5 best things to do in Havana
The essentials of Havana with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
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Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Havana shortlist
- Old Havana & Plaza Vieja walk — the restored colonial squares, UNESCO’s finest quarter.
- Malecón evening — the eight-kilometre seawall where the city sits out the evening.
- El Capitolio & Paseo del Prado — the 1929 capitol and the marble promenade dividing Centro.
- Classic-car convertible tour — the 1950s Chevys by the hour; agree the route and price first.
- Viñales valley day trip — the tobacco farms and mogotes, three hours west.
Flying in, José Martí International Airport (HAV) serves the city — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Havana activity providers
- Klook — Havana activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Havana experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Havana?
Old Havana & Plaza Vieja walk — the restored colonial squares, UNESCO’s finest quarter. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Havana attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Havana?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Havana?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.