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

At the appointed time, we'll meet at Central Park to follow in the footsteps of the Havana Mafia. This tour focuses on the city’s golden age in the early 20th century.

We'll begin with a driving tour of Havana, starting with the Hotel Sevilla, opened in 1908. In 1930, it became property of Amletto Battisti and Santo Trafficante Jr, who established a famous casino there.

Next, we will tour Havana's coastline to discuss the Sun City project, aimed at transforming Havana into a casino city akin to Las Vegas. We will pass the Deauville Hotel and view the Riviera Hotel, chosen by gangster Meyer Lansky.

Continuing along the coastline, we'll head to the Miramar neighborhood and visit the Tropicana Cabaret, frequented by gangsters and celebrities. We'll learn about the Capri Hotel, built with mafia funds in the 1950s, also owned by Santo Trafficante.

The tour concludes at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, which hosted a major mafia meeting in 1946, coinciding with a Frank Sinatra concert. The hotel’s casino became the Cabaret Parisien, inaugurated by Eartha Kitt.

Finally, we will enjoy live music at the Hotel's Garden Bar, with a drink included.