Modern Havana Free Tour - Reviews

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9.40 / 10

9.4278048780488 451 reviews | 4,989 travellers

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Feb / 18 / 2026

Custodio

São Paulo, Brazil

I travelled by myself

Superou todas as expectativas. A guia, Zayda, foi muito atenciosa. Conhece muito da história do Vedado, me contou muitas coisas interessantes, tirou fotos e foi muito simpática. Recomendo!! Translate this opinion into English.

It exceeded all expectations. The guide, Zayda, was very attentive. She knows a lot about the history of Vedado, told me many interesting things, took photos, and was very friendly. I recommend it!! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Dec / 10 / 2025

Renata

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Lázaro é simplesmente incrível. Ele é genial, Sabe demais sobre Cuba e é super paciente para responder a todas as perguntas que temos. Não falamos espanhol e ele teve o cuidado de falar pausadamente para que pudéssemos entender tudo. Nos explicou sobre tudo o que vimos, mesmo o que não estava contido no tour. Se for a Havana e tiver que escolher apenas um tour, faça esse. Fantástico! Translate this opinion into English.

Lázaro is simply amazing. He is brilliant, knows so much about Cuba, and is super patient in answering all the questions we have. We don't speak Spanish, and he took the care to speak slowly so we could understand everything. He explained everything we saw, even what wasn't included in the tour. If you're going to Havana and have to choose just one tour, do this one. Fantastic! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Nov / 22 / 2025

Margarita Merbilhaá

Argentina

Fue una experiencia fantástica. Leonardo ofreció una visita muy preparada, que combinó una presentación general del Vedado y de los distintos momentos de la historia de La Habana y de Cuba, con detalles particulares y curiosos de la vida cultural y social desde los tiempos de la Colonia hasta el presente. Me llevo hermosos recuerdos de la energía tan especial de la cultura habanera y cubana, que nos transmitió. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a fantastic experience. Leonardo gave a very well-prepared tour, combining a general overview of Vedado and different periods in the history of Havana and Cuba with specific and interesting details about cultural and social life from colonial times to the present. I take away wonderful memories of the unique energy of Havana and Cuban culture that he conveyed to us. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 13 / 2025

Enrique

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour fue genial con Lázaro nuestro guía que en todo momento fue muy amable y servicial con un gran conocimiento de la habana y de la historia de su país. Recomendable el tour para conocer el vedado y su famoso callejón Hamel sin Lázaro no hubiéramos entrado a las diferentes casas y lugares simplemente por desconocimiento así que muchas gracias a Lázaro. ( Nota para civitatis la entrada al hotel Nacional de la habana tiene un precio de 700CUP por persona). Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was great with Lázaro, our guide, who was always very friendly and helpful, with a wealth of knowledge about Havana and his country's history. The tour is highly recommended for exploring Vedado and its famous Hamel Alley. Without Lázaro, we wouldn't have entered the various houses and sites simply due to lack of knowledge, so a big thank you to Lázaro. (Note: For CiVitatis, admission to the Hotel Nacional in Havana costs 700 CUP per person.) Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 11 / 2025

Juan

Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Fue hermoso poder conocer una parte de la habana que tiene también grandes historias, nuestro guía Lazaro fue increible, un gran conocedor dispuesto a resolver todas las dudas y con un carisma grande. Recomiendo mucho venir a Cuba a conocer su realidad social que a pesar de las dificultades demuestra su gran fuerza, pues es un destino que te brinda bellas experiencias y mucha aventura. Translate this opinion into English.

It was wonderful to get to know a part of Havana that also has great stories. Our guide, Lazaro, was incredible, a great connoisseur, willing to answer any questions, and incredibly charismatic. I highly recommend coming to Cuba to experience its social reality, which, despite the difficulties, demonstrates its great strength. It's a destination that offers beautiful experiences and plenty of adventure. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 27 / 2025

Jose Manuel Aguilar Marina

Burgos, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hemos realizado el Free Tour con Lazaro, excelente, recomendado totalmente, nos ha mostrado una visión de Cuba, desde aspectos macro hasta los mínimos detalles, nos llevamos una impresión de Cuba distinta, tras el tour, gracias al guía, Lazaro, super comunicativo, encantador y una ciclopedia andante, un verdadero lujo. Gracias, Lazaro Translate this opinion into English.

We took the free tour with Lazaro, which was excellent. I highly recommend it. He gave us a unique perspective on Cuba, from the big picture to the smallest details. After the tour, we left with a different impression of Cuba thanks to our guide, Lazaro. He was super communicative, charming, and a walking cyclopedia—a true luxury. Thank you, Lazaro. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 15 / 2025

Guillermo

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

I travelled by myself

Tony fue un guia estupendo, hizo el tour muy ameno, dando buenas explicaciones y resolviendo dudas. No dudó en hacer el tour a pesar de que estaba solo. Sin duda lo recomiendo y si alguien está solo, que no dude en hacer este free tour u otros, es una buena experiencia y además dan buenos consejos Translate this opinion into English.

