“TASTING AFRO CUBAN CULTURE” Tour
General Information
- Category: Half day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 4.30 hrs aprox
- Departure time: 16.00 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English
- Location: San Ignacio No. 657 e/ Jesús María y Merced, Habana Vieja, La Habana, Cuba. Zip Code: 10100.
Program Details
“TASTING AFRO CUBAN CULTURE” Tour
What will we do?
Are you a lover of great food? Have you heard of the influence that traditional African spirituality has had on Cuban cuisine? Would you like to experience at firsthand the special ways of cooking traditional Afro-Cuban dishes? Then this experience is a MUST for you! We will meet you at our store in Old Havana for a coffee and we will ride together to Guanabacoa: The cradle of Afro-Cuban culture. Once there, you will learn about the influence that Afro-Cuban religions have had not only in our cuisine but also in almost every other aspect of the Cuban Culture, while we share a typical beverage. Then, Jose´s mom will show you how to cook in our local style, having the opportunity to understand when, why, and how we prepare each dish. Finally, we will enjoy tasting the different plates that we prepared and, in that moment, while we are laughing, sharing our personal stories under the rhythm of drums and dancing to our hearts desire, you will realize that the simple act of eating assumes mystical dimensions and has the power to bring strangers together like family. This is not about cooking in a professional way, it´s about cooking according to the folklore of a modest community.
What´s included?:
- Afro Cuban Meal (Most of the dishes we will prepare have a vegetarian base)
- Welcoming Coffee
- Traditional beverage "Aguardiente".
- Music show (a minimum of 3 persons is required to include this activity)
- Transportation from the meeting place and back.
Time: 16:00 hrs - 20:30 hrs.
Meeting Point: San Ignacio 657 between Jesús María and Merced. Old Havana.
Availability: Check availability in advance.
Maximum size of the group: 8 persons.
Minimum size of the group: 2 persons
TIPS: - Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera and water bottle.
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
• The pick-ups can have a delay of up to 15 minutes, depending on the number of hotels and the punctuality of the 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.