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Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour

By Aruba Walking Tours
4.8 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $40 per adult
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview

Discover the streets & stories of Oranjestad with you own personal Local Expert

Aruba Walking Tours offers the islands' local scoop during a 2.5-hour journey by foot in an interactive and engaging way. This authentic experience takes you to over 30 amazing sites in downtown Oranjestad, while a Local Expert shares fascinating stories on the islands' rich history & culture. Stops are made to visit monuments & museums (when open), sample Aruba's local bites and even for a little shopping on-the-go. During the Aruba walking tour plenty of “photo ops” and even encounters with Aruba's charismatic locals are provided. Making your way through the city was never this entertaining!

The group tour is available Monday, Wednesday or Friday daily. Departure 9.15 am. Meeting time: No later than 9 am. For customized experiences and other departure times you can book a private tour for couples, families and corporate groups.

Activity location

  • Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
    • Zoutmanstraat 6
    • Oranjestad, Caribbean, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage
    • 1 Zoutmanstraat
    • Oranjestad, Caribbean

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Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English

Discover the streets & stories of Oranjestad with you own personal Local Expert

Aruba Walking Tours offers the islands' local scoop during a 2.5-hour journey by foot in an interactive and engaging way. This authentic experience takes you to over 30 amazing sites in downtown Oranjestad, while a Local Expert shares fascinating stories on the islands' rich history & culture. Stops are made to visit monuments & museums (when open), sample Aruba's local bites and even for a little shopping on-the-go. During the Aruba walking tour plenty of “photo ops” and even encounters with Aruba's charismatic locals are provided. Making your way through the city was never this entertaining!

The group tour is available Monday, Wednesday or Friday daily. Departure 9.15 am. Meeting time: No later than 9 am. For customized experiences and other departure times you can book a private tour for couples, families and corporate groups.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45am
Price details
$40.00 x 1 Adult$40.00
Total
Price is $40.00
Until Sun, Apr 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Expert/ Guide (Authentic/ Local History & Stories)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to Museums when open
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstagrammable Photo Opportunities
  • What's includedWhat's includedIconic Landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's includedDelicious Local Bites (2x)
  • What's includedWhat's includedMore than 30 amazing sites
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree Pick Up from Hotel (Dropoff Not Incl.)
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers with Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises and P&0 Cruises have to book through Ship's website or on board. Other cruise lines must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortable specially walking shoes.
  • Please have breakfast before due to the possible heat, to avoid sickness.

Activity itinerary

Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
  • 10m
When open, enter inside the Historical Museum to learn and see Aruba's old fort built in the 1700's. Also climb the old clock tower built in the 1800's for an amazing view of Aruba's downtown.
Wilhelmina Park
  • 10m
Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana's.
National Archaeological Museum Aruba
  • 10m
When open, visit the inside of the museum to learn about Aruba's first inhabitants. See pottery, skulls and tools that the Indians used during the early days. The exterior is a beautiful backdrop for pictures of Aruba's old architecture.
Coco Plum Restaurant
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Learn and Taste a local snack called the Pan Bati. The pan bati is still very popular and is widely consumed by the locals.
Oranjestad
  • 3m
Learn about the romantic story about the construction of one of Aruba's iconic family mansions built in the early 1900's.
Caya G. F. Betico Croes (Pass by)
Walk through Aruba's MAIN Street. Learn and see some of the stores that have been here since 1928. Also learn about the street car / tram ta passes through the street.
Cosecha (Pass by)
The tour starts infront of one Aruba's first government buildings which was used for multiple purposes. Currently it houses local arts and crafts by accredited locals.
Aruba Parliament
  • 5m
Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
Protestant Church
  • 2m
See one of Aruba's oldest churches built in the 1800's. Learn how to Protestant arrived on the island and also learn that they are not the largest religion on the island.
Havenstraat
  • 5m
What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
Wilhelminastraat
  • 5m
Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
Oranjestad (Pass by)
And Many More. Approximately 30 Stops!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFort Zoutman Historical Museum
    • Zoutmanstraat 6
    • Oranjestad, Caribbean, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage
    • 1 Zoutmanstraat
    • Oranjestad, Caribbean

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