Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
Explore the capital of Aruba with a local guide on a walking tour of Oranjestad, where you’ll stop at a series of monuments, museums, and shops. Included visits to Fort Zoutman and the National Archeological Museum are a fascinating glimpse of Aruba history, and you’ll discover a long list of Oranjestad highlights that you can return to throughout your time in Aruba, from shopping stops to local restaurants.
Highlights
- ✓Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and see
- ✓Included entrance fees at both museum stops (when open)
- ✓Try local specialties with two included tastings
- ✓Convenient pickup from selected accommodations
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana's.
- ✓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.
- ✓Learn and Taste a local snack called the Pan Bati. The pan bati is still very popular and is widely consumed by the locals.
- ✓Learn about the romantic story about the construction of one of Aruba's iconic family mansions built in the early 1900's.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
- ✓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.
- ✓What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
- ✓Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
- ✓And Many More. Approximately 30 Stops!
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
What's not included
- ✓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.
Good to know
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
- •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.
Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
Explore the capital of Aruba with a local guide on a walking tour of Oranjestad, where you’ll stop at a series of monuments, museums, and shops. Included visits to Fort Zoutman and the National Archeological Museum are a fascinating glimpse of Aruba history, and you’ll discover a long list of Oranjestad highlights that you can return to throughout your time in Aruba, from shopping stops to local restaurants.
Highlights
- ✓Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and see
- ✓Included entrance fees at both museum stops (when open)
- ✓Try local specialties with two included tastings
- ✓Convenient pickup from selected accommodations
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana's.
- ✓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.
- ✓Learn and Taste a local snack called the Pan Bati. The pan bati is still very popular and is widely consumed by the locals.
- ✓Learn about the romantic story about the construction of one of Aruba's iconic family mansions built in the early 1900's.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
- ✓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.
- ✓What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
- ✓Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
- ✓And Many More. Approximately 30 Stops!
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
What's not included
- ✓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.
Good to know
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
- •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.