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

97% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Roly

PRO

Tours 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.

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4.84

160 reviews

Professionalism

4.99

Entertainment

4.88

Communication

4.98

Quality

4.97

Route

4.92

7 stops

2 hours and 30 minutes

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 →

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

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.

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.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.