Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour

Hear about the love story that initiated this mansion.

Intagrammable Photo Opportunity at Museums.

More than 30 historical sites and instagrammable photo opps.

Hear about the loved Dutch Queen Wilhelmina.

See thousands of artifacts from our first inhabitants.

Learn how to make a local snack.Also Taste

Savor a Pastechi, a local favorite along the tour.

Local Fisherman fish on a daily basis for local catch.

Climb to the top of the Clock Tower for amazing views.

Be jailed in one of the first Jails in Aruba (1700's)

Sculpture of holocaust victim Anne Frank

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

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.

What's included

Local Expert/ Guide (Authentic/ Local History & Stories)
Entrance to Museums when open
Bottled water
Instagrammable Photo Opportunities
Delicious Local Bites (2x)
Guides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English

Taxi, bus, or rental car are the best transportation options. If you are staying at the Renaissance Hotel, the location is just a 1-minute walk away.

What to expect

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.
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.
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.
5m

Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
The Protestant Church in Oranjestad
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.
5m

What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
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!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at Zoutmanstraat 1, right behind the Renaissance Hotel Marina Tower. You’ll find a small roundabout nearby the Protestant Church and Yemanja Restaurant. Please look out for the Aruba Walking Tours sign.

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End point

The tour starts at Zoutmanstraat 1, right behind the Renaissance Hotel Marina Tower. You’ll find a small roundabout nearby the Protestant Church and Yemanja Restaurant. Please look out for the Aruba Walking Tours sign.

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Additional information

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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