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"ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S ROUTE IN HAVANA IN CLASSIC AMERICAN CARS (HARD TOP - OPEN TOP)" Private Tour

HAVANA, Cuba
"ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S ROUTE IN HAVANA IN CLASSIC AMERICAN CARS (HARD TOP -  OPEN TOP)" Private Tour
Overview

"ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S ROUTE IN HAVANA IN CLASSIC AMERICAN CARS (HARD TOP - OPEN TOP)" Private Tour

The famous American writer Ernest Hemingway lived part of his life in the Cuban capital, which would be captivated by her beauty and would be a source of inspiration for some of his novels. Hence the statement "Ernest Hemingway and Havana are united in the universal memory through literature." In many places was impregnated writer footprint, but its selectivity and good taste would point to only a few places he would endorse. The reason is easy to find out, but tastes different if these places are traversed driven company and our spectacular vintage cars.

Our proposal is to join us to tour Havana Hemingway, those magical places that made his imagination fly threw out, and for this we offer our authentic American cars of the 50s. This is excellent original vehicles, classic and convertible in perfect condition, which undoubtedly will make you travel through time.

This half day tour will allow you to Hemingway 's favorite places specifically located in the city center. La Bodeguita del Medio is one of the selected locations. It is one of the most internationally recognized Cuban restaurants both traditional Creole food offered and the originality of its decoration, and where the writer liked to take mojitos. Another place to visit is the restaurant-bar El Floridita where Hemingway spends countless hours sitting at the bar enjoying his favorite drink a Daiquiri. In this bar and as supporting one elbow on the bar, was built a sculpture in his honor in 1954. Also meet one of the most important places in the life of the writer, that is, the Hotel Ambos Mundos. In this 4-star hotel, the American novelist would be a long period of almost 10 years in one of its rooms, now converted into a small museum. Here Hemingway wrote one of his most renowned novel, "For Whom the Bell Tolls". Finally the optional you can visit the – Museum- farm Vigia, where the writer lived and worked until the end of his days. You can find here a house full of memories and absorb the creative atmosphere of this literary genius.

Departures for this tour only take place from Havana.

Top places to enjoy in the tour:

  • Malecón Avenue.
  • Havana Riviera Hotel.
  • Nacional del Cuba Hotel.
  • Port Avenue of Havana.
  • Monumento El Templete, Sitio Fundacional de la Habana.
  • Ambos Mundos Hotel.
  • La Bodeguita del Medio Restaurant.
  • Finca Vigía Museum, San Francisco de Paula.
  • Cojimar town
  • Paseo del Prado.
  • El Floridita Bar - Restaurant.

The customers paying entrance fees, will enjoy the main museums of the City, including:

  • Hemingway's room museum at Ambos Mundos Hotel.
  • Ernest Hemingway's museum, Finca Vigia.

Included Services:

  • Panoramic tour of Ernest Hemingway's route in Havana in American Classic Cars and round trip transfer to the hotel.
  • En route visit to Cojimar town and to the Las Terrazas de Cojimar restaurant.
  • Visit the Ernest Hemingway's museum; Finca Vigia, San Francisco de Paula (Not included in the price)
  • Free time to visit the areas in the museum;
  • Return to the hotel.

Services not included:

  • Visits to sites not foreseen in the route.
  • Entrance to museums and sites of interest.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips.

We use this cars:

Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 (Sedan 4 doors) & Chevrolet Bel Air 1956 (Sedan 4 doors) or similar (Classic) / Pontiac Starchief 1955, Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 (Sedan 2 doors) & Chevrolet Bel Air 1956 (Sedan 2 doors), Ford Thunderbird 1959 or similar (Convertible).

Maximum Pax for the tour: 4 Pax (plus professional driver)

The classic cars are:

  • Meticulously restored to their original beauty and splendor of the 50's of the last century,
  • The classic cars are driven by professional drivers who take great pride in their cars and enjoy showing off their beautiful Havana to foreign visitors,
  • These classic cars are probably the most photographed cars in Cuba, and are used during visits to Cuba by all celebrities, politicians, actors, as well as in filming events for feature films, documentaries and music videos.

• Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, water and light meals with sweet and protein, hats or caps, tennis or sandals, other protective layers for seasons rain, solar protection and photographic camera.

More Information

  • 2 hrs
  • 09.00 hrs - 14.00 hrs
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish and English

Options and Availability

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Private classic car tour (2 hours)

Tour by private vintage car for 2 hours with exclusive specialized driver-guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.
American classic cars (HARD TOP)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$63.00

Private convertible classic car tour (2 hours)

Tour by private convertible vintage car for 2 hours with exclusive specialized driver-guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.
American convertible classic cars (OPEN TOP)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$88.00

Policies and Conditions

  • This tour operates with no minimum number of passengers. 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.
  • Pick up and drop off where ever the client decides.
  • Your driver will also provide tour guide service in Spanish during the whole trip.
  • Tours offered in several languages: English and Spanish.
  • The tobacco factories are closed for holiday periods between the 23th of July to the 19th of August of each year
  • The Hemingway Museum at La Finca Vigía will be closed for holiday periods on December 25, 31 and January 1 of each year.

Cancellation and no show policy:

  • Cancellations more than 72 hours before the excursion: No penalty applies.
  • Cancellations between 72 hours and 48 hours before the excursion: a penalty of 25% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • Cancellations less than 48 hours before the excursion: a penalty of 50% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • NO-SHOW: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • Reservation fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.