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"COMMUNITY WORK AND HERITAGE REHABILITATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE HABANA HISTORIAN" Tour

OLD HAVANA, HAVANA
"COMMUNITY WORK AND HERITAGE REHABILITATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE HABANA HISTORIAN" Tour
Overview

"COMMUNITY WORK AND HERITAGE REHABILITATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE HABANA HISTORIAN" 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 Office of the Historian of the city of Havana, as local authority of heritage management and coordinating entity of the process of integral rehabilitation of the territory by state will, successfully conducts the rescue and rehabilitation of heritage, while developing a careful social work in favor of the local population. This tour allows a unique approach to the management model based on self-financing, to the principles that support responsible tourism development in the territory, the presentation of social assistance centers and institutions and the visit to the Melchor Gaspar de Jovellanos Restoration Workshop School.

What´s included in the tour?

  • A local tour guide (Spanish, English).
  • Visit to the Convent of Our Lady of Bethlehem.
  • Walking tour of social centers in the Historical Center (Sheltered Housing, Workshop Schools, Rehabilitation Center for children with motor disabilities Senén Casas Regueiro).

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:

  • Convent of Our Lady of Bethlehem.
  • Workshop Schools of the Office of the Historian of Havana.
  • Rehabilitation Center for children with motor disabilities Senén Casas Regueiro.
  • Model of Old Havana.

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 10:00 AM.
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • 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 transportationDaily departures
$29.00

Policies and Conditions

  • This tour operates with a minimum of 3 passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour.
  • The tour runs daily from 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Maximum duration: 3 hours

Cancellation policy:

  • For cancellations up to 72 hours prior to the excursion departure time, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fee will be charged.
  • For cancellations made between 72 and 48 hours prior to the departure time of the tour, a penalty of 50% of the tour fee will be charged.
  • Cancellations communicated within 48 and 24 hours prior to departure time and No-Show (no-show at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion rate will be applied.
  • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.