


Morning walking tour of Havana Vieja
Morning walking tour of Havana Vieja, Cuba
Havana Vieja is the historic colonial heart of the city. This walking tour covers the four most important squares, each of which has its own character and history.
The Plaza De Armas has a peaceful atmosphere with thick, tropical vegetation sheltering an antique book market. Impressive baroque palaces surround the square, such as the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, now the Museo de la Ciudad, which houses a statue of Christopher Columbus under towering Royal Palms.
The Plaza de San Francisco has some impressive commercial buildings such as the old Stock Exchange and Customs House, however the main attraction is the Basilica de San Francisco, which dates back to 1580.
Plaza Vieja is surrounded by pastel-coloured townhouses and is almost completely restored. The Plaza de la Catedral is home to the exceptionally-beautiful Catedral de San Cristobal, as well as important examples of early colonial architecture.
All the squares are linked by historic streets such as Calle Obispo, which are like open-air museums containing historic shops, vintage car museums and even a chocolate factory. Old hotels can also be visited, such as the Ambos Mundos where Hemmingway wrote 'For Whom the Bells Tolls'.
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Other experiences in Havana
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the local ways of life.

Cigar Factory
Havana cigars are considered the world's finest and the processes involved in hand rolling them can be seen at a number of Havana's famous factories such as Romeo y Julieta and Partagas.

Guided photography tour of Havana
Havana is a hauntingly beautiful city, with an impressive and unique mix of architecture.

Havana City Tour
Modern Havana contrasts strikingly with the attractive colonial heart of the city. The tour is completely flexible and usually involves hire of transportation in a classic American car for 2 hours.

Salsa Dance Lesson
Salsa is a part of the national identity in Cuba and is built into the psyche of its people. It is a national pastime with the locals dancing in atmospheric nightclubs, on the beach or in the streets.

Vivero Organoponico Alamar Horicultural Tour
Nestled between the harsh lines of the Soviet style apartment blocks is the Vivero Organoponico Alamar, effectively a four hectare urban allotment.