All the Havana city tours mentioned below operate daily, subject to a minimum number of people. Clients are collected from their hotels. The main operators are Havanatur (tel: (7) 836 3596 or 4743; website: www.havanatur.cu) and Cubanacán (tel: (7) Tel: (7) 204 1658 or 1892; website: www.cubanacan.cu). Private tours can also be arranged locally with English-speaking guides.

Walking and Bus Tours
This half-day guided tour is a great introduction to both Old Havana and bucolic (in comparison) Vedado. Begin by taking in the grandiose Plaza de la Revolución, the centre of political life in Cuba. En route, you'll see why Vedado was the lush, rich suburb before Havana expanded ever west. Take a walk through the narrow streets of Habana Vieja, a UNESCO World Heritage site and explore the restored squares surrounded by splendid old colonial houses. A sumptuous lunch at one of many restaurants dotting the area or shopping at the city's biggest artisan market round off the day.

Tours in Classic Cars
History comes alive touring the city in a classic car. Take your pick from 1950s Cadillacs, Fords or Chevrolets and cruise Havana in the coolest possible way. You can contract a car and driver from Gran Car (tel: (7) 873 5705 or 648 7338) or strike a deal with a freelance taxi surrounding Parque Central.