Tony was a great guide, he made the tour very enjoyable, providing good explanations and answering questions. He didn't hesitate to do the tour even though he was alone. I definitely recommend it, and if someone is alone, they shouldn't hesitate to take this free tour or others, it's a good experience and they also give good advice. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 07 / 2025

Thaisa Daniele Apóstolo Nogueira

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

O tour foi excelente. O guia é muito competente e contou com muita propriedade sobre a história do local. Além disso ele é muito gente boa, trocamos muita ideia sobre as semelhanças e diferenças entre Cuba e Brasil. Também conseguimos fazer tudo em um ritmo tranquilo, e mesmo andando muito, foi tudo muito agradável e sem se cansar. Recomendo muito, me trouxe outra abordagem de Havana. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was excellent. The guide is very knowledgeable and spoke with great authority about the history of the place. In addition, he is very friendly; we exchanged a lot of ideas about the similarities and differences between Cuba and Brazil. We also managed to do everything at a relaxed pace, and even though we walked a lot, it was all very pleasant and without getting tired. I highly recommend it; it gave me a different perspective on Havana. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 13 / 2025

Kimberly

United States

I travelled with my partner

Our guide, Ana, was exceptional and we enjoyed this walking tour so much. It was a highlight of our time in Havana. We enjoyed the sights on this tour and Ana was incredibly knowledgeable. She truly had in-depth information about the spots we stopped, but went above and beyond in answering questions we asked about Cuba's history, people, and culture. She even left us with an amazing restaurant recommendation where we had one of our best meals of the trip!

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 09 / 2024

Diana Lovey

Argentina

I travelled with my partner

El recorrido elegido por Yelena nos pareció super interesante. Ella es una guía muy preparada en distintos temas además de la cultura cubana (arte, historia, ciencias, musica, religión, etc), además de una persona muy cálida. Recomendamos el recorrido con ella y le agradecemos su predisposición ya que hicimos todo el recorrido bajo la lluvia, cosa que fue un plus de atractivo muy refrescante. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour chosen by Yelena seemed super interesting to us. She is a very knowledgeable guide on various topics in addition to Cuban culture (art, history, science, music, religion, etc.), and she is also a very warm person. We recommend the tour with her and thank her for her willingness since we did the entire tour in the rain, which was a very refreshing added attraction. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 13 / 2024

Paula

Portugal

I travelled with my partner

Tuvimos la suerte de tener a Leonardo como guía. El tour fue super bien ! Se nota que le apasiona lo que hace y que sabe a montones. Además más es atento y preocupado con que toda el mundo se sienta bien El recorrido es muy interesante y nos gustó mucho aprender más sobre la bella ciudad de Havana Gracias Leonardo Translate this opinion into English.

We were lucky to have Leonardo as our guide. The tour was great! You can tell he is passionate about what he does and knows a lot. Moreover, he is attentive and cares that everyone feels good. The tour is very interesting, and we really enjoyed learning more about the beautiful city of Havana. Thank you, Leonardo. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 02 / 2024

Dario

Switzerland

I travelled with friends

The tour was extremely interesting, our guide Tony was amazing! He took the time to explain everything we were interested in. Even without asking, he could feel which topics were interesting to us. A great quality in a guide! Would recommend 100%, especially with Tony!0

I travelled with friends

Jul / 11 / 2024

Raquel Prieto Martin

Salamanca, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestra experiencia fue fantástica. Nuestra guía de 10, nos acompañó en este tour con una historia de la ciudad increíble y muy bien contada. Muy amena visita, a pesar del calor, aprendes y conoces La Habana y Cuba de forma muy completa, para primera toma de contacto es ideal. Gracias. Translate this opinion into English.

Our experience was fantastic. Our guide was a 10, she accompanied us on this tour with an incredible story of the city that was very well told. It was a very enjoyable visit, despite the heat, you learn and get to know Havana and Cuba in a very comprehensive way, it's ideal for a first contact. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Jul / 01 / 2024

Wendy Elisa

Monterrey, Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Stefany fue encantadora y una chica que transmite su conocimiento de cada uno de los lugares, con una explicación impecable, sin duda se agradece tener una guía así en un walking tour, incluso al final del tour pudimos parar por una nieve por el calor que hacía en La habana, me hubierse gustado tomar más tours con ella! Felicidades citivatis por tan buena adquisición de guía! Y si lo que quieres es traerte una buena foto de ig también te da tips! Translate this opinion into English.

