About This Experience

This free walking tour of Santiago de Cuba is an excellent way to navigate the city. During this experience, you will explore its past by discovering iconic sites such as the Moncada Barracks and the Emilio Bacardí Museum. Itinerary: At the scheduled time, meet us at La Placita Park to begin this discovery experience in Santiago de Cuba. Are you ready to dive into the fascinating history of one of the oldest cities in the country? Your adventure will begin with a stroll through the narrow streets, allowing you to explore the past of Santiago de Cuba. You will stop in front of the residence of Don Diego Velázquez, considered one of the first Spanish constructions on the American continent. Captivating stories about the life of this colonist and founder of the city will be revealed. Then, you can admire the exterior of the Emilio Bacardí Municipal Museum, an establishment founded by a former mayor of the city. This museum houses weapons, objects belonging to leaders of the independence struggle, as well as artistic works and even mummies from various backgrounds. You will also have the opportunity to see the facades of the Museum of the Underground Struggle and the Moncada Barracks. In this area, you will learn all about the July 26 Movement, a group led by Fidel Castro that opposed the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Many exciting details await you! After a two-hour tour, this visit will conclude at the July 26 History Museum. Groups: Reservations for this free tour are limited to a maximum of 5 participants. For larger groups, it will be necessary to book a private tour of Santiago de Cuba.

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