Come and enjoy the famous cannon firing ceremony in Havana, a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of the Cuban capital!
Havana Cannon Firing Ceremony
We'll pick you up from your hotel at the indicated time and make our way to the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress, known locally as La Cabaña, where the famous cannon firing ceremony takes place.
The cannon blasting ceremony is a Havana tradition that dates back to the colonial era. For centuries, every evening at 9 pm, a cannon has been fired to inform Havana's residents of the nightly closure of the gates in the city wall.
This ritual dates back to 1774, when the city had to defend itself from regular pirate attacks. To announce the closing of the city gates, the cannon was originally fired from a ship in the harbour, before the ceremony later moved to the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress. You'll love the views from this place!
While pirate attacks are no longer a daily threat to the Cuban capital, the cannon blasting ceremony has remained a tradition, with guards dressing in historic uniforms as if it were the 18th century!
After enjoying the ceremony, we'll take you back to your hotel in Havana, arriving 4 hours later.
Cannon Firing Ceremony with Dinner
Want even more? If you choose this option, after the ceremony, we'll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. The menu includes a chicken or pork dish served with rice and beans. The perfect finishing touch to this experience!