Stefany was charming and a girl who transmits her knowledge of each of the places, with an impeccable explanation, it is undoubtedly appreciated to have a guide like that on a walking tour, even at the end of the tour we were able to stop for a snowfall because of the heat it was In Havana, I would have liked to take more tours with her! Congratulations citivatis for such a good acquisition of a guide! And if what you want is to bring you a good photo from IG, it also gives you tips! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Apr / 09 / 2024

Raúl

Adrogue, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Este Tour es súper recomendable para ver la otra cara de La Habana, alejado de la Habana vieja. Hicimos el tour con Stefany, caminamos por lugares súper increíbles con ella, de cultura cubana, conociendo historia, y disfrutando cada lugar: el hotel nacional, el centro, la universidad, la plaza de la revolución. Es un tour re importante y Stefany es LA MEJOR para hacerlo juntos!! Translate this opinion into English.

This Tour is highly recommended to see the other side of Havana, away from old Havana. We took the tour with Stefany, we walked through super incredible places with her, Cuban culture, learning about history, and enjoying each place: the national hotel, the center, the university, the Plaza de la Revolución. It's a really important tour and Stefany is THE BEST to do it together!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 02 / 2024

Iván

Veracruz, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Los sitios que se ven son, como en todos los tours que tomamos, bonitos e interesantes. La Guía muy informada, siempre se agradece el punto de vista de un local, evidentemente muy distinto al del turista. Mas al inicio del tour hubo una situación que fue, por decir mínimo, incómoda para algunos del grupo, la guía Steffy venía sobrecargada de asuntos personales mismos que se veían reflejados en su actitud, afortunadamente se pudo hablar y no pasó a mayores. Translate this opinion into English.

The places you see are, as in all the tours we take, beautiful and interesting. The Guide is very informed, the point of view of a local is always appreciated, obviously very different from that of the tourist. But at the beginning of the tour there was a situation that was, to say the least, uncomfortable for some of the group, the guide Steffy was overloaded with personal matters that were reflected in her attitude, fortunately they were able to talk and it did not escalate. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 01 / 2024

Mayka

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una actividad muy interesante para los que quieran ver otra cara de La Habana, no la convencional. Nuestro guía fue Jose, un chico muy culto, bien preparado, muy atento y con una pasión increíble por su trabajo y por su cultura y su gente. Da gusto conocer gente así. Un besazo Jose, cuídate mucho, ojalá nos veamos en otra ocasión. Translate this opinion into English.

A very interesting activity for those who want to see another side of Havana, not the conventional one. Our guide was Jose, a very cultured boy, well prepared, very attentive and with an incredible passion for his work and for his culture and his people. It's nice to meet people like that. A big kiss Jose, take good care of yourself, I hope we see each other another time. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 01 / 2024

Yennifer

Panama

I travelled with my partner

Stefany fue una excelente guía, nos explicó con mucho conocimiento y detalle la historia detrás de aquellos sitios que visitamos en el tour; tiene un grato sentido del humor y es una persona muy agradable. Adicionalmente se interesó por nuestro bienestar durante todo el recorrido: paramos por bebidas, nos ayudó a pedir un taxi de regreso y hasta nos compartió internet para solucionar un detalle del momento Altamente recomendado tomar este tour durante tu visita. Translate this opinion into English.

Stefany was an excellent guide, she explained to us with great knowledge and detail the history behind those places we visited on the tour; He has a pleasant sense of humor and is a very nice person. Additionally, he was interested in our well-being throughout the tour: we stopped for drinks, he helped us order a taxi back and even shared the internet with us to solve a detail of the moment. Highly recommended taking this tour during your visit. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Feb / 19 / 2024

Cristina

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Experiencia súper recomendable que amplía el conocimiento de La Habana y complementa perfectamente el resto de tours de la ciudad. Todo ello de la mano de una guía maravillosa como lo fue Zayda! Mil gracias de todo corazón por compartir con nosotras tu experiencia de una forma tan cercana y bonita, y por haber podido disfrutar de la tarde que vivimos juntas! Translate this opinion into English.

A highly recommended experience that expands your knowledge of Havana and perfectly complements the rest of the city tours. All of this from the hand of a wonderful guide like Zayda! Thank you with all my heart for sharing your experience with us in such a close and beautiful way, and for being able to enjoy the afternoon we spent together! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Jan / 07 / 2024

Paula Samanta Vizio

Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

Excelente tour , excelente guía : José! Hermoso recorrido por la parte moderna de La Habana; geniales relatos sobre la historia de este lugar y fotografías de ayer y hoy, que realmente sorprenden. Un gusto haber transitado estos barrios y escuchado tantos datos interesantes sobre este lugar mágico. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent tour, excellent guide: José! Beautiful tour of the modern part of Havana; great stories about the history of this place and photographs from yesterday and today, which really surprise. It was a pleasure to have visited these neighborhoods and heard so many interesting facts about this magical place. Opinion translated. Show original.