This tour focuses on taking photographs of Havana but outside of the touristic context. Your host and guide, Cuban photographer Abel, will help us to take fascinating images of Cubans living their lives, as well as the contrasts of Havana´s architecture. He will bring his skills to help you master composition, light and finding the perfect locations. Without question, this is a great opportunity to have your own images of the Cuban "Ciudad Maravilla."
Photo Tour 1 (4hrs)
“First Lights in Havana”
(6:40-10:30)
6.40-9:30- Thismorning,weamblethestreets of oldHavana off thetouristtrack. To appreciatethesunrise, webegin at theCruise Terminal downbytheport,observing and photographingtheactivityas thisfabledcitywakes up and goes to work. Cross Havanabaywiththe local ferry to the Pueblo of Casablanca to takephotos of HavanacityfromtheChriststatue. After, wereturn to oldHavana and beginwalkingalongitsquaintcobblestoned ‘calles’, Youwillreceiveinstructionsfromourphotographer host throughoutthe tour. Wealsovisit a typicalHavanafoodmarketknown as an Agro mercado whichis a fascinatingsightonitsownforthevariety of tropical fruit and vegetables displayedamongstthehustle and bustle of thecharactersthatfrequentit. Therewill be ampleopportunity to use restrooms and wewill stop for a coffeealongtheroute.
10:30- End of tour.
The Price includesthe ferry acrossthebay and back butnotthetransport to and fromoldHavana. This can eitherbe arrangedthroughyour casa particular/hotel orwe can handleitforyou.
Price
Number of people |
Price per person |
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2 - 3 |
GBP 60 / Euros 70 / US$ 80 |
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4 - 6 |
GBP 50 / Euros 60 / US$ 70 |
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7 + |
GBP 40 / Euros 50 / US$ 60 |
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Photo Tour 2 (3.5hrs)
“Sunset charm”
(16:00-19:30)
16:00-19:30-Photo tour of Havana. Wemeet in theoldtown andstartwith a panoramicpoint to photographthecity as the light starts to dim and twilightappears. Thenwestollalongthestreets of oldHavanaoff thetouristtrack. Therewill be plenty of opportunities to photographthecity’sinhabitantsreturningfromschoolorwork, allundertheexperttuition of outphotographerguide. WecrossHavanabaywiththe local ferry to the Pueblo of Casablanca to takephotos of HavanacityfromtheChriststatue
17:30- End of tour.
Prices
Number of people |
Price per person |
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2 - 3 |
GBP 60 / Euros 70 / US$ 80 |
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4 - 6 |
GBP 50 / Euros 60 / US$ 70 |
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7 + |
GBP 40 / Euros 50 / US$ 60 |
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Photo Tour 3(10hrs)
Full photographicimmersion tour
(7:30-19:30)
7.30-10:30- Thismorningweamble in thestreets of old and central Havana in lesserknownareaswheretouristsnormallydon’tventure. To appreciatethesunrise, webegin at theCruise Terminal downbytheport,observing and photographingas thecitywakes up and goes to work.WecrossHavanabaywiththe local ferry to the Pueblo of Casablanca to takephotos of HavanacityfromtheChriststatue. After, wereturn to oldHavana and beginwalkingalongitsquaintcobblestoned ‘calles’, Youwillreceiveinstructionsfromourphotographer host throughoutthe tour. Wealsovisit a typicalHavanafoodmarketknown as an Agro mercado whichis a fascinatingsiteonitsownforthevariety of tropical fruit and vegetables displayedamongstthehustle and bustle of thecharactersthatfrequentit. Therewill be ampleopportunity to use restrooms and wewill stop for a coffeealongtheroute.
10:30- 12:00-Wevisitthe Fototeca gallery of Cuba to seethephotoexhibition and wemeetwithnaturephotographer Julio Larramendi in the Hostal of Conde de Villanueva, wherewewillhave a discussionabouthisphotography.
12:00-14:00- Lunch in a restaurant in oldHavana.
14:00-15:30- Visitprivategallerieswherewe can seethework of contemporary Cuban photographers.
16:00-19:30- Westrollthestreets of old and central Havanaoff thetouristtrack. Therewill be plenty of opportunities to photographthecity’sinhabitantsreturningfromschoolorworkundertheexperttuition of ourphotographerguide.
Number of people |
Price per person |
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2 - 3 |
GBP£ 120 / Euros 140 / US$ 160 |
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4 - 6 |
GBP£ 100 / Euros 115 / US$ 130 |
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7 + |
GBP£ 85 / Euros 97 / US$ 115 |
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Photographic memories of yourpreciousholidaymoments in Cuba
Whynothaveourphotographer, Abel, accompanyyouforhalf a day (or more) and takephotographs of you, yourfamilyorgroup in differentparts of Havana. Thiswouldprovide a fantasticsouvenir of yourstay in Havana. The Price includeseditingthephotographs so thatyouwill be presentedwith a memory flash stickwithhighresolutionimages.
Precios
GBP£ 220 / Euros 250 / US$ 300 |
Duration 4 hours |
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Transport is not included |
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ABOUT ABEL, YOUR HOST AND GUIDE
Abel is a Cuban photojournalist living in Havana with more than 15 years experience. From the beginning, he has been interested in registering thelives of the Cuban people and hence he has developed a knowledge of thecity’ streets and boroughs. Without doubt, he is the perfect host and guide to see this marvelous city.