Havana Cuban Music Free Tour
Tour Details
Are you in Havana and want to learn about its music? Then, at the designated time, we'll meet in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana. From there, we'll begin a tour of the history of Cuban music and its ambience. Get ready for a tour with a lot of rhythm!
We'll start walking along the streets of Old Havana, the passionate heart of the city. We'll pass the old Teatro Campoamor and the Parque Central until we reach Café Mambo. Here, we'll stop so you can discover the origins of rhythms like danzón, Cuba's first national dance, as we tell you how it was seen as a scandalous dance due to the pace of its movements.
As we continue walking, we'll admire the Teatro Lírico Nacional and stroll around Obispo Street, which will take us to Casona del Son. Here, we'll go over the history of son cubano, a rhythm that mixes Spanish and African roots. Did you know that, in its early days, it was a marginal and even banned movement?
During the tour, you'll also discover the solar Habanero as we tell you how Cuban music has been a form of resistance and celebration. For example, rumba was born in the solares and the piers, where rum barrels were used as drums and claps were the metronome. Fascinating, isn't it? Then, we'll see the Arco de Belén before we reach the emblematic Malecón.
Of course, we'll also dance! At some of the tour's stops, you'll have the chance to learn the basic steps of Cuban salsa, Cha-cha-chá, or a sequence of Colombian rumba.
We guarantee you'll feel the power of good music!
Finally, we'll return to the meeting point, where we'll say our goodbyes after 2 hours of plenty of rhythm.
Group Size
This free tour does not allow bookings for over 6 people, even if they book separately.
More Information
Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Not included
Tips
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Allowed, with carrier.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Do you learn to dance during the activity?
A - No, this tour is about the history of Cuban music and dance. Although some basic steps of typical dances are learned, the objective of the activity is not to learn how to dance.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Free Tour Havana Corporate name: Alejandro Pérez García Registered Office: Calle 76 entre Avenida 15 y Avenida 17, edificio 1514 apto 1A, Reparto Ampliación Almendares. Municipio Playa, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 90072403941 Contact information Email: freetourhavana@gmail.com Phone: +53 5-473-31-40
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana
