Cannon Shot from a Fortress
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Cannon Shot from a
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Take a step back in time

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Duration
≈2 hours · evening (ceremony at 9:00 PM)
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Private tour
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Pick-up at your chosen location in Havana.
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The soul of the streets

One of Cuba’s oldest traditions is the Cañonazo ceremony—a cannon fired every evening for some 350 years. Originally a signal to close the city walls against pirates, it is now a dramatic nightly ritual at 9:00 PM.

Optionally arrive earlier (around 6 PM) for dinner near the fortress, then explore San Carlos de la Cabaña before the ceremony begins.

The journey path

Your start

Meeting point & pace

Pick-up at your chosen location in Havana.

Along the way

Witness one of the oldest traditions in Cuba

Witness a ceremony that has remained intact for centuries at a colonial fortress steeped in Cuban history.

Take a step back in time
Finish

Wrap up

Drop-off within Havana—location of your choice.

What’s inside

check_circleBilingual guide
check_circleTransportation
check_circleEntrance fees as listed
check_circleStop for dinner at El Cañonazo (on request; meal not included)

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Tiered pricing for your party size—confirm with our team.

2 peopleUSD $70 / person

Private tour · Havana

3 peopleUSD $55 / person

Private tour · Havana

4+ peopleUSD $45 / person

Private tour · Havana

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