“Cienfuegos: History, Art and Soul” Tour
General Information
- Category: Half day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 3 hrs
- Departure time: 08.00 hrs - 09.00 hrs (Flexible schedule according to customer preferences)
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish, English, French, German and Russian
Program Details
“Cienfuegos: History, Art and Soul” Tour.
We invite you to know one of the most beautiful cities of the center-south of Cuba Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the Pearl of the South, founded in 1819 by the French around the Bay of Jagua. Tour this city of parks, theater, churches and architecture and culture that will catch you from the first moment.
During the tour we will visit the most important historical and cultural places in Cienfuegos such as: Paseo del Prado, Boulevard de San Fernando, artisans market and the terrace of the Hotel La Union.
We will visit the José Martí Park where we will see the City Hall, the Tomás Terry Theatre and the Cathedral. In addition, the Palatine Bar, the old Spanish Casino, the Arc de Triomphe, the José Martí monument and the "Benny Moré" Cultural Centre for the Arts.
Then we will walk along the Santa Isabel Corridor and visit the Royal Pier and the Customs Park. We will continue our tour with the visit of the Blue Palace, Cienfuegos Yacht Club, Jagua Hotel and the Valle Palace, all in the Punta Gorda area.
Services included in the tour:
- Pick up and return by car to the client's accommodation according to the agreed schedule.
- Guide with great knowledge of the history and traditions of the city of Cienfuegos in Spanish and English language
- Entrance to a concert or presentation in the "Centro Cultural de las Artes Benny Moré" (in this case depending on the day and time of the tour).
- A traditional Cuban cocktail.
- Entrance to the Tomás Terry Theatre.
Car capacity: between 1 and up to 10 passengers.
Important note: Entrance fees to museums, other places of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, not described in the program are not included in the tour price and require an additional charge for the clients' decision.
Duration of the tour: 3 hours (the tour can be adapted to the time available to the clients).
Tourist Guide: Mr. Yoan Samir Hernandez Martinez: Lover of history, art and culture. Professor of History and Anthropology at the University of Cienfuegos.
TIPS: Light clothing, sunglasses, light meals with sweets and proteins, caps or hats, comfortable shoes, as well as other protectors for rainy seasons, sunscreen and camera.
Cancellation Policy • In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged. • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.