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Havana Unfiltered: Beyond the Postcard

🌟 Free Tour of Old Havana – The city where every corner has a soul 🇨🇺

 Welcome to Old Havana! More than a tour, it's a deep immersion in the history, culture, and energy of a timeless city.

 On this tour you will discover:
 - 📸 Colonial squares that tell centuries of history
 - 🍹 Legendary bars where mojitos were born
 - 🏛 Mansions and monuments that hide secrets from the past
 - 🎶 Vibrant and authentic street life, unfiltered

 I'll take you like a local friend: walking among legends, seeing how the Cuban people live with joy, resilience, and a wealth of creativity. This tour is perfect for curious young people, adventurers, backpackers, and storytelling lovers.

 🗺 Places we will visit:
 San Francisco de Asís Square, Old Square, Plaza de Armas, Cathedral Square, Obispo Street, Hotel Ambos Mundos, El Templete, Palace of the Captains-General, Bodeguita del Medio... and more surprises!

 💬 Language: English 
 👟 Duration:Approximately 2 and a half hours
 💰 Cost: Free — you decide how much to contribute in the end, if you enjoy the experience

 ✨ Ready to fall in love with Havana and walk its streets as if you were part of a story still being written?

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes
Available in English and Spanish
Roly
Guide: Roly
PRO
Guiding since 2019
👋 I'm Roly, a local guide in Havana 🇨🇺 I'll show you the Historic Center, the city's most beautiful side, and also the contrasting realities of life on its streets today. This isn't your typical tour: it's the authentic Havana, unvarnished, accompanied with safety and confidence. 🌟 Book your spot and discover with me the dazzling Havana and the resilient one.

7 stops
2.3 km walking
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Meeting point:Mercaderes, 4MQ2+F26, Obrapía, La Habana, Cuba📍 Meeting Point: We'll meet at the small park located at the corner of Obrapía and Mercaderes, right next to the statue of Simón Bolívar. It's a quiet spot, easy to recognize by the bronze statue of the liberator. 👕 How to Recognize Me: I'll be wearing a red t-shirt, so you’ll spot me easily.Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Plaza de Armas🏛️ 1. Plaza de Armas (Outside Visit) The oldest square in Havana, dating back to 1519, Plaza de Armas is a leafy, tranquil space surrounded by colonial architecture. It’s home to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, and a statue of Cuban independence hero Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. A secondhand book market often adds charm to the atmosphere
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Free entry
Café Mercurio ☕ 2. Café Mercurio (Free Admission) Located beneath the Lonja del Comercio, Café Mercurio offers a relaxed Mediterranean vibe with views of Plaza de San Francisco. It’s a great spot to sip Cuban coffee or enjoy a light meal while soaking in the colonial surroundings. Ideal for informal meetings or a quiet break.
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Outside visit
El Templete🏛️ 3. El Templete (Outside Visit) This small neoclassical monument marks the legendary site of Havana’s founding in 1519. Inside, you’ll find murals by French artist Jean Baptiste Vermay and a revered ceiba tree, around which locals walk three times each November 16th to make a wish.

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Enjoy the tour

Go to the meeting point and live the experience with your guide.

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Pay what you want

At the end, you decide how much to pay based on your satisfaction.

Free cancellation and booking
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