of Havana. Drive along the Malecón and Paseo de Prado. Cruise past Parque Central, Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso and the Capitol. Stop at Revolution Square for a great photo-op. And much more!
How you're supporting the community:
This tour visits many local privately-owned shops that sell souvenirs, arts & crafts. If you shop at any of these places, you’re also supporting a Cuban family and other people you interact with. A little goes a long way.
$144 per person (Tips or gratuities are not included).
For more information, you may contact one of our agents.
This tour is a shared group tour that requires a minimum of two passengers to operate. You may be joined by other travelers. If the minimum is not met, a refund will be given. To book a private tour, please contact us at [email protected] or click here to chat with one of our agents online.
6 hours / Monday – Sunday
9:00 am
Tour departs from Plaza de San Francisco de Asís. For full meeting instructions, please click HERE.
- Interactive Old Havana walking engagement with Cuban local
- Lunch in an independently owned and operated local “paladar” restaurant
- Engagement with independent classic car owner/driver for a drive in an American classic car
- Travel under a general license, 31 CFR 515.574 - Support for the Cuban People
- Private English-speaking Cuban local guide
- Historical Squares: Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Plaza de la Catedral
- Lunch in an independently owned and operated local “paladar” restaurant
- Ride in a privately owned and operated American classic car with Cuban driver
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- We suggest sunscreen and a hat for protection.
- The first part of the tour will be in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Please note the availability of private guides is limited, please book in advance.
- Activities are subject to change without notice and may be substituted if not available.
- This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- This excursion is designed by Cuba Travel Services be in compliance with the OFAC general license for travel to Cuba for the support for the Cuban people.
- Please note travel to Cuba according to OFAC is to be conducted in a full time schedule of activities and a traveler may want to combine experience excursions together to create a full time schedule
- US credit cards and dollars are not accepted in Cuba. Please have local currency (CUC-Cuban pesos) with you for purchases and tips within the destination. For more information on currency in Cuba, please visit our FAQs.