Afro-Cuban Religion & Culture Experience in Havana

Join us in this immersive Afro-Cuban Religion & Culture Experience with Elias Aseff in Cayo Hueso + Art Tour of Callejon de Hamel. Discover local santeros and paleros, their houses, and a deeper understanding of Cuban religion and its ties to Cuban Music. 

During this experience, you will take a walking tour around the Cayo Hueso neighborhood while visiting Cuban Religion practicians in their private homes. This cultural experience also includes an art tour of Callejón de Hamel and the taste of their authentic local drink “el Negrón.” 

Who is Elias? 

Your local guide and Cuban religion & culture with African background expert Elias Aseff Alfonso is a specialist on Afro-Cuban religion and former assistant to the Cuban artist of Callejon de Hamel Salvador Gonzalez. 

Elias will show you around the Cayo Hueso neighborhood in Centro Habana and share the history and daily realities of music, culture, and religion in Cuba, especially in the Cayo Hueso, Havana. 

We will pick you and your group up at your Casa Particular or Hotel. We will also take you back to the Casa or Hotel at the end of the experience.

Let’s together enjoy this unique experience in Havana, Cuba.

Experience highlights:

Immersive and unique educational experience about Afro-Cuban Religion & Culture.

Expert Local Guide 

Bilingual musician or musicologist tour leader.

Real interactions with the Cuban people and professional musicians.

Support for the Cuban people and local musicians

What’s included?

• Music and Art Tour of Callejón de Hamel.
• Cultural Tour and professional explanation of Afro-Cuban Religion & Culture. 
• Bilingual musician or musicologist tour leader.
• Authentic local Cocktail, “el Negrón.”. 

Duration: 2 hours

Group size: Up to 8 people.

Language: English and/or Spanish.

Prices: $50 per person with a minimum of 2 people.