Havana Colón Cemetery Free Tour

9.10 / 10

62 reviews | 640 travellers

Excellent experience with Sophie, very interesting and very professional. Always answering our questions and attentive to everything we needed. Incredible.

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Explore one of the world's most important cemeteries with this free tour of the Colón Cemetery in Havana. You'll admire its magnificent mausoleums and discover the stories behind them.

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Explore one of the world's most important cemeteries with this free tour of the Colón Cemetery in Havana. You'll admire its magnificent mausoleums and discover the stories behind them.

Havana Colón Cemetery Free Tour

We'll meet at 10 am on the corner of Avenida 23 and Calle 12 and set off for the most emblematic cemetery in the world: la Necrópolis de Cristóbal Colón. Are you ready to discover its secrets?

As we explore the cemetery we'll see striking examples of funerary architecture such as the Romanesque-Byzantine Central Chapel, which was modelled on Il Duomo in Florence. We'll also stop in front of the tombstone of Máximo Gómez Báez and find out why it has no name or dates! Then we'll marvel at the tombstone of Calixto Garcia and find our why he had three different burial ceremonies!

The Colón Cemetery, named the third most beautiful cemetery in the world by UNSECO, also houses other spectacular funerary monuments, such as the Firemen’s Monument as well as the graves of many famous figures.

Our free tour will end at 12:30 pm at the exit of the Cemetery.

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Duration

2h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English speaking guide.

Not included

Tips

Colón Cemetery entry fee for foreigners 5 CUC (US$ 5).

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Physical: Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Show more

Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility. Information in easy-to-read format. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

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Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Free Tour Havana

Corporate name: Alejandro Pérez García

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Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

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Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Corner of Avenida 23 and Calle 12.

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Reviews

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5 out of 62 reviews

9.1 / 10

9.129032258 62 reviews | 640 travellers

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Sep / 21 / 2024

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Vincenzo

Italy

Consiglio a tutti di fare questo tour nel cimitero, patrimonio dell’Unesco. Zu è una guida straordinaria (come tutte le loro guide che abbiamo conosciuto in questo viaggio!) Se volete scoprire la vera storia di l’havana non posso che consigliarvele, non ve ne pentirete! Grazie Zu, ci hai regalato una bellissima visita! É bellissimo scoprire la storia così! Translate this opinion into English.

I recommend everyone to do this tour in the cemetery, a UNESCO heritage site. Zu is an extraordinary guide (like all their guides that we met on this trip!) If you want to discover the true history of Havana I can only recommend them to you, you will not regret it! Thanks Zu, you gave us a beautiful visit! It is beautiful to discover history like this! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

10

Oct / 06 / 2024

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Jose Luis

Mexico

Excelente la experiencia con Sophie, muy interesante y muy profesional. Siempre resolviendo nuestras dudas y atenta a todo lo que necesitamos. Increíble Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent experience with Sophie, very interesting and very professional. Always answering our questions and attentive to everything we needed. Incredible. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

10

Sep / 10 / 2024

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Ramon

Spain

Fue un tour muy ameno, a pesar del calor, el guía Alex muy bien preparado y resultó muy ameno. Muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

It was a very pleasant tour, despite the heat, the guide Alex was very well prepared and it was very enjoyable. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

10

May / 31 / 2024

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Anonymous

Spain

El guía que teníamos asignados no le daba tiempo a llegar y mandó una compañera, cosa que es de agradecer, ya que en este viaje nos han anulado dos tours con sólo cinco minutos de antelación a la hora programada, rompiéndonos todos los esquemas... Por otro lado, la chica que nos llevó en el tour fue muy agradable, atenta y respondiendo con claridad a las preguntas que la hacíamos. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide we were assigned did not have time to arrive and sent a companion, which is appreciated, since on this trip they have canceled two tours with only five minutes before the scheduled time, breaking all our plans... On the other hand, the girl who took us on the tour was very nice, attentive and answered clearly the questions we asked her. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

10

May / 30 / 2024

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Claude Edwige

Saly, Senegal

Su est une guide pleine d'enthousiasme et particulièrement loquace....Tous les détails de la visite sont abordes avec pédagogie et Su ne manque jamais de nous éclairer sur les Su tilites de la vie ..et de la mort à Cuba...je recommande particulièrement

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