Experiences in Havana
See Havana’s famous retro cars and Art Deco architecture. Enjoy delicious street food, taste Cuban rum, take a walking tour or admire street art while learning about Havana’s colonial history and Afro-Cuban culture.
Cuba Day Trips, Tours and Cultural Experiences
Enjoy the best excursions in Cuba—Choose from full or half day options
Take a deep dive into Cuba’s history, arts, music and food scene while learning about Cuban life through local eyes! See the island’s highlights on a short trip, or a multi-day tour add-on when joining us for a few hours, half day or full-day excursion from Havana, Trinidad or Santiago de Cuba.
Our local guides share authentic Cuba with visitors on our Cuba day trips and cultural experiences. From photography and food to city walks, classic cars or dance classes, choose a ready-made tour or design your own experience!
Our organised day tours around Cuba
Our unforgettable tours around Cuba take you to Havana’s vintage streets, historic Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad’s tropical beaches and the scenic Viñales Valley.
Popular destinations for Cuba day trips and tours
Experience Cuba’s diversity with multi-day tours and short-stay packages. When time is limited, or you want to extend your adventure, some of the best excursions in Cuba are full or half-day tours. Whether travelling solo or in a small group, we make visiting popular Cuba destinations on a day trip easy.
The heart of Cuba: Havana
The lively capital, with its population of 2.3 million, offers an eclectic blend of past and present, multi-ethnic roots and a history like nowhere else. The old town centre’s 1950s colonial heritage, vintage streets and retro American cars attract visitors worldwide.
For starters, see authentic Cuban art in Callejón de Hamel, walk the Malecón Seawall by night as the locals dance and socialise, and visit the former presidential palace turned Revolution Museum. Visit La Bodeguita del Medio—birthplace of the mojito, enjoy classic jazz at La Zorra or follow the Cuban Cigar Trail on a history tour. Want more? Just ask!
Breathtaking countryside: Viñales Valley
Amid spectacular landscapes, time slows to reveal a different side of Cuba on a day trip to Viñales, three hours southwest of Havana. A UNESCO World Heritage site and Cuba’s agricultural heart, it is surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty. Hike scenic trails, explore vast cave systems, or simply unwind in a setting most tourists miss.
The valley's distinctive limestone karst formations create a surreal backdrop above the lush tobacco fields. Experience rural life as Cuban farmers tend their fields with horse-drawn ploughs or witness the artistry of traditional cigar-making, where skilled hands transform tobacco leaves into Cuba's legendary export.
Cuba’s Caribbean soul: Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba, influenced by its Caribbean heritage and nestled against the stunning Sierra Maestra mountains, pulses with an intoxicating blend of son, rumba and salsa. Visit the streets where the Cuban Revolution began and sip famous Santiago rum to discover the city’s legacy. Escape to unspoiled beaches with tropical waters, or venture into nearby national parks amidst Cuba's breathtaking natural scenery.
Encounter mouth-watering Caribbean cuisine, multi-coloured architecture and spiritual traditions blending African roots with Catholicism in Cuba’s second-largest city, along with its revolutionary history and rhythmic Afro-Caribbean energy.
Trinidad: Cuba’s slice of paradise
Trinidad—a living museum and UNESCO treasure—lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Escambray Mountains. Its village-like atmosphere appears frozen in time yet buzzes with activity inspired by its Latin-Caribbean culture.
By day, watch domino games in the streets while exploring cobblestone alleys between pastel-coloured buildings, centuries-old plazas and magnificent colonial architecture from the era of wealthy sugar merchants and Spanish expansion. Admire the mansions and art galleries, then head to the beaches of Playa Ancón with their pristine white sand and sparkling waters. As night falls, sway to salsa rhythms at Casa de la Música under starry skies.
Our Cuba tour philosophy since 2005
Cuban Adventures has organised unforgettable day tours to share Cuba with our guests for over 20 years. Our travel philosophy is simple—we deliver genuine Cuban experiences responsibly designed in collaboration with locally owned and operated businesses, entrepreneurs and families.
