10 Days in Havana: A Journey through History and Culture

Peter Bohne

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Havana, Cuba and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and explore ancient marvels. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Caribbean.

Trip to Havana

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Havana's Architectural Treasures

$68

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

Antiguo Almacén de la Madera y El Tabaco

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 2Following Hemingway's Footsteps in Old Havana

$118

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

Máte chuť na perfektní Plzeň? Naše plzeňské pivo z tanku a správně čepovaná Plzeň vás jistě nezklamou. Výtečné jídlo a pečlivě sestavené menu Vás přenese do chytí klasické české kuchyně a vše zakončíte perfektně načepovanou Plzní!...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Immersing in Cuban Art and Asturian Culture

$97

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

5 - 8 min

Directions

This storied city green space called Fraternity Park houses busts of Latin & North American leaders.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 4Rum Tasting and Exploring Havana's Fortresses

$104

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5Coastal Charms and Religious Icons

$79

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

151 - 226 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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162 - 243 min

Directions

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

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Savoring Mojitos and Admiring Cuban Artistry

$90

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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14 - 21 min

Directions

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

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$13

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Dining in Style and Paying Tribute to Icons

$89

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

Directions

Very good food and you must try the Mojito Vitrola, comes with a beer bottle upside down!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

33 - 40 min

Directions

This green space features a bronze sculpture of the Beatles' John Lennon.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 8Botanical Wonders and Revolutionary History

$82

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

36 - 44 min

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Guided tours are offered at this botanical garden with native & exotic plants, plus an eatery.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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31 - 38 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 9Beach Bliss and Seafood Delights

$68

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

A seafood restaurant that is a must for a Hemingway fan.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 10Artistic Gems and Farewell to Havana

$89

$ 1

Hotel Residencia Santa Clara

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $887 In total

Activities & Food:$883

Transport:$4