Explore Havana's explosive street-art scene and underground creative culture with a working local artist as your guide — from the psychedelic murals of Callejón de Hamel to cutting-edge galleries in Centro Habana that few visitors ever find.
What to expect
You start in the Vedado neighbourhood where massive Soviet-era buildings are now canvases for vivid political and surrealist art. Moving into Centro Habana, you duck into a converted colonial house now serving as a collective studio, where you meet printmakers and painters at work. The Callejón de Hamel finale is a UNESCO-recognised Afro-Cuban ritual art alley — on Sundays, live rumba fills the narrow lane with colour and rhythm.
Good to know
Depart from the terminal by taxi (15 min, approx. USD 5). Sunday mornings in Callejón de Hamel are unmissable — time port day accordingly. Tour is on foot; wear comfortable shoes and bring a small camera. Allow 3.5 hrs including travel to be safe vs. all-aboard.