Our exclusive focus on travel in Cuba means we craft extraordinary, memorable journeys fuelled by genuine local expertise and insider knowledge.
Our local Cuban guides unlock authentic Cuba for you—explore local neighbourhoods, dine at family-run eateries and enjoy dynamic culture.
As a purpose-driven business, we operate socially responsible tours to keep tourism dollars local, support Cuban families and reduce environmental impact.
Our day tours help support Cuba’s private sector. These Cuba tours for US citizens qualify for a Support for the Cuban People general travel license.
Our approach to small group travel gives opportunities for meaningful local connections, making new friends and individual attention from our guides.
We partner with Cuban locals for dining and activities, delivering genuine experiences that share the most authentic aspects of Cuba with guests.
What guests say about our Cuba day tours
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KarmenNovember 23, 2025Our tour to Cuba with Cuban Adventures was a blast. Our tour guide Yuri was amazing, we saw and learned so much and had a fantastic time. I recommend this tour to anyone interested in visiting Cuba.- ConstanceNovember 23, 2025Rainer was a great guide, the entire trip was flawless, our group had a fantastic time explring Cuba on two-wheels
- MonaNovember 21, 2025On our first experience traveling to Cuba,we toured with Cuba Adventure's"Ultimate Cuba." During the trip, we observed many birds we'd never seen before and since we were so satisfied with our first experience, we decided to return on Cuban Adventure's "Birdwatching Cuba" tour. The tour was led by an extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic bird guide and it didn't disappoint- 105 species and 18 endemics in 8 days"! We highly recommend.
- LaurenceNovember 21, 2025Highly recommend Cuban Adventures - the guides are local - committed to Cuba - full of history and insights into their country - this was our second trip with them and will do more in the future !
- VirendraNovember 20, 2025Inexpensive tour but accommodations were below average. Tour leader was not knowledgeable. Food choices were limited. Internet was spotty. Electricity issues. Hot water issues.
- DavidNovember 14, 2025Cuban Adventures exceeded my already high expectations. I had read more than a hundred reviews online, and selected them because of that glowing praise. They, and Cuba itself, provided such a rich experience, that it will be a pleasure to recommend them to anyone.
JenniferNovember 13, 2025Did you know that Americans can travel to Cuba to "Support the Cuban People?" Until friends booked a bicycling trip with Cuban Adventures, I didn't. I'm so glad that I had the chance to visit, meet the wonderful people of Cuba, and experience the country by bike. The tour was well organized, very enjoyable and informative, and I always felt safe and well fed. Bring an open mind and a flexible attitude and you will have a fantastic time with Cuban Adventures.- Jewel RoseNovember 13, 2025Cuban Adventures made it very easy to book tours for our trip. Our first tour, (street food) was so good that we booked a private cooking tour later in the week. Both our guides Dayana and Daniela were phenomenal. They both answered any questions we had and it really broadened our entire experience in Cuba. We really felt immersed in the culture and loved getting to try traditional Cuban food.
JanetNovember 12, 2025The bike tour in Cuba was fantastic. The knowledge of our guide for each of the towns we visited was outstanding. It was a great mix of culture and exercise as well as great food and history! I would recommend this tour to all. Thanks Cuban Adventures, planning to come back! Janet Wiley- NellNovember 12, 2025Rainer was so knowledgable and kind. Our trip to Cuba was unforgettable!! He is attentive to the group and careful with details. Highly recommend.
Book Cuba day trips and tours with the experts in Cuba travel
Our Cuban tour guides have conducted full-day and half-day tours around Cuba since 2005. Choose from our cultural, nature-based, or special interest options and take a day trip before or after your multi-day tour, or as a stand-alone adventure! With Cuba tours for US citizens available for legal travel from America, visit Cuba now! Book an existing day tour today, or send a booking request to arrange a private day trip or customised itinerary for you or your small group.
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