Cuban Revolution Tour, Santiago de Cuba - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Cuban Revolution Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 43.55 USD
Rating: 9 (4 reviews)

Join us on this history tour to learn about the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro. We'll visit the most symbolic and relevant spots to this momentous uprising in Santiago de Cuba. Patria o muerte!

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, Italian and another language.

Included

Transport by a vintage car
English–speaking guide
Horse–drawn carriage ride to Santa Ifigenia cemetery

Not included

Admission to the 26th of July History Museum: 4USD per person
Entrance to Santa Ifigenia Cemetery: 3USD per person

When to book

You can book up to 5 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Cuban Revolution Tour

"We were born in a free country that our parents bequeathed to us, and the Island will first sink into the sea before we consent to be the slaves of anyone". These remarkable words spoken by Fidel Castro encapsulate the spirit of the Cuban Revolution that he conducted back in the 1950s. We'll set off on a tour to experience for ourselves the history of this movement, one of the most studied historic events of the 20th century.

The tour will commence in front of the Casa Granda Hotel in Céspedes Park. From there, we'll admire the Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba for a moment before boarding a classic vintage car. The vehicle will take us to a key place to understand the politics of the city in the mid-twentieth century: the Palace of the Provincial Government, the current location of the Emilio Bacardi Museum.

We'll continue the route at the Moncada Barracks. This military base was attacked on July 26, 1953, by guerrillas against the Batista regime. The operation was led by Fidel Castro, his brother Raúl, and Abel Santamaría. Although the assault was unsuccessful, this uprising provoked the 26th of July Movement, whose fundamental role during the following years allowed for the ultimate triumph of the Cuban Revolution in Havana on January 1, 1960.

In this same place, we'll visit the 26th of July History Museum, whose permanent exhibition will allow us to contextualize both the history of the barracks and the Revolution itself. After the visit to the museum, we'll board a horse-drawn carriage that will take us to the Santa Ifigenia cemetery.

Once we enter the cemetery, we'll stop at the tomb of Fidel Castro, located next to the mausoleum of José Martí. Finally, we'll again hop in the vintage car and drive back to the starting point, after 4 hours.