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“HAVANA, TOBACCO AND RUM“ Tour

HAVANA, Cuba - Departure from VARADERO
“HAVANA, TOBACCO AND RUM“ Tour
Overview

“HAVANA, TOBACCO AND RUM“ Tour

HAVANA, TOBACCO & RUM EXPERIENCE: A Journey Into the Soul of Cuban Flavor and Tradition. Discover the true essence of Cuba through its three greatest cultural icons: the vibrant city of Havana, the art of fine tobacco, and the world-famous Cuban rum. This immersive experience invites you to explore history, craftsmanship, and authentic Cuban spirit—all in one unforgettable tour.

Explore the Magic of Havana: Begin your adventure in Havana, a city where time, culture, and rhythm blend into an irresistible mosaic. Walk through cobblestone streets lined with colonial architecture, colorful façades, lively music, and the warm charm of Cuban life. You will experience the most emblematic landmarks of the city, such as: Old Havana (UNESCO World Heritage Site), El Capitolio, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja & Plaza de Armas, The Malecón, Revolution Square, The Prado Promenade. Every corner tells a story, every building holds history, and every moment invites you to feel the energy and authenticity of this iconic Caribbean capital.

Inside the World of Cuban Tobacco: Continue your journey with an exclusive visit to a prestigious tobacco factory, where the finest cigars in the world are made by hand. This is your chance to watch the entire artisanal process that has made Cuban cigars internationally renowned. You will witness: The careful selection and curing of tobacco leaves, Skilled “torcedores” crafting cigars with precision, Quality control techniques used by master experts, The packaging and classification of legendary brands such as Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagás, and Romeo y Julieta. It is an intimate, fascinating look at one of Cuba’s most celebrated traditions.

The Legacy of Cuban Rum: The experience continues with a visit dedicated to Cuban rum, a symbol of joy, celebration, and craftsmanship. Learn about the origins of rum production, the aging process, and the unique characteristics that give Cuban rum its smooth, distinctive flavor. Enjoy the opportunity to: Discover traditional distillation methods, Explore aging cellars, Taste different varieties of premium Cuban rums, Learn how rum became part of Cuba’s cultural identity. This is the perfect moment to savor the spirit of the island—literally.

A Complete Cultural Encounter: The Havana, Tobacco & Rum Experience is the ideal program for travelers seeking an authentic and complete understanding of Cuban culture. It blends the charm of the capital with the island’s most iconic traditions, offering a sensory journey through history, flavor, and passion. A tour full of color, aroma, taste—and the unmistakable soul of Cuba.

  • Pick up at the hotels.
  • Stop in transit at the Bacunayagua viewpoint for 15 minutes.
  • Visit to the San Carlos de La Cabaña Fortress. Visit to La Triada cigar house where the longest cigar in the world is exhibited.
  • Panoramic visit to the Christ of Havana.
  • Visit to the Museum of Rum or Bocoy Store (Cuban rum tasting).
  • Tour of Old Havana: Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza San Francisco de Asis.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Panoramic tour of Modern Havana: Plaza de la Revolución Cemetery, Vedado, Malecón).
  • Free time for photos.
  • Return to Varadero

Departure days for the tour: Tuesday/Friday.

  • Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, solar protection and photographic camera.
  • For the tour we recommend a water bottle.

More Information

  • 8 hrs
  • 07.15 hrs Playa Marina – Paradisus Varadero/ 07. 30 Iberostar Varadero – Blau Varadero/ 07.45 Melia las Antillas – Sol Palmeras/ 07.55 Melia Varadero – Sol Varadero/ 08.05 Be Live Experience – Los Delfines/ 08.15 Mar del Sur - Oasis
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian

Options and Availability

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Collective tour

Tour in collective bus with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.
Air conditioned busMonday and Thursday
No options available for the selected day. Please check departure dates.

Private tour

Tour by private car or minibus with exclusive specialized guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.
Modern car or microbusMonday to Friday departures
No options available for the selected day. Please check departure dates.

Policies and Conditions

  • The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
  • This tour operates with a minimum of 8 passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for not meeting the minimum required amount of passengers, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
  • In periods of closure of the tobacco factories, stop sales will be decreed or the variant to be applied to replace this visit will be negotiated with the clients.
  • The areas to be visited in the tobacco factory tour will be: Despalillo -Rezagado and Torcido Manual (Galera).
  • Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to enter the tobacco factory.
  • The factories are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of each month.
  • The cigar factories are closed for vacation periods from December 25 to January 15 and July 23 to August 19 of each year.

Cancellation and no show policy:

  • Cancellations more than 72 hours before the tour: No penalty applies.
  • Cancellations between 72 hours and 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 50% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • Cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • NO-SHOW: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.