Discover the Vibrant Charms of Havana: An 8-Day Itinerary

Jenny Carrion

19 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Havana, Cuba with this exciting 8-day itinerary. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Havana

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$97

$ 1

This restored house-turned-museum of celebrated author Ernest Hemingway offers guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

23 - 28 min

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Vendors in a vast harborfront warehouse sell ceramics, leather goods, humidors & guayabera shirts.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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This open cobblestone plaza facing the harbor is home to the Fuente de los Leones fountain.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 2

$125

$ 1

Exhibits featuring the history of rum-making housed in a museum with a tasting room & liquor shop.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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City-center park with palm trees, fountains, paths & benches surrounding a statue of José Martí.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Palatial theater built in 1838 whose grand main hall is now home to the Cuban National Ballet.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$118

Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

Visitors come to see Hemingway's studio, garden & 6-toed felines that may be descendants of his cat.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 4

$84

$ 1

Extensive public-art installations by local artist José Fuster, with colorful, whimsical mosaics.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Marble star-shaped tower & statue honoring writer José Martí, advocate for independence from Spain.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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The city's oldest plaza is surrounded by restaurants & host to numerous secondhand book stands.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

$89

$ 1

Contemporary cultural center with unique offerings, such as films, concerts & art exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

23 - 28 min

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Massive marble statue of Jesus, completed in 1958, with city & water views from its hilltop plaza.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

165 - 248 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6

$97

Cavernous, multilevel cultural museum with a vast collection of works by Cuban & other artists.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

9 - 14 min

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Old Havana plaza containing a baroque 1770s cathedral, the Colonial Art Museum & cafe tables.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

$122

Stone fortress constructed in the 1590s to protect the harbor, now restored & open to visitors.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

171 - 256 min

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Iconic symbol of Havana's seagoing past, this fort dates back to the late 16th century.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 8

$101

18th-century fortress complex featuring museums, cultural events & a nightly canon-firing ceremony.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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162 - 243 min

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La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana

Imposing Catholic cathedral featuring a baroque, ornamental facade & 2 bell towers.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $833 In total

Activities & Food:$832

Transport:$1