Free Tour of Colonial Havana
Free Tour of Colonial Havana
Having met up at the scheduled time in Fraternidad Park, we'll begin our free walking tour of Havana's colonial architecture. Our first stop will be the famous Hotel Inglaterra, the oldest hotel in Cuba and a magnificent example of the city's late 19th century neoclassical architectural style.
From there, we'll head to the Gran Teatro de La Habana theatre and the most important building in the city, the Capitol, seat of the national assembly. We'll then continue to the Ursuline Palace, a Mudejar-style building that was home to one of the largest brothels in the city until the 1959 Revolution!
Our free walking tour will then take us down Calle Obispo, where we'll enter the old Johnson & Johnson Pharmacy to admire its striking historic decor, before stopping in Plaza de la Catedral to appreciate the baroque façade and towers of Havana Cathedral. This square is also home to a large number of elegant houses that belonged to colonial era landowners.
We'll next discover more of Havana's many pretty squares. In Plaza de San Francisco we'll get to see the church of the same name and the majestic Lonja del Comercio, the former stock exchange that dates back to 1909. After taking in the historic architecture of Plaza Vieja, we'll make our way to the Plaza de Armas, home to the Palace of the Captains General and El Templete, the monument to the founding of Havana 500 years ago.
After admiring the view of the La Cabaña and Morro Castle, a hilltop fortress built in the 16th century to guard the entrance to Havana Bay from pirates, our free walking tour will come to an end at 1:45 pm.
Meeting point
Depending on the selected time, the meeting point will be as follows:
- 10:45 am tour: we'll meet at Fraternity Park, specifically right by the big tree (Arbol de la Fraternidad) in the middle of the park.
- 8 pm tour: we'll meet at the Fuente de la India (Indian Fountain).
Groups
- This free tour does not allow reservations for more than 6 people. If you're a larger group, please book our private tour of Havana instead.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum allowed is three children per adult.
Price
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Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English and Spanish speaking guide.
Not included
Tips
When to book?
You can book up until 10 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
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
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:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Ali's Cuba Tours
Corporate name: Ali Alvarez Bencomo
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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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 - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
