Three new double-decker bus tours operate in Havana for tourists. You are able to get on and off the buses as many times as you need throughout the day. This type of bus is a hop on, hop off tour. These bus tours operate three main routes including from Paula Railway Station to Revolution Plaza, Revolution Plaza to Marina Hemingway, and Alameda Paula to Playa del Este. There are a total of 63 stops on these bus tours. These bus tours are for the tourist who likes to explore the city's tourist sites at their own pace. The bus schedules are posted at each bus stop and run approximately every half hour from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
There are two different types of taxis in Havana. The traditional car taxi and the Coco taxi. The traditional car taxi offers transfers to and from the airport as well as tours around the city of Havana. Coco taxis are smaller, bright yellow, coconut-shaped, three-wheel vehicles that operate tours and transfers. These smaller taxis can only seat two passengers and small luggage due to their size. They can weave in and out of small areas which makes for an easy alternative for transportation around Havana. The cost for either taxi type should be negotiated before getting into the vehicle.
There are several tour companies offering transfers and excursions in Havana. Havana has a wide range of tours depending on your interests and times you are available. There are tours of Havana's coastline including a sugar mill tour that explains the sugar plant and production process. There are boat tours that offer snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming at the coral reef. Many historical tours are offered in Havana and include walking tours, bicycle tours, Segway tours, colonial horse carriage tours and bus tours of the historical city Havana. The city tours often include museums, architecture highlights, historical castles and fortresses with importance dating back to the 1500s. There are also tours of the Cuban cigar factories in Havana. All tours can be booked in advance or can be arranged upon arrival to Havana.
