HOHO vs private tour

[CountessP]

First, thanks to EVERYONE for sharing all your knowledge. Very much appreciated.

 

Now I have to ask, what makes a private tour so much better than doing both HOHOs. I very much enjoy HOHOs, and also speak fluent Spanish. And the HOHOs seem to cover a lot of territory. Any thoughts or insight appreciated!

[kristinp36]

I appreciated spending one on one time with a Cuban.

 

 

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[RiverBlues]

The HOHO is quite adequate as an introduction to the city. There isn't a lot of traffic, as there is in some cities that have them, so they are efficient getting around. Narration is in Spanish, but you say that is not a problem for you, and you can't ask questions of a tape.

You don't get the hand-holding, the option to personalize the itinerary and, as mentioned, the interaction with a Cuban guide that the higher cost buys.

[CountessP]

Thanks for the info. We are staying overnight, and plan to do other things besides the HOHO, which I agree is a good introduction. In truth, because I speak the language, I expect I will get plenty of opportunity for 1 on 1 with the people. In fact, I am hoping to spend the evening hours dancing and drinking Cuban rum with the people!!