9 Days in Havana: A Journey Through History and Culture

Nicolas Babis

19 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Havana with this 9-day itinerary. Explore beautiful beaches, historic squares, iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich Cuban culture.

Trip to Havana

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Viator

Day 1

$ 1

Vibrant beach offering shallow water for swimming, rental chairs & umbrellas & a food/cocktail menu.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Day 2

$18

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 3

$18

Storied watering hole with writing on the walls, framed photographs of celebrities & mojitos.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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1 - 2 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 4

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 5

$20

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

Day 6

$23

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 7

$15

$ 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

25 - 30 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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29 - 35 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$20

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 9

$20

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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18 - 22 min

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Built in 1929, this elegant municipal building features a sizable, domed cupola & a central portico.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $145 In total

Activities & Food:$143

Transport:$2