“RIDE INSIDE HAVANA“ Tour (Service available to the client up to 10 hours)

“RIDE INSIDE HAVANA“ Tour (Service available to the client up to 10 hours)

Old Havana and Modern Havana: A journey between the past and the present: Havana, Cuba's capital, is a city that lives in two times: that of its glorious history, reflected in Old Havana, and that of its constant transformation, represented in Modern Havana. These two worlds intertwine, offering visitors a unique experience, a fascinating journey between the colonial legacy and the dynamics of contemporary life.

Old Havana: A Sigh of the Past

Old Havana, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982, is a place where time seems to have stood still. Its cobblestone streets, colonial squares and buildings of baroque, neoclassical and art deco architecture tell stories of centuries past, when the city was one of the most important ports of the Spanish Empire. The Plaza de la Catedral, with its majestic baroque church, is one of the emblems of this sector, where every corner seems to bear witness to a golden age. Wrought iron balconies, carved wooden doors and facades painted in pastel tones reveal the influence of cultures that left their mark on the island, from Spanish colonizers to French and African immigrants. To walk its streets, such as Obispo or Mercaderes, is to immerse oneself in an open-air museum, where aged facades coexist with craft stores, live music bars and street vendors. The residents, for the most part, preserve a daily life marked by tradition, but they also mingle with tourists, who fill with life and color the corners of this area that, despite the years, continues to be the heart of Havana.

Modern Havana: A Vibrant Pulse of Change

A few kilometers away from Old Havana lies Modern Havana, a city in constant evolution. This part of the Cuban capital reflects the dynamism and contradictions of the present. In its wide and bustling avenues, such as the Malecón and 23rd Avenue, one breathes an air of modernity, although the imprint of the past does not disappear completely. The Malecón, with its view of the sea and its continuous play of waves breaking against the rocks, is a symbol of the city's resilience, where Havana residents gather at the end of the day to enjoy the breeze and the view of the sun setting over the Caribbean. The architecture in Modern Havana is a reflection of 20th-century movements, with buildings in Art Deco, neoclassical and, in some areas, the impetus of 1960s Soviet architecture. The Plaza de la Revolución, with its imposing monument to José Martí and the famous face of Che Guevara on the facade of the Ministry of the Interior, is a place of deep meanings that represents the social and political change of the island since 1959. But it's not all history. Modern Havana is also a city that looks to the future. Its streets mix the classic cabs of the 1950s, such as Chevrolets and Cadillacs, with new business proposals and cafés, where young Cuban entrepreneurs explore the opportunities offered by social and economic changes. The Vedado area, for example, is known for its nightlife, with bars, clubs and restaurants that have become meeting points for Cubans and visitors. Here, the present is lived with one foot in tradition and the other in modernity.

Services included in the tour:

• Pick up at the client's hotel or rental house at the indicated time.
• Round trip transfer service by car, classic car or microbus (all with air conditioning) on the route from Havana with time available to customers for a total of up to 10 hours.
• The clients can choose according to their own interests, the places of tourist, social and local interest in Havana.
• Professional driver with general information service in Spanish, with the possibility of basic communication in English.
• Fuel service for the whole program.
• Clients can transport up to one personal item.

Services not included in the tour:

• Entrance fees to sites of tourist interest to be visited by clients.
• Lunch services (meals, drinks and snacks) in local restaurants.
• Local tour guide service at the sites of interest.
• Other services such as souvenir sales, excursions and local tours, etc.
• Gratuities and tips.
• General travel and health insurance, always in charge of the clients, which must be contracted with international insurance companies before arrival in Cuba.

Important information:

• Departure days of the tour: DAILY.
• Types of cars available for the tour: Cars: 1-3 pax / Classic American cars: 1-3 pax / Minibus: 4-15 pax.
• Distance traveled by car on the tour (round trip): Approximately 120 kms.
• Approximate duration of the tour by car (round trip): 10.00 hours approx.
• Pick up point: Client's place of lodging (rental house or hotel).
• Important note: Entrance fees to museums, sites of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, are not included in the price of the tour and require an extra charge to be decided by the clients.