Havana Jazz Festival Photo Tour
Havana, Cuba.
Our Havana Jazz Festival Photo Tour combines Cuba’s world-famous Jazz Plaza Festival with professional photography coaching in Havana’s best locations. One immersive week photographing Havana during the International Jazz Plaza Festival – one of the Caribbean’s most iconic music events. All guided by local photographers who accompany you every step of the way. Book your spot on the Havana Jazz Festival Photo Tour today.
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January 24 to January 30, 2026 – Full Package Price: $2,200
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Why choose our Havana Jazz Festival Photo Tour?
Jazz Plaza Festival
Photograph Havana during its most vibrant cultural week, with live jazz and unique energy
Local guidance
Shoot with a Havana-based photographers who knows the city, the people and the light
Small Group
Limited spots. Serious photographers only. This is not a sightseeing tour.
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What’s included / What’s not included
What’s included
- VIP passes to the Jazz Plaza Festival. During the week, we guarantee also access to dance schools and companies, both classical and contemporary, the seven day program will include photographing ballet, dance, boxing, markets, walks through many exciting neighborhoods of the city, including Havana Vieja, Centro Havana, the oceanside promenade Malecón, the Prado, the traditional town and church of Regla, Cojimar, a fishing village, Hemingway’s favorite place, where he wrote The Old Man and the Sea, and other neighborhoods of Havana.
- Accommodations: B&B rooms. We offer the comfort and warmth of a Casa Particular, very well located in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana with all the amenities necessary for your 8-day 7-night stay. A bed and breakfast with private bathroom, hot and cold water, air conditioning, safe, and internet access. Exclusively for Tour participants.
- Transportation: We have air-conditioned buses and professional drivers who guarantee transportation to all our points of interest. We guarantee airport pickup upon arrival and departure.
- Local photography guide: Bilingual guides (English-Spanish) provide personalized attention and assistance with all logistics and group coordination. Professional guidance throughout the tour.
- Meals: Breakfast is guaranteed at your accommodation. We also offer a welcome and farewell dinner.
What’s not included
- Flights to and from Havana. All participants will need to book their airfare to and from Havana on January 24 and January 30. Havana Photo Tour will provide participants with the necessary instructions to obtain the required Cuban tourist visa.
- Daily meals and drinks. Participants are expected to cover the cost of several individual lunches and dinners during the eight days. We will provide you with a list of excellent private restaurants in Havana.
- Travel insurance (recommended). Cuban authorities have mandated that all tourists entering Cuba must have medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage. This coverage is usually included in the price of the airline ticket.
Before you join this photo tour
All participants are expected to have a genuine interest in photography and to work with a camera (DSLR, mirrorless or equivalent). This tour goes beyond mobile phone photography, and all participants will be photographers sharing a common purpose and rhythm.
Havana is a welcoming city for photographers. Throughout the entire week, you will be guided by local professional photographers who know the city intimately and work daily in the same neighborhoods where we photograph. You will never be left alone, and assistance and translation are provided at all times.
The experience involves daily walking at a comfortable pace, with frequent stops to photograph, observe and discuss images. A reasonable level of mobility and physical condition is required, as walking is an essential part of exploring Havana visually and authentically.
As the tour takes place during the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival, several evenings will naturally be dedicated to photographing live music, concerts and the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the city, always integrated into the overall rhythm of the week and balanced with daytime activities.
This tour is limited to a small group of photographers, allowing for personalized guidance, constructive feedback and meaningful photographic interaction. The focus is on slowing down, observing carefully and building a coherent visual narrative rather than rushing from place to place.
By joining this photo tour, you agree to approach the experience with curiosity, respect for local culture and a collaborative spirit with fellow photographers and guides.
Travel authorization for U.S. participants
Travel to Cuba for this photo tour is fully authorized under current U.S. regulations. This program complies with OFAC requirements for legal travel to Cuba under the “Support for the Cuban People” category.
Havana Jazz Photo Tour is designed and operated in accordance with these regulations, and all U.S. participants will receive the necessary documentation to support authorized travel to Cuba.
If you are traveling from the United States, we will guide you through the process and provide clear instructions to ensure your trip is compliant and worry-free.
What participants should prepare
- A valid passport and appropriate travel visa are required for entry into Cuba.
- Travel medical insurance is mandatory and usually included with your airline ticket to Cuba.
- Participants should bring their own photographic equipment. Two camera bodies are recommended as a maximum, with at least one wide-angle lens, such as a 17-35mm zoom, 24mm, 28mm, or 35mm lens, which allows for capturing the environment and creating a greater sense of intimacy. Students may also bring longer focal length lenses, such as telephoto lenses, for concert photography. Participants are advised to bring extra memory cards, spare batteries, and all necessary chargers for their equipment.
- Students will need to know how to transfer the photographs they take each day to their laptop. Participants should also bring one or more USB drives, where they will store their selections for the final show. Students are encouraged to use image management software for this selection process.
- Comfortable walking shoes and lightweight clothing are strongly recommended due to daily outdoor activity. Participants are also encouraged to bring casual, comfortable attire suitable for evening concerts and the farewell dinner; no formal or elegant dress is required.
- Access to the internet in Cuba is limited; this experience encourages focus on photography and observation rather than constant connectivity.
- Detailed logistical information, packing suggestions and meeting points will be shared with participants after registration.
Apply for the Havana Jazz Photo Tour
This photo tour is limited to 7 participants. Submitting an application allows us to confirm availability and share the next steps.
No payment is required at this stage.