Havana & Jewish Heritage Private Tour from Varadero
From $159 USD per car (up to 4 guests)
💎 Upgrade to our VIP Combo with TWO vintage cars during checkout!
Overview
Step into Havana’s rich Jewish legacy on this private day tour that explores the lives, stories, and sites tied to Jewish immigration and community in Cuba.
Visit synagogues, cultural centers, and memorials, and explore the historic Jewish Quarter — all while riding in one of our beautiful vintage cars with your own private guide. This experience blends meaningful heritage stops with the best of Havana’s highlights.
All prices in USD. Deposit required. Balance due on tour day.
Highlights
- Visit Havana’s most important synagogues and Jewish cultural sites
- Learn about the impact of Jewish immigration in Cuba
- See the Jewish Quarter and Holocaust memorials
- Ride in a classic 1950s vintage car
- Private bilingual guide and driver
- A meaningful and personalized cultural experience
Tour Options
🚘 Classic Tour – $159 USD
- Classic A/C Hard Top vintage car for the full 8-hour tour
- Private guide & driver
- Round-trip comfort from Varadero to Havana (approx. 2 hours each way)
- Up to 4 guests per car
⭐ VIP Combo Tour – Add-on $40 USD
Upgrade your experience!
- Start in an A/C Hard Top for the 2-hour drive to Havana
- Switch to a Convertible in Havana for the city tour
- Two classic cars, same guide — more comfort, more photo ops
- Ideal for sunny days and historic backdrops
Select the VIP upgrade during checkout for just $40.
What’s Included
- Private vintage car (Hard Top or Combo)
- Private driver
- Bilingual local guide
- Personalized Jewish heritage-focused itinerary
- Pick-up and drop-off in Varadero
Not Included
- Lunch (your guide will suggest a great Paladar)
- Entrance or donation at religious/cultural sites
- Optional entry fees (e.g., Rum Museum, Synagogue museums)
- Tips (optional, appreciated)
A monetary contribution may be requested at certain sites to support the local Jewish community.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen, hat, water
- Camera or phone
- Small USD or CAD bills for contributions, entrance, or tips
- Comfortable walking shoes
Sample Itinerary (Flexible)
- 8:30 AM – Pick-up at your Varadero accommodation
- Visit key Jewish heritage sites:
- Adath Israel Orthodox Synagogue
- The Hebrew Sephardi Center & Holocaust Exhibit
- Beth Shalom Synagogue
- Menorah Square
- Optional: Jewish Cemetery in Guanabacoa
- Walk the Jewish Quarter + cocktail at Hotel Raquel
- Explore Acosta and Muralla Streets
- Lunch at a local Paladar
- Time permitting:
- Old Havana (Plazas, Cathedral, El Morro Fortress)
- Modern Havana (Malecón, Capitol, Revolution Square, Rum Museum, Colón Cemetery)
- Return to accommodation
Good to Know
- Tour is private — no sharing
- Fits up to 4 guests per car
- VIP Combo = 2 vintage cars
- Deposit required to confirm
- Balance due in USD cash or CAD/EURO equivalent (based on daily rate)
- Cancel free up to 48 hours in advance
- Covered by our Hurricane-Free Guarantee
- Deposits never expire (Lifetime Deposit Guarantee)
- U.S. travelers: tour qualifies under the “Support for the Cuban People” visa category
Also Popular with Guests
👉 For more cultural immersion, try our Havana’s Cigar & Rum Private Tour — with tastings, lounges, and Havana history.
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