Did you know Bacardi was originally a Cuban brand? Trace the legend of Cuban rum from its Art Deco origins through the revolution, taste aged varieties at Havana’s rum museum, and mix your own cocktails like a true cantinero.
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Time | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm |
| Availability | Monday to Friday (does not run on Cuban public holidays) |
| Group Size | Maximum 16 |
| Meeting Point | La Gargola Guesthouse, 82 Calle Cuba (between Cuarteles and Chacon streets), first floor (up the stairs, blue door) |
| Group Size | Price/Person |
| 1 | $135 USD |
| 2 | $95 USD |
| 3 – 4 | $80 USD |
| 5 – 6 | $75 USD |
| 7 – 16 | $70 USD |
| The start time and meeting place can be tailored to your requirements | |
Did you know that Bacardi Rum, one of the most popular in the US, was actually a Cuban brand? Puerto Rico may now be home to the famous bat logo, but the rum was originally one of Cuba’s most popular. We will pass by this beautiful 1930s Art Deco Bacardi building and learn about this famous brand’s early beginnings in Cuba, and what became of their rum after the revolution. We then visit the Plaza de Armas, where you’ll hear the melancholy love story of Giraldilla, the iconic symbol of Havana Club.
One can’t discuss rum in Cuba without longing for a taste of it, so our next stop is Havana’s rum museum to learn about the processes that make Cuban rum so special. You’ll have the opportunity to taste Havana Club Rum varieties. Naturally, after all that rum we need to fill our bellies, so the tour finishes with a delicious lunch at a local paladar, where a barman will show us how to mix a perfect Cuban cocktail such as a Mojito or a Daiquiri. Get behind the bar and see if you have the skills to be a Cuban cantinero (bartender). ¡Salud!
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Child Policy: No travellers under the age of 18
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