Curaçao Jewish Heritage Experience Private Tour
Discover the Jewish history of Curaçao. You visit sites known and unearthed for your own learning. You begin at Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue before moving on to the Mongui Maduro Museum, Beit Hayim Cemetery, and Curacao Liqueur Distillery. These experiences enlighten you on the story of the Jewish community in Curaçao since 1651 and accompanying significant artefacts. Remain relaxed knowing that bottled water and parking fees are included in the activity.
Highlights
- ✓Private activity restricted to your group of up to four people
- ✓Multiple departure points available, including hotel pickup
- ✓Includes history of Ashkenazi Jewish social life
- ✓See attractions dating back to the 17th century
What you'll see & do
- ✓*Participants needs show foto ID to enter the Jewish Museum Curaçao. * The Mikve Israel-Emmanuel, consecrated in 1732. Mikve Israel, is the oldest synagogue building still standing and in continious use in the Wesntern Hemisphere. Jewish Museum Curaçao, tell the story from the Jewish community since their arrival in 1651 and the new addition of WWII exhibition with Curaçao native war hero George Maduro and Anne Frank. The Giftshop has a variety of cards, books, souvenirs that celebrate the Jewish life and history of Curaçao.
- ✓The early 19th century plantation house, Landhuis Rooi Catootje, one of Curaçao's historical monuments, houses a museum which displays antique furniture as well as many historic and unique objects. Each section contains special, permanent exhibits of the memorabilia of the Mongui Maduro family.
- ✓The "Beit Hayim Blenheim" cemetery of the congregation Mikvé Israel, Consecrated in 1659, Beth Haim is not only the oldest Jewish cemetery on Curaçao but is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. The oldest tombstone dates from 1668.
- ✓Also known as the Home of the Genuine Curacao Liqueur, Landhuis Chobolobo is an iconic 19th-century country mansion and one of Curacao's most renown tourist attractions. Established in 1896
- ✓In 1932 the Ashkenazi Jews founded a social center (Club Union), and their own sports club. A permanent synagogue did not come until much later, in 1959. It was called ‘Shaarei Tsedek,’ Gates of Righteousness and was located in a villa at Scharloo (Scharlooweg 39-41) near the center of Willemstad, close to Punda.
- ✓A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
- ✓A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Parking fees
What's not included
- ✓Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue established in 1732. And Jewish Curaçao Museum.
- ✓Mongui Maduro Historic House Museum
- ✓Kids from 4-13 pays $9.00, 0-3 free entrance. Locals pays XCG 5,00
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some of the sites have staircase
The passengers are picked up at their hotel
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Curaçao Jewish Heritage Experience Private Tour
Discover the Jewish history of Curaçao. You visit sites known and unearthed for your own learning. You begin at Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue before moving on to the Mongui Maduro Museum, Beit Hayim Cemetery, and Curacao Liqueur Distillery. These experiences enlighten you on the story of the Jewish community in Curaçao since 1651 and accompanying significant artefacts. Remain relaxed knowing that bottled water and parking fees are included in the activity.
Highlights
- ✓Private activity restricted to your group of up to four people
- ✓Multiple departure points available, including hotel pickup
- ✓Includes history of Ashkenazi Jewish social life
- ✓See attractions dating back to the 17th century
What you'll see & do
- ✓*Participants needs show foto ID to enter the Jewish Museum Curaçao. * The Mikve Israel-Emmanuel, consecrated in 1732. Mikve Israel, is the oldest synagogue building still standing and in continious use in the Wesntern Hemisphere. Jewish Museum Curaçao, tell the story from the Jewish community since their arrival in 1651 and the new addition of WWII exhibition with Curaçao native war hero George Maduro and Anne Frank. The Giftshop has a variety of cards, books, souvenirs that celebrate the Jewish life and history of Curaçao.
- ✓The early 19th century plantation house, Landhuis Rooi Catootje, one of Curaçao's historical monuments, houses a museum which displays antique furniture as well as many historic and unique objects. Each section contains special, permanent exhibits of the memorabilia of the Mongui Maduro family.
- ✓The "Beit Hayim Blenheim" cemetery of the congregation Mikvé Israel, Consecrated in 1659, Beth Haim is not only the oldest Jewish cemetery on Curaçao but is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. The oldest tombstone dates from 1668.
- ✓Also known as the Home of the Genuine Curacao Liqueur, Landhuis Chobolobo is an iconic 19th-century country mansion and one of Curacao's most renown tourist attractions. Established in 1896
- ✓In 1932 the Ashkenazi Jews founded a social center (Club Union), and their own sports club. A permanent synagogue did not come until much later, in 1959. It was called ‘Shaarei Tsedek,’ Gates of Righteousness and was located in a villa at Scharloo (Scharlooweg 39-41) near the center of Willemstad, close to Punda.
- ✓A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
- ✓A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Parking fees
What's not included
- ✓Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue established in 1732. And Jewish Curaçao Museum.
- ✓Mongui Maduro Historic House Museum
- ✓Kids from 4-13 pays $9.00, 0-3 free entrance. Locals pays XCG 5,00
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some of the sites have staircase
The passengers are picked up at their hotel
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.