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"CUBAN CIGARS AND RUM, A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND HISTORY" Tour

OLD HAVANA, HAVANA
"CUBAN CIGARS AND RUM, A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND HISTORY" Tour
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"CUBAN CIGARS AND RUM, A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND HISTORY" Tour. Partagás Royal Cigar Factory of Havana panoramic view, Old Havana, La Habana, Cuba.
"CUBAN CIGARS AND RUM, A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND HISTORY" Tour. Partagás Royal Cigar Factory of Havana interior view, Old Havana, La Habana, Cuba.
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Overview

"CUBAN CIGARS AND RUM, A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND HISTORY" Tour

Founded by the Office of the Historian of Havana in 1996, the San Cristobal Travel Agency S.A. is today the specialist in historical-heritage tourism and national receptive tourism of the network of offices of the historian and the curator of the heritage cities of Cuba. The founding premises of invariable validity for the organization are to propitiate a professional and orderly approach to the Cuban heritage by means of its rigorous communication and interpretation and to contribute economically to the process of integral revitalization of Old Havana. Consequently, the specialized tourist offer of the San Cristobal S.A. Agency combines the inexhaustible patrimonial wealth of the Cuban capital with that of other historic cities in the country, archeological sites, cultural landscapes, natural reserves and environments of high tourist significance.

Tour´s attractions

  • The international renown of Cuban cigar-making and its long tradition of excellence can be discovered through a specialized tour that unveils the sectors of leaf cultivation and the skills of the cigar rollers, true artisans who, after successive manual operations, give life to the famous Cuban cigars. It includes visits to a tobacco factory and the Habano Museum, as well as the delight of tasting guided by experts and an approach to the singular and inseparable artistic production that accompanies the fascinating world of smokers. There are also possibilities to buy cigars in establishments categorized as Casas del Habano (Habano Houses).

What´s included in the tour?

  • A local tour guide (Spanish, English).
  • Visit to one of Havana's tobacco factories, according to availability.
  • Tasting for aficionados at the Casa del Habano at the Hostal Conde de Villanueva.

Not included

  • Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour.
  • Any other activity or tour in Old Havana
  • Food or beverages other than those included in the program.
  • Souvenirs, handicrafts, or any other product or service not mentioned in the list of included items
  • Photo and/or video services
  • Tips

Places of interest to visit:

  • Partagás Royal Cigar Factory of Havana
  • Romeo y Julieta/H. Upmann Cigar Factory of Havana
  • La Corona Cigar Factory of Havana
  • El Laguito Cigar Factory in Havana
  • Casa del Habano, Habaguanex Conde de Villanueva Hotel.

Distance to cover in the tour: 4 km approximately.

Duration approximate of the tour(total): 3 hours approximately.

Meeting point: Your hotel lobby or other indicated location.

• 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. • It would be a good idea to carry some cash • Do not bring heavy backpacks • Bring a credit or debit card since the use for to pay for any other service not mentioned on the inclusions list • If you have any health or physical problem, if you are pregnant or have gone through surgery recently, please contact us before you make your reservation so we can provide you with advice on the matter

More Information

  • 3 hours (approximately)
  • OnRequest, starting at 09:00 AM.
  • Tour guide included
  • Children not allowed
  • Offered inSpanish, English, French, and Italian

Options and Availability

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Collective Tour (group of maximum 15 pax)

Collective tour with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.
Without transportationMonday to Friday departures
$125.00

Policies and Conditions

  • This tour operates with a minimum of 4 passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the supplier decides to cancel, due to force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer you an alternative tour or refund the full cost of your trip.
  • The tour will take place on the following days and times: Tuesday to Sunday: 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Maximum duration: 2 hours

Cancellation Policy

  • In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged.
  • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied.
  • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied.
  • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.