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Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
(662) Reviews
Oranjestad-West
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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.
Meeting Points
Departure
Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage
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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Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
(662) Reviews
Oranjestad-West
About
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...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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.
Meeting Points
Departure
Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage
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.
https://goo.gl/maps/4oTNAfaJioE2
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Itinerary
1
Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
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.
10 minutes
2
Wilhelmina Park
Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana's.
10 minutes
3
National Archaeological Museum Aruba
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.
10 minutes
4
Coco Plum Restaurant
Learn and Taste a local snack called the Pan Bati. The pan bati is still very popular and is widely consumed by the locals.
10 minutes
5
Oranjestad
Learn about the romantic story about the construction of one of Aruba's iconic family mansions built in the early 1900's.
3 minutes
6
Caya G. F. Betico Croes
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.
7
Cosecha
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.
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Aruba Parliament
Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
5 minutes
9
Protestant Church
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.
2 minutes
10
Havenstraat
What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
5 minutes
11
Wilhelminastraat
Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
