"The Essentials of Havana" Bike Tour

Bike tour "The Essentials of Havana"

Join our bike tours and discover the best of Havana city, we are eager to share with others a more genuine vision of Havana through exciting cycling experiences. Creativity, authenticity, empathy and knowledge are our keys to providing you with a fun and unforgettable experience of Cuba.

On this occasion we propose a tour of the wonders of the city, we will travel through the Spanish colonial sites, the city's promenade and large American buildings, parks and boulevards. We will also take you to the giant square where Fidel Castro gave many passionate speeches to the Cubans. Let's capture the charm of the city with many pictures. Let's see how today's Cubans interact with the splendid past of this city.

Itinerary

This route will take us to the best points of the historical center to the non-conformist part of Havana. We will visit the most beautiful and ancient places of Old Havana, in front of the National Capitol, along the Paseo del Prado, the Malecón, San Rafael Boulevard, the Revolution Square, next to the Colón Cemetery, and finally the Vedado neighborhood.

Included

• Local guide (Spanish, English).
• Bicycle and helmet.
• Coffee or juice and water.
• Rain poncho

Degree of difficulty: Low.

Distance to be covered in the tour (round trip): 18 km approximately. (11.2 miles).

Approximate duration of the tour (total): 3 ,5 hours approximately.

Group size: 13 pax.

Meeting point: We'll meet at Wilfredo Lam Park in Vedado. It's also called "Park of 16 and 15". Find your guide in a neon yellow vest in front of the church. Arrive 15-20 min before departure time. Address: 16th Street between 13th and 15th Street, Vedado.

Important Notes

• The guest must have good experience in urban cycling. There are no bicycle lanes in Cuba.
• You must have a good experience in city cycling. The terrain is a few hills.
• Children under 18 years of age can attend if accompanied by a legal guardian. The minimum age to participate is 10 years old.
• We will have to load our bikes to go up or down a road.
• Attendees should be able to ride a bicycle comfortably up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
• You should bring lights for riding at night.
• At the meeting point, we will provide safety equipment and give some instructions for safe cycling.
• The leader will then ask for suggestions to create the route at this point. Your mission is to design an attractive 4-hour route through the city of Havana.

TIPS: • Light and clear clothing, extra water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and camera.