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The best of Havana in 4 days Guide: Boots & Bikes

Tino Updated by Tino 910 days ago Tino

55 reviews

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Perfect guide for:

Havana first timers

People allergic to tourist traps

Culture lovers

The highlights of Havana but also the off the beaten track ‘none of your friends saw this’ spots. See the Old Town with different eyes. Great food out of holes … (More) The highlights of Havana but also the off the beaten track ‘none of your friends saw this’ spots. See the Old Town with different eyes. Great food out of holes in the wall and some insights no other travel guide will provide. (Less)

Perfect guide for:

Havana first timers

People allergic to tourist traps

Culture lovers

Daily Experiences

Day 1 Havana day 1

Havana day 1

Day one: Old Town (Havana Veilla). Splendid, monumental, Colonial and touristy. With some behind the scenes insights and off the beaten track. Everything you should see and some things you … (More) Day one: Old Town (Havana Veilla). Splendid, monumental, Colonial and touristy. With some behind the scenes insights and off the beaten track. Everything you should see and some things you shouldn’t have seen. (Less)

Day 2 Havana day 2

Havana day 2

Day two: Centro and Vedado. Centro is the less visited residential zone. It has a few things you should see and a lot of local culture. It’s the second oldest … (More) Day two: Centro and Vedado. Centro is the less visited residential zone. It has a few things you should see and a lot of local culture. It’s the second oldest part of Havana and it's less renovated. I’ll steer you through the back alleys and also we’ll have good food (Michelin star bakery!). Vedado is the rich residential/business/nightlife area. University, Hotels and again we’re going off the beaten track. (Less)

Day 3 Havana day 3

Havana day 3

Day 3. Miramar. Luxury villas, Embassies and business mixed in with Cuban beaches, yachting club without boats, exclusive sushi and ripped off Gaudi. Army base turned into educational Campus, Revolution’s … (More) Day 3. Miramar. Luxury villas, Embassies and business mixed in with Cuban beaches, yachting club without boats, exclusive sushi and ripped off Gaudi. Army base turned into educational Campus, Revolution’s greatest exploit, Tropicana and illegal shops. (Less)

Day 4 Havana day 4

Havana day 4

Day 4. Deep Cuba. Today is ‘Moneyda Nacional day’ You can only buy stuff that is sold in MN. Shopping malls with nothing to buy, local bars where you don’t … (More) Day 4. Deep Cuba. Today is ‘Moneyda Nacional day’ You can only buy stuff that is sold in MN. Shopping malls with nothing to buy, local bars where you don’t want to drink with the local drunks. Splendid views and ruined villas. Dilapidated suburbs and the secret service head quarter. (Less)

What's included in the guide

Daily routes

Information & tips about places

How to move around

What you need to know

What you should try to eat

Events you should go to

What you should book or do before coming


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About the author

Tino
Tino
55 reviews

I'm a cynical romantic living in Havana for 9 years now. Love it! I want to share my love and knowledge of this amazing place.

Reviews

Nici Nici

The 'off the tourist route' itinerary was great. We got to see a little of the 'real' Havana and experience it a little. The on site assistance was brilliant and … (More) The 'off the tourist route' itinerary was great. We got to see a little of the 'real' Havana and experience it a little. The on site assistance was brilliant and everything Tino arranged for us worked like clock work. Tino is knowledgable and the advice in CubaConga is truly indispensable. Thanks Tino! It could have been a very different trip if we hadn't found you! (Less)


Bernhard Bernhard

Hi Tino, Havanna and Kuba was a great and impressing experience. We went to Vinales, Playa Larga, Topes de collantes, Trinitad and finally to Varadero. A pitty for us was … (More) Hi Tino, Havanna and Kuba was a great and impressing experience. We went to Vinales, Playa Larga, Topes de collantes, Trinitad and finally to Varadero. A pitty for us was that we missed our connection flight in Paris (Air France... ... !?!?) so we lost one whole day in Havanna. :´( We did the whole bike tour (the bikes were really good), which was good, but we had issues with all the car exhausts. We had watery eyes and a sour throat after that day. All your other tips were very good, but we didn't visit all. Thanks a lot! Regards from Austria, Bernhard. (Less)


