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Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
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
- Iconic Landmarks
- Delicious Local Bites (2x)
- More than 30 amazing sites
- Free Pick Up from Hotel (Dropoff Not Incl.)
- Guides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Departure Point: Cosecha Arts & Crafts: Located behind Renaissance Hotel Marina Tower. Look out for the sign Aruba Walking Tour next to the roundabout. Address: Hotel Tour: Cosecha Building, Zoutmanstraat 1. https://goo.gl/maps/4oTNAfaJioE2
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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What To Expect
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Wilhelmina Park
Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana's.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Included
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 • Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oranjestad
And Many More. Approximately 30 Stops!
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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.
Operated by Aruba Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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