Lonely Planet Experiences Private Classic American Car Tour of Havana
Havana, Cuba
Office phone number: +53 5338 7373
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Classic American Car Tour of Havana
Havana, Cuba
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Classic cars and cool cocktails sum up Cuba so well that we've married them together on this Havana tour straight from the mid-century. Cruise at low altitude through the faded elegance of Havana's grand, old suburbs, then stop for a sundowner at the swinging Hotel Nacional.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Take a step back in time with a trip in a classic 1950s American convertible
- Experience the iconic juxtaposition of historic American cars in Havana
- Ride through the streets of Havana, checking out must-see sights along the way
- Finish in style with a drink at the famous Hotel Nacional
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Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- By joining this tour you will support local entrepreneurs. As we work directly with private drivers/owners of the cars, and not a state-owned company, the money goes directly into their hands.
- This tour also helps protect the local natural environment as you visit an ecologically protected area. This stop on the tour also provides a closer look at local culture in the form of Afro Cuban religious practices that happen here.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point:
La Gargola Guesthouse, 82 Calle Cuba, first floor (between Cuarteles and Chacon streets)
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- Starting time: 4.15 PM
- Ending point:
Hotel Nacional, Calle 21 y O, Vedado, Havana.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, car hire and driver, one cocktail/drink at Hotel Nacional.
Exclusions: Transportation to and from meeting points, food and drinks not specified above, tips / gratuities for the guide.
Some of the most iconic things in Havana are the classic cars. Here’s your chance to experience that local legend and get to see Havana in style. On this classic car tour in Havana, you’ll ride in - you guessed it - a classic 50s American convertible.
Head out through the streets of Havana, cruising your way through the suburbs of Centro Habana, Miramar, and Vedado, passing by points of interest such as the Malecon, the glamorous 5th Avenue in Miramar, the American "Special Interests" building, the Anti-Imperialist Square, Colon Cemetery, and the Revolution Square. We also visit the mysterious and hidden Havana forest.
And if you weren’t feeling classy enough, after 90 minutes cruising in a ‘50’s classic’ this Havana tour ends on a high note – with a visit to the famous Salon de los Grandes bar, a visit to the fortification (built to guard Havana during the missile crisis), and finally walk through the garden terrace of the Hotel Nacional and a cocktail overlooking the Malecon at sunset. It’s a truly iconic experience.
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Classic American Car Tour of Havana)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, car hire and driver, one cocktail/drink at Hotel Nacional.
Exclusions: Transportation to and from meeting points, food and drinks not specified above, tips / gratuities for the guide.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: Please note: Each classic car holds 4 people in total; depending on your group size you may be sharing with fellow travellers on the tour. During the driving parts of the tour, your English-speaking guide will rotate their way around the car convoy, changing cars at each stop. We will provide you with information on the sights that you pass along the way. It's also worth noting that your classic car may be a hard top or a convertible. Travel is authorized under a general license (31 CFR 515.574 - Support for the Cuban People).
Closure of sites: Due to Covid-19, some services and stops on the tour may change based on local government regulations.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +53 5338 7373
Email address: info@havanaurbanadventures.com
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