“Camagüey's Colonial” tour
General Information
- Category: Half day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 3 hrs
- Departure time: 09.00 hrs - 14.00 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish, English and French
Program Details
“Camagüey's Colonial” tour
Camagüey, is a charming city with alleys full of tradition and culture and a perfectly preserved historic and colonial quarter declared a World Cultural Heritage Site. The departure will be from the Agramonte Park, located in the heart of the city. You will visit the Cathedral, the Casa de la Trova, and continuing along Luaces Street, you will arrive at the old convent and school of the Reparadoras, the old school of the Salesianas and the Archbishopric of Camagüey.
Afterwards, we will visit the Plaza Martí or San Francisco Square where you will have the opportunity to visit the church of the Sacred Heart, the 17th century colonial house - Avellaneda and General Gómez -, the oldest preserved colonial house in Camagüey - Pobre and San Fernando -, and the narrowest street in Camagüey - Funda del Catre -. We will also visit the San Juan de Dios Square. The tour ends with a visit to the birthplace of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, the Cuban scientist who discovered the agent that transmits yellow fever.
It included
- Local guide (Spanish, English, French)
- A visit to the mock-up of the city
Places of interest: Viewpoint of the Cathedral - Plaza Martí - Colonial houses and alleys - Plaza de San Juan de Dios - Birthplace of Carlos J Finlay.
Approximate duration of the excursion (total): 3 hours approximately
Extra price for a bike-taxi ride to the house: + 10.00 cuc per pax.
Distance to be covered during the tour: 2 kms approximately.
Extra price for lunch or dinner: + 10.00 cuc per pax.
TIPS: • Recommended: Casual light clothing, sunglasses, cap, solar protection and photographic camera.
• The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels or rental houses and punctuality of customers.
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.