Free Cuban Revolution Tour Havana

Understand how sometimes conviction and idealism can be more powerful than gunpowder.
Learn about the life of leaders such as the Castro brothers and the iconic Che Guevara.
See how the country works through the eyes of a local. Discover Cubans’ creativity to confront their everyday economy.

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Join the Free Cuban Revolution Tour and learn the ins and outs of one of the longest-lasting revolutions in history. The words of Fidel Castro, "No matter who falls, no matter who dies, the Cuban Revolution will not disappear," have been proven correct over the years. The Cuban Revolution Free Tour has been designed to accommodate all types of visitors, from novices who are curious to see the main landmarks to those who want to delve deeper and discover some unknown facts. Most tours will begin around the Statue of Jose Marti near Revolution Square, the scene of many of Fidel Castro’s political rallies, where on some occasions he has addressed over a million Cubans. The square also features memorials to two revolutionary heroes, Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos.

The tour will make its way to the Revolution Museum and the Granma Yacht monument, where they will hear how the revolution started in 1956 when a group of 82 ‘guerrilleros’ crossed the Gulf of Mexico on board the now legendary yacht Granma with the aim of overthrowing and replacing the dictatorship of Batista. At the Eternal Flame monument, the group will learn of the great sacrifices that were made and the lives lost. As the group wanders around this area, they will discover how an army of 800 fighters managed to defeat an army of 70,000, proving that sometimes conviction and idealism can be more powerful than numbers. They’ll also learn about the lives of its leaders, the Castro brothers and the iconic Che Guevara.

On the Cuban Revolution Free Tour in Havana, guests will see the consequences of the Revolution through the eyes of a Cuban, from its fulfilled dreams, such as the public education and health systems, to its great challenges, such as censorship, isolation, and economic embargoes. Walking around the streets of Havana, the group will come across bodegas, bakeries, and friendly local residents. Enabling them to gain an insight into how Cubans live, how they overcome the daily obstacles and how they have managed to survive using creative economy. During the tour, please feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you wish. Guests will also come away with a host of recommendations and tips for what to do for the remainder of their stay.