Aart Koers Aart Koers

De tips van Tino hebben ons geholpen om van Havana te genieten. Een bijzondere stad. In tegenstelling tot Tino, vonden we Museo de la Revolucion (geschiedenis) en Bellas Artes (Cubaanse … (More) De tips van Tino hebben ons geholpen om van Havana te genieten. Een bijzondere stad. In tegenstelling tot Tino, vonden we Museo de la Revolucion (geschiedenis) en Bellas Artes (Cubaanse kunst) erg de moeite waard. (Less)


Bruno Thirifays Bruno Thirifays

It was very good en wel explained, great way to discover/rediscover Havana. Thx Tino for the reactive response!


Steven de Bruin Steven de Bruin

We loved having a non-committal daily itinerary, one that we could deviate from when we wanted to. The itinerary allowed us to see things we would never have seen if … (More) We loved having a non-committal daily itinerary, one that we could deviate from when we wanted to. The itinerary allowed us to see things we would never have seen if we had followed the normal touristic routes. Plus there was no longer the need for the daily desperate search for a good restaurant. (Less)


Michiel Michiel

We loved our first tripUnique experience and Tino really provided us was a personalised trip!


marcoiannella marcoiannella

Absolutely great! I found tripUniq the day before leaving, which made me a tad nervous that I wouldn't be able to get my itinerary in time since this was all … (More) Absolutely great! I found tripUniq the day before leaving, which made me a tad nervous that I wouldn't be able to get my itinerary in time since this was all last minute. Plus, also knowing that WiFi could have been scarce. Tino delivered, and the details were great. We covered so much in the two days he provided for us, and his personal notes to each point of interest were a great addition. We all know it can be overwhelming reading, and reading trying to learn and fit in all the things and/or events you want to accomplish while on vacation. Do yourself a favor, if you're going to Cuba, definitely ask Tino. (Less)


Boyd Davis Boyd Davis

Tino opened the door to Havana in a way that we could not have had happen another way. An amazing trip thanks to a great guide. Muchas gratias!!!


Craig Craig

Tino is great. We contacted him with only a matter of 2-3 days before our trip and he put together an itinerary quickly. His tips easily saved us more money … (More) Tino is great. We contacted him with only a matter of 2-3 days before our trip and he put together an itinerary quickly. His tips easily saved us more money than the cost of hiring his services. One example was arranging a driver and transport to Vinales. Tino lives there, part-time, so he knows what things should cost and how it should be done. So we got a great deal and I didn't have to haggle or worry about a thing for that trip. You can't put a price tag on that. Well I guess you could, had we done a Vinales trip from a resort, we would have paid 2-3x the cost. We were also surprised and welcomed to Tino's home and met his family. This isn't part of the TripUniq package. We were fortunate to see how Cuban's live and had a wonderful time! Thanks Tino! Hope to see you in the future! (Less)


Jos de Lange Jos de Lange

Great Havana-tips Tino! We've been using them almost all, had a great walk through the city. Next time will definitely get in contact for a follow up. Thanks and best … (More) Great Havana-tips Tino! We've been using them almost all, had a great walk through the city. Next time will definitely get in contact for a follow up. Thanks and best regards, Jos (Less)


Amy Amy

Some descriptions where so vague that we didn’t know what to think. Overall we really liked it and got to see some places we wouldn’t have seen without the app


Christa van Veldhuizen Christa van Veldhuizen

Tino showed us the best side of Havana. His guide was very useful. I will surely recommend his guides :)!


Andhra Andhra

We had an amazing time in Havana. We have seen almost everything that Tino recommended for us and really enjoyed ourselfs. Thx again!


katjagroenewoud katjagroenewoud

Thanks Tino for the good tips!!


Louis Louis

Good trip also for the kids do it


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