See why UNESCO made Old Havana a World Heritage site on this walking tour that takes in all the glorious grandeur of the decayed yet dynamic Old Havana area. Enjoy a refreshing drink along the way and end your tour with an authentic, local lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 12:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Experience the best of Old Havana’s iconic sights like the famous Plaza San Francisco, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, & Plaza Vieja
- Immerse yourself in the culture and rhythm of the locals
- Enjoy a refreshing drink at one of Old Havana’s most famous watering holes
- Savor a delicious and authentic lunch at a great, hidden local spot
Full description
This Havana tour won’t just show you the best of Old Havana, it’ll show you the best of Old Havana from a local perspective. Your local English-speaking guide will take you through the streets of one of the oldest cities in the Western Hemisphere. You’ll discover the enchanting secrets of this living museum where residents live amongst the unique charm and haunting decay of buildings dating as far back as the 16th century.
Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean and was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1982. Restoration is occurring slowly, so while many of the main 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.
This Old Havana walking tour will work its way through an old part of Central Havana and then through to the heart of Old Havana. Along the way, you’ll get to take in some of the city’s most iconic sights, such as the Art Museum, Calle Obispo, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja and the Hotel Ambos Mundos.
Your Havana adventure will end with a delicious local Havana lunch in a café or restaurant and a refreshing cool drink in one of Old Havana’s most famous watering holes.
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Local lunch
- 1 cocktail or drink
- Transportation to and from meeting points
- Food and drinks not specified above
- Gratuities for the guide
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
La Gargola Guesthouse, 82 Calle Cuba, first floor (between Cuarteles and Chacon streets)
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Know before you go
- The guide will point out places of interest, such as museums, and make recommendations of places that participants can visit on their own time after the tour
- Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
- Closure of sites: due to weather, state events, and other circumstances, sometimes sites on the itinerary may be closed unexpectedly. Should anything be closed, alternative site visits will be provided
