Havana World Music Festival — Private Custom Cuba Tour
Private custom Cuba music and cultural itinerary inspired by the Havana World Music Festival
Private/custom availability: We can build a private itinerary around the Havana World Music Festival when dates and availability allow. If you prefer an open-signup 2027 small-group departure, see our Havana Jazz Festival Tour, Havana Music & Cultural Tour, or Cuban Jazz & Rumba Tour.
Havana World Music Festival — Private Custom Cuba Tour The festival pulses right in the heart of Havana with a profound link to musical culture and heritage. A celebration and showcase of talent from both Cuba and around the world.
From hip-hop, folk, and jazz to acoustic, reggae, electronic music, and more! Havana World Music Festival ensures that everyone will find their moment of groove! In addition to all of this, you‘ll also be able to witness dazzling street art, dance performances, and other forms of creativity exploding.
On our Havana World Music Festival — Private Custom Cuba Tour, we will combine elements of a cultural Havana tour with the festival schedule, covering most of your daily time on the island. Even when enjoying the excellent music program offered by the festival is our main activity within the tour, we will also add some special experiences like an Art, Food & Music Tour of the famous Fabrica de Arte Cubano and/or a walking tour of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Centro Habana to learn about AfroCuban Religion and Culture. Each moment will be full of music and cultural immersion!
While traveling with us, you will have accommodation options like a privately owned Casa Particular or private/group villa (private home/apartment BnB style). In the case of the Group Villa Casa, you will share the place with your tour group with everyone having a private room and bathroom. Each morning will be an array of different fruits, Cuban coffee, eggs, bread, juices, and more.
Why should you travel with us?
If your goal is to enjoy a smooth, authentic, and musical travel experience to Cuba without missing any important bucket list detail we think our Havana World Music Tour is your best option. More than the amazing accommodations and exceptional cultural experiences, we really believe that our most valuable thing is our people. We are very proud of our talented team of musicians (unique within the Cuba Travel industry) from Cuba and the United States, excellent professionals who graduated from prestigious music schools like Universidad de Las Artes de Cuba.
Our wonderful musician-only team will make sure that you are part of a very special Cuba Tour, without any awkward moments or unfulfilled expectations. We make it possible and easy for you to explore Cuba and its culture through the local community.
But, don’t take our word for it… We are grateful for the beautiful and motivating testimonials that our previous clients have shared with us through our Tripadvisor profile, like the following:
Havana Music Tours is a U.S.-based tour company, and for U.S. travelers we design Cuba itineraries around the authorization that matches the planned activities. Before departure, we provide the program itinerary and current travel documentation so guests understand how the trip is structured. For more info about Cuba and your trip preparation, check out our Cuba Travel Checklist.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
What to look forward to during this Havana Music Tour?
Bilingual musicians tour guide from Cuba and the U.S (a tour from musicians for music lovers).
Real interactions with the Cuban people and professional musicians.
Dance or music lessons.
Authentic music and cultural experiences almost every day of your tour.
Fresh breakfast and authentic Café Cubano each morning in a luxurious villa with our wonderful traveler friends.
Taste of the best Paladares around Havana, Cuba (Private restaurants).
Transportation to all scheduled events.
Free time to shop and explore.
PRIVATE TOUR AVAILABILITY
Private dates available by request. Festival access depends on the current event schedule and availability.
Reservations and Payments:
Contact us for current private-tour pricing and payment terms.
Private/custom proposals are built around your group size, accommodation preferences, and selected dates.
Current payment methods and terms are provided with your private-tour proposal.
Private itineraries can use casas particulares, villas, or screened privately owned boutique accommodations depending on availability and your preferences. We have plenty of individuals and couples that travel with us, and everyone has a blast. If you have any special requests, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the perfect space and feel comfortable during your stay.
If our dates do not work for you, keep in mind that we also do personalized tours with custom dates and group sizes. More info here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Your tour includes the following:
- Accommodations: Casa Particular/Villa
- Havana World Music Festival Entry
- Live studio listening experience at a private studio in Old Havana
- Bilingual musician tour leader and guides
- Support for the Cuban people’s interactions
- Detailed Itinerary (Culture, Music, Art, Food, Education, Free time, etc)
- Breakfast every day (A nicely prepared home meal with eggs, juices, bread, coffee, and more – Vegan and vegetarian options available)
- 1 dinner
- 1 lunch
- Interactions with professional musicians and Cuban artists.
- Entry and reservation into each scheduled event, museum, etc
- Daytime walking tour of Old Havana with a local bilingual Cuban Guide.
