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.
Santiago de Cuba
Discover Cuba’s Afro-Caribbean heritage and the lush southeast coast on a half-day walking tour of Santiago de Cuba’s historic city centre or classic car tour. Hike the Sierra Maestra Mountain ranges on a day trip or stay overnight.
Trinidad
Experience the ‘museum city’ of Trinidad on an unforgettable day tour. Explore colonial streets with knowledgeable local guides who bring art, history and culture to life or relax and soak up the sunshine on Playa Ancon's beaches.
Tailor Your Trip
Personalise your Cuban adventure with a tailored day trip and explore Cuba your way! Choose from expertly crafted private and custom tours just for you or your group, or let us design a customised itinerary to match your interests.
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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JenniferJuly 13, 2025Friends in Australia and NZ! Cuban hospitality awaits for your travelling pleasure! Don’t miss the ‘anti-stress’ cocktail in Viñales, the political history and music culture everywhere and the snorkelling in the Bay of Pigs!- SonjaJuly 4, 2025This trip was a wonderful way to experience the joys, beauty and hardships of Cuba. The people are warm and friendly, and the music and dancing is a true highlight. If you are lookiing for a travel experience that allows you to connect with the people and culture, Cuban Adventures makes it happen in a safe , comfortable and informative way. Highly recommend.
- CharlesJuly 3, 2025Recently booked with Cuban Adventures for a 5 day tour. Wonderful experience. Accommodations were clean with no issues at all. The tour had very interesting excursions. I enjoyed the City walking tour the best. It was good to see different areas of the city and to learn the Cuban culture. Also enjoyed hearing how US politics and mafia had influence in Havana. Overall was a great time and glad that I had this experience.
Andrew CJuly 1, 2025Cuban Adventures, and local guide Yuri, went above and beyond to ensure our trip to Cuba from the US was knowledgable and fulfilling. We learned so much about the Cuban culture and people, and they are memories we will never forget! Thank you so much!!- CarleneJune 19, 2025
Best Part? The awesome tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, good speaker. Interacted well with everyone. Would recommend him to anyone. Ten stars out of ten stars. Worst Part? The heat. All was good. Would definitely recommend the same tour to friends.
- KarenJune 19, 2025Perfect itinerary for a multi general group 19-74 The right mix of activities and free/relaxing time
- Julie AnnJune 16, 2025I just returned from an 8-day private tour with Cuban Adventures, and it was absolutely amazing! Everything was smooth from booking (thanks, Monica!) to the final day. Our guide, Adita, and driver, Osney, were wonderful — so knowledgeable, kind, and fun to travel with (and now lifelong friends). The excursions, local food, and charming casas made every day memorable. Riding in a classic car through Havana was the icing on the cake. I’d highly recommend booking a tour with Cuban Adventures to anyone looking for a genuine Cuban experience.
SebastianJune 16, 2025Going to Cuba was a very meaningful trip for us. When we saw that Cuban Adventures was focused on responsible tourism and cultural education we chose it and were not disappointed. We got to see and learn so much on a very short trip. We really loved Cuba and appreciate Cuban Adventures for making it straightforward for us to travel there.- ElizabethJune 16, 2025I went on the 9 Day Cuba Essential Tour and was blown away. This trip was incredibly important to my boyfriend and I and Cuban Adventures played a large part in making it special. Our tour leader, Yuri, was outstanding and the variety of activities made every destination unique. There will always be challenges when traveling to a developing country, but with the guidance of Cuban Adventures and our tour guide, we were well prepared to handle them.
MarkJune 8, 2025Amazing trip to Cuba that far exceeded our expectations. Well organised with great itinerary. Accommodation was amazing, and even a few power cuts (which they cannot control) could not spoil the experience. Highly recommend this company and Cuba itself.
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.
Explore other tour options in Cuba
Multi-Day Group Tours
Discover Cuba on a 5 to 20-day small group tour with up to 16 travellers. Departing weekly from Havana, our immersive tour packages showcase the best of Cuba.
Short Stay Packages
Enhance your Cuba experience with a short stay on a standalone trip or group tour extension. Learn Spanish, take cooking classes or dance the nights away.
Custom & Private Tours
Design the perfect Cuban getaway for couples, families or friends with a private or tailored tour that matches your interests and preferred travel style.
Your ultimate guide to visiting Cuba
Discover top destinations and local insights into Cuban culture on our blog, with essential travel tips that help you maximise your time exploring this intriguing country.
Cuba Travel and the US ESTA
Read which rules and laws you need to know about traveling to Cuba via the US. The US visa waiver called the ESTA is not valid to enter the US if you have been to Cuba after Cuba was listed as a country that sponsors terrorism.
D’Viajeros Immigration Forms
Follow these step-by-step instructions to get the Cuba D’Viajeros QR code required to enter Cuba. Filling out the D’Viajeros form before departing for your trip is a requirement to enter Cuba.
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