Cuba People & Culture: Havana, Trinidad & Cienfuegos
10 days | 13 days with Havana extension | Estimated monthly payments as low as $173
Get to know Cuba’s vibrant culture from the warm locals who call the island country home.
Meeting students who are learning how to restore and preserve Havana’s historic buildings. Taking in a Buena Vista Social Club-style performance at a 1950s-inspired cafe. Learning how to salsa dance—and play dominoes—under the tutelage of master teachers. Through these and countless other interactions with welcoming locals, get to know Cuba at its most authentic as you soak in the country’s legendary, energetic culture.
Your tour package includes
- 9 nights in handpicked hotels
- 9 breakfasts
- 7 lunches
- 9 dinners with beer or wine
- 1 food tasting
- 19 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Vintage car ride
- Old Havana
- Museum of the Revolution
- Dominoes lesson
- Remedios baseball experience
- Salsa lesson
- Coffee farm visit
- Bay of Pigs
- Ernest Hemingway’s home at Finca Vigía
- Afro-Cuban Roots Community
Itinerary

Havana
Day 1: Arrival in Havana & Life in Cuba Today visit
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Please note: Due to the nature of travel to Cuba, the itinerary may vary depending on departure.
Welcome to Cuba! Arrive in Havana and transfer to your hotel before meeting with a local artist or photographer for an interactive discussion about what life is like in Cuba.
Tonight, enjoy an included welcome dinner with your group.
Day 2: Vintage car ride, sightseeing tour of Old Havana & Cuban Art Factory
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get to know the UNESCO-listed neighborhood of Old Havana, the heart of the Cuban capital.
- Grab a seat in one of the cars and go for a cruise through the beautiful Miramar neighborhood and along the seaside, interacting with your local driver as you ride along.
- Engage in insightful conversations with locals at Arte Corte, a community project centered around a hair salon and barber school.
After enjoying an included lunch at a local restaurant, continue your exploration of Havana with a local leading the way.
- View the Museum of the Revolution, housed in the former Presidential Palace.
- Engage in open discussions about recent restoration projects in Havana as you walk along the colorful main streets.
- Learn about the Fidel Castro-led overthrow of Fulgencio Batista’s government, as well as the Cuban perspective on the revolution.
- Pass through Plaza de Armas, the neighborhood’s oldest square, as well as Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Plaza de la Catedral.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a visit to Fábrica de Arte Cubano, or Cuban Art Factory, once a cooking-oil factory—turned premier art gallery and club space.
Reviews
Overall rating based on 159 traveler reviews
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The local guide and tour director were exceptionally well qualified and helpful! Their keen insights and very kind assistance made this a fabulous trip!
When we decided to travel to Cuba it was not easy. First we did research and found only a few tour agencies travel to Cuba. I was hesitant to travel with EF again because of the bad experiences I had touring Eastern Europe and again touring WWII sites in Holland, Belgium,...
Jorge is very knowledgeable about Cuba's history; past, present, and future. And is able to characterize its culture and activities through storytelling, keeping you engaged. Making this a memorable experience. I would highly recommend adding Cuba to your "Bucket List."
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that Jorge brought Cuba’s rich history and vibrant culture to life through his...
Cuba is an amazing country to visit. It is rich with history, beautiful architecture, music and dance. The warmth and friendliness of the Cuban people always made us feel so welcomed. The hotels were all beautiful, especially the resort in Trinidad. Our Cuban local guide was so...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Cuba. It...
I can’t say enough about my experience traveling with EF Go Ahead Tours to Cuba! The local guide, Jorge and Tour Director, Juan Carlos were excellent! Jorge did a wonderful job bringing history to life and Juan Carlos was well organized and attentive to our needs. There was a...
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That sounds like an incredible experience! We are so glad you and Ally had such a memorable time in Cuba, even with the unexpected...
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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