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“HAVANA SPECIAL” Tour

HAVANA, Cuba - Departure from VARADERO
“HAVANA SPECIAL” Tour
Overview

“HAVANA SPECIAL” Tour

HAVANA SPECIAL: A Full-Day City Experience Ending With the Most Legendary Night in Cuba. Discover the magic of Cuba’s capital with Havana Special, a curated city tour that highlights the very best of Havana—its history, culture, architecture, and vibrant spirit. Top off your unforgettable day with VIP access to the world-famous Tropicana Cabaret, an open-air spectacle known as the “Paradise Under the Stars.” This premium combination offers the perfect blend of daytime exploration and nighttime glamour.

HAVANA SPECIAL — Explore the Soul of the City. Your journey begins in Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in colonial charm, cobblestone streets, baroque churches, and neoclassical plazas. A guided walking tour through its most iconic squares will immerse you in centuries of Cuban history: Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral. Stroll through bustling streets filled with local art, traditional music, and timeless architecture. Visit landmarks such as El Capitolio, the Great Theater of Havana, and the lively Obispo Boulevard.

Panoramic Tour of Modern Havana. Continue your experience aboard a comfortable vehicle or classic American car as you discover: Revolution Square, The Malecón, Havana’s iconic seaside boulevard, Vedado, the city’s cultural district, Miramar, home to embassies and elegant 1950s mansions. This panoramic drive reveals the unique contrasts and vibrant atmosphere that define contemporary Havana.

TROPICANA CABARET — The Legendary Cuban Night. As evening falls, prepare for a dazzling night at the Tropicana Cabaret, one of the most famous open-air shows in the world. Since 1939, Tropicana has been celebrated for its spectacular choreography, extravagant costumes, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and vibrant live orchestra. Enjoy: A breathtaking Grand Show under the stars, More than 200 performers on stage, Extraordinary sets, lights, and tropical ambiance, Included beverage service (according to your ticket category). This is Cuba’s nightlife at its finest—a feast of color, music, and glamour that you will never forget.

THE PERFECT HAVANA EXPERIENCE: Havana Special + Tropicana Cabaret Show offers the ultimate combination of culture and entertainment: Historic and modern city exploration, Professional guide, lunch in the local restaurant, A stunning world-class night show and Comfort, style, and unforgettable moments. Let Havana captivate you by day—and mesmerize you by night.

  • Pick up at hotels
  • Stopover in transit 15 minutes
  • Visit to places of historical and cultural interest
  • City Tour of Old Havana: Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza San Francisco de Asis.
  • Free time
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Panoramic tour of Modern Havana.
  • Visit to the Plaza de la Revolución (with free time for enjoyment and photos).
  • Continuation of the tour to the hotel for change of clothes and dinner at a hotel in the city. (1 room for every 6 or 8 Pax)
  • Tropicana Show (drink included: ¼ Bottle of Havana Club 3 Years Rum + one liquid per Pax)
  • Return to Varadero after the first show

Departure days for the tour: Wednesday / Friday / Saturday.

  • We recommend: light clothing, sunglasses, bathing suit, caps or hats, tennis shoes, sandals or comfortable shoes, sun protection and camera.
  • For the tour we recommend a water bottle.

More Information

  • 20 hrs aprox
  • 07.45h Playa Marina-Paradisus Varadero/ 08.00h Iberostar Varadero-Blau Varadero/ 08.15h Meliá Las Antillas-Sol Palmeras/ 08.25h Meliá Varadero-Sol Sirenas Coral/ 08.35h Be Live Experience-Los Delfines/ 08.50h Mar del Sur-Playa Caleta - Punta Arena.
  • Tour guide included
  • Children not allowed
  • Offered inSpanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian

Options and Availability

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Private tour

Tour in car or minibus for private use with exclusive guide service in your language.
Modern car or microbusDaily departures
$773.00

Collective tour

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

Collective tour from Jibacoa hotels

Tour in collective bus with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.
Air conditioned busTuesday and Friday
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.
  • Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours prior to the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, due to not reaching the minimum number of passengers required, Holiplus will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your tour.
  • This tour operates with a minimum of 8 people.
  • Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to enter Cabaret Tropicana.
  • Passport is required
  • To occupy a table in the preferential area of the cabaret an additional supplement of 20.00 usd x pax must be paid.
  • From December 27 to January 2 (except December 31) customers must pay an additional supplement of 10.00 usd x pax.
  • Special Offer for all days December 31: customers must pay a supplement of 300usd x pax.

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.