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9 Days in Havana: A Journey through History and Culture

LAURA

LAURA

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba. Immerse yourself in the rich history, explore iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of this captivating city.

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Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Old Havana
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$36

The Miners
The Miners Železná lies right in the heart of Prague, next to Staroměstské náměstí. Unlike the rest of our coffee shops, it wasn’t built as a big, open office space, but rather as a cozy hideout in the city's busy center.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Old Town Square
Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
Christ of Havana
Massive marble statue of Jesus, completed in 1958, with city & water views from its hilltop plaza.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Sun, Sand, and Serenity at Santa Maria del Mar
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$36

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$ 1

El Templete
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
27 - 33 min

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Beach Santa Maria del Mar
Vibrant beach offering shallow water for swimming, rental chairs & umbrellas & a food/cocktail menu.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 3From Artisans' Markets to Hemingway's Hideaway
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$85

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$ 1

Antiguo Almacén de la Madera y El Tabaco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Almacenes San José Artisans' Market
Vendors in a vast harborfront warehouse sell ceramics, leather goods, humidors & guayabera shirts.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Finca Vigía
This restored house-turned-museum of celebrated author Ernest Hemingway offers guided tours.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 4Culinary Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$48

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Fusterlandia
Extensive public-art installations by local artist José Fuster, with colorful, whimsical mosaics.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Central Park
City-center park with palm trees, fountains, paths & benches surrounding a statue of José Martí.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pasteleria Francesa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
Day 5Savoring Pastries and Discovering Havana's Spirits
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$110

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$ 1

Pasteleria Francesa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Grand Theater of Havana
Palatial theater built in 1838 whose grand main hall is now home to the Cuban National Ballet.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Museo del Ron Havana Club
Exhibits featuring the history of rum-making housed in a museum with a tasting room & liquor shop.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Dos Hermanos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Architectural Marvels and Historical Plazas
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$105

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$ 1

Los Nardos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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National Capitol of Cuba
Built in 1929, this elegant municipal building features a sizable, domed cupola & a central portico.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Plaza de Armas
The city's oldest plaza is surrounded by restaurants & host to numerous secondhand book stands.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Plaza de San Francisco de Asís
This open cobblestone plaza facing the harbor is home to the Fuente de los Leones fountain.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Café del Oriente
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 7A Gastronomic Journey in the Heart of Havana
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$83

La Moneda Cubana Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de la Catedral
Old Havana plaza containing a baroque 1770s cathedral, the Colonial Art Museum & cafe tables.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
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.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$15
11 - 16 min

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Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta
Stone fortress constructed in the 1590s to protect the harbor, now restored & open to visitors.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 8Exploring Fortresses and Witnessing El Cañonazo
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$112

La Davina Pastora
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro
Iconic symbol of Havana's seagoing past, this fort dates back to the late 16th century.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$40
9 - 14 min

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El Cañonazo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 9Cocktails, History, and Farewell to Havana
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$59

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
166 - 249 min

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Fort of San Carlos of the Cabin
18th-century fortress complex featuring museums, cultural events & a nightly canon-firing ceremony.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $677 In total

Activities & Food:$674
Transport:$3