- Airport transport from José Martí international airport in Havana.
- Private transportation to all scheduled events.
- Flight concierge (flights are not included, but we can help you book the best one).
- Restaurant reservations and recommendations.
- U.S. travel compliance: itinerary and documentation structured around the applicable OFAC authorization; qualifying cultural itineraries are commonly designed around Support for the Cuban People (31 CFR § 515.574).
Cuban eVisa: Cuba now uses an electronic visa linked to your passport. It should be obtained online in advance before departure. Visa procedures and fees can change, and Cuban-born travelers may have additional passport or entry requirements. We provide current instructions before travel; contact us if you were born in Cuba or have questions.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1
- Arrival in Havana and included transportation to your Casa/Villa.
- Check-in to Casa/Villa
- Relax or explore near your Casa
- Sunset hang out at Malecon with a Cuban ritual introduction (Group meeting/quick orientation)
- Welcoming dinner at La Tierra with guided access to Fábrica de Arte Cubano
- Havana World Music Fest Shows!
Day 2
- Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa
- Tour of Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
- Visit craft shops, and art galleries, and learn about music and history in Cuba
- Lunch in Old Havana
- Back to the Villa/Casa to rest before dinner
- Dinner on your own
- Havana World Music Fest Shows!
Day 3
- Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa
- Live studio listening experience at a unique studio in Old Havana
- Free afternoon to explore Havana Vieja on your own
- Transportation back to the Villa/Casa
- Dinner on your own
- Havana World Music Fest Shows!
Day 4
- Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa
- Transportation to Airport
(*Flights arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary must arrive between 8:30 am-10 am EST and departing flights on Day 4 need to depart between 2-5 pm to have included transportation. All flights must arrive and depart from Havana José Martí International Airport. All music entries and reservations are also included. This is just a sample itinerary, you will receive a detailed itinerary with confirmed events closer to your trip departure.)
VARADERO / MATANZAS ADD-ON
Private add-on dates available by request
Group Villas/Casas – All guests will have a Private Room and Bathroom
Screened privately owned boutique accommodations may also be available for custom trips
Inclusions:
- Private Roundtrip Transportation from Havana to Varadero/Matanzas.
- Transportation (as needed to each included event. At times we may just walk a few blocks to dinners, music, etc.)
- Accommodations in your private Casa Particular, group villa, or other screened privately owned accommodation
- 3 Breakfasts (Each morning)
- 1 Dinner
- 2 Lunches
- Musician Tour Leader and Local Cuban Guides
- Unique musical and cultural experiences
- Day walking tours
- Workshop with Latin grammy award winning rumba group Los Muñequitos de Matanzas
Highlights:
- Music, art, and cultural tours
- Beach Experience, one of the beaches of the Caribbean
- Dinner reservations at prime restaurants
- Tour guides and workshops
- Music events available during the selected dates
- Unique musical experiences unlike any other tour
- Included transportation
- Detailed itinerary of events
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 (Havana —> Varadero)
- Early morning breakfast, then check out from your private accommodation in Havana
- Private transfer with your tour leader to Varadero, Matanzas (Apr 2-3 Hours)
- Included Lunch
- Check-in to Casa Particular in Varadero
- Welcoming dinner (included)
- Late-night music in Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba (Folklorica, Son, Salsa, and more)
Day 2 (Matanzas – Day tour and Folkloric Music Experience)
- Fresh breakfast at your Casa (Eggs, Fruits, Juices, Coffee, Tea, Bread, Veggies, and Meats)
- Walking tour of Historic Matanzas. Learn about history, architecture, and culture.
- Included Lunch
- A unique immersive experience with the Grammy Award Winning Rumba Group “Los Muñequitos de Matanzas”. See why this group is so unique to Cuba, featuring rumba and Afro-Cuban style percussion.
- Free time to relax or explore on your own before dinner.
- Dinner on your own. (We can help you make reservations)
- Optional evening music event.
Day 3 (Varadero – Optional morning experiences, return to Havana)
- Fresh breakfast at your Casa (Eggs, Fruits, Juices, Coffee, Tea, Bread, Veggies, and Meats)
- Optional experiences: Beach Time, massages, and more
- Afternoon Transportation back to Havana
- Lunch included
- Evening on your own in Havana
Day 4 (Havana – Airport Transfers)
- Fresh breakfast at your Casa (Eggs, Fruits, Juices, Coffee, Tea, Bread, Veggies, and Meats)
- Included Airport Transfer
Looking for a scheduled departure? Explore our 2027 small-group Cuba tours, or plan a private journey around your dates.
