"HAVANA MAFIA" Bike Tour

"HAVANA MAFIA" Bike Tour

Today, we will set off on electric bicycles to uncover the historical footprints of the Mafia in Cuba, particularly in Havana. This fascinating journey blends history, architecture, captivating stories, and of course, a ride in a vintage classic car from the era — cruising through the bustling metropolis that once served as the Mafia’s Caribbean playground.

We will explore iconic hotels that once belonged to notorious mobsters and learn why establishments with the same names can be found today in Las Vegas. During this full-day tour, we will visit the ruins of what may have been one of Havana’s most famous casinos, located on a small promontory near Marina Hemingway. We will also tour what is now Ciudad Libertad, formerly the military headquarters known as "Columbia," where Batista and many of his followers consolidated their power. Since January 1959, the site has been transformed into one of the country’s major educational institutions.

Both itineraries include hotels once controlled by the Mafia, some of their favorite bars, and a wealth of intriguing stories about the private and political relationships these figures maintained in Cuba. This tour promises to be thrilling and eye-opening, and you may even recognize certain spots from famous Mafia movies or documentaries.

Our guide will be waiting for you with the electric bicycles at 9:00 a.m. at Calle 21 #507A, between D and E, in Vedado. Upon request, an alternative meeting point can be arranged for private groups. Before starting, we will provide a brief explanation of how the bicycles work, adjust each bike to the rider’s height, and offer essential information about local traffic rules and road conditions. Transportation in Cuba often differs from what visitors are accustomed to — and you will notice this right away.

We do not publish a detailed, fixed itinerary because all our guides are Havana locals who know the city and the history of the Mafia better than almost anyone. Although we will pass by some of the city’s classic landmarks, these will not be the main focus of the experience. Our aim is to transport you back to a time when Havana was a vibrant global metropolis — glamorous, decadent, criminal, and shaped by the high society and underworld of the 1950s.

Included

• Guide (English, German, Spanish- other languages, on request)
• E-bike
• Helmet
• 1 bottle of water 500ml

Degree of difficulty: Easy

Approximate duration of the excursion: 4 hours approximately

Group size: + 15 pax.

Meeting Point: We will meet at Calle 21 #507A, between D and E, in Vedado (An individual meeting point can be arranged for private groups.)

Special notes:

• Please, show up in the meeting point 15 minutes before the time to begin the tour.
• The program is subject to change. Visits to the museums will be around, the entrance it`s not included in price.
• All participants must travel with their own personal insurance.
• The guest must have good urban cycling experience. There are no bicycle lanes in Cuba.
• Attenders should can to ride a bicycle comfortably up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
• It is recommended to wear ligh clothing. Sneaker, closed shoes or tennis shoes, comfortable and appropriate for walking outdoors. Sun glasses, sun protection. Rain can be expected at any time.
• At the meeting point, we will provide a short introduction to the e-bikes, client’s bike adjustments to each individual height and some general information about the roads and rules of Cuban traffic