Havana Mafia + Casino Tour
Did you know that the Cuban capital experienced a glamorous era linked to the Mafia and organized crime? On this casino and Mafia tour, we'll discover Havana in the golden years. Havana Gangster Tour. Can you imagine a journey through the...
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Did you know that the Cuban capital experienced a glamorous era linked to the Mafia and organized crime? On this casino and Mafia tour, we'll discover Havana in the golden years.
Havana Gangster Tour
Can you imagine a journey through the buildings of Havana's golden years, where the Mafia and organized crime left a significant mark? At the scheduled time, we'll meet at Hotel Sevilla to explore the historical, economic, social, and cultural context that made Cuba a favourite destination among members of the Italian-American Mafia.
During this tour, you'll learn about the leaders of the most powerful Mafia families on the island: Meyer Lansky, Santo Trafficante, Amadeo Barletta, and Amleto Battisti. We'll walk along Agramonte Avenue towards Sloppy Joe's Bar to discover famous drinks and cocktails in Havana.
The tour continues towards the Capitolio Nacional, passing iconic locations such as Parque de la Fraternidad, Hotel Saratoga, and Hotel New York. We'll then hop in a car to further explore.
Next, we'll visit San Lázaro Street to uncover the secrets of the old brothels of Paseo del Prado and Casa de Carmen. As we enter the old town and central Havana, we'll discuss the relationship between poor neighborhoods and the Mafia, seeing locations like Hotel Deuville, Havana Atlantic Bank, and America Theatre.
We'll reveal the secrets of the great cabarets of the time, including Tropicana, Montmartre, Salón Rojo del Capri, and Parisién of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, concluding our tour after 3 hours at the Hotel Nacional, where we'll enjoy a drink together. Cheers!
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Included
- English–speaking guide
- Car ride during part of the tour
- A drink at the Hotel Nacional