Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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!
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What's included
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Important 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.
Reviews(659)
There was plenty of history shared, needed more water on this tour as it is a morning tour. But guide was exxellent.
If this tour happened how it was supposed to, it was worth the price, but it definitily wasnt. I am rating this 2 stars only because the parts that we actually experienced the tour guide did explain and he was knowledgeable and nice. However, he arrived late, we couldnt here the first 10 mts of explanation and we were just 2 couples and 2 small kids. He did apologize of his voice but could have been better prepared with something to help or stand us in a quieter location. The two snacks were not from the Coco Plum Restaurant they were from a small place that was not restaurant quality. They were just ok. Dissapointed at the itinerary that way paid for and didnt get. We did not visit the Historical Museum even though it was open and we did not visit the Wilhelmina Park as advertised. This was more of a standing tour where you do a circle and then you are done. Again the tour guide was nice and was knowledgeable in the parts explained but we were not taken to the locations in the itinerary and overall very underwhelming experience. The price is way to much because you are not getting what is advertised/promised. $80 for two plus tip. We could have walked more on our own covered more ground and googled each building along the way if that is the experience we were going to have.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and the various buildings. We would definitely recommend him.
Milton was our tour guide. He was personable and knowledgeable. He shared the history and culture of Aruba. You could tell he loves Aruba. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Food tasting is two fried foods from the same shop. More of a standing tour than walking tour. Tour guide was difficult to hear and understand. Would strongly recommend considering a different option for touring downtown.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. The local tastings included during the tour are indeed traditional fried snacks, as this is one of the most authentic and popular ways these local specialties are prepared in Aruba. While both tastings are served at the same family-owned location, they are two different traditional snacks that are very representative of our local cuisine. We also understand your comments regarding the standing portions of the tour. As a historical walking tour through downtown Oranjestad, several stops are intentionally made throughout the city so our guides can share the stories, history, and cultural background of the sites being visited in a more engaging and interactive way. We sincerely apologize if at times the guide was difficult to hear or understand, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience. We would appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Please feel free to contact us directly so we may further assist you.
Milton did a fantastic job! He shared his passion with his Island with our group through his very informative stories of the history and culture of Aruba. We would highly recommend this tour with Milton to anyone coming to Aruba.
Personable, knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. Highly recommended. Liz was the best we could ask for!
Walking tours have become a must-do for me when I visit a new city. I enjoy experiencing the energy on the ground. This tour didn’t disappoint. Our tour guide, Eva, arrived with excitement and her stories about her beloved Aruba. She kept a seamless pace while showing about 10 to 15 tourists a glimpse of Aruba’s history and future, making the experience both informative and engaging. We briefly visited a museum, several landmarks, and an outdoor restaurant to sample Aruban cuisine. After 2.5 hours, I walked away feeling more knowledgeable about the island.
Our tour guide Ava, was lovely and attentive to all group participants. She was filled in interesting stories and historical facts. We learned a lot which is always important to us when we travel. She was also mindful of stopping in shady spots, ensuring all had water to remain hydrated and stopped for a bathroom break. Thank you.
Very informative tour. Eva was very knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. Saw historical sites and tasted a typical breakfast snack on the island.
